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' 5 BUSINESS DIRECTORY. -
ALEX. s, GIBSON.
. (Organist of the First Congregational Church.)
TEACHER of the PIANO Fours. Onoax AND bin-
sieaL'Conrosr-riox. Box 379 P. 0. Norwslk,
oun.
Circulars containing information as to terms. &c.
may be obtained at Mr. Selleck‘s Bookstore.
WOrders for tuningfi‘t with Mr Gibson will
be exemted byaflret class New York tuner.
"ISRAEL M. BULLOCK, *
1; Albany it Complication.
OFFICE: No. 4 Gazette Building.
LEWIS F. BEERS,
:«giimrg at gait.
Orricx Over Sword‘s, Clothing Store,
15 SOUTH NORWALX. CONN.
' Dr. William A. Lockwood,
FORMERLY House Surgeon and House Physician
in Bellevue Hos ital. New York City. Office
over C. J. Gruman‘s ry Goods Store. Office hours
from 0 to 10 a. m., from 3 to 4 and from '1 to 8 p. in.
Rxnnxncxs :——Dr. W. H. Dra er. Ph sician to
New York City Hos ital; Dr. J. . S. Gou ey, Prof.
Isaac E. Paylor. an Prof; Lewis A. Sa ro Physi-
ciannand Surgeons to Bellevne Hospital. . Y. City.
Removal.
DR. MOSMAN . -
Has tromoved his office and residence to the House
fonnerly occupied by C. J. Gruman, opposite the 2d
11.3. Church. Ofiice hours, till it o‘clock. a. m.. and
from'l to 3 o'clock, p. in. tt‘25
A Slate can be found at II. II. Baker‘s store. South
.5 orwaik.
“—C
' NATHAN S. ROBERTS, M. D.,
' PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON,
, Main Street, next door to Byxbee’s Hotel,
no. . South Norwalk. Ct.
Patent Agency.
WM. VINE,
Agent and Solicitor of Patents,
MECHANICAL DRAUGHTSMAN
AND
MODEL MAKER,
ly’l Winalpauk. Norwalk, Conn.
I G. O. KEELER & BROTHER.
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
Groceries, Flour, Feed, &c.,
12. 14 and 16 Main St. Norwalk. Conn.
RAYMOND tit KNAPP,
AGENT
Keyser's Hot Air Furnaces, Stoves
and Ranges.
No 4 James s Building, Norwalk, Conn.
‘ ELBERT CURTIS,
MERCHANT TAILOR,
CURTIB'B BUILDING Main Street.
Gents and Youfh‘s Clothing out and made to or-
der st-short notice, of the best materials. in the la-
test styles, by experienced workmen. and at rea-
sonable prices.
Removal.
0 O n N W A I. I. ’ 8
PASHIONABLE MERCHANT
Tailoring Establishment.
Has been removed to Raymond's Building. Main '
Street, where
READY _MADE CLOTHING
AND
FURNISHING GOODS.
(kn be had in great variety, and of_excellcnt quality.
C. s G. M. HOLMES,
DEALERS IN
croceries,
Flour,
Provisions; he"
Main Street, Norwalk, Conn.
CTNA INSURANCE 0mm
” OI Hartfor .,
» Incorporated in 1819, Charter Perpetual.
CAPITAL AND ASSETS, $3,128,820
Insure sgainst loss and dams e by Fire on Terms
adapted to the hazard, an consistent with
.1 the laws of com ens-tion.
~ GEORGE R. COWLE , Sole Agent,
" ' For Norwalk and vicinity.
”f . . '1 NORWALT:
INSURANCE COMPANY.
'uonwann, cones.
CASH CAPITAL, $500. 000
PAID UP CAPITAL, 8100, 000
Wit. 0. STREET. President.
GEO. n. cowmis, Secretary.
EDEN. HILL. Treasurer.
It will pay you to go to
BERMARD 3110838
One Price Fancy Store,
To buy your Shawls, Sonlags, Nubias,
Hoodngacketndcq at 50 cents each.
Stoves, Heaters, Ranges, &c.,
' AT
5 F. n. Nash’s
. SOUTH NORWALK, CONN.
ANUFACTURER, Jobber, and Dealer in Tin,
- Sheet Iron, Copper, Lead and Zinc Metals. Has
constantly on hand a general assortment of Kitchen
ramitur'e, and is repared at all times. to do an kind
ofJobbing in hisiine, with good stock. and at it re-
munerative prices. Orders solicited. and the public in~
vised to caliand examine stock. Terms Cash. Po! the
convenience of Manufhcturers sud Contractor-same-
monts of accounts will be rendered on the first of each
' month. at which time (all bills) are due and payable.
Boarding-
BS. A. BROWN has taken the residence of Mr.
James Finney, Main Street. near the Bridge,
an is prepared to receive first-clan boarders. 11;:
”unauthorized. 'f
i
um, Dry Goods,
Assets over $23,000,000.
GEO. R. COWLES,
SAGENT at Norwalk. and issues Policies for the
for thcfollowlng Insurance Companies.
Home, of N. Y Assets Jan. lst, '04, $3,286,270
Etna of Hartford “ .“ " “ l 820
Phoenix ofN. 12' “ u “ “ ’722'219
Home di. II. ' u u “ “ soo’ooo
Norwich ’ “ .. e " 390,501
Lamar, N. Y., “ “ “ “ 389:8.5
North American, Ht’d “ “ “ “ 384,010
City of New Haven. “ “ “ “ 330,419
Merchants Hartford, “ u “ “ 301,443
Western Mass.,Pittsficld, “ " “ 286,424
liain den. Springfield, “ " “ ~ 200,
405 503
ll ft
Peep e’s, Worcester, “ “ , .
and other Companies, Stock and Mutual, in Connecti-
cut. Massachusetts and New York, with assets of
$13 000,000. At So. Norwalk, .application may be
made to WM. T. CRAW.
'Tcmpcrahceflining Saloon.
‘ AT THE OLD SPRING STAND.
JULIUS F. PARTRICK. having taken the above Sa-
loon. recently kept by Mr. Chas. H. Byxbeo. is now
prepared to furnish hot meals. at all reasonable
hours. Oysters Stewed Roasted. Fried, or on the
shell; Families or Parties supplied; also, shipped
in kegs to all arts of the country.
Home made res and Cake constantly on hand.
Ale drawn fresh from barrel—no poisonous lead pipe
used. No Liquors kept.
Saloon 0 en from 6 a. m. to 11 o‘clock p. m.
(Closed on undays) Private Dining Room for Lu-
dies, entrance under J. F. Bennet sStor-e. Gent's
outrun-cc under Carter‘s Shoe Store. 16
Groceries Cheaper than ever
1' 0 R O A S 8-!
THE snbscriccr would inform the public generally.
that he still continues to sell the best of Grocer-
ies, Provisions. etc., at his old stand, No. 4 Sklddy‘s
Block, as cheap as the cheapest. He offers great in-
ducements to cashbuycrs, as he has as large an as-
sortment 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 ofthc very best quailty,and will be sold cheap.
The public are invited to call and examine and judge
A. MOREHOUSE.
or themselves.
“ HOME AGAIN.”
COAL! COAL! ! COAL !! 2
AT
Steamboat Dock,
SOUTH NORWALK.
HE subscribe having resumed his old business as
above, is prepared to furnish the public with a
better article of COAL, than has ever before been
ofi‘crcd. and at the lowest possible rates. Also,
W o o :D ,
[18] DAVID II. WEBB.
Double root-Power rump.
Patented Aug. 9th 1864 Re-issuedJan. 1. 1865
The best recommendation for labor-saving machines
in this age of inventions is that they prove well.
