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WHOLE NUMBER 1139.
NORWALK, CONNECTICUT, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1869.
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VOLUME LH.--NUMBER 44.
Nonwanrs GAZETTE.
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ALEX. s. GIBSON,
Organist of the First Congregational Church.
PROM TH CITY 01" NW YORK,
Teacher of the
Plano-Forte, Organ and Musical Cera-
sltlon.
Box 370 P. 0. Norwalk, Conn.
In New York, care Peloubef, Pelton 4; Co., 841
Broadway.
I
J. nEnnEN nonnnsl'r'r,
Attorney and Counsellor at Law,
ROOM No.4, (Up Stairs,) GAZETTE BUILDING- .
on. J. G. HARBOUR,
D E N '.I'.' I 8 '1' ,
NOBWALK, CONN.
Office in Gazette Building, Room No. 6, over J ack-
son Bro's store. , ~
Nitrous oxide or Laughing'Gas, administered when
eslred.
PATENT AGENCY.
WILLIAM VINE,
. Agent and Solicitor of Patents,
Mechanical Draughtsman and
norms. MAKER,
1y7 Winnipauk, Conn.
G. O. KEELER & BROTHER,
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
Groceries, Flour, Feed, are”
Nos. 1s. 14 and 1s Main Street, Norwelk, Conn.
ELDERT CURTIS,
Merchant Tailor,
Curtis’s Building, Main Street, Norwelk, Ct.
Gents' and Youfh's 01m cut and made to order,
at short notice, of the best materials. in the latest
styles, by experienced workmen. Prices reasonable.
G. a; G. as. HOLMES,
, means as
GROCERIES,
FIDUR,
PROVISIONS, the,
Main Street, Norwelk, Ct.
C. s. Locnwoon,
Fashionable Draper &'Tallor
AND
Gentlemens Furnishing Emporium,
Main Street, Norwelk, Conn.
AGENT FOR THE
Singer Manufacturing Co’s
First Premium Sewing Machine,
The best Machine for general work.
Etna Insurance Co. .of Hartford,
Incorporated 1819, Charter Perpetual.
Capital and Assets, $5,052,880 IO
Insurer against loss and damage by' Fire, on terms
adapted to the hazard, and consistent with
the laws of compensation.
GEORGE R. COWLES,
Sole Agent for Norwelk and vicinity.
N ‘orwalk Insurance ibmpany.
NOBWALK, CONN.
Cash Capital, $500,000
Pull up Carla], $100,000
Wls. C. Snur, President, CEO. R. Corvus, Sec'y.
Ears. Hrr.r., Treasurer.
ASSETS OVER $25,000,000.
GEO. n. COWLEs,
IS AGENT at Norwelk. and issues policies for the fol-
lowing Insurance Companies.
Alma, of Hartford, Assets Jun. 1st, ’68, 5,058,880
Horn of N. Y. “ u u “ {(80,981
Phtrn of N. in, " u u " Lesser:
oms. of N. H. “ “ “ “ 1,538,210
Security ofN. 3%.. H u '5‘ “ 1,477,617
International, N. Y., “ u u “ 1,128,012
a ringleld r. o 11.. “ u u " {(81,067
onkers & N. Y. “ “ “ “ 134,386
firth American N. Y. “ “ “ “ 102,162
ham 110.. " u n " sls,1ss
m. I‘ I. u as S4 at m',
C snares, Albany N. Y., " “ “ 508,878
sstern Bulslo, N. Y., “ " “ 663,151
March-Its Hd., “ “ “ “ “8,309
orth America, H'd. “ " “ “ 401,214
0 ' M ll 5‘ ‘1‘..‘9
Psogla's, Worcester, “ “ “ "
Bel st. . “ “ “ “ 210,146
Commonwealth N. Y.,“ “ “ "
Westehestsr of New Rochelle N. Y., 800,000
{copies of Middletown, Conn., 115,000
ntsrprise of Cincinnati, 1,000,000
And other Companies, Stock and Mutual, lnConnecti-
sut, Massachusetts and New York. At So. Nor-
walk. application may be made to WM. T. CRAW.
lull Norsall Insurance inlay,
Representing over $25,000,000.
Hartford Fire Ins. Co., Assets 89,023,000 00
North America ins. 00,, Philadelphia, s,ooo,000
Germania Fire Ins. Co., New York, 1, .000
Cit Fire Ins. Co. Hartford, " 0,000 00
Mi dlessx Mutuai awe, Co., “ 800,000 on
' LIFE INSURANCE.
Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company,
Assets , , oo.
Ofilse in Swords’ Building, South Norwelk.
"ti 1.. F. BEERS, Agent.
GROCERIES
Cheaper than ever, for Cash.
TH: subscriber would inform the public generally,
that he still continues to sell the best of roeerles,
Provisions, to, at his old stan No. 4 Skiddy's Block,
as shes as the cheapest. He rs great inducements
to sash era, as he has sslargeenassortmentof
series of s best qualities as can be foundatany re
of the country. He wouldinvlfe the special attention
is all to his stock of ,
COFFEE, TEAS, AND SUGAI'I'ISi -
which an of the very bestt$silty and i be sold
sheep. The public are invi to cellend examine and
Jake fa themselves. A. MOREHOUSE.
Fred. H. Nash,
(Organist St. Paul's Church.)
TEACHER OP, MUSIC IN ALL ITS BRANCHES.
”Tunes tuned at short notice. Orders left with
I. Blaskman, C. T. Cornwall, or at the office of the
Genet will meet with attention. Broken Strings
repl Special Agent for the sale Musical In-
struments by the followinfimakers, vi .
o Fortes. elodeons e Cab’t Organs
Chickerl I; Sous, Mason e Hamlin,
Hasclton ros.. Carhsrt & Needham,
Helnes Bros. a Co., Prince .1; Co.,
Grovesteln, Horace Waters & Co..
demos Vole, New Haven Melodeon Co.,
Horace Wafers d; 00., Page, Potter J: Co.,
8. G. Gordon.
"gill be in Norwalk on Saturdays during the Sum-
Nbrwslk, May 18, 1309.
Il- GUSOWSKI.
MERCHANT TAILOR,
ANDDEALERIN
READY MADE CLOTHING,
AND GENTS" FURNISHING GOODS,
No. S Main Street, Norwalk, Conn. '
Constantly on hand a large assortment of Cloths,
Cagimeres and Vestings. All orders promptly if.
cu
For Sale.
DEVOE’S KEBOSENE OIL.
N 5 sllon Patent Sealed Cans, with cork-lined
I scrgw nozzles. Warrsnted l safe. Eco-
nomical. Convenient, and e splendl Illuminator
The use of this oil is urgently recommended b the
New York‘llre Commissioners and the, Fire usu-
rsnee Companies generally. K. LOCKWOOD.
BILL RANGE sold by
Astral Oil.
WARRANTED not to explode and will burn
double the time of ordina Kerosene Oil. To
he found only at EELER it B30.
100
Barrels s lendld WHITE WHEAT OHIO
FLOUR ust received and for sale cheap at
G. 0 KEELIB & BROTHERS.
argues r. BELDEN. _-
DENTISTRY
South. Norwelk.
KENDALL so HART, Operators.
E are now prepared to receive our patients at
any time during the week. We extract teeth
with or without the use of LAUGHING GA .
Wednesdays we devote entirely to extracting Teeth
‘ PAIN. s
:DleTlggchigfil O retor in Colton’s Dental Association
h atedl cclared that South orwalk is the best
ficzefithin life knowledge, (out of ooper Union) to
Save teeth extracted.
We particulsry invite those who may desire
ARTIFICIAL TEETH,
to examine our manner of work and rices before
procurin them elsewhere. Teeth fill in the must
approve manner. These partially broken away by
decay, restored to their former size and shape.
REAL ESTATE. '
For Sale or Exchange.
11 ACRES of Land in Wilton Conn. about
six miles from Norwelk Bridge, with two
oke of Oxen, Cart, Farming Utensils, Household
rnlture, fen tons of H0 , Potatoes, Corn, Wood,
and an orchardofGrafted ruit. Possession given
immediately if desired. For further Kggiculars en-
quire of HARVEY FITCH, or C. N. C
we Norwelk, Ccnn.
