- Piano-Forte, Organ and Musical Com- WHOLE NUMBER 1179 ‘ 4 / NCRWALK, CONNECTICUT, TUESDAY, AUGUST 23,1870. VOLUME LHI.«—N UMBER 34. A DAY AS A HACKMAN. NORWALK GAZETTE. The Second Oldest Paper in the State. OFFICE IN GAZETTE BUILDING. A. II. DYING'I‘ON a: 00., A. H. BYINGTON, J. B. ELLs, G. N. Ems. Subscription $2.00 per year in advance. Single copies 5 cents. Advertising Rates. Four lines or less, 1 insertion 50 cts.; 3 times, $1.00 One square, one insertion, 1.08 Per week, for continuance, 7.30 One square, six months, . 0 “ “ one year-with paper, 15.0 TWO u u it u It 2100 Three is u u u u ' 30.00 One quarter Column, one year. 60.00 One half- : “ “ “ £3.38 Full Column one ear Special Notides 25yper Cent advance on the above. WLocal Notices in Reading Columns, 25 cents er line. p Yearly advertisers restricted to the business con- templated at the time of contract, but are permitted. to make monthly changes of their advertisements. One inch space constitutes a square. Advance payment required for all transient adver- tiscmeuts. - . » 5.00 gg‘rgter 05 a Col‘qmn, (2pc time, Sag-38 F ll Column one time . givirrlagesduddeathsinsertedgratuitously. Obitua- ry, Funeral and all other special notices 15 cents per line. A'l communications inserth as reading matter de- signed to promote private interests, $15 per half and 525 per full column. All unusual cuts and devices 25 per cent extra. . ALEX. S. GIBSON, Organist of the First'Cougregational Church. Enom THE CITY or NEW roux, » ‘ ' Teacher of the sltion. Box 379 P. 0. Norwalk, Conn. in New York, care Peloubet, Peltbu a 00., 841 Broadway. . ’ FRED. H. NASH, (Organist Trinity Church, Bridgeport.) Teacher of Music, In Bridgeport on Tuesdays and Fridays. Nor-walk on Thursdays. Westport, Mondays and Saturdays. .. J. BELDEN HURLBUTT, Attorney and Counsellor at Law, soon No. 4, (Up scans) GAZETTE BUILDING William A. narrow. Attorney and Counsellor at Law, DIIBIE'S BLOCK, Sflll'l'll "RNA“. 51'. 6m23 3m‘ Also, Practicing in New York Courts. DR. J. G. BARBOUR, I) E N-El'.‘ I S ".l'.' , NORWALK, CONN. Ohicc in Gazette Building, Room No. 8, over J ack- ronBro‘s store. . Nitrous oxide or Laughing Gas, administered when: ’desired. PATENT AGENCY. WILLIAM vINE, Agent and Solicitor of Patents, Mechanical Draughtsman and MODEL MAKER, 1y7 .Winnipauk, Conn. C. . . LOCKWOOD, Fashionable Drapcrft Tailor AND Gentlemens Furnishing Emporium, Main Street, Norwalk, Conn. AGENT Tor: THE Singer Manufaamring Co’s First Premium Sewing Machine, The best Machine for general work. ELBER'I‘ CURTIS, Merchant Tailor, Curtis’s Building, Main Street, Norwalk, Ct Gents’ and Youth’s Clothing cut and made to order, at. short notice, of the best materials, in the latest styles, by experienced workmen. Prices reasonable. Etna Insurance Co. of Hartford, lucorporatedlSli), Charter Perpetual. Capital and Assets, $5,052,880 19 lnsures 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 Norwalk and vicinity. Nor-walk Insurance Company. NORWALK, CONN. cm. Capital, $500,000 Paid up Capital, $100,000 WM. C. Sues-r, President, CEO. R. Cownns, Sec'y. EDEN. HILL, Treasurer. ASSETS OVER $25,000,000. GEO. R. COWLES, AGENT at Norwalk, and issues policies for the fol- lowing Insurance Companies. rEtna, of Hartford, Assets Jan. lst, ’68, 5,052,880 Home, of N. Y., ’ “ “ “ “ 3,730,981 Phoenix, of N. Y., “ .. u “ 1,558,667 Home, of N. H., “ “ “ “ 1,533,219 Security, of N. Y., .. “ “ “ 1,477,071 International, N. Y., “ “ “ “ 1,128,012 s ringfield F. c 11., “ u .. .. 781,067 onkers & N. Y., “ “ “ “ 734,386 North American N. Y. “ “ “ “ 702,162 Putnam, 1171., “ “ ‘- “ 618,198 Lamar, N. Y., “ " “ “ 509,963 Commerce, Albany N. Y., “ “ “ ‘ 568,873 Western Bufi'alo, N. Y., “ “ “ 553,257 Merchants lid., “ “ “ “ 418,309 North America, H’d., “ “ “ “ 401,274 Norwich, “ “ “ “ 476,949 People’s. Worcester, “ “ “ “ 400.000 Baltic 01 N. Y.,‘ “ “ “ “ 279,146 Commonwealth N. Y.,“ “ “ “ 280,000 Westchester of New Rochelle N. Y., 200,000 Peoples of Middletown, Conn., 115,000 1,000,000 Enterprise of Cincinnati, And other Comwanies, Stock and Mutual, in Connecti- cut, Massa!‘ use ts and New York. At So. Nor- walk. app} catior may be made to WM. T. CRAW. Suulh Nuuuull Insurance hucucy, Representing over $25,000,000. Hartford Fire Ins. Co., Assets 82,026,000 00 North America Ins. 00,, Philadelphia, 2,000,000 Germanic Fire Ins. Co., New York, 1,000,000 City Fire Ins. 00., Hartford, “ 450,000 00 Middlesex Mutual Ass’e, 00., “ 800,000 00 LIFE INSURANCE. ‘ Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company, Assets 820,000,000 00, Ofilce in Swordl’ Building, South Norwalk. 22tf , L. F. BEERS, Agent. seem NORWALK Planing M111 Co. Builders and others are informed that this Compa‘: uy are now prepared to execute in the best manner, at short notice, all kinds of Steam Sawing, Scroll Sawing, Planing, ' and Turning. They will also furnish on the most reasonable terms all kinds of Lumber and Timber, and manufacture to order, Sash, Blinds, Doors, Etc. BALUSTERS, NEWELS. 4.0., for Stairs and Railings, and Black Walnut, Ash, Cherry,White wood .20., kept constantly on hand. Prompt attention given to orders. Works near the steamboat Landing, SOUTH NORWALK. 3' If I‘DIQTIN' } a I TOLLES u: ISTCLLES ’ ' ' ' Tm’mt' NOTICE. Norwalk Dye Works. » HE subscriber would inform the ubllc that he will still continue to receive orders or Dyeing all kinds of goods, as heretofore, at his office foot of Mill Hill. He has made arrangements to have the work executed at the noted Staten Island Dye Works, until he can re-establish his own Works, recently de- stroyed by fire. A continuance of tberpublic piano- nage is solicited. R. . PER Y. Gas AND ' Steam. Fitting. M. CLOVER, at his works on River Street, is prepared to fill all orders in the above line, with promptness and at low rates. He invites spec- ial attention to “The American Submer ed Force Pump,".f0r which he is Agent. It is don le-acting, non-freezing, and proves to be the cheapest, most efficient, durable and reliable pump in use. 21 WILLIAM B. SWAN Has Removed . HIS Hauucuuh Salulcu Establishment, to the rear of his house on Main St, and will soon prepared to exhibii a full stock of Goods in his rented to a good tenant on reasonable terms. THREE very desirable BUILDING LOTS within Plymouth Avenue; walk: For particulars enquire of ' rable Building Lots in the town of iiorwalk situated on high ground, (Prospect Hill), near and of easy ac- cess from the village, and commands a fine and un— obstructed view of the town, harbor. Long Island and Sound. A good avenue, 50 feet wide, has been laid out in front of the property. walk of the Horse Railroad Size of lots to suit pur- Chasers; no fancy prices. quire of 28 A minutes walk from the Horse Railway Depot. house is large and commodious. The place comprises . about two acres of land, and is abundantly provided with trees, shrubbery and out-buildiu a. This place is suitable for any gentleman. quire of J Real Estate Agent, Union Market, Norwalk, Conn. R EAL ESTATE. FOR SALE. D ‘G LOTS fronting on Union Park; from 1732053 to $1,500 each: location first-class; terms easy, CHARLES P. TURNEY. 28tf For Sale. T WILTON—Dwelling, Barn and three acres of A. Land on Main Street near depot, churches, etc. AT SOUTH NORWALK— House, Barn and X acre of Land on the corner of Chestnut and Henry Streets fronting 150 feet on Chestnut and 75 on Henry Street. Inquire of THOS. C. POST, on premise at South Norwalk, or of W. POST, Gruman Hill, Wi ton. 611129 House for Sale. Good, convenient Dwelling, situated close in the village. Apply at this office, A Valuable Property for Sale. Ill fl.