This machine pumps thom 16 to 3:1 gallons per
minute, they are simple.durable. work very easy, and
do not freeze. Being made of wood they are not ii-
able to corrode, rust. or in any wa impart an un-
pleasant flavor ; and can be repairs at a trifling ex-
ense. Samples of this Pump can be seen at the fol-
rowiu places; South Norwalk Planing Mill; near
aha}: were: or menu it“;
e man a s or an s or on
Manufactured and sold hm g
. Z. M. COM TOOK, South Norwalk.
All Orders promptly attended to when accompa-
nied by the epth of the well, measuring from the
platform down.
A SWORDS’
Circulating Library.
'1‘ the News Depot, South Norwalk. The sub-
. scriber has made laroe additions to his Circula-
ting Librarygand invites the patronage of the pub-
lic ;he intends to increase the number of books as
fast as the eute rise will warrant. He has also
constantly on ha a good assortment of Stationery,
Books Papers, School Books, Slates. Pencils. Pens.
Pocket Books, «he. The airouage of the public is
solicited. A. S ODDS, South Norwalk.
ofall descriptions.
a
SE SiNenn‘s Ham Rnsronarrvn.
Sold by. UHLE BROS. Norwalk.
Norwalk Machine Shop. -
HE subscriber would respectquy inform Manufac-
. turcrs and others using Machinery, in'Norwulk
and vicinity, that he is rcparcd to do all thin per-
taining to a general mac ‘ne shop. All orders or the
making or repairing of every description of Machinery
attended to \vithgiromptness by experienced work-
men. Havmg ad ed a Steam Engine (in addition to
water power) to his works, he flutters himself he is
weilprcpared to do all kinds of work at very short
notice“ I AAC CHURCH Jn.
Machine Shop just back of the Post Ofiicc and Horse
Railway Building. 11
Waterbury & Duncan,
Rear of N orwalk Horse Railway Depot, arc
, .- now prepared to execute in the best man-
per arid with the greatest dispatch, everything in the
me o
Carriage-makmg and Blacksmithz‘ng,
Carriages made to order, and Painting. Trimming
¢liliepaitrililig. &c., done by experienced workmen, with
spa c .
EZ'Good Carriage timber taken in exchange for
wor .
CARRIAGE MAKING
Horse Shoeing & Black-smithing.
LYON, AHERN, & 00.,
OULD announce to the public that they have ia-
keu the old stand of Ca t. Henry Lamb. Main
Street, where they are reps to execute in the best
_ and greatest spatch anythinfi in the above
line. .Carriagossgnade to order, and orsc Shoei ,
Painting, Trimminggtepairing. &c., done by expo -
enccd workmen wi dis'atch. ' 1y4-f
goonsrus Lyn, War. Arman. CnAs.Fox.
Notice.
f‘I'lIIE subscriber having purchased the CLOTHING
J. and GENTS FURNISHING EMPORIUM, of A.
Kmprel will continue the Business in all its branches
at the o (1 stand, No. 3 Main Street, N orwalk.
_ The public are respectfully invited to call and exam-
me the large and varied assortment of
Ready Made Clothing,
FRENCH CLOTBS, CASSIMERBS and VESTINGS,
which he Will make up to order at short notice and in
the latest fashionable style. E. GUSOWSKI,
1y19 No. 3 Main Street.
,5 DINING SALOON. 0
o i
M.
is
O
llllliflMiNTi
“NEW YORK HOUSE. p
M Meals at all hours.
is
Oysters
O
' in every style.
The best .of
Wines, Liquors & Ales.
Also, a first class
BILLIARD SALOON
attached to the House.
ISAAC LEE.
No. 28 Main St. Norwalk.
ll
0
New Years, M irch 4th 18 .
This is to certif that my hair and1 whiskcf's $2".
white. and have een corn leteiy restored to their
natural color by using 811 GEit’S HAIR RESTO-
RATIVE”
Cut No. 1, above is a correct likeness of me before
using, and Cut No. 2. is a correct likeness of me after
using the Restorative. I had also been very much
annoyed with Dandrufl', whichhas been entirely erad
tested by using“SINGER‘S HAIR RESTORATIVE'
Rev. THOMAS DAVIS,
City Missionary. New York.
“SINGER’S HAIR RESTORATIVE" (is not a dye)
eradicates dandrufl‘, prevents the falling out of the
hair. wonderfully increases its growth, restores both
the hair and its color. and is decidedly the best hair
dressing in the world.
w 32:: by Druggists and Fancy-goods dealers every-
DEPOT 79 NASSAU S’I‘., N. Y.,
Israels in Norwalk. by UHLE BBO'S.
Just Received,
A splendid assortment of all colors
VII-VET BIBDONS,
At the
New York Pancv Store,
BERNHARD BRO'S.
5O
BBLS. APPLES, all king, jusiarrived. for
SE Smosa’s Ham Rnsronanvn.
40
a .
._sslechoap. at LLEN S
Sold by _ UHLE BROS. Nor-walk. .
. Curt"?
z .
West. Wing Of the
REAL ESTATE.
Store to Let.
ASTORE to let in Westport, sniinble for any bu—
siness, enquire of L. 'I‘UTTLE, Westport. 2*5
For Sale.
The desirable pro erly on East Avenue. opposite
the residences of P. . Van Zandt and Eli B. Bennett,
Ergo, consisting of 2 1-2 acres of land. with Avenue
an river fronts, dwelling lionsc,barn, bathing house,
&c., all new,together with the furniture in thehouse.
and one horse and buggy carriage, spring wagon,
harness, hay cutter, .‘tc. Apply to
A. B. WOODWARD.
Valuable Property for Sale.
HE rcsidenqe of Mrs. J. G. uiglcy. situated on
West Avenue, on theliue of orsc Railroad,ien
minutes walk to N. Y, & N. H. Depot. The proper-
ty is 80 feet front by over 400 feet deep. Fruit in
profusion. House containing Gas. Furnace. and in
not all the modern conveniences. Out-buildings iii
splendid condition.
Also the place known as the Rogers place near the
residence ofChus. Slierr . Esq. or full articulars
apply to JAMES MI CHELL. Union arket.
615 - Nor-walk.
Desirable Dwellings for Sale.
ADESIRABLE Dwelling House with lot 138 feet
front and 180 feet deep, situated on Main Street
within seven minutes walk of the bridge. An abun-
dance off trees on the premises. Price $6,000
Also. a deru built house. pleasantly located
within five minutes walk of the Bridge. Lot 102
feet front. 400 feet. deep. A go barn and choice
{git on the premises. Price 1
Apply atthev azxrrm Orrics.
Gregory’s Point For Sale.
TRIS valuable property consisting of the Hotel,
Burns and private dwelling house, with barn
and outbuildings and sixteen acres of upload. and
about the same number of saltmeadow; the a land is
under good cultivation and is well fenced. ill be
sold 1 applied for immediately. Price $15,000.
Halfcan remain on the propertyé For full particu-
lars enquire ofthc owner A. W. AYMOND, 12 Old
Slip, N. Y., or JAMES MITCHELL. Norwalk: «4
A Rare Chance.
0R SALE—The house now occupied bythe sub-
scriber, located on the corner opposite the Hotel
at Five Mile River Landing, well suited for a Board
iughouso. size of lot 160x170 feet. Price $5,000.
lso the lot east of the above. containing barns
and sheds size 85x130 feet. Price with buildings
9,250. Also. two or three building lots east of l s
above frontingthe Norwaik road, size 65le i’cet.
Price $400. One half of the purchase can remain.