To Let.
South Norwelk, the house recently occupied by
Co ell near theDe t. A l to
Doctor m ’ DUDLEY P. Mi,
at the Bank, South Norwelk.
AT
8t‘43
THE MODEL MARKET.
WILLIAM MITCHELL,
HAVING become proprietor of this old establish-
ed and ever popular market, is pre sred to fur-
nish Hotels. Saloons, Families, m, wit Meats of all
kinds, of the best qualit , in any desired quantity and
at the lowest market ces. The continued patron-
age of the public soil fed.
WILLIAM MITCHELL
NOBWALK MACHINE SHOP.
HE subscriber would respectfully inform Manufac-
turers and others using Machinery, in N orwalk
and vicinity, that he is prepared to do all things per-
taining to a general machine shop. All orders for the
making or repairing of every description of Machinery
attended to with gromptness by experienced workmen.
Having added a team Engine in addition to water
power) to his works, he fiatfers self he is well pre-
pared to do all kinds of work at very short notice.
ISAAC CHURCH, Jr.
Machine Shop Just back of the and Horse Railway
ulldings. ll
SOMETHING NEW:
’—
A FIRST CLASS CITY
Draper & Tailoring Establishment
At No.1, Gazette Building, (up stairs)
THE subscriber would respectfully inform the cit-
izens of Norwalk that he has made arrange-
:gntt’s to (green 0 fill-lst-ciialss, lNsw Yfirk Cll‘ty Establislz-
u see ve w ere e e ges mse fo vess-
isfaction to all his customgrs. ‘1
He will give special attention to Boys Cements as
well as those of gentlemen. Persons bringing their
own cloth can have the same cut or made up, in an ar-
tistic manner, at reasonable prices.
FRANCIS J. MOKEON.
SOUTH monwaur
Planing Mill Co.
Builders and others are informed that this Comps-
nyere now prepared to execute in the best manner,
at short not cc, all kinds of
Steam Sawing,
Scroll Sawing,
Planing,
and Turning.
(iii-IO?!” furnish on the most reasonable terms
The
all kiil
Lumber and Timber,
and manufacture to order,
880b,
Blinds, -
- Doors, Etc.
RALUSTERS, NEWELs. &C.,
- for Stairs and Railings, and
Rlaek Walnut, Ash, Cherry,Wlsite wood
she, kept constaqu on hand.
335mm“ attention given to orders. Works near the
amboatLandin SO TH .
sonne- “’ m " WW
' ' .TOLLES _
R. I. TOLLES ’} . Treasurer
MISS. E. D. MUHFEY’S
AGNETIC LINIMENT,
The great Pain Cure of the Age,
For the relief of I all Rheumatic and Inflammatory
Disease. Never fails to give S edy Relief in the most
acute sull'erln , bya few app] cations. For sale at
i‘ii’iv‘v’fsz'vii’l‘éisi’w‘”“"i’f’gi.°.ii"”au l
corner o are an a n
Streets, South Norwelk, Conn. 43
mos. I. RAYMOND,
(Successor to DAVID B. WEBB,)
DEALER IN
COAL AND WOOD,
Foot «Washington St.._SoutIs Norwalk
LEHIGH, LACKAWANA, FRANKLIN. SCBAN-
TON, CUMBERLAND,
And all the best varieties of Red and White Ash Coal.
HICKORY, OAK, MAPLE, PINE AND CHESTNUT
WOOD.
The subscriber having dis osed of his Coal and
2:31;; 3,211., :5 absve, wouldfrgiliegfrqlly coaunllfnd his
young man 0 n e t an uslness
talent, and bespeak for him the confizued patronage
of the public. ‘ DAVID H. WEBB.
NOBWALK GRIST MILL.
HE subscriber having purchased the Norwelk
T Grist.llill,iaprepared to grind ever kind of
in for customers and furnish, pure, as 1 kinds of
EED. FLOUR, do, at the LOWEST MARKET
RATES. The public are invited to give him a trial.
J annary 11, 1809. tfil WILLIAM H. DAVIS.
Fruit Trees! Fruit Trees:
' arms:
, NEW CANAAN NURSERY.
The subscribers fake leasure in anno
public that their stock gf uncing to the
Fruit 6; Ornamental Treesflines, duo.
is unusually large an of unsurpassed excellence. We
feel confident in saying that we believe that our stock
of APPLE TREES particularly, to be the Largest and
Best in this Country. We are also positive that we
can furnish Trees in better quality, better order, and
for less money than theycan be obtained from distant
“irks .. . .
ose s g 0 pure ase Trees and Vines will do
well to send their orders early—or still better, visit our
Nursery and make their own selections.
HEN HOYT a SONS.
P. S.—-We take pleasure lnshowin rsous throu h
our Nurseries, whether desirous o grchaslng treges
‘or not; and would cordltu invite all interested to
visit the Nursery.
NEW and RARE PLANTS.
Roses, (innings, Variants,
Bedding Out Plants, Shrubs,
Fruit Trees of all kinds,
' Raspberry, Blackberry dz Strawberry
. Plants, are.
EARLY BOSE POTATOES. TOMATOE,
EGG, PEPPER & CELERY PLANTS, &c.
Also FLOWER AND VEGETABLE SEEDS. BO-
QUETS, WREATHS, BASKETS, CROSSES, and ofh
er Floral Decorations arranged in the best style of art
to order. Send for descrip ve catalo ne.
MALLOIIY d5 WNS,
South Norwelk, Ct.
UHLE BROTHERS,
No. 11 mam sun, NORWALK,
Drugs, Chemical and Patent
Medicines
At Wholesale.
Menufhcfurers anv tracts,
Family Medicines, c. lac.
Conn Stores suppiicd with goods of better qual-
ity and a closer figures than an obtained in the city.
A D We a running in connection with the
store es s lassorfmeuf in the line.
Orders tilled for any article in the Drug, Chemical,
Patent Medicine or Toilet Article line, in any quanti-
al'ers in Essences,
ty, at the manufacturers' Prices.
Gas ' .. ‘—
1ND
Steam Fitting.
M. CLOVER, at his works on River Street, is
prepared to fill all orders in the above line,
with romptncss and at low rates. He invites spec~
lal at tion to “The American Submerged Force
Pum ," for which he is Agent. It is doubleaactlng,
non- reezing, and proves to be the cheapest, most
efilcient, durable and reliable pump in USO. - 8
A Small Safe for sale.
SMALL SAFE, suitable for the house, will be
sold very cheap on ailing upon
NASH A; IVES.
3 VIII Y DESCRIPTION 0!
JOB PRINTING,
GazetfeJob Printing 0llice,
Gaaoite Building.
‘the Bridge
II IALE.——Building Lots and Dwellings,
fr6m 8100 to 810 000 situated in town of
Dung)?“ ppiy to F. H. H0'YT,’Darien Real Estate
Agency. ff”
BUILDING LOTS FOR SALE.
HE subscriber offers for sale, on ve resonable
terms, a number of the choicest, an most desi-
rable Building Lots in the town of Norwalk, situated
-on hi h ground, lsl’rospect Hill), near and of easy ac.
cess m the v I , and commands a fine and un-
obstructed view of t e town, harbor, Long Island and
Sound. A good avenue, 50 feet wide, has been laid
out in front of the re erty. Is within five minutes'
walk of the Horse Railroad Size of lots to suit pur-
chasers; no fancy prices. For further particulars en-
quire of JESSE D NTON,
28 or JAMES FINNEY, Real Estate Agent.
FOR SALE.
A DESIRABLE LOCALITY.
HOMESTEAD situated on the Danbury and
Norwelk Railroad, one mile from depot and vii-
lage of Georgetown, Cum, on first class road con-
sisting of good House, containing tweut -two rooms
large and airy new Barn and other oufp nildin in
good order, with about twelve acres first qluality and,
gslxty more if desired); large youn Orc ard. never-
ailing water, fine open prospect. as been used for
if?“ ”Fr" ' Emmi “dailifc‘i‘ii‘ogi'
t e an er en -
“91.8%" 0 New 3 p ’ It'll?
FFIC
Mill Property
FOR SALE.