“ Illll, IflllWAll. ITUATED near the residences of Messrs. John H. Knapp and David Low, consisting of two good Dwelling Houses two Barns, excellent Garden and an abundance of Water. Will be sold in whole. or in part, to suit purchasers; very cheap it applied for soon. Also, one other tract of six acres, elegant- ] situated near the residence of Gen. Taylor, on lax Hill. Terms easy. For particulars enquire of JAMES MITCHELL Real Estate Agent, 'or on the premises, of JOHN Du 1m For Sale. . HE RESIDENCE of the subscriber, situa- T ted on'Camp Street, Norwalk, Conn. House contains ten rooms besides closets, attic and cellar. Furnace and gas pipes thro bout. Lot 120x200 ft. with good garden and abun ance of Fruit. Loca- tion every way desirable. and place in good repair. For farther paWNimCl-BSII‘INEETM the remises Hon. . . , or on . tfi MRS. A. H. WIL ‘OXSON. CHANCE FOB POOR MEN TO SECURE A HOME. fl“ l‘lvilli 'Ellllih‘l'.‘lll‘l§l.hl Elli." m. each, for sale for 8300. 310 to 826 down, and 25 to 810 per month payments. Apply at GAza-rn Omen. Farm For Sale. us subscriber offers for sale his Farm, situated on The farm consists of thirty acres of good Meadow, Wood and Pasture land. There is alarge House . For further particulars en- and Barn lately built. or of quire of JAB. MITCHELL, Real Estate Agent, h b ib nthe remises. , t esu scr ero p LEGRAND COMSTOCK. For Sale or to Let. HAT neat and very commodions Cottage on Union Avenue, recently occupied by the subscri- ber Hot and Cold .Water, Gas, Furnace, Baths, Water Closet, the. Will be sold less than its cost, or A. n. BYINGTON. For Sale. five minutes walk of the Bridge, situated on also, two good ones at North Nor- R. L. ELLS.~ BUILDING LOTS FOR SALE. HE subscriber offers for sale, on very resenable terms, a number of the choicest, and most desi- Is within five minutes’ For further particulars en- JESSE BENTON, or JAMES FINNEY, Real Estate Agent. Fort“ SALE. _ VERY valuable plaCe, situated in the most cen- tral part of the Town of Norwalk, about 3:310 e For in particulars en- AMES MITCHELL, slon given April 1st. Norwalk Brid e, is offered for sale. prises &c., and five acres of Norwalk, scription. m ,1 ll Ur'izion Market. am under good state of cultivation, we tcred; with a great variety A largf dwelling house, er out from West Bedding station containing 120 acres of lan two good barns, plent wagered. dating terms Ap ly‘to an on accommo . iVES, Real Estate Agents, 12 Main treet, Norwgtlgg Conn. from So. Norwalk depot. Norwalk Post-001cc, or DENNIS PLATT. Agent. Norwal depot, at L0 ‘KW OODVILLE. . wishing to purchase may have a lot with a house bruit thereon by paying a small amount in cash. balance on mortgage, or may purchase a lot without anyimprove- ment, for a small percentage of the purchase money in cash,balance on mortg Hundred to Three Hundre to show the lots to any persownlvlvishing to purchase. Green’s Farms district, known as the “De Place," containing ten acres, with a first class coun- try residence, good barns, carriage houses, ice house, htcdis offered for sale, together with all the House- 01 The place is stocked wit kinds of fruit, including apples, pears, peaches, strawberries, raspberries, blackber es, cur- ranls, gooseberries, etc. The land is divided into six acres of meadow, one acre of onions, one acre of potatoes, two acres of lawn and homestead. Pos- session given immediately if desired. Price $15,000. For further particulars enquire of A naan, known as the Woolsey Burt ss Farm. Said farm is well dividedinto Meadow, Pasture and Wood. Fruit and Water in abundance. and other out-buildin s. quire of JAMES MITC ELL, Real Estate Broker, Union Market, Mitchell’s Block, Norwalk, Ct. To Rent. HE lace in Winnigauk, formerly known as the Bis op Homestea is ofi'ered to rent. Posses- Apply at the Gaza-In Orrror. A Rare Chance to Purchase a "*— BEAUTIFIIL COUNTRY RESIDENCE. THE Well known“Lounsbury Place,"beautifull lo- cated at Winnlpauk, one and one-half miles on B The lpcile com. wellin extensive am, a - oases, a fine g, oodland; the Danbury & Railroad runs Eirectly past the rear of the lace, and there are four trains daily to New York. a place is too well known to require further de- To be sold with or without furniture as a be desired. Price low: terms easy. Enquire of ALIES FINNEY Real Estate Agent, Gazette Build- or JAMES MITCHELL, Real Esiale Agent, at FARMS FOR SALE. Farm about 1% miles from the Portcbestcrd: Ridgefield Railroad, containin Eiggnaggi (111% 12:32 and abundance of fruit. two bamsi‘granagy up; otilli- ' i te. Also a arma on m e mldlngscomp e o’n the D. it N. R. R., , with good new house, of fruit and timber, and well ill be sold at a bar sin The above arms w NASD &’ FOR SALE OR TO “Elli“! III VlllAIE PROPERTY. GOOD FARM of 25 acres. with anew house and barn, all in good condition. A cont 2 1-2 miles Address box 92 South Travelers’ Ins. Ofiice, next door to the Congrgga- tional Church. House and Lot at South Norwulk FOR SALE. THE homestead now occupied by George R. Bai- ley, containing one acre or more of land. beau- tifully located, having an extensive view of the bar- bor and village; abundance of water. he sold at a bargain if applied for soon. Terms easy. En uire of DA ID H or EORGE O. KEELER. fruit, .bc.; will . GEDNEY,S. E. OLMSTEAD Nor-walk, Jan. 17, 1870. Also, one other House and Lot, on Ely Neck Road, . l t will be sold at a bar aih. New; just Comstock’s Hill, two miles from Norwalk Bridge. g‘flplgfgdfd’ g HOMES FOR THE MILLION ! One Hundred Building Lots. HE SUBSCRIBER‘has for sale One Hundred Build- in Lots within of ht minutes walk ofPSgfith a ea c. Price of Lots from One Dollars. I will be pleased LIAM T. CRAW Real Estate Agency, over F. B. Purdy’s Drug moi-L35 Norwalk, Aug. 24th, 1808. For Sale. ONE of the most desirable places on Long Island Sound, situated in the town of Westgurifn eys er Furniture, carriages bin-so, cow and poultry. h a great abundance of all rapes, JAMES MITCHELL, Real Estate Agent and Auc- tioneer, Norwalk, Conn. r of the pro rietor on the premises. , ROBERT C. 1.. DE PEYS ER, FARM FOR SALE CHEAP IF APPLIED FOR SOON. very nice, small Farm, of about 35 acres. ele- gantly situated in the southern art of New Ca- Good House, Barn, For full particulars en- 12tf “BUILDING LOTS.” HE undersigned offer 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 or access, havmg an extensive view of the village and harbor, prices low and terms easy. Apply to A. H. BYINGTON, S. E. OLMSTEAD, E. K. LOCKWOOD. Norwalk, Sept. 21, 1868. For Sale or to Lease. THE residence of the undersigned, at Five Mile River Landing, fronting on tide water. Pos session given at once if desired. The main house contains a hall and live rooms. besides attic and cel- lar ; the extension, nine rooms besides basement and cellar. The lot is 150x175—two wells of good water, gar- den, fruit, &c. Price 85,500—01‘ will lease for3 or 5 years at 8500 per annum. For Sale—Choice building plots contiguous to the above, unequaled in location. Apply to Mr. A. Dibble or to the subscriber, E. R. PENN OYER. Box 50, Orange, N. J. till For Sale. NE LOT on Golden Hill next to new house of H. H. ELWELL, 80 feet front by 217 feet in depth. Apply to LEWIS F. BEERS, Trustee, or GEORGE W. RAYMOND, South Norwalk, Conn. tf26 M111 Property FOR SALE. HE subscriber'ofi'ers for sale his Mil. Property sit- uatadln West Norwalk, about two miles from Darien Depot, three miles from South Norwalk, and two miles from 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 3 Saw Mill but suitable for a manufactos ry of any kind. Terms easy and price low. Enquire of JAMES FINNEY, Real Estate Agent, Norwalk,or of the subscriber, CHAUNCEY STREET. West Norwalk, Sept. 25, 1860. 39 Real Estate for Sale. THE land belonging to the estate of George W. Raymond, comprising some of the most desira- ble property in South Norwalk, is now offered for-sale at a bargain by the trustee of that estate. Apply to LEWIS F. BEERS, Trustee, GEORGE W. RAY- gOND and CHESTER F. TOLLES, South Norwag, can. t G For Sale or to Rent. THE Place owned by the subscriber near the San- gatuck Depot of the N. Y. &N. H. R. R. in the Town of Westport. The lace consists of a hand- some Cottage House, with am and other out-bulld- ngs; has a ne garden with an abundance of good fruit. If desire , can also be had in connection with his place, a quantity of farm and pasture land. Possessxon given immediately and terms easy. For further particulars enquire of MARTIN GRACE. 