For further particulars inquire of
E. R. PENNOYER.
For sale.
FEW desirable Building Lots near the Noroton
J. Do at, with views of the Sound from each lot,
all with n five minutes walk of the Depot. Size of
lots 50me feet. prices and terms exceedingly favor—
able to parties desirous of building within the year.
{or poi’ticulars enquire on the premises or address
Y ma ,
6m3 Dr. C. W. BALLARD, Daricn. Conn.
House for Sale.
WELLING HOUSE. Barn and 1—2 acre of land,
lately occupied b5 Francis Hoyt, situated on
the Wilson Road, 2 minutes walk from the Rail-
road Dcpot, for sale. Terms favorable. Enquire of
2m1 JUS. W. WILSON.
Farm for Sale.
N WILTON. Conn. consisting of about Twenty
- acres, tonnes-1y owned by Mo). Samuel Belden.sit-
uated op osite the Episcopal Church, and extending
to the llroud Depot ; near the Schools an
Churches. Finest Building Locations in the town.
For particulars‘ enquire of F DEN.
8m52 Nonvalk, Ct.
To Whom It May Concern!
FROM and after January lst. 1868. I. M. BqLLoox
Esq., will have entire charge of the letting and
collection of Rents for all apartments appertaining
to the Gazsrrn BUiLDiNo,in consequence of the con-
?mplated engagement. of the Proprietor inaggw
or .
orrIcnsTo LET!
ROM and after Jan. 1st, TWO FRONT OFFICES
' In the Gaznrrs BUiiniNo. Rent, $12,511 and
$15 per month. Apply to I, M. BULLOCK.
A House for Sale at South
Norwalk.
ITUATED on Washington St.. within three min-
utes walk of the Depot.
of ALFRED KNAPP.
West Avenue Building lots,
For Sale.
.1 LAST CHANCE.
W0 Lots 74x228 opposite the residence of F. Di-
mon. Esq.
Also. two in the rear of the above 80x186 fronting
on Elm Street. Terms ens . A l to
y pp ’6. T. WEEKS.
Houses, Lots and Farms
FOR SALE AND TO RENT.
qOME twenty FARMS, from 15 to 140 acres, for
L salc.orto exchan e for property in Norwalk. A
good variety of HO SE8 in and out of town. for
sale onliberal terms. Thirteen first-class nousos for
sale; two first-clrss house's to iet; one furnished
[louse to let. A number of small tenements for sale.
to suit persons of small means—terms liberal.
this ' S. T. WOOD.
N. B.-—Good servants, furnished at short notice.
For Sale Cheap.
One of the most
COMPLETE, CONVENIENT-
NI)
Desirable “Homes”
in the village. But three minutes walk _of the Bridge
and Horse Care, Terms uccommodaiiu and pos-
session given when dcsired. Apply to ditors ol‘
Gasz-rn. \ tf41
BUILDING LOTS !
'svnnjxivo no'rsi
For Sale Cheap.
And upon the most
ACCOMMODATINO TERMS
as to time payments. These lots are located on
“Spring Hill” overlooking the water and surround-
ing country, and are unequaled in beauty,» by any lo-
cation in Norwalk. Lots for $400, $500, $750. $1,000
to $3,000. Apply at Gazer-rs Orrrcn. tf41
fl _, 3: For Sale.
The place-formerly owned and occupied by Isaac S.
Beers, deceased. For further particulars agiply to
us MORGAN T. an
NASH a IVES,
REAL ESTATE AGENTS
No. 1 WATER STREET.
ROPERTY Bought, old, Exchanged or Let. on
reasonable terms. We have a good variety of
desirable Houses and Farms in and out of town for
sale on accommodating terms. trail
’ War. R. Nasn. NATHAN Ives.
q'l'. PEERLES-
REAL ESTATE AGENT.
ao fistates
OR SALE in Norwalk and vicinity, from 1-4 to
200acres. with building‘s thereon. price from
for) to 3100.030. Also. T0 ET. furnished and un-
urnished houses. Addrlss J. FERRIS. at. 'Bolles &
Ely's Drug Store, South Norwalk. Notice for sur-
veying may be left at the Gazette Office.
BUILDING Lors,
F o n s A 1.. m
SEVERAL very cligiiblc buildingl lots for Sale, in
the immediate v ciu‘ y of t e Brid 9, others
more remote. Thrcea ofnnimprovc land pleas
antly located, for sale at a. bargain. A house and
five acres of land, ditto. Apply to A. II. BYiNGTON
SE SINGEB'S Ham Rns'rona'rivn.
Sold by UHLE BROS, Norwalk.
FLOUR, FEED and GRAIN
At. Wholesale.
HE subscribers having taken the store in Jamcs‘s
T building, Water Street. just above the store of
Wm. C Street, are now prepared to furnish Flour,
Feed and Grain at wholesale, at the iOWCSt market pri-
ces. They solicit, and will endeavor to merit liberal
patronage. ' I. & F SELLECK.
- Isaac Sussex, JR. . (1’1 FRANK SsLchx.
PATRICK’S IMPROVED PUMP
FOR WATERING STOCK.
ANIMALS pump water for themselves. It never
fails to operate, 1nd is hiublv recommended by
all who use it. It is‘s mple durable and cheap. The
subscriber having pure and the patent right for
Connecticut, ofl'crs County and Town rights, for
sale; also. single pumps. Persons interested are
_invrted to call and exam no the model.
GEO. MARVIN. Main Street. Norwalk.
POWDER, SHOT and CAPS, Wholesale and Retail
G. O. HELEN & BRO.
Forparticulurs enquire -
Gazette Building.
'2. M. G. A.
NION PRAYER-MEETING every Wednesday
commencing pnnctuully at 12 m. andcontinniug
30 minutes, at the rcudidg room of the Young Men‘s
Christian Asso, Persons ofall denomination are in-
vited to attend.
Fruit Trees! Fruit Trees! 1
AT THE
NEW CANAAN NURSERY.
The subscribers take pleasure in announcing to the
public that their stock of
Fruit (in Ornamental Trees, Vines, doc.
is unusually large and of unsurpassed excellence.
We feel confident in saying that we believe that our
stock of APPLE TREES particularly, to be the Lar-
gest and Best in ,this Country. We are also positive
that we can furnish Trees in better thity. better
order, and for Less MONEY than they can be obtained
from distant Nurseries. .
Those wishing to purchase Trees and Vines “1111.110
well to send thoiir cideasl early—or 1until [Kitten wait
our Nurser an ma e eir own se cc 0 .
y STEPHEN HOYT a SONS.
P. S. We take pleasure in showing persons through
ouanrseries. whether desirous of purchasing trees
or not; and would cordially invite all interested to
visit the Nursery.
Notice.
E subscriber can furnish the Ladies of Norwalk
Tlivith all styles and varieties for the season of
’ Bonnets and Jockeys,
forihe old and young. and with prices to suit the
times. All kinds of
HATS SEWED OVER,
and new ones made to order. I am confident that
with my new and improved process of
Bleaching
‘ isfaction.
thirtidigagigzinfgfaifit the old stand foot of Mar-
shall street, SouthNorwalk,
GILES HAU LENBEEK.
N. .-—Tuscaus,Pauainas. Leghorns. Neapolitans.
and all kinds of Braids,Blcachcd. Pressed and Dyed.
USE SiNCEu’s Ham Rnsronarivn.
Sold by UHLE BROS. Norwalk.