THE subscriber ofi‘ers for sale his Mill Pro rty sit-
uated in West Norwelk, about two In esll’om
Darien De t, three miles from South Norwelk, and
two miles rent New Canaan, consisting _of a manu~
factory, two stories high, 80x18 feet, with about 12
feet head and fall of water, with three acres of land,
now used as a Saw Mill but suitable for a manufacto-
'i 3'1“»? i’fi‘i‘miiimi "I" Ohm“ ’i’b 1“" if"
0 es 5 en , orwa ,or
of the subscriber, ' CHAUNCEY srunnr.
West Norwelk, Sept. 86, 1800. Biff
' For Sale. .
THE HOUSE and LOT, occupied by the subsbriber
at South Norwelk lot 00 feet front, less than two
minutes walk from the depot. of the New York .b
New Haven and the Danbury A: Norwelk Railroads.
House in ood order; House and fences recently
painted. ossession immediately if required. For
urther rtieulars enquire of « W. G. STREET
Sept, 4,1809. Isms:
Building Lot For Sale. \
AFIRST-CLASS LOT, adjoining the residence of
F; B. Smith, East Avenue, size some, with
shade trees in front. Price 01 000. Terms eas . Ap-
fiiéto WM. WHITE, South Norwelk. or G O. 0.
ELER. Main St., Norwalk. 20
_ 37,500.
FOR SALE.
DELIGHTFUL RESIDENCE DOWN TOWN—
10 minutes walk from de t. Basement two
Story and Attic, French roof, rame House. Very
conveniently arranged with water, furnace and range.
One-half or more 0 the purchase money can remain
on the place. For further particulars ugly to
d _ - FRANK .
tfi SMITH.
THE HOUSE AND LOT now occupied by William
Youle. It contains five rooms and has an out- .
house, to; lot 70x80 feet, Also one lot 05x00 feet,
and one 10x80. Enquire of JOSEPH SHEPHERD.
Norwelk, Feb. 15, 1809. 7“
For Sale.
Desirable Residence For Sale.
VERY desirable residence. pleasantly situated
on‘a (filial: street within five minutes’ walk of
offered for sale. The house is commo-
dions and in good order, and the grounds embrace
about one acre, facing on two streets. It will be sold
on reasonable terms. Apply to JAMES FIN NEY,
Real Estate Agent, at Selleck’s Bookstore.
NEW BUILDING LOTS.
SOME of the most desirable Lots in town have Just
been put in the market. Are in the best locality.
near Main Street, and will be sold on reasonable
terms. For particulars, em‘uvlre of JOHN JARVIS,
gr NASH & IVES, No. 4, ater Street, Norwfiiri
onn. -
Netlce to Rent Payers.
RR on 815 or 9100 a car Rent ‘2 if so call
A. onytheps‘uygcgrlbers and y
.Secure a, Home,
for what you are now paying for rent, by buying a
' BUILDING LOT
00x200 feet, at 850; or b bu in . a few acres at asmall
rice, situated at She er vil e. 1 miles from the
Bridge on the line of f e Derby Ra.lroad, and within
a short distance of the contemplated depot. We can
furnish you with 3
HOUSE AND LOT FOR $250
to 31 000, b pa 1: down only a small sum yearly.
Froni 100 toyduo gufiding Sites can be had at terms to
suit E‘urchasers by addressing or appl ing to J. AU-
GUS US PARTRICK, at Shepherd is or JULIUS
PARTRICK, at the Spring Saloon, Main Street, or
JOSEPH TAMMANY,at Crofuf d; Knapp’s Hat Shop,
South Norwalk. 7
HUMES FOR THE MILLION!
One Hundred Building Lots.
' HE SUBSCRIBER has for sale One Hun dred’Bull d-
ing Lots within ei ht minutes walk of South
Norwelk depot, at 1.0 KWOODVILIJE. Parties
wishing to purchase may have a lot with a house built
thereon by paying a small amount in cash, balance on
mortga , or may purchase a lot without snyimprove-
ment, or a small percentage of the purchase money
in cash,balsnce on snort a e. Price 0 Lots from One
Hulllldredt 1th irlgee Hun DOW tvy’ill be leased
to s ow e o to an rson purc ase.
y W WILLIAM T. CRAW,
Real Estate Agency, over F. B. Purdy’a Drug Store.
Norwelk, Aug. 24th, 1868. 35
FOR SALE.
A VERY valuable place, situated in the most cen-
tral part oi the Town of Norwalk about two
minutes walk born the Horse Railway Depot. The
house is large and commodious. The dplace comprises
about two acres of land, and is abun antly provided
with trees, shrubbery and out-buildlnfs.‘ 'lhis placeip
sultalk for any gentleman. FEor ful articulate en-'
quire of J C ,
Real Estate Agent, Union Market, Norwelk, Conn.
NASH dc IVES,
Real Estate Agents,
No. 4 WATER STREET.
PROPERTY bought, sold, exchanged or let, on rea-
sonable terms. We have a good variety of desira-
ble Houses and Farms in and out of town for sale on
accommodating terms.
WM. R. Nasll. NATHAN Ivlls.
J. EEnms,
Real Estate Agent. "
ESTATES FOR SALE in Norwelk and vi-
cinity, from 1-4 to two Acres, with buildin
thereon, rice from $460 to $100,000. Also, T0 LE ,
furnishe and unfurnished houses.
ddress J. FERRIS,
A
— at R B. Purdy's Drug Store, El'y's Block So.Norwalk.
Notice for surveyingto be le at the Gazette Ofiicc.
NOTICE !
5O
The subscriber having taken out a License for the
Sale, Renting and Exchanging
or
Real Estate,
Would call the attention of fhe'p'ubllc to the fact that
he is now ready to transact business of that nature in
all its branches, and will assure prompt attention to
all who may favor him with a call. His resources of
gaining information relative to said business are un-
surpassed. He has now for disposal
FARMS, RESIDENCES, die.
Situated in Norwalk.
And all the adjoining country. Places for sale varying
from 35,000 to $25,000.
RESIDENCES
For Summer, furnished or unfurnished
5‘ ‘ 0
FOR SALE OR TO RENT.
with land in quantity to suit Purchaser or Lessee also
a number of
Fine Farms-
Apply to '
JA MES MITCHELL
Al orders left at the UNION MARKET, Mitchell’s
For Sale or to Rent.
URNISHED or unfurnished the house on Pros-
pect Hill, formerly occupied by m. Chllds. Pos-
session given immediately: will be rented for the
winter or the year. Inquire of
son J. W WILSON.
For Sale Cheap.
A FINE Farm of thirty acres, about two miles from
w ll l)ltlltlltl'walk. The House and Barn are large and
e u .
Now is the ohancc for some one to get a
great bargain if applied
for soon. Apply to
LEGRAND COMSTOCK.
Valuable Mill Property for Sale
At Kent Station, Conn.
THE proprietor of KENT MILLS, havin engaged
in anotherbuslness,ofi'ers for sale the a ove 11:06-
erfy situated on Norwelk River, fen rods item a -
road delpof, and 3}; miles flom Norwelk, on main
roadto snbury, conslsfin of Saw Mill, Upright and
Circular Saws, all in go order; also, Cider Mill,
nearly new, with three presseshand all necessary ma-
chinery; two large Cldchaulfs, Vinegar Loft, Vats,
and Geeks; one lar c Barn, besides Stables for six
horses; one splende team of Matched Horses, six
and seven years old; two hes Wagons; one light
We on, and everything comple e to carry on a suc-
cess 1 business; also, adjoining said ropcrfy, one
Colts House and Burn nouse contain ng 8, rooms,
with our acres of choice land. and fruit in abundance ;
also, a two-star House with eight rooms, with eight
acres of land.
he sold together, or the w oleexehanged for Norwelk
property. Terms casa. Address
EORGE H. BRACKEN,
22ft Kent Mills, or South Norwelk.
Real Estate for Sale.
THE land belongin to the estate of George W.
Raymond, comp sing some of the most desira-
ble property in South Norwelk is now offered for sale
at a bar sin b the trustee of that estate. Appgi to
E 18 . B 8, Trustee GEORGE W. Y-
MOND and CHESTER F. rouse, South Nomnzg‘,
Conn.
FOR SALE.