1t15 Norwalk, Conn. NASII a. IVES, Real Estate Agents, No. 12 MAIN STREET. PROPERTY bought, sold, exchanged or let, on rea- sonable terms. We have a good variety of desira- ble Houses and Forms in and out of town for sale on accommodating terms. ' tf32 Wu. R. NAsn. NATIIAN IVEs. JAMES FINNEY, Real Estate Agent, Licensed Auction- eer, Constable, Collector, Arc. GRATEFULLY returns thanks for the very liberal patornage heretofore extended him by a gener- ous public. and solicits a continuance of the same. He has taken a desk 'at J. B. Hurburt’s Law Office, Room No. 4 Gazette Building, where he can hereafter be found, or orders can be ell. He will 5%" prompt attention to the buying and selling of cal Estate, renflng of places, Anctionearing of real and personal property, the collection of debts, &c., and will make every reasonable exertion to please all who may favor him with their patronage. NOTICE I The subscriber having taken out a License for the Sale, Renting and Exchanginir OF S Réal Estate, Would call the attention of the public 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, kc. Situated in Norwalk. And all the adjoiningcountry. Places for sale varying from $5,000 to $25,000. ' RE'EIDENCES For Summer, tarnished or unfurnished FOR SALE OR TO RENT. with land in quantity to suit Purchaser or Losseealso a number of Fine Farms- Apply to JA MES MITCHELL. Al orders left at the UNION MARKET, Mitchell’s Block, Nor-walk, Conn. will receive prompt attention. be line, and to do all kinds of Jobbing, goods. VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE IN WILTON, CONN. Known as the BELDEN FARRI. ITUATED one-half mile from the Railroad Depot, containing about 150 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, Norwalk. SPLEN D ID Building Sites For Sale, of one-third acre and upwards near the new “ RIVERSIDE DEPOT,” At the east end of Cos-Cob Bridge. The property is beautifully situated, has a fine water front on the bar- bor, and is only two minutes’ walk from all trains to New York, EXPRESS INCLUDED. Apply to or address J. W. ATWA’I‘ER, Cos-Cob Bridge, Conn. FOR SALE. HE Homestead of Orlando Perr , deceased, con- sisting of about 28, acres of va noble land with a Dwelling House. Barn, and convenient out-build.- ings thereon, all in good repair; a fine Orchard and Fruit Trees. Timber Lot, with good water power. Said property is pleasan 1y situate , roads leading to Bridgeport, Westport, and Norwalk. In the vicinity are Churches, Classical Academy and good Common Schools. ately. bond and mortga e if desired. may be obtained Norwalk, ELI-IA subscriber. Weston. On said premises is avery valuable in the town of Boston, with good Possession given immedi— Part of the purchase money can remain on Further informati on y agipllyln to JAMES MITCHELL, H . Ol NS, West art, or of the MATTHEW B LKLEY. Administrator, with the will annexed. A Good and Cheap Farm for Sale. THE farm of the late Daniel Leavenworth, Esq" Pleasantly situated in a good neighborhood in the Town of Monroe on the direct road from Bridge- port to Danbury, and churches, depot, and market. Said 148 acres, a ood dwelling of eleven rooms, a good barn, one oi cider mill (now used for barn). The soil is loam bottom and well watered. There is an abundance of wood, some of which Is very nice. There was on the farm last year from 125 to 140 bush- els apples. Any one wishing a pleasant home and a good productive farm will do well to look at this place. Possession given immediately. a part of which can remain on bond and mort a e, if desired. For further particulars enquire of B. PARMLEE, Ter conveniently located to schools, form contains Price 84,200, 15' ER ille, Conn. '1‘. K. HUBBELL, Wilton, Conn. orJ ES MITCHELL, Real Estate Agent, N orwalk, Conn. A. JACKSON .1; 13110., No. 1 Gazette Building. OULD invite the attention of their old customer and the public generally to their varied and ex tensivc stock , of WATCHES, JEWELRY, SILVER WARE, FANCY Goons, SILVER PLATED WARE, &C., which was selected with great care and is not to be surpassed in Fuirflcld County. in quality or price. Constant additions are made of all the latest styles of A. JACKSON & BRO, _ Notice. CITY INTELLIGENCE OFFICE. THE subscriber respectfully informs the public of Norwalk and vicinity that he is ready to receive orders in the General Intelligence Business. All or- ders will receive his prom t attention. Call at the old Bakery, foot of Mill ill. 6m14 JOHN A. HONNECKER, Agent. CARRIAGE MAKING. HE subscribers would inform their friends and the people in general that they are still to be found at their new a op on Hoyt Street, where they have increased facilities for the Manufacture and Repair- ing of Carriages and Wise?“ of all descriptions. Good CarriageTimber en in exchange for work. , AUGUST 8 LY ON, 1311 WILLIAM YOULE. Plumbing-rand Roofing. THE subscriber havin bought out the stock and Fixtures of Jarvis . Knapp is prepared to do all kinds of . PLUBMING, TIN ROOFING, FURNACE WORK. GUTTERS AND LEADERS . made and put up. ROOFS REPAIRED AT SHORT NOTICE. Also, MIDI" II 'All. KINDS III III, SHEET Illlll MID COPPER WARE. JAMES M. BOYER, Basement of Ra mond’s New B ildi Main and Hoyt StIect. a rig, coni? Of .1. O. Newkirk’s Cash Grocery Store. THE subscriber having taken the store recently occupied by George W. St. John & Son, foot of Mill Hill, would say to the public generally that he would be most hop to furnish them with CHOICE GROCERIES, PRO ISIONS, &c.. at cash prices. Please call and examine for yourselves. Jan. 31. 1870. NEW Fish, Produce and Fruit Market. ‘N O. 4 JAMES’ BLOCK. FISH, CLAMS, AND OYSTERS, FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC FRUITS PRODUCE All VEGETABLES OF All nuns. CANNED AND DRIED FRUITS, PICKLES, SARDINES, SAUCES, 850. Salt, Dried, and Smoked Fish. a full assortment constantly on 'hand. at reasonable prices. Goods delivered to any part of the town. SEARIES 8t SCOFIELI). Lobsters curred and furnished fresh Every day, Wholesale and Retail. urunsuuu Ill suuuu uuuw‘uiu. Kendall will continue the Dental business as for merly. at his oldstand, Sword’s Buildln . be closed Mondays and Saturdays, Dr. in Ridgcfield. We extract teethwlth or without the use of LAUGHING GAS. Wednesdays we devote entirely to extracting Teeth WITHOUT PAIN. ' The principal Operator in Colton’s Dental Association place within his knowledge, (out of Cooper Union) to have teeth extracted. , We particular-y invite those who may desire ARTIFICIAL TEETH, to examine our manner of work and rices before procurin them elsewhere. Teeth tille in the most approve manner. Those partially broken away by decay, restored to their former size and shape. SOMETHING NEW 2 A FIRST CLASS CITY huaucu &Tuiluuiuuhcuahhchmcut At No. 1, Gazette Building, (up stairs) THE subscriber would respectfully inform the cit- izens of.Norwalk that he has made arrange- ments to open a firstoclass, New YorkClty Establish- ment, as above where he pledges himself to give sat- isfaction to all his customers. ; He will give special attention to Boys Garments 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. MCKEON. Fruit Trees! Fruit Trees! AT THE NEW CANAAN Nonsnnx. The subscribers take pleasure in announcing to the public that their stock of Fruit in Ornamental Trees,Vines, tire. 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 Largest and Best in this Country. We are also positive that we can furnish Trees in better quality. better order, and for leslsl money than they can be obtained from distant Nurse es. Those wishin to purchase Trees and Vines will do well to send the orders early—or still better, visit our ' Nursery and make their own selections. STEPHEN HOYT & SONS. P. S.