Millinery and Dressmaking,
(Mrs. H. LAWRENCE,
"AIOULD inform the Ladies of South Norwalk and
vicinity that she has taken the stand formerly
occupied by Mrs. Newcomb, Washington Street,
South Norwalk where she will contiiiue the MIL-
LINERY and DRESS-MAKING Business. Ladies
are invited to call and examine licr assortment of
Spring Goods. 1y3m...18
, Notice-
THE subscriber would respectfully call the atten-
tention of the ladies of Norwalk and vicinity to
her selection of
Fall and Winter Millinery Goods,
which she is constantly receiving, consisting _of Vel-
vcts. Ribbons, Feathers. Flowers, &c.. which she
will sell as low as can be obtained elsewhere, Bonnets
and Jockeysmade to order. She has also a good vari-
cty ofFancy Goods, Corsets, Hosiery, &c., and will
do all kinds of Machine Stitching to order at short
notice. Give her a call.
1y15 MISS S. A. BEERS, Norwaik, Conn.
READ ~'1':r—:r:l:s 2
House and Sign Painting,
at
SOUTH NOR\VALK..
Pai-:.ic11lar(l aetiteotion ivcp {)0 Graxlii’ilingh Blaigg
Paint a an nz ng; use. 0 apcr u l
Calcemigncing, by J. H. 85 A. H. KIDNEY.
WSho North of new foundry o poslte Wm. B.
Montgomegy‘s Coal yard, foot of‘ arshall Street,
South Norwalk, Conn. 1y25
U’SE SiNoEn’s Ham Rnsronarivn.
Sold by UHLE BROS. Norwalk.
A. Jackson & Bro.,‘
No. l, GAZETTE BUILDING,
"NIOULD invite the attention of their old custom-
ers and the public generally to their varied and
extensive stock of
WATCHES, JEWELRY, SILVER Wane, FAN-
Cr Goons, SILVER PLATED Waits, &C..
which was selected with great care and is not to be
surpassed in Fairfield County, in quality or price.
Constant additions are made of all the latest styles
of goods. A. JACKSON 8'. BRO.
New Jewelry Store,
In WEED,
Practical Watchmaker do Engraver,
EALER in American, En lish. andSwiss Watch
cs; American and Frenc Clocks, Solid Silver,
and Plated Ware. &c., ; next door to Main entrance
of Gazette Building. Norwaik. Wedding Rings,
Gold, Silver and Hair Jewelry made to order.
Special attention given to
Repairing
and all work warranted to give satisfaction or no
pay required.
Pianos, Organs, Melodeons
and all other musical instruments Tuned and Re-
paired
ESTABLISHED 1829.
EDWARD 1’. WEED,
Druggist and Apothecary,
Corner Wall and Water St., (under Norwaik Hall.)
A good assortment of Pure Drugs, Medicines, Chem-
ica s, Patent Medicines, Dye Stuffs, Perfumery, Sic ,
co stautly on hand. Particular attention paid to
P sician’s Prescriptions.
WWill remove lst January to the new store op-
posite, with a full stock of goods.
.Musicai Instruction.
ROF. S. RICARD, respectfully announces to his
P friends and the public, that. he is now prepared
to ive rivatc instructions in the French language.
ans in coal. Piano and Organ Music. He will meet
his pupils at their residences or at his home as they
.may desire. Organ or Piano furnished for ractice to
Music pupils if desired. Classes in Frenc and Mn-
sic continued as heretofore. 51
Boots and Shoes
CHEAP, CHEAPER, CHEAPEST!
EN ’S Women‘s, Boys and Girls Boots and Shoes
M of‘ every variety and style, warm 0 of best
make and material, and at prices which efy compe-
tition. Also,
Rubber Boots and Shoes,
all sizes, and at lowest cash prices. An examina-
tion of these goods, and our prices for the same, will
convince every one of the sniperior advanta es we
offer. G. 0. KB LER & BBOT ER.
P. S.—Sold Wholesale and Retail.
Look here Horsemen.
Persons wishing to try the
GOO DENO UGH HORSE SHOE,
can do so by calling at the shop of the undersigned,
where they can get them or our own mske, just as
good, quick and as cheap as at any other sho in the
town of Norwalk: and every shoe warrants to fine
satisfaction. JOHN McQUHA .
South Norwalk, Nov. 8th, 1807. 1149
Boots and Shoes.
THE Subscribers would respectfully call the atten-
tion of the public to their
NEW" STOCK OF GOODS,
consisting of a general assortment of
Boots, Shoes, Gaiters, ac"
both for Gentlemen and Ladies wear, which will be
sold very low
For Cash,
AT THE OLD STAND ELY'S BLOCK,
SOUTH NORWALK.
All kinds of Gent’s and Ladies Boots, Shoes. &c.,
made to order. in the most workmanlike manner
and at fair prices. Horse Care run right by the door.
BROWN «h STEVENS.
mm s. BROWN. nanvnx sTnvnNs.
New Grocery.
THE undersigned having purchased the stock, &.c.,
of Dorv & Monnuousa, No, 41 Main Street, is
now prepared to sell
GROCERIES.
at the lowest market prices. He will endeavor tokccp
constantly on hand a good stock, and would respect
fully solicit the patronaae of the eople of Norwalk
and vicinity. , A. NEl COMB & BRO:
Having sold our business to D. A. Newcomb d: Bro.
we would recommend our atrons to still continue
their trons e to him. an thank them and the peo
pie 0 Norwa k generally for their past favors,
DOTY & MOREIIOUSE.
Norwalk. July 1st 1867.
CITY BAGGAGE EXPRESS
HE subscriber having dissolved partnership with
Mr. A. H, Gibbs will hereafter run an Express
Wagon to and from the Railroad trains and Steam-
boat. Buggage or Packages called for and delivered
to any part of the town. Orders left on the slate at
the Post Office will receive his personal and prompt
attention. Public patronage is respectfully solicited
4 ALFRED ALLEN.
WORDEN HOUSE,
Corner of Bowen and Bayard St.,
NEW YORK. '
Guests can be accommodated with roomsby the day
or week, with or without Board.
CEO. 1’. WORDBN. Proprietor.
a MATCH.
BY ALGIIINON CHARLES S‘VINBURNB.
if love were what the rose is.
And I were like the leaf, .
Our lives would grow together.
Through sad or singing weather,
Blown fields or flowcrfui closes,
Green pleasure or gray grief—
if love were what the rose is,
And I were like the ion f.
If love were what the words are,
And I were like the time.
With double sound. and single
Delight, our lips would mingle
With kisses glad as birds are
That get sweet. rain at noon-
If love were like the words are,
And I were like the time.
If you were life, my darling.
And 1. your love. were death.
We‘d shine and snow together,
Ere March made sweet the weather
With daffodil and sterling
And hours of fruitful breath—-
If you were life. my darling,
And 1, your love, were death.
If you were thrall to sorrow,
And I were page to joy,
We‘d play for lives and seasons,
With loving looks, and ircasons
And tears of night and morrow
And laughs of maid and boy—-
If you were thrall to sorrow,
And I were page to joy.
If you were April's lady,
And I were lord in»May,
We'd throw with leaves for hours,
And draw for days with flOWers.
Till day, like night, were shady,
And night were bright, like day—
If you were April‘s lady,
And I were lord in May.
If you were queen of pleasure,
And I were king of pain,
We’d hunt down lovc together,
Pluck out his flying feather,
And teach his feet a measure,
And find his mouth a rela—
If you were queen of pleasure,
And I were king of pain.
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God Bless us Every One.
BY J. II. THOMAS.
As sungby the author, ficckwood‘s Hall,Wedncs-
day evening last, at the Y. M. C. A. Concert. Sub-
ject, Dickens” Christmas Carrol.
1. Shake hands and let the past go by.
Our idle tears forget;
The leaves may fall, the breeze may sigh,
But Spring will greet us yet.