SMALL HOUSE, with fix or 10}; acres of land,
about one mile from South Norwelk. Also,
three New Houses and Lots cheu —about the same
distance from South Norwal . A lfhe above on very
easy terms. Also, a large House to rent near Kc ser’s
Island. Inquire at the South Norwelk Real state
Agency of Purdy's Drug Store. W. T CRAW
if
A
Real Estate Agent.
nvnnar. GOOD APARTMENTS TO LET.—
Enquire of S. E. OLMSTEAD.
Sept. 0, 1809.
BUILDING LOTS.
8 LOTS on Beaftystreet and three lots on Water
Street, which for location, convenience, and
neighborhood are not excelled by any property in this
town. Part of said lots have good veiws of the
Sound and Harbor, and are situated in the immedi-
ate vicinity of two of the most res ecfsble and lar est
manufacturln establishments in orwalk, and w th-
in a few 5 of the Horse italirOad; These lots
range in price Rom $000 to 01,500. Those wishingto
purchase good lots are respectfully invited to exam-
ne the above property, or apply to
sales THAI) EUS K. HUBBELL.
FOR SALE.
A VERY desirable place situated in Norwalk,
about two miles west of the Brldge.abjolning the
residence of Josiah Kellogg Esq.. it being the Home-
stead of the late Charles Osborn. deceased, contain-
ing nearl eight acres of good land, a well built, sub-
stantial, wo-story house, with Barn and other out-
buildings. Part of the purchase mone can remain,
if desired. For further particulars app y to
33tf C. F. OSBORN, East Avenue.
SPLENDID
Building: Sites
For Sale, of one-third acre and upwards near the new
“ RIVERSIDE DEPOT,”
At the east end of COs-Cob Bridge. The pro erty is
beautifully situated, has a fine water front on he har-
bor, and is only two mlnutes’ walk from all trainsto
New York, EXPRESS INCLUDED. Apply to or
address J. W. ATWATER, Cos-Cob Bridge, Conn.
NOTICE.
HE attention of residents and of visitors in town
is called to. and a ersonol inspection from all is
invited to the Beauti Location and pleasant sur-
roundings of the building-site of about 000 feet, com-
rising the whole frontage on the westerly side of
nlon Park, and surrounded by first-class residences,
which as a site for an elefant dwelling is seldom sur-
passed. Also, a corner of of about ‘ffi feet front on
the northeast corner of Union Park, adjoining the
residence of the subscriber. Terms eas . For thr-
ther particulars-enquire of CHAS. P. T RfiiEY,
Norwelk, Aug. S, 1809. (31) uilder.
For Sale.
NE LOT on Golden Hill next to new house of H.
H. ELWELL, 80 feet front by $17 feet in depth.
A ply to LEWIS F. BEERS, Trustee, or GEORGE
W}: RAYMOND, South Norwelk, Conn. me
To Rent. ‘
A FINE PLACE, between Norwelk Brid e and
South Norwelk, fronting on the harbor. s suit-
able for a large family, ifcontaining lirooms. Tern-
easy. For further garticulsrs enquire of
“23 JAMES Ml CHELL, Real Estate Agluf,
Union Market. Norwelk.
OR SALE.—Ten acres of land within one mile
of the village: also a new House near Main St.
* - Enquire of G. o. KEELEB.
VALUARLE FARM FOR SALE:
, IN WILTON, CONN.
.
Known as the RELDEN FARM.
SITUATED one-half mile from the Railroad Depot,
containing about 160 acres of land under good
cultivation, with Dwelling House, out-buildings, etc.,
is offered for sale.
Also, the Stock and Farming Utensils,
Apply to JAMES MITCHELL,
Real Estate Agent, Union Market, Norwelk.
“BUILDING LOTS.”
THE undersigned ofi'er for Sale some of the most
desirable building sites in the village, lying along
the slope northwest of Union Park, convenient to the
village and easy of access, havin an extensive view
of the village and harbor, prices ow and terms easy.
Apply to A. H. BYINGTON,
S. E. OLMSTEAD.
E. K. LOCKWOOD.
Norwelk. Sept. 21, 1868.
Very Valuable Property For Sale
am For" POINT.
AT the terminus of the New Bridge, from South
Norwelk, consisting of about 12 Building Lots,
25x125, with roadway on all sides, unequalled for bus-
iness purposes. No part of this property has been in
the market of late ears, although repeatedly urged
to sell, and now on y a small portion is ofi‘ered. Ap.
ply to 48 _ JAMES Ml i‘CHELL.
JAMES FINNEY,
Real Estate Ag’t;
Licensed Auctioneer,
CONSTABLE, COLLECTOR, so.
RATEFULLY returns thanks for the very liberal
puforna e heretofore extended him by a gener-
ous public. an solicits a continuance of the same.
He has taken a desk at Selleck’s Bookstore, where he
can hereafter be found, or orders can be left. He will
ive rompt attention to the buying and selling of
and personal property, the collection of debts, the.
and will make every reasonable exertion to please all
who may favor him with their patronage.
FOR SALE. ,
THE subscriber offers for sale cheap, one Double
Carriage. nearly new, one set of DoubleHarness
and two Horses both ver fast. A l to
' LEWVIS r. “bird, Trustee,
tfil South Norwelk, Conn.
_ NEW 'nnoG STORE.
THE undersigned would respectfully announce to
the citizens in this vicinity, that he has just
fitted upa New Drug Store,
CORNER OF WASHINGTON AND DEPOT STS.,
where will be found
,PUB'E DRUGS,
CHOICE WINES and LIQUOIQS,
FOR MEDICAL PURPOSES,
FANCY AND TOILET ARTICLES,
PA TENT MEDICINES, «be.
H‘ Physicians Prescriptions carefully compounded
da' and night. Can be found nights, in same building,
en ranee on Washington St.
1y40 F. PECK, South Norwelk, Conn.
NOR WALK
Steam Laundry
' And DYE WORKS.
THE subscribers desire to inform theinhabltanfs of
Norwalk and vicinity, that their NEW FACTORY
is com noted, and that they are now prepared to do
all kin s of work-in their line, in a manner not to be
surpassed by any other establshment, as they have
the use of facilities for doing it in a first-class man-
ner. Families,Hotels and Boarding Houses will find
it to their advantage to have their washing done by
our system, as we guarantee all clothes washed by us
to last almost twice as long as they would if washed
in the ordinary way, for we make our own soap and
.use no or potash to kill the life of the fabric.
We have also. a large bleach connected with the
works, where all goods requiring it will be bleached
as white as new. Flutlng of every description, done
in the best style by experienced hands. Give us a
trial and be satls ed that it can be done as well here
as in the city and at more ,moderafe rates. Geog!
called for an delivered free of charge. Order sia s
and price lists can be found at the following laces:
J. . lb C. R. Bennett's, South Norwelk- Mrs. . Pal-
mer’s, Stamford; Miss S. E. Beers's, Darien; J. S.
J ones’s, Westport' J. C. Bundle's, Winni snk ' and
at the princi :11 office, Water Street, adlo ing W. C.
Street’s H were Store. .
R. N. PERRY, 28 D. M. LANE.
For Sale Cheap. , '
2 4 Second hand Windows and Blinds in complete
order; solights 9x13 lass. For further ar-
ticulars apply to A. AMBLEfi at the Norwelk ap-
tlst Churc . . '
DOCTOR’S GIG, nearly new for sale chea .
he mill roperty and one house will.
ml state, renting of places, Auctioneering of real '
Edward! P. Weed
DHUGGIS’I‘ & APOTHECAHY,
Wall Street, Norwelk Conn '
Pure Foreign and Domestic Drugs, Medicines
Chemicals Patent Medicines, Perfumery, Cigars;
Mineral Waters, &c.