-We take pleasure inshowlntg persons through our Nurseries, whether desirous o purchasing trees or not; and would cordially igvlte allinterested to visit the Nursery. NEW and RARE PLANTS. Ruucs, chauiflu, .Vcrhcuau, Bedding Out Pants, Shrubs, Fruit Trees of all kinds, Raspberry, Blackberry 6t Strawberry Plants, kc. EARLY ROSE POTATOES. TOMATOE, EGG, PEPPER & CELERY PLANTS, &c. Also FLOWER AND VEGETABLE SEEDS. B0- QUETS, WREATHS, BASKETS, CROSSES, and oth er Floral Decorations arranged in the best style of art to order. Send for descriptive catalogue. MALLOBY do DOWNS, South Norwalk‘, Ct. BOOTS 8L SHOES. HE subscribers wbuld respectfully call the atten- Oion of the publi to their NE‘V STOCK OF GOODS, consisting of a general assortment of Boots, Shoes, Gaiters, &c., both for Gentlemen and Ladies’ wear, which will be sold very low for Cash, at the old stand, Ell-Y’s BLOCK SOUTH NORWALK, CONN. All kinds of Gent. and Ladies' Boots, Shoes, &c., made to order, in the most workmanlike manner, and at fair prices HORSE CARS RUN RIGHT BY THE DOOR. BIIOWN s85 STEVENS. mu 8. BROWN. HARVEY STEVENS. -I Raymond Brothers, Wholesale and Rotail Dealers in HAY, GRAIN, FEE ll, AN PROVISIONS, Anthracite and Bituminous COAL. HARD AND SOFT- WOOD, Brick, Lime, Cement, Plaster, Blue Stone. drc. Sole Agent for the sale of ' 2 Franklin Goal, of lyken 3 Valley. DEEP RED ASH. Superior advantages for the sale of COAL by the CAR LOAD or CARGO. Foot of Washington Street South Norwalk, Conn. . c. M. CRUMMAN, Practical Watchmaker and Jeweler, And Dealer in AMERICAN, ENGLISH (it SWISS WATCHES. JEWELRY of every description, Silver and Plated Ware, Clocks, Spectacles, Eye Glasses, Violins and Bows, and Strings, and Trimmings, of all kinds, together with a general assortment of goods in my line. I am receiving frseh goods from Importers and Manufacturers every few days, so that urchasers will have the advantage of all the new sty es as soon as they are out. Please call and examine my stock and rices and be convinced. N. .—Particular attention as usual aid to Re air ing fine Watches,French Clocks,Jewe ry andjob ing in my lip M. GRUMMAN, e. . Ely’s Block, opposite Lucas Hotel, So. Norwalk. BOOTS & SHOES. Reduction in Prices. FOR THE/NEXT Thirty Days. G. 0. KEELER Ofi’ers his entire stock of Boots and Shoes, for the next Thirty Da 3, at reduced prices to make room for fresh Spring oods. Do not fall to call and se- curethe bargains. Feb. 1, 1870. NEW STORE THE subscribers have taken the store in Quintard's Block, recently occupied by the Post Office, and are now prepared to serve the public with a general assortment of Choice Groceries, Flour, Feed, Grain, Hay, Straw, etc, which they will sell at IVIIOLESA LE AND RETAIL at the lowest market rates. Every effort made to please. Patrons e solicited. . SELLEC BRO'S. VarictyMachinc Shop. Models, Patterns, Mechanical Drawing, and Light Machinery F all kinds, made in the neatest manner. JOB- BING and REPAIRING promptly attended to. Sun nil Tools and MarkingPlaies for markingacloth- J COTT R ing, cut to order. - late Norwalk Dye Works Foot of Mill Hill, C E0. WARD SELLECK, AS REMOVED BIS Family Grocery . To Prowitt’s New Building, Main Street. where he will be happy to serve out Choice Groceries, Flour, Provisions, &c., in large or small quantities. Drop in and see us in our new store. Dissolution of Co-Pnrtncrship. VOTICE is hereby given that the firm of S. GRUM- 1 MAN .9. BROTHER, is this day dissolved by untual consent. The busine s will be continued at .he old stand b JEHIEL GR MMAN, Jr. All back Accounts can 0 settled with either member of the old firm, SYLVESTER GREIfiMAN, 6m'16 . Wilton, Conn., Aprllls, 1 c ' R FOUR DAYS OF EACH WEEK, ONLY, Dr_ Office will endall being has repeatedly declared that South Norwalk is the best COUNTRY CHILDREN. Little fresh violets, Born in the wild wood; Sweetly illustrating Innocent childhood; Shy as the antelope— Brown as a berry— Frce as the mountain 9", Romping and merry. Blue eyes and hazel eyes Peep frong'the hedges, Shaded by aha bounets, Frayed afglhe edges! Up in the apple trees, Headless of danger, Manhood emcrvo Siares at the stranger. Out in the hilly Patch, Seeking the berries— ‘ Under the orchard trcc, Feasting on cherries. Tramping the clover blooms Down ’mo‘ng the grasses. No voice to hinder them, Dear lads and lassesl No grim propriety— N o interdiction; Free as the birdlings ,From city restriction! Coining the purest blood, Strengthening each muscle, Dunning health‘armor ’Gainst lifebfioming bustle! Dear little iunbcentsl . Born in the wild wood; Oh that all little ones Had such a childhood! God's pine spicad‘rovelrtliem, “than. 7 ' For theGazette. THE ISLAND 91‘ ST. THOMAS. .1... ' l .' . IS THERE ANT “OPE OF ITS EVER BELONGINQE To THE IL! 2 ‘ 1 v The negotiations of our Goicrnmcnt with that of Denmark for _the purchase of St Thomas. and the lerribleSuspenSe in which the inhabitants were kept two years and a half after they had voted in favor of its transfer, forms an interesting chapter in the eventful history of that little island. A prominent New York paper contained, a few days since, an editorial under the head of “ The St. Thomas Treaty ;” and stated that “the friends of the treaty are still hope- ful of having it ratified by the next Senate, notwithstanding Mr. Sumner’s opposition.” The writer evidently misunderstands the case. The treaty which was made on the 14th of Feb. 1867, and extended several times, finally expired without any applica- tion for another extension, on the 14th of April last. I was in St. Thomas on the 3d of June, when the Governor summoned the inhabitants, and by command of the King, read to them his proclamation, giving a brief history of the negotiations, and stating that “ the question ofa sale to the United States had been definitely closed, the time having expired without any action being taken by that Government." There is, therefore, no treaty existing to be ratified; and I think, under the circumstances, it would be even more difficult now than it was in 1867 to ob- tain the Consent of the Danish Government to a sale, and still more difficult to get the consent of the people of the island to come under the United States Government. St. Thomas owes its commercial import- ance to its central position, its spacious har- bor, so easy of access at all times, by day or night, and by being virtually a free port— the duties on imports being only one and a quarter per cent. on their declared value. It is in reality a place of deposit for every de- scription of merchandize, provisions, etc, suited to the neighboring islands and Span- ish America ; collected from all parts of the world. The island itself produces nothing whatever for export, and hardly sufficient vegetables for their daily marketing. It is even dependent upon the heavens for its sup- ply of water. The merchants, though form- ing but a small minority of the population, are the solo supporters of the whole. When the question of a sale to the United States first came up in 1857, it was asserted by oili- cials of the United States Government, (though not ofiicially,) that it would remain a free port in the event of a transfer. The merchants, therefore, who are chiefly for- eigners to both Governments, looked upon the contemplated change almost with indif- ference, and did not vote on the question. They had little or no cause of complaint . against the Danish Government, which had not only been liberal but stable in the admin- istration of the Government; so unlike those of most other European Colonies. Subse- quently it was reported that in the event of a transfer to the United States, it would be governed as a territory with all the cum- brous machinery and restrictions of our Customs’ regulations, and heavy duties, which would effectually destroy it as a place of commerce; and, consequently, there was a decided and almost unanimous feeling of hostility to a change of Government towards the last; and they were greatly relieved