Oh i heed the lesson of the year,
While all the seasons run.
' A smile for those both far and Dear,
God bless us every one!
2. 0111 hear it whispered by the leaf.
And thundered by the wave ;
’Tis written on the golden sheaf
And even on the grave.
A lesson which the robin tells
1n shadow andin sun;
And harki the merry Christmas bells,
God bless us every one 1
And hark i the merry Christmas bells,
God bless us every one i
:6
. A kindly word for each and all.
And come there flowers or snow.
How sweet the sunlight that will fall
To keep the heart aglow 1
And this our song, where‘cr we be,
Until our days are done,
In pleasant homes and far at sea,
God bless us every one i
In pleasant homes and far at see,
God bless us every one i
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From‘ the People‘s Magazine.
Sword and Plough.
ruoar rm: ornxax or wouoarfo MULLED.
There once was :1 Count, so I’ve heard it said—
Who felt that his mid drew near ;
And he called his sons before his bed.
To part them his'goods and gear.
He called for his plough. he called for his sword.
That gallant, good and brave; ‘
They brought him both at their father‘s word,
And thus be his blessing gave,
“My first—hem son, my pride and might,
Do then my sword retain ;
My cattle on the lordly height
And all the wide domain."
“On thee. my well-loved younger boy.
My plough I here bestow,
A peaceful life shalt thou enjoy
In the quiet valcbelow."
Contented sank the sire to rest,
Now all was given away;
The sons held true his last behest,
Until his dying day.
“Now tell us what came of the steel of flame.
Of the castle and the knight ;
And tell us what came of the vale a“ fume,
And the humble peasant wight f”
0 ask not of me whatthe end may be!
Ask of the country round!
The cattle are dmt, the sword is rust,
The height is but desert ground.
But the vale spreads wide, in the golden pride
Of the autumn sunlight now ;
It teems and it ripcns far and wide,
And the honor abides with the plough l
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Our Correspondence.
ST. JOHNS RIVER. FLA.,)
' Jan. 3lst, 1868. f
With the mild weather and balmy air we
are enj oying, it requires a stretch of imagin-
ation to appreciate our Northern papers,with
their accounts of snow and ice. The former
we never see; the latter occasionally, but as
yet we have seen none this winter. 'We have
been having green peas and garden sauce all
winier.aud peach and plum trees are in bios-
som now. There are many northern visitors
in the Slate enjoying the climate and its lux-
uries. The hotels along the river are filled
with invalids, and seem like so many con-
sumptive hospitals. It is impossible to go
near them without hearing the well known
cough,or seeing the emaciated forms of those
who have come to this State as a last resort.
Judging from a limited observation, I think
the great trouble with invalids is, that they
delay leaving the north, until it is impossible
for them to live there longer. and almost im~
possible for them to be permanently benefit-
tcd here. This climate is undoubtedly bene-
ficial to weak lungs. but to derive benefit
from it, those coming here need some slight
remnant of a lung when they come;
There are many living here, who have been
restored to good health by the climate, but
who are afraid to remain north in cold weath-
er. Among the number is the most eminent
physician in the Statepriginully i think from
Maine
Notwithstan‘ the bad luck which has
attended planting for the past two years.
many persons are still investing in property
here, and going to work raising vegetables
and planting orange groves. It will become
profitable as soon as a line of steamers direct
to New York can be sustained. Then all
kinds of early vegetables can be supplied the
New York market far earlier than from any
other source, and during the whole year.—
Potatoes, cucumbers. tomatoes. &c.. in April;
melons, peaches, and other fruit in June and
July; green peas, radislies. &c.. all the year
round. When this time c.:mes,and we hope
it may soon, it will exert a great influence
in civilizing the State. The poor white
“cracker,” whose only ambition now is to
raise corn and pork—“hog and liomia v,"—
enough to keep alive, will begin to imitate
the thrift and energy of his much despised
Yankee brother. ‘ Large land owners will
learn the wisdom of dividing their lands into
small homesteads, and encouraging the poor
white or black to make it productive. This
day may be ten years ahead,but it will come.
Our Reconstruction Convention has met,
and is now to work arranging aCousiitution.
It has very few men of ability. though many
ambi'ious ones. The leaders are a certain
Billings. s six months resident of the State,
and a colored man named Saunders. who
was sent here last full by the Union Repub-
lican Committee,to stump the Statc.uud who
has succeeded so well, that he now thinks of
stumpinghimselfintothe U. S. Senate. Bil-
lings run against the straight Republican
ticket, which was headed by that old Union-
ist. Col. 0. B. Hart, and by means Of prom-
ising his colored brethren farms, fie. suc-
ceeded in defeating Col. Hurt. and electing
himself. He was assisted by all the Bob ele-
ment. working for him from spite towards
Col. Hurt. He was at different times a Lt.
Col. and Chaplain of a colored regiment,
both which places he was obliged to leave
from incompetency 0r rusculity. He is,how-
ever, a fluent speaker and can captivate and
beguile the Ethiopian ear. He is now aim-
ing at the Governor's chair, and on the
strength of his grand premises may get the
colored vote, although it is hoped they will
find him out before election.
It was thought as neither Billings or Saun-
ders were citizens of the State, they would
not be allowed seats by the Convention, but
as they have both been put on the “Commit-
tee on Elections.” it is hardly to be supposed
they will unseat themselves. From present
appearances Saunders is the smartest man in
the convention. The Constitution framed by
these men will be radical cuought. Billings
has always advocated disinfranchisiug all
persons who ever owned slaves,but Saunders
is too clear-headed to let him influence the
convention as for as this.
I see I am taking up too much space with
our politics. There many Connecticut men
here who will look anxiously for the returns
from their old State this spring hoping to see.
her take her Old placczand wipe out the dis-
grace of last year, so that when the Republi-
can party counts up its jewels. the one from
Connecticut may not be found wanting.
mexa.
0
ITEMS. '
Solon Robinson is spending the winter in
Florida, writing letters to the Tribune.
J udgc Randall, brother of the Postmaster
General has bought a fine place in Jackson-
souville, Fla, where he intends to practice
law.
The Indian name for St. Johns \River, is
Welaka. or chain of lakes. ‘
Mrs. Stowe expects to visit her place in
Fla, in February.
Why is an onion like thunder?
it has “peal on pool."
.<°-.*_._.
Correspondence between Gen.-
Granl and the President.
Because
I
\VASIIING'I‘ON, Feb. 4.——The Speaker has
just laid before the House the correspon-
dence between General Grant and President
Johnson. It is accompanied by a letter from
Secretary Stanton, stating that the latter has
bad no correspondence, official or otherwise.
with President Johnson, since the 12111 of
August last.
Since he was reinstated in the War De-
partment, Mr. Stanton says, he had no com-
munication wit h Mr. Johnson. has received
no orders from him, and has issued no or-
ders in his name.
It appears that the President gave a ver-
bal order to General Grant, to the effect that
he was not to recognize E. M. Stanton asSec-
re: ary of War, unless instructed to do so by
the President. Gen. Grout says he wrote to
the President, asking him to reduce this or-
der to writing. , To this letter he received
another verbal reply, and again renewed his
request to have the order in writing.
Gen. Grant, in his letter. notices misrepre-
sentations and calninnies regarding the man-
ner in which be turned over the War Office
to Mr. Stanton, which appeared at that time
in the newspapers. These he flatly refutes.
He then details-all that took place between
himself and the President previous to and
after the reinstatement of Mr. Stanton.