Pure Wines and Liquors for medicinal purposes only
Among our Stock may be foun
Lubin's Extracts, Sponges,
Lubin’s Soaps, C emols Skins,
Fancy Soa s, Castlle Soap,
Toilet Art cles, Corks,
Hair Brushes BirdSee
Nail “ Con ss ater,
Flesh “ ‘, Emp “
Tooth “ Star U
Shaving “ Kissengen ‘I
Clothes “ ~ Vlcb . “
Infants “ Gettysburg “
Feather Dusters, Vermont H
Pomsdes, Seltzer u \
HairOlls, gissi‘s not i:
Farina Colo e xee s or
Bay Rum, gn ' London Porter,
Florida Water, Scotch Ale,
Ma olla “ Camphor,
Ha r Dyes Cream Tartar,
Flavorln Extracts, Indigo,
Shaker orbs,~ Alcohol,
Statioue
ands full assortment 0 ’all other articles
usual
kept in a Drug and Chemical Establishment. ly
0 m s. r. PECK’S. Dmgglst, South Nor-
walk, for
CARBOLATE OF LIME.
for Dlsinfeeting purposes.
The Great Discovery
“SEAL OLEUM,”
sells well, and gives good satisfaction.
G. warm SELLECK,
UCCESSOB to late firm of Meeker & Selleck,21
Main St., keeps constantly on hand a freshsfosk of
Family Groceries,
'CHOICE PROVISIONS FLOU SOAPS DRIED
FRUITS, CANNED FRUITS. an Breaths, ca'r-
SUP, FLAVORING EXTRACTS. -&C. This well~
known stand will continue to snetaln'its prese fre u.
tatlon-for keepinghe best of e. rything an S L-
ING AT THE LO STPOSSIB . PRICES ly4
Refreshment for the Thirsty.
Carriage Making.
HE undersigned having formed a co—psrfuersbip‘,
are now prepared to build and repair all kinds of
arrlages at the shortest notice at their new factory
in Hoyt Street. All kinds of C e Lumber taken
in exchange. AUGU TUS LYON,
WILLIAM YOULE,
llff ‘ CHARLES FOX.
Norwelk, April 20. 1869.
Something New.
GEORGE NORVELL,
STAIR BUILDER,
NEWELS, BAL USTERS', HA ND RAILS, STA IRS
the, she. made to order in fhe'best manner, and put
I: or shipfled to any part of the country. Shop foot
0 Marsha St., South N orwalk. All orders promptly
attended to and satisfaction guaranteed. . tf32
A. G E N 'Q I .
for the Celebrated
Howe Sewing Machine
At H. M. t C. S. PROVITT’S
Corner Drug Store.
The best family Sewing Machine. ever produced—
hss all the improvements which go to make up
WTHE MOST PERFECT-
WTHE MOST SIMPLE—
rr'rnn nos'r sartsrac'ronr sawmo MA-
C'l‘INE IN THE WORLD. ' ’
This Machine has demonstrated its excellence and
adaptability to all kinds of sewing, from the lightest
gossamer to the heaviest leather. Call and examine
“THE HOWE.”
At the Corner Drug Sibre.
EZRA CURTIS, Agent.
3m‘25
. American l'Watellos
A full assormenf, at every price, in
GOLD AND SILVER CASES,
Weed’s Jewelry Store,
UNDER NORWALK HALL.
1
Solid Si‘lverand Plated Ware
Of all the latest Styles a‘nd Patterns.
An endless'vuriety of
AMERICAN & FRENCH
._GLOGKS.
BOOTS 8t SHOES.
HE subscribers would res ffull call the .
T “0“ 0f the Public to of? y "‘e“
NEW STOCK OI“ GOODS,
Boots,Sh0es,flaitegs,
the, both for Gentlemen and Ladies’ weer, which will
i be sold very.low for Cash, at the old stand.
ELY’H BLOCK
son'rn NORWALK, CONN.
All kinds of~Gent. and Ladies’ Boots, Shoes, Ac"
made to order, in the most workmauiike manner, and
a
at fair prices
HORSE CARS RUN RIGHT BY THE DOOR.
BROWN & STEVENS. .
means I. BROWN. IAIV‘I! sums.
THEPEOPLE’S
c: o A I.- Y A :3. D .‘
Goal,Wood & Mason’s Building.
MATERIALS.
THE subscriber having hid along experience in
the above named business, and having an rlor
facilities for procuring the best kinds of Cos , the,
Eu, at the lowest market rates, would respectfully
call the attention of the public to his Yard for all ar-
ticles in his line'before purchasing elsewhere. Sam-
ples of coal anda slate wi be kept at the Shoe Store
of JAMES H. CARIER, sis Street. All orders left
there will meet with prompt attention.
CHARLES T. LEONARD,
warm: smut, Nonwamr.
NOTICE.
ALL persons havin accounts against the NOE-
WALK GAS LIG T 00.. are rquested to pre-
movan'rs rlv SICKNESS.
Something to cling to on life's troubled main
: The tempest tossed mariners cry; '
» Something to cling to in sickness and pain
‘ While the angry bifllws are high.
Who is so strong, but some shelter he seeks
When his trials and dangers are great 1
The sfannchest of ships, the bravest of hearts
Seek port till the tempesfs abate.
0 for the rock that is higher than I;
I punt for its shadow of rest,
For shelter, safety and comfort I fly
To Jesus the rock of the blest.
llow beautiful, tender, gentle and sweet
Are the words that fell from his lips; -
Like music the sound the weary to greet,
The burdened who follow his steps.
I am weary, heavy laden "and ears _
I’m sick, sad and sufi‘ering with pain,
I long for this troubled night to be o’er
And for health and its blessings again.
But I'll not murmur, my Saviour is here
His life it was given for mine;
He wept bloody tears my spirit to cheer
His words, they breathe love in each line.
Then no more will I cry or murmur again
While trusting his mercy and grace;
I’ll wipe away fears and stific my pain
And live in the light of his face.
J. J. Woour.
Merlden, Oct. 28, 1808.
WThe following lines are suggested by words ut-
tered by Mrs. Kate Mallory in her last illness.
" What Beautiful Things are these 7"
Spoke the lips of the Dying One;
Such beautiful things as these,
. I never before have known.”
“-Theycome to my waking thoughts,
They come in my nightlyjdreams,
They flash on my brain nnsought,
With glance as of lightning gieams.
Such beautiful things to see
HEsubscribers are re ared to furnish Wholesale ‘ '
T and Retail, Bottlepd arsaparillah'la'mon Soda, 5° aniline with weird light.
glider, Spine: Bis-paggwmders lgima or oflfisrwlu, I marvel what they may be—
or more an s or e rorn
plied. . I. S. (ERUMSMPAN g R329- What means the ravishing sight ?
”K‘ififiilidii’ifii ,9 “Jun“ “"‘w' ’3' . Such Msutiful things to hear.
They _r_na'ke_lne forget my pain,
' Like music Of voices dear—
Whaf means the ravishing strain?
,“ Such'beaufifui (things to touch,
, My senses wim'ccsfacy fill;
The mystery troubles much— ‘
‘ What means this ravishing thrill f
' “ Put the beaufiul things mm"
The Watcher answered with pain,
“Put them by fill another day,
We will talk about them again.”
“ I cannot put them away"
The lips of the Dying cried:
How strange that no one will say
What things are these at my side 1
Take courage, Deal-Heart! for the story
Of thy life is almost told; -
Thou art nearing the hidden glory
. 0f the shining ley of gold!
Where the blaze of the heavenly splendor
And the glory of feces unseen
All clear to thy vision shall render
What the Beautiful Things may mean.
‘ Hours N. Duxxlxo.
South Norwelk, Oct. 23d, 1809.
. HOW I MARRIED IN SPITE OF MY-
SELF.
I was a young surgeon, just free from col~
legs and walking the hospitals, when I got
my first practice in the little country town
of Dunfield. Dr. Thompson, of the place,
was an old friend of my father’s,and it was
arranged that I should assist him, with an
ultimate view to the whole practice. It was
a good look-out for a young man just begin-
ning life. Above all, asmy friends vehe-
mently prophesied, “ Thompson can’t pos-
sibly live another ten years, you know.”
So, with many pleasant dreams about dead
men’s shOes and other cheerful subjects, I
moved myself and my goods and chattels to
W—eshire. .
Most naturally I had a good deal of curi-
osity as to my new friends and patients.
Mine'was a sociable temperament; .and as
I had about two hundred and fifty pounds a
year of my own, in addition to what 'Dr.