when it became known that the treaty had been rejected in so summary and significant a manner that there was no probability of its ever being revived again. The people complain, and not without reason, that their interests have not been duly considered by the United States Government, in keeping them two years and a half in suspense after they had voted to become Americans ; when it would seem there had been no chance of a ratification of the treaty from the first. And neither do they feel that the Danish Government has treated them with the con- time to be extended frbm one period to another without receiving any more encour- agement as to its final acceptance. And they have felt this indifference on the part of the two Governments to their future status and prosperity, the more keenly, hav- ing had to pass through in the meantime the most terrible trials and sufferings from epi- demics and the elements recorded in the history of any country during the present century, in the same brief period of time. One-fifth of the population have been taken away by the cholera, small pox and malig- nant fevers,——stopping almost entirely com- munication with all those places which re- ceive their supplies of merchandize from them, as well as those places from whence they receive their supplies of meat and many other articles of necessity, by reason of the rigid quarantigcs on vessels from there. And the hurricane on~l the 29th of October, and the earthquake three weeks afterward, were the severest ever known in the history of the island, and the most disastrous, both to the shipping and on shore. Oi 85 vessels, in- cluding steamers and all others, but three were afloat after the gale, although it lasted little more than two hours. Nearly every house in the city received some damage, and not half a dozen families had drv beds to sleep on that night. The damage on shore by the hurricane, however, was trifling com- tion of the sea‘ immediately following it. No description can convey from one to an- other the sensation produced by. these awful phenomenas; they must be realized and witnessed to be comprehended. There is a feeling of helplessness, insignificance and dependence, when the earth is reeling and tottering, and seeming to be giving away under your feet, that never fails to bring forth, even from the most hardened wretch, some exclamation acknowledging his de- pe’ndenco upon a Supreme Being. After the first .erriblc shock which caused all the dam- age, there was an almost continual succes- sion of slight shocks which so terrified the inhabitants that nearly all of them, and es- sideration they deserved, by allowing the ‘ pared to that by the earthquake, and the ac-, pecially those living in mason work build- ings, camped out in the open air for many days and nights, until the intervals became longer and the movement of the earth lighter. Although St. Thomas had been subject to occasional shocks of earthquake like most other West India islands, some of them quite severe, the oscillation had never before been sufficient to cause any percepti- ble movement of the sea, commonly called a tidal wave. The extensive warehouses be- ing on the lower side of the main street, close to the water, and the floors but four or five feet above the level of the sea, the dam- age done by the rise of the water, about fif— teen fect, was enormous. One most remark- able feature in this earthquake was the 10- cality of the cause which produced it, being far out on the ocean, in a south-easterly (li- rcclion, where the water is from twelve to fifteen thousand feet deep. Its force seems to have been about equal in Santa Cruz, St. Thomas and Porto Rico. The east end of the latter is about 60 miles from St. Thomas, and is 120 miles long. The movement of the . sea was equally great there, but fortunately there was little within its reach to be de- stroyed. Some stone buildings were badly damaged, and nearly every chimney on the sugar estates throughout the island, were thrown down,—about 200 in number, and from 60 to 80 feet high. The theory of the receding and return of the sea immediately after some severe earthquake; called a “ti- dal wave,” is supposed by some to be caused by the upheam'ng of the earth somewhere. It is, however, nothing more than the effects of the oscillating motion of the earth, and is more or less severe according to the pecu- liar locality of the cause of the convulsion. A simple illustration of this may be seen by taking up a basin filled with water, and ob- serving how trifling an oscillating move- ment will set the water in motion, and cause it to sway to and fro in waves. The sea once set in motion by an earthquake or a gale of wind, will extend hundreds of miles before it calms down. Earthquakes are sometimes severely felt far away from the scene of the convulsion, as was the case in 1843, when Gaudaloupc was destroyed. I was residing more than five hundred miles from there at the time, and yet the movei ment was so great I could not staid without support. I was much nearer on the occasion of thc earthquake in November, 1867, but it was not perceptible. But notwithstanding these awful visita- tions in the island of St. Thomas, and all coming so near together, and while they knew notwhat was to be their future nation' ulity, they have already merged in the his- tory of the past. There is scarcely a trace of the hurricane or the earthquake now via-. ible, thanks to the enterprise, industry and liberalin of the merchants, who are the bone and sincw of the community. May God in mercy spare them from any more such trials is, I am sure, the earnest prayer of all who know them as I do. I remember some of the American papers ridiculed the idea of our government pur- chasing a place liable to such catastrophes. They certainly came at a most importunate moment, following so closely the negotia- tion of the treaty; but whether they caused the delay in taking up the subject, or its final rejection by the Senate, does not ap- pear, as it was never brought up for discus- sion. To the credit of St. Thomas it should be said, however, that there have been' but three hurricanes there during the present century, viz: in 1819, 1837 and 1867 ; and though they have occasionally had some smart shocks of earthquake, like all the is— lands of the West Indies, as well as in many places in other parts of the world, no dam- age has ever before been experienced from them. And it is by nature one of the health- iest places within, or even beyond the trop— ics. The epidemics have all been imported, —and to this they are much exposed by the enormous trafic with other islands and the Continent, by steamships and sailing vessels. They have hitherto been unwilling to sub- ject ships and passengers to the inconven- ience of rigid quarantine regulations, rely- ing too much upon the natural salobrity of the place, and its freedom from all malig- nant diseases until within a few years past. I feel much attached to St. Thomas. I made my first visit there in 1829, and have been famil' with the place and the people from that e until now. I should rejoice to have it under our own flag, and heartily wish I could see a more reasonable prospect of it. Denmark, sorely crippled in her fi- nancial affairs by the war with Prussia and Austria, reluctantly consented to a sale; but if the'DanishGovermncnt and people could overlook the past, and again agree to part with it, the inhabitants of the island would not ; without some positive guarantee from our Government that it should continue a free port; and, constituted as our govern- ment is, there is no authority that could make any binding engagement to that effect in advance. I think nothing but a clause in the treaty itSelf, securing the rights and privileges they have always enjoyed, would induce them to vote again in favor of a change of nationality. I quite agree with Admiral Porter in regard to the advantages the acquisition of