According to this letter, the stories given
out by the President. and said to be substan-
tial-rd by members of the Cabinet, concern-
ing Grant’s deception of the President are
wholly false.
Gen. Grant at first thought he would allow
Mr. Stanton to recover his place in the War
Office through the courts, and took for his
guide the Police Commissioners at Balti-
more. Upon exumiuing the Tenure of Of-
fice Law c,ose!y llC dis covered that this was
not proper course for him to pursue, and he
informed Mr. Johnson that the law allowed
him no discretion but to turn the ofiice over
to Mr. Stanton as soon as be was reinstated
by the Senate.
In reply to this the President merely went
on to argue that he bird’s right to suspend
Stanton under the Constitution.
Gen. Grout says that the President certain-
ly understood his position regarding the re-
instatement oer. Stanton, and he had no
reason to think ollierwise. He asserts that
the President sent for him to attend a Cabi-
net meeting held immediately after the rein-
statement of Stanton. When he reached
there he told Mr. Johnson‘ that he was no
longer Secretary of War ad interim, and had
no business at the Cabinet meeting. The
President insisted upon his remaining.
Gen. Grant says that at his stiggestiou
General Sherman urged upon Mr. Johnson
the nomination of Gen. Cox, of Ohio, asSec-
rotary of War, but the President failed to act
upon it. and that he made no promise to the
President that he would resign if Stanton
was reinstated.
On January 29:11 the President issued or-
det‘or Grant not to recognize any orders is-
sued y the War Department unless sauc.
tioncd by the Exeéutive.
Grant. in reply, stated that any order is-
sued by tlic War Department is sufficient
evidence to him that they came from the Ex-
ecutive, and he therefore will recognize
mm.
The President in reply to this, under date
of January 315i, slates that be called on
Grant at the War Department-.10 see what
he would doif Stanton was restored, and
that there Grant promised not to become a
party to this conflict, and agreed to resign if
Stanton was restored.
He saystliat on the Saturday before the
reinstatement of Stanton, Grant reiterated his
promise above made. On Tuesday he re-
ceived notice from General Grant that he
had turned over the War Office, and the
President criticises Grant very sharply for
not keeping his promise, and says that
Grant knew he would not allow Stanton to
return, and states Grant urged him to ap-
point Gov. Cox, of Ohio, and charges Grant
with having violated his promise after Stan-
ton was restored to urge him to resign and
says he did not do so.
The President then gives a full statement
in rcghrd to Grant’s promise in the assem-
bled Cabinet to keep charge of the War Of-
fice, which he says Grant admits, but says
he did not expect the Senate to act so soon.
Gsn.Gruul, under date of February 3d, to
the President, characterizes the President‘s
account a gross misrepresentation, anal says
the whole matter, from beginning to end,
was inlendrd to injure his reputition as a
soldier. and to cast a stain upon his charac-
ter.
—————o-<.>.._—
— The experiment of stocking the Con-
necticut river‘with salmon, is said to be suc-
ceeding veil.
A PHOTOGRAPH EROM LIFE
Great excitement was caused on a certain
day, in the usually quiet household of Moo-
s'ieur Borne. by a letter from the married
daughter, Madame Artois, who resided in
Rome, in which she informed her parents
that a suitor for her sister Elsie would soon
appear at Villefieurs. And she further told
them that this Monsieur A. dc Villaiii, a
young man of good birth and with a comfort-
able fortune. had been struck with a photo-
graph io a shop window,so struck and charm-
ed that he felt he mustlry every mcunsio
winlhe original for his wife. This photo-
graph turned out to be one of her young sis-
ter that she had sent to be copied; and sec-
iug that the young man was in earnest she
had promised to write and introduce him as
an unexcepiionul part5. Madame Artois
wound up by reminding her father that Elsie
was no longer a girl. and that, in fact, it
would be very foolish not to accept this bit
of good fortune.
It was tiur;lo:e agreed. in afumily cou-
clavc, the fair Elsie consenting, and with the
due approval of the family friend, M. de Be-
landi, that the coming guest should be gra-
ciously received. M. de Belaudi even insis-
ted on having him in his own hOSuc. as he
langliingly said, in ogder that he might the
better judge if this M. A. de Villoni was
worthy of the prize he sought.
Among the numerous and various visitors
the the beautiful southern city, Viilefleurs,
with its girdie of mountains and blue waves,
few could help remaking in the gay crowd
on the promenade or in the public gardens,
a girl almost always accompanied by afavor.
ite dog, whose elegauf and quiet toilet. as
well as her graceful walk and the piquant
expression of her face, always made one wish
to look again. It was an attractive face.
rather than decidedly beautiful; generally
wearing a thoughtful look, whi--li, however,
was Often brightened by a smile which pret-
iily curled beriips. There was a quiet-ele-
gance about her, altogether different from the
tnShiOnoble ladies, English, French, German
or Russian, who tested on the chairs or paced
up and down. Generally might be seen at
her side, Monsieur dc Belandi. a man past
youth. but with a vigorous. spore frame.
whose keen dark eyes seemed to take noie
of everything, but were Often turned on his
‘fair companion with the tender familiar in-
terest of a privileged friend. M. de Belandi
was rich. and having no particular occupa-
tion, he made himself useful to his friends in
general, but to those Of the Maison Boriio in
particular. Thilher he brought all the news
of the place to amuse M. Boruo, who was
loo old and infirm to go out. He could tell
of the last ofi‘ensc given to the old inhabi-
tanisof Villcfleurs by the new French comers
or the latest reform in town regulations. 'He
could say what was the prospect of the olive
and grape crops, etc. He was always ready
to escort Mademoiselle to the theater, or try
a new song with her. He was a convenient
partner at a ball. or a patient companion for
a morning's shopping. Moreover, M. de Be-
landi’s taste was a proverb. All this made
his visits to the Maison Ponineui very we!-
come, and with him seemed to come a little
wqu from the outer world lo the very re-
tired somber street in which many of the old
Villefleurs aristocracy resided, with drawn
from the newer part of the town 13 which
visitors resorted. To look til. it from the out-
side, Onc would not imagine the quaint and
rich carvings which adorned the walls, or the
broad marble steps and handsome suite of
rooms which belonged to this house.
In the simple and quiet manner common
to the old inhabitants of the place, the princi-
pal amusement and luxury being to retire
now and then to their muisou dc champagne
lived the Bornos Willi their youngest child,
two daughters having married satisfactorily.
Nor were the old couple very eager for her
:0 follow her sisters’ ex ample, in spite of the
hints of their acquaintances. and M. dc Be-
laudi’s serious warning, given every now and
then, “that it really was high lime to marry
her. Such an agreeable, gentle and amiable
girl i it wasa pity, and very astonishing. All
her cotcmporaries were married, or about to
be so, and Elsie was nearly twenty seven l”
at this the Old father would look troubled,
and shrugging his shoulders, ask what his
friend would have. Could he do more ‘2
Had tthe not been two or three eligible
proposals? but the girl had refused them all-
Elsic Was dutiful. and the light of their old
age; and it was certainly not their duty to
force her into matrimony. if she evidently
preferred to remain as she was.
To this M. de Belandi said nothing, but
looked relieved ; for his visits to the Maison
Ponineui Would have been very different
without Elsie. But upon hearing the letter
of Madame Artoir, speaking so highly of the
young man, and even appealing to himself
to use his influence in favor of the match, he
threw himself gallantly into the spirit of the
adventure, and took pains to be at the dili-
gence office to receive and welcome M. A.
de Villani, whose first visit to the Maison
Ponineui was paid in his company, and his
easy, genial manners and real kindness help-
ing to put every one at ease, and draw out
the somewhat nervous and agitated lover.