Thompson was to give me, I fancied that I
was already in a position to have. a little
home and a wife of my own, provided of
, course that I could find some really nice girl
who suited my taste and likedme. Ihad a
sort of grand feeling that the medical pro--
fession ought to be obliged to me for enter-
ing it;
“It isn’t as if I were a fellow who had
quite to earn his daily bread,” was aremark
- I made to my bosom friend, Charlie Somers.
I arrived at Dunfield in the early part of
May. It was settled that, for the first, I
should live at Dr. Thompson’s, whom I
fomd to be a cheery Old fellow, and his
wife a most kind, motherly 5011']. They had
no children, and the household was quiet
and well-ordered. The practice, too, was
very good.
The town had its squire, Sir William
Crowhurst. His wife, Lady Crowhursf, was
the grandee of the place; and, by good for-
tune, their fwo little girls ivere my first pa-
tients, being conveniently seized with a.
mild touch Of measles soon after my arrival,
and when the doctor happened to be laid
up with lumbago. This Of course gave me
a good start, and was the best introduction
I could wish for to the other swells of the
town, such as the clergyman and his wife ;,
Mr. and Mrs. Perkins, who had seven chil-
dren, of, whom one or the other was always
ailing; Mr. Gordon, the lawyer, who had
also a wife and two grown-up daughters;
and many others. A
It is true there was a rival doctor in the
place—there always are rival medical men
in a small town—but then “ he hadn’t even
a stray dog to experimentalize upon,” as old
Thompson chucklingly fold me. Mr. Snares
was his unlucky name. As, however, I can
only mention one or two of these people
again in my story, I will not weary you
with a lot of dramatic pal-some, who~ will
never be accounted for; else the postmaster,
chemist, dissenting minister, schoolmaster,
and others, are all well worth being de-
scribed, each in his or her peculiar way.
About three weeks after my arrival,
Thompson showed me a note from Mrs.
Gordon, saying that her daughter had a bad
cough—would one 01' us come up to see
her? '
“ Now, Mr. Gwynne,” said the doctor,
“ here’s a chance of distinguishing yourself.
Lawyer Gordon is a smart man and making
no end of money. Mrs. Gordon is a great
one for being on the sick list. Unfortunate-
ly, she doesn’t like me, because she sus-
pected me once of sending her bread pills
and wafer mixture when iler imaginary ill-
nesses drove me beyond bounds, so that lean
and hungry Snares was called in; but he
. injured his cause by persisting to remain for
lunch, which Mr, Gordon thought very im-
‘pertinent on first acquaintance; and so if
was. Now my firm belief is that this cough
is more than half to decide if you will do,
or if she must send to Colchester for Doctor
Sim, which will of course cost her a great
deal more. They are good patients—too
good to lose; so go and do your best for us.
Oh no account he sparing of grave shakes
of the head and plenty of medicine, though
it may be as innocent as you like, prbvided
it be judiciously nasty.”
“ All righf,sir,” was my reply; “I’ll go
up at once ;" and as I spoke I rose from my
seat and proceeded» up stairs to put on a
clean Collar and a better tic, trying to think
I wasn’t a bit nervous. But I was; for
when I was a young man I was very ner-
vous, and never could, to save my life, give
a repurtee answer or get out Of a mess neat-
ly. I pushed my hair up, then puffed 'it
down again ; it would not look as curly as
I fon'dly fancied it did whenever I took the
precautiOn of wetting it well over night and
Block, Howells, Conn. will receive prompt attention.
. ,3.
“arise 825. Enquire of CHAS. '1‘. LEONAR .
sent them for payment to T. H. MOB 0N, Tress.
Norwelk, Aug. 80, 1809.
' brushing it up against the grain.
“ Come, come, Gwynne, make haste,” at
last sounded from below. '
I ran down to obey the doctor’s call, and
soon proceeded up the town to Mrs. Gor-
don’s. After I had conversed with that
lady for a few minutes—that is to say she
talked and Ilisiened—she ushered me into
a morning-room to see my patient.
“ We are quite anxious about dear Hefty,”
she said; “ she’s had a bad cough for some
time past, and our home remedies seem to
be of no avail.”
Two girls rose as I entered and returned
my very nervous how. 'I saw that one was
full and graceful, with a mass of black hair
loosely drawn from Off hel'fuce, large, soft
black eyes, a clear complexion and regular
features ; a grand beauty, I thought. The
other was different, evidently two or three
years younger, with sunny, chestnut hair,
that tossed in loose waves down her back,
blue eyes, '0. little pouting mouth, a mosf be
Witching m retrosme, and a short, slight
figure. A more complete contrast could
hardly exist than between the two sisters-
The dark one looked about twenty, the little
one about eighteen. As I Said, I bowed
nervously and coughed two or three times
because I did not know quite what to say.
“ This is our dear invalid,” said Mrs. Gor-
don, putting the youngest on the shoulder.
" Oh, we’ll soon cure her, Mrs. Gordon,” I
coughed again. . -
“ ‘Physician, cure thyself,’ ” I heard the
invalid remark in an undertone.
“ Oh, I’ve no cough, thanks, only a little
tickling,” I. said stupidly, as though the
whisper had been for me. '
However, I plucked up oeurage and pro-
ceeded to make my professional inquiries,
which were diverse] y answered ;. the mother
making out the case “ very bad,” “ quite
France; the daughter quizzing everything
and turning it all into a joke. I wound up
my visit by again remarking as I shook
hands, “ You’ve got a nasty cough, Miss
Gordon, but we’ll soon cure you.” ,
“ Pert little thing!” I mentally ejaculated
us I left the house. “The dark one seems
nice. How beautiful she is 1"
After this I paid many more professions
visits at the Gordons', and soon found my-
self on a very pleasant footing at their house
So, from prOfeésional, I began to make
fliendly visits, and alien joined the girls,, in
archery, or would take them for a quiet
row on the river on warm summer days.
Had I been a cheeky fellow, very likely I
might have become far more intimate than
I was—might have called them Alice and
Hefty, as everybody else in the house did.
But I was for too nervous and too shy, and
so to me they. were always the “Misses
Gordon.”
When the autumn tints were beginning
‘ to appear in the woods of Dunfield, I dis-
covered that Iloved Alice, the dark one, and
that if she would like to live on three hun-
dred a year, in a snug little house of her
own, I should like if too; but I dared not
tell her. Icould laugh and jokewifh Hefty,
but with Alice I was always shy and ner-
vons.
Time went on. I perceived thatwith Mr.
and Mrs. Gordon I was a favorite. I could
see that Hefty, foo, liked me, and I hoped
Alice did; but she was so quiet and mat-
ronly I could not judge so well.
When Christmas approached there was a
good deal of sickness about, and .I could
not go home as Ihad intended; so Mrs. Gor-
don kindly requested me to dine with them.
“ GO, go, my dear fellow," said fi'iendly
. Dr. Thompson, when I demurred at leaving.
them. “Go and enjoy yourself and look
the invitation.
glad I Was coming.
“ Cousin Willie is coming, too,” cried Het-
ty, and she glanced slyly at Alice.
I might mix a pill for him.
at Christmas.”
“I’ll come early,” I said, making amigbfy
Hefty.
of saying something.
Alice ‘1’" said Hefty.
Crimson.
me, too! But I was so glad to see the blush
per. Between you and me, reader, she had
temper.
. I went home, pondering on the way what
I should do. I could not dine there with
my heart bursting with my. secret and feel-
ing it might explode at any moment. Then
there was Cousin Willie, too. If he should
pay my beautiful 'Alice any attention, I
might not be able to control my feelings.
So I determined to write to her, ask my fate,
and go up before dinner for my answer. If
I were accepted, haven. meri‘y Christmas;
if rejected, go home, and—und—well, nearly
die of a broken heart.
I was delighted with the idea, and almost
ran home to put it into execution. But how
easy to get out pen, ink and paper i—how
difficult to write! I tore up letter after let-
ler; again and again I tried, but the hope-
lessness of cxpressing myfeeliugs was great.-
Should I leave it and gohnd say my say in
person? NO, no, I could not do that. My
tongue would sleeve to my mouth; . the
very thought seemed to deprive the of the
power of articulation. Here goes, I said at
last. I will write it off at once, and I won’t
read it over.