St. Thomas would be to us,—as expressed in his letter published about the time the'trealy was signed,—es- pecially in view of the probabilities of the island of Porto Rico and the Dominican republic coming voluntarily under our flag, sooner or later. DAVIS HATCH. Binghamton Correspondence. BJNGHAMTON, Aug. 6, 1870. DEAR GAZETTE :—Before the committee, who have the erection of the Water Works in charge, close their investigations and ren- der their report, I want to say a word to the citizens of Norwalk in defence of the “Holly system of fire protection and water supply,” a system which actual experience has amply demonstrated to be, beyond any doubt or controversy, the best now in oper- ation in the United States. I take it for granted that you are enterprising and pub- lic-spirited enough to build this much need- ed improvement aiid that you are practical and sensible enough to desire that it should be erected in the most thorough and sub- stantial manner. I think I can prove to you that the system in use here, known as the “Holly system,” ought, above all others, to be introduced in Norwalk, and I am con- fident that it would be if a committee should be sent here to inspect it. From Mr. Scdg- wick, the Superintendent, I have obtained the following statistics: . . The entire cost of our water works is $125,000. This amount includes 14 miles of main pipe, running from 4 lo 12 inch diame- ter and averaging about 8 inch diameter. We are using 2,000 lbs. of anthracite coal each 24 hours, which costs $4.75 delivered. We pay two engineers $100 per month, each being on duty 12 hours in the 24. We have one fireman who is on duty 12 hours of the 24. who is paid $60 per month. Making labor at the works per yr., $3,120.00 For Supt. and Asst, - 1,600.00 For coal per yr., at $4.75 per ton, 1,733.75 Add cost of oil,wasie and packing per anuum, 146.25 Making total cost of running peryr. 6,600.00 The works have been in constant opera- tion since December, 1868, without one dol- lar of repairs on any part of the machinery, and they are working 10-day with the same perfection as they did when first started,— with improVCd-smootlmess in performance. The yearly income from water rents amounts to nearly $11,500. This amount embraces some rents received for building purposes. Two railroad stations at present are‘ sup- plied with water from our works. The rev- enue from this source .to this date is $760.00. The N. Y. & Eric R. R. Co. have agreed with the commissioners and will supply their stations with water from the mains at $1,000 per annum, as soon as their depot buildings are in suitable condition for the service pipe. , The Valley mind will soon be- come water takers from the mains, and Will pay rent in proportion. We have 82 fire hydrants properlylocated for fire protection and we charge the city fifty dollars a year each, making $4,100 per annum from that source. We have had some fireain the heart ofour city, not 50 rods from the building, where nearly all of the fire apparatus is kept, and in most of these cases the fire has been on- tc’relyput out before steam or hand engines could reach the ground; and we are quite sure that we have the most efficient Fire Department in the State.- In some cases small hose has been connected to the street- sprinklers and fires put out before even the hose could be connected with the fire by- drant. This in practice has become of such utility, that a large portion of our citizens would be in favor of selling all of the hand- engines, and would probably so dispose of the steamers if the city owned them. The distinctive difference and advantages of this system of fire protection over the old plan of fire hand-engines is that, the water is al- ways found to be in force and quantity, and we have learned what we ought to have known before, that the promptness with which the water is brought to bear on a fire from the fire hydrants is the great consider- ation so far as regards protection against fires. In speaking of the great advantages, —they ordinarily include the lesser, such as the flexibility of hose during its use in ex- treme cold weather, solid stream ofwatcr, the entire exclusion of air, and others that naturally suggest themselves. There have been eleven fires within reach of our fire by- drants since the establishment of our water works, and in my judgment, much less than ten thousand dollars would cover the entire loss resulting from all these fires. The ag- gregate saving of property by the prompt application of water has been very large ; but how much would have been destroyed if the fires had been allowed to spread, as they might and probably would have done, without these water works, I could only vaguely estimate. Our insurance rates have been reduced, since the establishment of the water works in our city, about one—quarter. :thn our city is thoroughly piped the cost of sustaining a fire department will be very small, as hose companies will, in connection with the works,~rneet every requirement for complete fire protection. We have heard of no complaints from water takers, resulting from pressure of wa— ter during the progress of fires, or that it in— terferes in the least with the plumbing, or in the ordinary use of water. Our walls, from which the water is taken up, are two in number, located about one hundred feet north from the Susquehanna. river. The water flows copiously into the lower parts of the wells, rises and falls with the r‘s'e and fall of the river, and is not affected in the least by the muddy appearance of the river in time of freshcts, and we drink the water in the dark, never fearing or expecting to find worms, frogs or other substances too numerous to mention, which was held in so- lution in reservoirs. We are quite confident that the revenue one year from this time will more than pay the entire interest on cost of works and all expenses of running the same, leaving surplus for sinking fund annually, which will ultimately pay off the construction bonds. I see no reason to doubt but that the same results. may be attained elsewhere.” These are a few of the many advantages that we have derived from the use of the “Holly system,” and as “seeingis believing” Ihopc that a committee composed of prom- inent and praClical citizens may be sent here to personally inspect the workings of this system. There is but one opinion among (fur citizens, and that is, that the system isa perfect success in every particular, and we would not part with the works for many _times their cost. This system is in use in many of the inland cities of the States, among them, Lockport and Auburn, N. Y., Kalamazoo and Jackson, Mich, Columbus, Dayton and Norwalk, Ohio; Indianapolis, Ind, Peoria and Aurora, 11]., Covington, Ky., Minneapolis, Minn, Vergennes, Vt, &c., and from all, the most satisfactory as- surances are received. In closing this letter I beg leave to quote a few words from a letter of J. L. Pillsbury, Engineer of the Canton, Ohio. Water Works relative to an experiment of this plan, made in that city, Feb. 22nd,1870. He says: “Un- der .1 pressure of 90 lbs to the square inch, fire streams were thrown at the same time to the hight of one hundred feet. The most skeptical could not fail to be convinced of their superior efficiency for protection over everything before attempted. The editor of the Akron, 0., Beacon, who was present upon the occasion above referred to says : ‘The exhibition of the power of the Holly machinery was entirely satisfactory and convincing to all spectators. Indeed, the Holly Water Works are a complete success. Akronians conclude that Canton has a cheap bargain, in getting such soft, excellent wa- ter in every house in the heart of the city, with 8 mi.es of street mains and 75 fire hy- drants, (each proved by this trial to be as good as a fire engine) for a little more than $100,000. Would that Akron was as well provided.’ ” _ In the face of all these facts and commen- dations, it seems to me,citizens of Norwalk, that you will be foolish indeed, unless you convince yourselves by actual observation and comparison of the importance and the workings of this method of water supply and fire protection. TRESSILIAN. 0 Two AMIABLE NEIGHBORS—The Lyons (France) papers tell a good story. The bed- chambers of two wealthy gentlemen, who be- long to different social circles, are adjacent, and as usual now-a-days, thin partitions di- vidc them. One spends his nights at his club-house, never returning before half-past five in the morning. His neighbor rises at six and sits down at once to his piano, which he does not quit until dinner. The former complained to the Commissary of Police, who laughed in his face, and told him to keep boiler hours. As he had a lease for six years he could not change his apart- ment. He thought of sending a challenge to his neighbor ; his neighbor was paraly- zed in the lower limbs. He had his wall lined with thick hair mattresses; still the “sharps” penetrated into his room. He made his servants play the French horn— his neighbor had him fined by the police; the French horn cannot be played except durin g the jaws gras. He made his servants take a hammer and rap against the wall—- his neighbor waited till he was tired, and then began to play. He then brought out a band-organ, which was sadly out of tune, and ordered a turnspit which would turn eight days without being wound up, and which he had fitted to the organ. The tnrnspit was put in motion, after it had been placed next the chamber wall. The piano player bore the organ for nine‘cen hours; at the end of that time he sent a letter of trace ; he was told that the club hunter had gone out of town, and wouldn’t be back for a week. The pianist sold his lease—the organ is still going. ' r-o-—-——-— --The census figures will not vary much horn 51,000 for New Haven. “ Heigh-bo, McGreer ! What in the world are you swearing about so furiously ?” I asked, entering the livery stable of the above named person, amid a. volley of oaths that might have shocked his Satanic majesty. “ Oh! good morning,” replied the man, “ excuse me, Mr. Morris. I was talking rather too strong, perhaps; but the fact is, I am in a desperate strait! You see, Mr. El- more’s horses are both sick, and he wants me to let him have my best span and coach immediately. Well, the dapples are the best, and, to my eye, better than his own; but there’s not a man belonging to the stables dare drive them but Cary, and he is down with the fever.. The other horses are all out or engaged, and 1 ’don’t know what the—" “ There! there I” said I, “no oaths. have nothing on hand, and really believe I should like to play hackman for a (lay in New Yor .” “ Surely, Mr. Morris, you are joking l” ejaculated the man in amazement. “ No! I am in earnest,” for the idea was so novel that I, a lover of adventure, be- came every moment more determined to try it. “I am really in earnest, McGreer, so say no more about it. You know I can manage anything. Just have them hitched up and give me the livery coat and hat. Now, leave me the office for a moment—but stop! don’t let the men .kuow who I am, and by the way—I almost forgot it—have our team sent around in about an hour.” Left alone, I proceeded to alter my appear- ance as much as possible, assuming the hu- biliments of a driver. I made a first-rate Irishman of the higher grade. The meta- morphosis was scarcely completed when Mr. McGrecr entered. “Mr. Mor———” “Michael, ye mane,” I interrupted. “Sure there is no reason I should be cheated out of a name.” We both laughed, and I received congratulations upon making so good a son of Erin. Stepping out of the office, I mounted the box, gathered up the reins, and was off. The horses were unusually gay, but I had them in groom trim by the time I stopped before Mr. Elmore’s residence. It may be well to statchrac'c Elmore was not the least induce— ment for my assuming my present position. All winter she had been a dream-idol of mine, or rather half a one, for I could not really decide which I preferred, Grace 0r Maud DeMorI-is, a young French lady, who was spending the winter in New York with her parents. Both were bewitching, and I embraced every opportunity of being with either. Springing from the box, I rang the bell, and presently assisted Miss Elmore and two friends into the carriage. The day was warm for March, and the four windows were open—Grace sitting on the seat nearest me. “ Round the pleasant streets, driver. Any- where for a ride,” she said. We started, and fora quarter of an hour the ladies’ chit-chat was of no account to me, When suddenly Miss Fannie exclaimed: “ By-the-way, Grace, rumor says that you are engaged to Goerge Morris, and the soli- taire on your fore-finger appears to confirm it.” “Rumor honors me,” was the reply. “ Now, Grace,” chimed in the third lady, “ stop your nonsense, and tell us candidly, are you engaged ‘2” “ Well, I am arraigned before a court for some terrible Crime. and commanded to an- swer, guilty or not guilty !—is that it ?” was the half-laughing, half-annoyed response. “No," returned the third lady, “not at all ; only urged to gratify friendly curiosity.” “ Well, the truth is, I am not at liberty to say all I wish; but this much I will ac- knowledge—the ring you mention did once belong to George Morris.” Was there over such a falsehood told, eve- ry word of which is true, I thought, angri- ly, as I heard the comments upon my money, person, parents, etc. That girl has led them 'to suppose that we are engaged, and there is a ring to prove it—a ring she took from me in sport, a few evenings since, and which I intended to recover upon our next meet- ing. Well, there is one thing certain—Grace Elmore will never be my wife. I could not trust such a schemer. This resolution was strengthened when I heard her say, in a confidential undertone, to the one lady— Miss Fannie having been left at her own house: “ I have, of course, no feelings in the mat- ter, only a. school girl’s love; butI think that George will make a desirable husband, while his wealth, with my own, will place as above any change of fortune. Then he is very handsome, and I have decided to take him. I don’t know that I could do much better.” . ' “ Pity I have not arrived at a similar con- clusion,” was my mental sarcasm. Just then she called, affectionately, “home driver.” Willingly did Iplace her on the piazza steps and turn towards the stables “ By Jove! I wish I could have as good opportunity to try Maud DeMoru-is,” I ejac- ulated, as I drove up to my station. Mo- Greer was waiting for me. There was a gray-haired gentleman with him, but Mc- Greer stepped aside and asked me if I ob- jected to going further, at the same time overpowering Inc with thanks, and sayiugif the horses were cooled down, he could give them to some one else. “No, no I” I replied quickly, for I was desirous of learning more of humanity, “ I will keep my place for the present : send me where you choose.” Turning to the gentleman, Mr. McGree bowed, and said: “ Mr. Laney, this carriage is at your disposal." In Mr. Laney I recognized a worthy mer- chant, though not well known in the higher circle, his means placing him only with those who were in “ very good circum- stances.” “ Where ‘3” I asked. as he entered the car- riage. - “ To street, north side.” A quiet, cozy little place it proved to be— a three story brick, new and handsome, though lacking elegance. Here the gentle- man alighted, returning in a short time ac- companied by a young girl of, I should judge some nineteen years, whom he addressed as Maggie. Her rich brown hair was curled neatly at the back of her head and the soft, violet looking hazel eyes were the most on- chanting that ever met my gaze. Peering from under my hat, I noted every article of the neatly-robed little fairy. “ Drive to the park,” was the gentleman’s direction, as I again took up the lines. I listened eagerly to