When it was over, they all ogrced that not
one word too much had been said in his
praise. His manner was all that could be
desired; his appearance was pleasing; while
it was evident that lie was very much in love.
On the other hand. M. A. dc Villaui poured
out to his host his delight and satisfaction.
There was no disappointment, Elsie was bet-
ter than her picture; and each time he saw
her he found some new attraction. Truly
she was one of those women who bears.
close inspection, and whose bounty opens
gradually; a woman who can brighten a.
home as well as a bull-room.
All the relations and friends of the Bornos
were eager aifl profuse in congratulations
and inquiries. M. de Belamli fold over y one
that it was a capital thing; that there was
sure to be a gay wedding; and he joked Elsie
and encouraged M. (le Villaui. Everybody
observed what high spirits M. de Belandi
was in; and yet for all this be caught himself
signing as he thought of Elsie going away.
But he Was not a selfish man. and he felt it
was quite time for his little friend to marry.
- After a time however, M. de Belaudi fan-
cied that the young lover returned frOm his
visits to the Illusion Ponineui rather too
quiet and silent in mood; though any allu-
sion to the family only made him declare
that llic' more he saw ol the lady the more be
admired her.
“Then pray hurry on the marriage, my
friend,” returned M. dc Belundi, “for it is
Very clear that courting does not suit you.
You grow thinner and paler every day."
But M. de Villaiii only laughed.
It was quite a gay time at the old Maison
Ponineui. so many people came to hear “all
about it;” and the father and mother were
not at all disinclined to tell the romantic
story over and over gain, and receive the
congratulations of their neighbors. But
when any one ventured to speak to Elsie
herself, she drew up, and said “that cougrat~
ulaiions were premature. It was true that
the gentleman had done her the honor of
asking her hand, but nothing was settler ;”
which speech caused a great deal of surprise
and talk. And then, as time went on, and
remarks were made on the ‘ evident gravity
and the pale looks of the suitor,‘people he-
gan to speculate; and even a few bets were
made as to what would be the ultimate end
of it all. After the first greetings, the ques-
tion was asked by every one—“Well, and
what does Mademoiselle Elsie say now ?"——
or, "Has Mademoiselle Elsie said yes?" And
M. de Belandi, who knew every one, grew
excited and anxious, and warmly expressed
his certainty that all would come right.
“You are right, and I am getting ill.” rc-
marked M. de Villani one day to his host and
friend. “I cannot bear this any longer; and
I have written home to my I shall return in.-
mecliately.”
“And when is the marriage to take place
"Never! NO. I see plainly that she does
no: cure for me—at least not as I care for
her. I have struggled against this convic-
tion, and thoughtI might win her at last.
But she says neither yes nor no, and I feel
she is partly led on by not liking to disap-
point her fricnds—yoursell first and foremost
for it is easy to see that you have a great in-
fluence over her. Even if she were to say
‘yes’ today, I don’t think I should wish it. I
feel I have not won her heart, and it has al-
ways been my dream and wish to marry for
love—love on both sides. SO thanking you
over and over again for your great kindness,
1 have decided to go and take my leave.”
M. de Belaudi was in his garden smoking
his cigar when this conversation took place;
and he continued to price up and down be-
tween the orange trees in silence. Then,
suddenly turning to the other. he said :—
“I shall go at once to the Maison Ponineui
and you can follow me by and by.”
M. de Villani shook his head. for he was
convinced that his friend‘s well mtaut inter-
ference would do no good, and he remained
thinking it all over, trying to find the clue to
Elsic’s feelings.
M. de Belandi arrived at the somber old
house, and rushing up the steps quicker than
usual, he thought himself lucky in finding
Elsie and her dog in the drawing-room.
She was at once aware that there was
something unusual in his face, and this
brought a bright and becoming color to her
cheeks.
“How is this, Elsie ?" he said, trying to be
angry. “I never suspected you of being a
coquette."
And then he went on, in a somewhat ex-
cited manner. to upbraid her for keeping the
poor young man iiysuspeusc so low.
“I dOL’t think I ii ive done that," she said
in a low voice. and v iih downcast eyes. “I
hlways told him that—tlic—the truth, in fact.
But he hoped I should change. And you
see over y one has taken it all for gianted,and
hurried things on so very much. And then
papa and mamma seemed to wish for it so
much, and—you—and-”
“Of course they (lid—of course we did and
do; and I‘ll tell you what, Elsie, you are
throwing away a chance you will never have
again. There are not many voung men like
him. I can tell you. What can be your ob-
jection? Isn‘t be handsome, well born,youug
rich, agreeable, and very fond ofyou? The
fact. is, you are proud. Nothing will suit
you less than a prince. But let me tell you,
as an old privileged friend, that it is one
thing to join a girl in her walks, and pay
compliments, and take a chair by her in the
gardens, and dance with her and so on; but
quite another thing to ask her in marriage.
Every since that Prince de —— has been in-
troduced to you, I have observed a change.
Don’t be offended, mon amie, I speak for
your good. It has made me sorry to see that
poor young man so low and cost down. and
after each visit he gets more so. Flesh and
blood can‘t stand it, and i agree with ham-
!bat it is best to end it at once. He says he
shall return home,and is coming to say adieu.
Now, it rests with yourself, Elsie, if he goes
or not. And—there he is, I know his step i"
Giving her an extra friendly hand-pressure
to make up for his rough words, he left the
place clear for a final explanation, and bur-
ried off for a brisk walk. He felt the neces-
sity for quick motion and fresh air,for lie was
agitated.
He could nothelp being keenly interested
in this affair. He liked the young man much
and Elsie was. of course, quite a pet of his
owu. Poor girl, her lips had quivered when
he spoke so bluntly; but how pretty she was
looking—such a graceful, winning 91le of
beauty, lighting up the gloomy, formal old
rorm with her pretty gentle ways and wo—
manly occupationsl Yes, he would missber
terribly, no doubt. Rome was along way oil"
and he almost wished that carte-de-visite had
never caught M. de Villaui’s eye. After all,
why should notElsie remain as she is? Then
be checked these rhoughts,and began to woo-
der how it would be settled. He turned
back feeling anxious and nervous, and by
this time the interview mus: be ended.
‘ It Was 50, and M. dc Beluiidi entered his
own villa in time to see his guest just a few
steps in advance, and in his attitude he read
that all was over. The tale was told in a few
words, and the next day M. .dc Villani set of?
on his journey home, trying his best to forget
that carie-de-visite. .
There followed much commotion among
the friends of the Bornos; nor did it end
lliere, for it became the general topic Of con-
versat'on. M. de Belandi felt dull, having
lost his guest, and there was the reaction and
a flatness consrquent on the unusual excite-
ment. Besides this, Elsie was never now
seen in her old haunts, and when he Went to
the house she was not in the drawing room.
He feared she was annoyed with him and
purposely avoided him whenever she could
do so. When a meeting was inevitable, then
was a greater reserve and an uncertain
manner, so different from the old gentle
pleasantness, that it made him unhappy.
“I don't know what ails her," complained
the Old father one day to, M. de Belandi.
“She pleased herself, or might have donc so;
but she is no longer the same girl. I was
saying to her moiherI wished you might call
for if any ongan rouse her, or find out what
is the matter, it is yourself."
To please the poor old gentleman, M. do
Belandi went at once to find Elsie in a small
boudoir, where she sometimes sat. He had
often been privileged to enter this room; and
now as his knock met with no notice he
pushed open the door without scruplc.
Elsie had been crying, but as she turned
and saw him a blush covered her face, and
she nervously tried to hide what looked like
a photograph, which she had evidently been
looking at.