“ My dear”—Here I was at a full stop al-
ready. How was I to begin .7 If I were do-
ing it personally, I might try the effect of
“ Alice," spoken in a low. deep tone, but it
looks so cool on paper. Therfore I began
again: “My dear Miss Gordon”—I can’t rc-
member my words, though no doubt my
wife does, but I know my letter was very
tender, and, I hoped, very earnest and im-
pressive.
I was once more puzzled how to end my
cpisfle, but at last decided on—
“ Believc me, dear, dear, Miss Gordon,
waiting in trembling hope and fear, yours
in life and death, yours only and for 'ever,
“Pnnrr GwrNNE.”
This 'I despatched to Miss Gordon, en—
closing a note for the young lady’s pups, to
be delivered at her discretion. You may be-
lieve Iscarcely closed my eyes all that night.
Next day,.Chrisfmas day, I was too busy
to attend church; but I got clear about four
o’clock, and hastily dressing myself, started
for Mr. Gordon’s. He met me warmly.
“ Come in here, my dear fellow,” said he;
.“I can’t tell you how pleased she is—my
wife, I mean. And I am quite satisfied as
to money and worldly ufi‘airs. Quite. Old
Thompson’s is a good practice. We must
have a settlement, you know; but that!“ be
all right. Rather you have her than an earl.
God bless you i I am proud to call you son.
I’ve spoken to her. She loves you, my
boy—loves you dearly, she says, and has
done so long. And now that you are one of
the family, I may as well tell you a secret.
My youngest. daughter is engaged, foo.
leisure half hours, at a game of. croquet or g
, clearer to me.
ing to make a match Of it. Don't look so
astonished. She’ll make him a good wife.
for though she is a year younger than (lentZ
Hefty, she looks older, you know, and is
more steady and sedate. But Hctfy’s a dear
girl, and will, I’m sure, make you happy.
Don’t speak, don’f speak! There, I’ll send
herin." And off fileluwyer bolted in his
usual jerky way before I could speak a
word. .
Was I mad? Was I dreaming? .Alice
the younger l—Alice engaged i—Hetfy 10v-
ing me dearly! Hefty coming to nic! Yc
powers, wllaton earth was it all about?
How could I have been such a fool? A
thousand little hitherto unnoticed facts
crowded on my brain, confirming the state-
ment. How could! have trusted appear-
ances so utterly, and taken her for the eldest
without being certain ? She engaged; and
wild, merry, sweet Hefty loving me! If
'sfill would not enter my brain. What
shouldI do? Get up, bolt and explain af-
forward!
I sprung up to Obey. my impulse. As I
did so the door opened, and with downcasf
eyes and rosy blushes Hefty came in. I
rushed eagerly toward her and, I would
confess all, I thought. “Hefty-——” I began.
She mistook my action, my words for affec-
tion. She came nearer to me, responded to
my warm clasp, and then, overcome by shy-
der. My embarrassment momentarily in-
creased. “ 0h Hefty, Hetfy—” Ibegun once
more.
“Dear Philip," she whispered, in reply
to what she deemed affection, “ I am so Imp."
py, Philip.”
What could I do? Tell her it was all a
mistake, and thus blight the bright young
life and heart forever? In that one second
I‘lnude a great decision. My chances of
self and marry her, and she should never
the truth.
I bent down and whispered, “God bless
you, Hefty; I_will try and make you hap-
py ;” and I kissed the wild, teasing, merry
girl, now so gentle, so winning, so sweet.
I could nOt rudely break her heart.
She looked up, and then hid her face
hide her emotion. Was it not possible to
love her? Ought I not to be thankful ?' Had
I married Alice—no, I mean proposed to
her—I should only have been rejected, and
one away miserable; now I had a. real,
true heart to love me. Surely, Surely, in
time I might return her affection.
“ Can you be happy with me, Hefty ?" I
asked. '
“ Oh, Philip, incised I‘can,” she replied.
“I always feared you laughed at me,” I
said.
“ I only laughed to hide my feelings,” said
Hefty. ,
“ I am not rich, Hefty,” I continued.
“ I will be a careful little wife, Philip,”
she said.
“ I am not worthy of you,” I said.
“ Yes, yOu are,” she exclaimed; “ I am
not worthy Of you.” There was no escape
for me. She wouldn’t see me in my worst
light. She would love me.
We sat down side by side. She profiled
to me how Alice and Willie had long loved
each other, but that it had never been a set-
tled thing till now, for his position had not
been such that he could marl-y.
“ And Alice is so glad for me,” went on
Hefty, little thinking whntmy feelings were.
“ She says you’re just the kind of man she
would like for a. brother. You know if
would not do for us both to want you for a
husband—eh, Philip ?
~ “ No, dearest,” I sfammcrcd, “ it would
not.” ,
I could not talk to her, but she seemed
I must tell him it was Hefty I meant. Oh
dear! what a whirl my poor brain is in!
At last, to my great relief, Mr. and Nrs.
warmly by the hand,end said, “Dear Mr.
though younger, is so quiet and steady, she
is far more capable of acting for herself;
effort, “as I want to speak to Mr. Gordon.” but you’ll always be kind and tender to
“Oh dO—come as early as you can,” said Hefty, won’t you {an ‘
“ Of course 11c will—of course he will,”
Deeply grateful for the chance (not that
“011 we’ve BM plenty Of that ready—eh, my hands were dirty, but because I felt I j
should burst out crying, or do something
“What time do you dine, Mr. Gordon l"
Well, it was silly Of Hefty; and before I asked.
“ Six,” he replied “ If is new a quarter-
that I (lid not notice the little show of tem- past five,"
“ Ah, I shall just have time,” I said. “ Ir
once or twice before shown that she had 8 find I have forgotten to leave orders about
a certain medicine. If you’ll allow me, I’ll
just run down to the surgery, for it will not
do tobe careless about physio.”
“Certainly not, certainly not,” said Mr.
Gordon; “ though very excusable under the
circumstances; make haste—six sharp."
Ialmosf ran off. I let myself into the
surgery by my latch-key. Oll joy! It was"
empty. Locking the door, I sank into a
chair and paused to think. What should I
do? The only time for escape was now.
Should I send up a nOte to "say I was sud-
denly callled out, and see what tO-morrow
would do? ShouldI pack up my things,
throw my character and prgfession to the
winds, and bolt? They were not tempting
alternatives. I almost did the first. But
was I not a mean coward ?——was I not go-
ing to act unworthy a gentleman? After'
plighfing my froth and receiving her shy
kisses, could I explain? And yet—and yet,
was it right to marry one sister, loving the
other? Why had they not seen I loved
Alice, and told me at once my case was
hopeless? Why did not I Open my eyes-
nnd see that, contrary to appearances, she
was the youngest? No use to ask that now.
My duty was clear, my. course plain. I
smoothed my tumbled hair) bathed my hot
temples in cold water, and determined to
be a man and no coward. I would not my
part and trust to time to make it natural to
me.
So Irefraced my steps, and entered the
Gordon’s drawing-room just as it struck
six. I was of course introduced to Cousin
Willie. He was a fall, fair-bearded fellow,
looked and spoke like a gentleman, and
seemed very fond of Alice, and she Of him.
Somehow I felt better when I saw them to-
gether. After all, Hefty was just as pretty
with her wavy, glossy hair, bright eyes,
with their new, softened expression, and
that shy smile round her rosy mouth. I de-
clure I found myself comparing them to my
little one’siadvantuge, and I felt quite proud
as I led her into the dining-room. .
What need I say more? Dafby (lay my
lot grew sunnier, my little Hefttyideurer and
I never knew her otherwise
than bright and good-tempered; while Al-
ice—but I must not tell tales—Alice is a dear
good girl, and I am very fond of her, and
of' my nephews and nieces; but all my heart
and my love is my own merry Holly’s
We have now been married some years,
and little ones puffer about our borne; and
as Iwrifc, my own sweet wife leans over
my shoulder, and reads how out of my'mis
fake grow my life’s best and truest happi-
ness; and she says, mischievously, “ My
dear old Phil, what a happy man you are,
although you had to get married in spite of
Yes, Alice and my nephew William .are go-
yourself!"
:ma—
WILL IT PAY i’
3!.Pres. Tussle of Wabash College.