every sound from within, feeling half ashamed at the part I was playing, though too deeply interested in the lady to desist. Presently a clear. sweet voice asked: “Well, father, dear, what have you to say that you require such strictsprivacy ?” “ My child,” hesitated the parent, “ I fear you are not brave enough to hear it—O, merciful heaven, if I could but spare my darling !” ' An eager, loving voice replied: “ Father! father! surely one so young and strong, with such a deep affection for you, can boar a great deal; and sorrow will not be so heavy if shared with me; now that mother has no power to comfort you except through memory, let me take her preCions place as best I can. Tell me all, father; I am stronger than you think 1” Then followed a long explanation, which may be summed up in a few words—Their . home. ‘couceit and predjudice. voices were often drowned in the outer bus- ile, but I heard sufllcient to understand that Mr. Laney. who was doing a very heavy business, had, some months previous, taken a partner, who proved to be an inveterate speculator, and, without the knowledge of Mr. Laney, had involved the firm to the amount of seven thousand dollars. The in: vestments could. amount to nothing in less than a year; meanwhile, debts previously incurred fell due, and were pressed by cred- itors. Mr. Lancy ended by saying: “ Unless I get assistance between this and Monday, Tuesday night will find us penni- less. Oh, my child! if I could 4 but save you! How can you bear such a change 1” And I heard the heavy sobs of that strong man come thick and fast. There were a few drops in my own eyes, and I could not see the horses for a moment. I fancied loving arms around his neck, and a pale soft cheek against his own, as the words, Ihadzto lean down to catch, came in a clear, brave voice from the noblest heart that ever best ’neath heaven: “ Father, do not think of me, all that I have is yours, and many of my private arti- cles will bring considerable. Do not shrink from selling everything to pay an honest debt. I can bear all things so that love is left—Sure, I may not complain ugh all be taken, if Heaven leaves me father. Do your best, and trust to me for all the as- sistance in my power. I can bear all things so love is left.” Much followed, but this was all I cared to hear, and by the time we drove up before the neat brick house in street, Ifairly worshipped the brown-haired angel who re- sided there. For the last fifteen minutes I had been contriving a plan to assist them. In my pocket was a check for three hundred dol- lars drawn that morning for the purpose of settling a small account. - My name was on it in full; as I opened the carriage door I cast it to the wind, which took it to the pavement. At first neither noticed it, and I feared I had been foiled, but just as I was mounting the box, Maggie picked it up and turned hurriedly to her father—I drove off wondering how it would end. ’Reaching the stables I threw the reins to a hustler, and entering the ofiice, told Mc- Greer the horses could be driven by ababy, disposed of my masquerade, and went home, not to dream of Grace and Maud, as usual, but of the noble woman who “ could bear all things, so love was left.” The next morning I saw in the Herald 0. notice which read as follows: ' “ If Mr. George T. Morris will call at No. 4 North street, he will recover lost, property. It was just what I wanted, and about ten o’clock, I called at the place mentioned, re- ceiving my check from my queen, together with an explanation of how it came into her possession. I asked if her father was at He was not. “ Would she give me his place of busi- ness ?” “ Certainly." Taking a card from the stand, she traced neatly the address, and bowing, I left her, to seek the merchant. “ Mr. Laney, I am George Morris. Will you give me a private interview ?” “ With pleasure.” Seated in an inner oflice, I told him-all the last day's proceedings that concerned himself, offering any pecuniary assistance he might permit'me to render. After some urging on my part, he accepted, and grasp ing my hand, thanked me again for saving his child, saying that Heaven would repay me. And it has most munificently; for not six months passed ere Maggie Laney possessed. the solitaire which Grace Elmore had worn so proudly and falsely. I have secured the greatest treasure earth can give—a woman “ who can bear all things, so love is left.” Now two hazel eyes are peering over my shoulder, while a happy voice exclaims: “ Why, George, you foolish 01d darling, no one will be interested in that but your- self.” Is my little wife correct? ANECDOTE or FREDERICK I. or human. -—One evening, being too unwell to read his usual devotions, he called upon his calet dc chambrc to read prayers. In the prayer occurred the words, “ May God bless thee.” The servant not deeming it respectful to use thee in reference to the king, took the liberty to change the phrase, and read it, “ May God bless you.” _The king, exasperated. hurled something at the head of the speaker, exclaiming, “ It is not so; read it again.” The terrified servant, not conceiving in what he had done wrong, read again, “ May God bless you." The irascible monarch, having nothing else he could grasp, took off his night-cap and threw it into the man’s face, exclaiming, “ it is not so; read it over again.” The servant, frightened almost out of his senses, read for the third time, “ May God bless you." “ Thee, rogue,” shouted the king. “ May God bless thee. Dost thou not know, rascal, that, in the eyes of God, I am only a miserable rascal like thyself ‘2"— From “Frederick the Great,” in Harper’s Magazine. W We have all had a great deal of un- easiness, since our early geographical. days, about the Great Chinese Wall. It was built to exclude other nations from China. It was the complete evidence that China was barbarous. No use to amuse us with telling how many horsemen could ride about on it. We wanted the wall down. And we have pushed on our government until it is in point of fact, down. The United States, at immense pains, has concluded a treaty with China, by which that vast empire is open to us, to live there, buy and sell to grow rice and pig-tails if we choose. But no sooner is the Chinese wall of exclusion gone, than we have begun to re-build it here, out of the some stones of ignorance, We want freedom to go everywhere. We are unwilling that other peoplegshould have the same. Some of' our Mandarins want to shut our ports against the outside barbarians. In this sit- nation of afl‘airs, which is the more barbar- ous, China or the United States ?—C’ourant “Well, my young gentleman, and how- would you like to have your hair cut 7” “Like papa’s, please with a little round hole at the top.” It is estimated by some mathematical genius, that it would require a canal five miles long, fifty feet deep, and two hundred feet broad, to hold the beer annually con- sumed in Europe. “ Is that marble ‘2” asked a gentleman, pointing to the bust of Kentuck ’8 great statesman in a shop window. “No, that’s Clay,” replied the clerk. ‘ ' A paper encourages the young by the ex- ample of a “ youth who formerly lived in a hovel, yet, with only his two hands and a crowbar, opened a. jewelry store; and now he is living in a large stone residence in Sing Sing.” “ Why are doctors called physicians, ma- ma ?” said a little inquisitive girl to her mother, who had just been visited by one of them. “Physicians," replied mama, who . was seldom at a loss for an answer, “ comes fro u feesick, as the doctors ride about all do to seek fees.” - —A San Francisco suicide lefi;a«_suflicient explanation of his conduct in the shapeof, a . phonograph endorsed. “A thoroughly heart- less woman.” -_ . ~ —An Irishman, quarrelling with an Eng: ~ lishman, told him if he didn’t hold his tongue, he would break his impenetrable head, and let the brains out ofhis empty skull l
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