“What, another photograph l" he exclaim-
ed, ti'yiug to carry off the little awkward-
ness he fell. by the joke. “Why, Elsie, is it
possible that there was reason for your full-
ing to see the charms Of Villani? Have you,
also, been caught by a carte-dc-visite '3"
TO his surprise. instead of meeting his joke
with a smile or a saucy retort, she beat her
head, striving to liidclier tears,nnd the band
that held the picture actually trembled.
“My dear Elsie, what is it? Your father
is quite unhappy about you. You are not
an unlecided person. but it is possib.‘e you
regret saying ‘No l’ A lady is allowed to
change her mind."
Sill] licr agilat'r n sec-u a in in noise, and
she could so; keep ilOWU her sobs. Pres-
ently she put her hand to her heal, stam-
meriug some uncoui ected words about not
being wrll. She forgot for the moment the
photograph, which was by this movement
exposed to view. M. do Belaudi’i astonish-
meat was great indeed to see a by no rhesus
I?”
flattering full length photograph (if—him-
self l ~
He stood transfixed for a few moments.
while a veil seemed to be suddenly raised
from his mind, disclosing old things in a dif-
fereni shape-,clear and defined—things which
had hitherto been dimly guessed at,and then
suddenly hidden again; and while he was
gazing and so thinking she looked upfiand dis-
covered whut she had done.
By way of correcting the mistake she
made another; ratChing up the photograph
with a little exclamation of alarm, and then, '
with a sudden perception of what she had
done, choking her sobs, she tried to explain
“that she had been turning out her desk, and
so—ond 50—"
But his eyes were now bent so earnestly
on her face that she was in a manner com-
pelled to meet his look.
“Elsie, is it possible ?" he whispered. Then
presently he held out his arms. In a mo-
ment she was in them, clasped close. her
tears falling softly. But a sudden change
came over herfnce, and she struggled to re-
lease berself, saying——
“Leave me instantly! You have taken
advantage of—I like you as a friend,of course
but—you understand—”
“And I love you not as a friend, Elsie. I
have long done so. But I would not allow
it to myself even. I was too old for you;
you only thought of me, so I believed, as a
grave relation and mentor. I know now
what it all meant; my dread of losing you
“But you urged me on,”.shc interrupted.
“It was your words which nearly all but in-
duced me to consent. You seemed to have
set your heart on it.”
“Not so. Let us sit down and quietly talk
together a little,” he said.
Thus they did, and he managed to cor:-
viuce her that if her heart had been given to
him, it was not until she had full possession
,of‘ his. But how could he, at his age, be so
vain as to suppose that he had the shadow of
a chance? He had tried to stifle every feel-
ing bravely; too much so, indeed. But now,
surely, she would not punish him for this?
The resuitof it all was, that, to the utter
surprise of M. Borne, his friend M. de Be-
laudi made a formal proposal for the hand
of his daughter Elsie. The old gentleman
bad to seek for, and then put on his specta-
cles before he could believe he heard rightly,
looking first at one and then at the other in
a way to bring up blushes as well as smiles
on the face of Elsie. When he really took
it in, consent was fully given, and after a lit-
tle more talk between papa and mamma,they
began to wonder how it was they had never
thought of this before. So this was why
Mademoiselle Elsie had shown herself so
hard to please.
In course of time she confessed that she
had only given up all hope when M. de Be-
landi had so urged her to accept Villaui gand
in the pain of that moment she had Very
nearly been driven in a fit of pride and dc-
spair, to follow his advice.
There was a gay wedding; and when it
was over and the the Maison Pontneuf‘ was
restored to its wonted quiet, old Madame
Borno, sitting in her easy chair after the in-
i‘gue of the morning. exclaimed. “And it
was all owing to a photograph, after all."-
The Argosy.
__..__‘.<.-.
The Phantom of Negro Suprem-
ROY.
In the future, as in the past. the destiny of
this country will be controlled by the white
laboring masses. Those who assert that it is
about to be sul-jectcd to the rule Of the black
race, pay a poor compliment to the solid
sense and superior numbers of those who
have governed it so long and so well. Let
us impale this bugbear on the nine digits.
The number of voters in the United States
is about 5,800,000. This aggregate is ascer-
tained as followsz—Tlie votes cast by the
l..yai states for President in 1864 were 4,034,-
789. The number given in 1800 by the 11
rebel states that did not vote in 1864 was 1,-
047,500. Add to these two sums 100,000 for
the increase in the North since 1864, and
730,000, the estimated number of negroes re-
cently 'enfranchised, and the aggregate is
5,912,289. Deduct therefrom 100,000 for reb-
els temporarily disfranchised, and the bal-
ance is 5,812,289.
Now, the whole uuuibgr of negro voters in
ilie United States does not exceed the black
full 5,000,000, or in the proportion of more
than 6 to l. -
In the north, negro voters are so few as
not to be an appreciable quantity. When
the southern whites abandon, as they will: 1
the earliest Opportunity. their suicidal policy
of not voting, there will not be more than
one state—South Carolina—and after ashort
time not even one. wherein the black voters
will not be in a minoritv,wbile in nearly all of
them the whites will be in a large majority.
In the sixteen 'old “slave state§.” their major.
my will be full 600,000. or nearly two to one
—-thc white vote being about 1,350,000. and
the black about 730,000.
So stand the figures to-day. For obvious
reasons, the difference in favor of the whites ‘
will rapidly increase from year to'yean—
Thcse facts laugh to scorn the stimulated fear
that the whole Union, or any section of it, is
in the slightest danger of being subjected to
“negro supremacy.” And thus we see that.
when dragged into the light,this horrid spec-
tre turns out to be veriest phantom ever con-
jured up by a morbid imagination-N. 7.
Sun.
~40».—
IMPORTANT To BANKRUPTS.—Il may not
be generally known that the bankrupt act
provides that, in all cases brought after one
year from the time the act went into opera-
tion, no discharge shall be granted the bank-
rupt, unless his estate pays fifty per cent. on
his debts, except by the consent of a majori-
ty of his creditors. he set. by its terms,
was not to take cfi'cct,icr the purpose of com-
mencing proceedings under it. until the first
day of June, 1867; so that that would prob.
ably be held to ,be the date from which the
first your is to be reckoned. All banki-upts,
, therefore, who do not bring their petitions
before the first of J one, 1868. are practically
deprived of the benefits of this act. The
matter is. one of so great importance the
public attention should be called to it by the
papers throughout the State. A debtor who
has no property but what is exempted can
ml a discharge in about three months. One
who assigns property for distribution may
get it in sevou months. The expense arises
mm the circumstances of the case. One
hundred and fifty petitions have been filed
in ibis .State and twenty-two dischargrs
gnmerl. By districts. (Congressional.) the
petitions Were presented as follows. from
the Firsl, 35; tin Second, 54; the Third, 20;
the Fourth. 40.
-<.>u.——_.
WThe United States Srnatcrs whose
terms expire in 1869. and whose em cessors
are yet to be elected. are Dxison of Connec-
ticut, Hendricks of Indiana, Morrii of Maine.
Sumner of Massachuseiis, Chandler (ii M.ch~
igan, Ramsey of Minnesota, Henderson of
Missouri. Freliagbuysen of New Jersey,
Morgan of New Ym k, Buokalew of Pennsyl-
vauia. Spraguo of Rhode Island, Patterson of
Tcauesee, Ed mumls. of Vermont, Van Win-
k'le of West Virginia, and Doolittle OI WiE‘
cousin. Of the 19 ill ull thus retiring. six
are now acting with the Democracy and
the rest are Republicans.
Norwalk Chronicler