This 1' I great question, and if is veryof
fen repeated. 'l‘hnfit is a great question in
Wall-street is evident from the fact that in
some sense or other its vast business hinges
on if. Ifa man buys this stock or sells that,
if he “ buys short” or buys at all, if he deal
in Erie, or Northwestern, or Union Pacific,
the question at the bottom and the begin’ing
of the transaction is this,“ Will it pay ‘3” A
certain tea firm in Philadelphia having too
much unoccupied capital cast a look over
the stock market. By some means their at-
fenfion is directed to “Reading” stocks.
They wish to make money, and the very
question to be settled is that which heads
this article. These gentlemen did not de-
but after all their venture is based on the
answer which they are able to give to the
great question.
learned answer to the question, nor to dis-
cuss it ubsirusely. Those who want that
kind of discussion can find it easily in “the
books of the few.” My object is to reach
“the many” with this question. That it ap-
peals to a sensitive nerve in the public mind,
it is very,ccrtain, since in the selection of
the pursuits in life by parents for their
children, or by the children for themselves,
said with alarming checrfulness, and 11055. hid her pretty curly head on my ShOUI- ibis question exerts a mighty influence.
Residing somewhere, years ago, was an ac-
tive man, full Of life, of large brain, strong
judgment and will, who was looking about
for a business. “What shall I do 1’”, he ask-
ed himself and others , also. If tum-k was
what was wanted Why not dig on the rail-
way track with “Patrick” or “John Chine.-
man ?” That was not all that was wanted,
since a man oy work at employments
that do not pay. So this man when he ask-
serious,” and suggesting the South of happiness had fled. Iwould sacrifice my- ed “VVhflt shallIdo ?” meant by it.“Wh8l
can I do that will pay ?” At last he finds a
business and drives it with. all his might.
The Bunk-men scrutinize his balances and
say“his business pays 1” He enlarges his
business, lie-increases his ventures, he re'
doubles his efforts. Money rolls in upon
him. He buys one property after another.
What he touches turns to gold. He has no
1 again on my shoulder, and clung to me to proper Sabbath, and business encroaches on
sleep. People look at him with amazement
and cxelaim, “What a great business man!
whatever he touches pays i he is a million-
aire, and can control the legislatures, buy
ilways, and great blocks_ in our great
city!” By and by in middle life the doc-
tors shake their heads over the great man’s
queer adventures and sayings. The great
brain has been working like the engine of
the waterworks, night and. day, seven days
each week, and fifty-two weeks_each year.
It is true that he went to Sarafoga a week
or two each year, bufhis. whole education
had untitled him to make good use 'of such
recreation. He is like“ a fish out ofwafer,”
andeven on the piazza of Congress Hall,
and by the gushing stream of Congress
Spring he thinks of stocks, and banks, and
cityelofs, and money. The great brain. gets
nOJest. If he goes to church, it is all the
same, and by and by they say “He is‘failingi
something is wrong i it is very curious i”
The fact is the great brain has given out _
entirely. The doctors talk very learnedly
and say “the brain has softened,” as if
that would soften the sad thing. “ The
brain has softened,”-io be sure if has.
That skull full of fine forceful nerves, the},
means by which the man planned, and that
that togeather" so shrewdly and easily, and
also so profitably, has become a bunch of
worn out nerves. What it means to have
“the brain softened ” I am not able to de-
scribe, onlyIperceive that this man talks
incoherently and plans foolishly. His neigh-
out for the mistletoe.” SO I gladly accepted not to mind my silence. We sat hand in bors shake their heads and say ‘ihe is not
. . hand, dreaming, thinking. Inwardlwaas the man he used to be i" And what did
On Christmas eve. I met the girls out repeating my letter to Charlie Somers, fell- the (iOCtOI'S say was the matter? “The
walking: and they kmdly sald .they were ing him all aboilt my love for Alice, NOW brain is softened?" And what iS that?
Is he not a. very rich man ? Has he not an
immense estate, with city houses, and great
farms in the country, and fine horses, and
“Who is Cousin Willie ‘9” I asked, wishing Gordon entered. Mrs. Gordon shook me huge-bank balances ? and yet you say “hi!
brain is softened ?" Now money is
u 01;: he’s our only “cousin and papa’s Gwynn, there is no oneIw'ould rather give g00d, and land €003, find these fine
ward, was the reply. He always comes my wild young birdie to than you. Alice, city blocks are what a great many people
would like to have, but Of what good are
they to a man whose- “brain is soflened '1”
His friends and hired servants care for him
as they would for a little child or an idiot;
they do not consult him as to what he shall
“ 01d Thompson wants me to 100k 0‘” cried Mr. 'Gordon. “Come, Gwynne, and have to eat, nor when he shall ride, nor
for the mistletoe,” I said, foolishly, by way wash your hands'.”
what of his property shall be sold, nor ask
him “how he enjoys this” and “how be en-
oys that ?”
“Enjoys .9" what a word to apply to a man
“How tiresome 5'0“ are, Hetty!” Faid else equally absurd if I stopped there), I whose “brain is softened,” aaif he-were ca-
Alice, warmly, and blushing a painful followed him. .
pable Of enjoying anything. What shall
if profit a man to gain these great riches
and yet have the doctors say “his brain is
softened ‘1’”
This may seem trlflm' ' g, and yet if is
not so meant. .I am as serious as I ever
was, and ask the question of ten thousand
men in business who are doing just what
this man did, and of ten thousand young
men who stand ready to imitate the same
example, “m?! it pay ?” Look at that man
whose incessant foil with his brain to carry
his plans to a successful conclusion has end-
ed in great wealth, but a softened brain.
That man to get this wealth has abused his
brain worse than these engineers do their
locomotive engines. They run their fine
machines a hundred miles or more in a day
and then let them lie still for many hours.
The fires go down, the panting lungs of the
fire horse are quiet, and his mighty limbs
are in repose, and then he is ready to run
his race again; but this man of business
does not stop. , He foils without rest, he
works without good honest sleep, and does
it for days, weeks, years, and then his brain
is soflened, or he dies ofheart disease or con-
sumption, or some other disease which was
but an example of God’s displeasure on his
way of doing business. -
This rude sketch is written by the side
of a great railway as we wait our train,
and its rush and roar remind one of its
Kings, and as I recall the worn-out brains
it has cost, and also what a mad rush for
business does in wearing out men, I ask se-
riously Dons rr Par ? . .
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Enrromar. Smmsnmo.—-Wordy retor-is
between rivals .of note generally make pret-
ood reading in newspapers that contain
but little startling news and flew soll_d edito-
rials, and they become particular] interest-
ing when all parties are persona y known
to nearly every reader. Mr: George 1),_
Prentice, edifor of the Louisvrlle Journal,
was an adept in fire art, and usually found
foemen worthy of his steel-among; the cane-
forial fraternity in Kentucky. Shedrach
Penn was one of these worthy foemsn, and.
the battle enerally raged fiercely between
the two. file and Prentice were intimate
friends and almost continually together, but
they would time and again Violate each oth-
er’s most sacred confidences for the purpose
of some paltry joke or home thrust. On pne
occasion the two were bathing m a “ sanita-
rinm,” and Mr. Prentice fell .fast asleep 1::
in his bath-tub. Penn saw him, and laugh-
ing immoderately at the prospect of a. good
joke the next morning, betook hlmself to hls
Office where he preparedan elaborate sketck
for publication, detailing the fact that Pren-
tice was drunk in a bath-tub: He had no
foolish scrnples about mentioning names.
Mr. Prentice, however, was awakened by
Penn’s prolonged laughter, and, beclouded
as his brain was, he immediately compre—
hended the situation. He also returned 1m-
mcdiafely to his office and prepared an elab-
orate account of the affair, embellnhmg and
coloring it to suit the desperate Circumstan-
ces under which he labored,but substituting
the name of Penn for Prentice in the cast of
characters. Both_paragraphs_ appsa red next
morning. each in its respective sheet, but as
Prentice’s was the most highly colored, the
people generally accepted it as the true ner~
rativc.
very wisely undlurgely, “putting this and ’
mand an absolute certainty in the matter, .
Now I do not propose to give a very
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