- whom NUMBE A 1} 1541. NORWALK, CONNECTICUT, TUESDAY, JULY 24, 1877. VOL. LX.--NUMBEB 30.. A Kiss at the Door. \Ve were standing in the doorway— My little wife and I ; The golden sun upon her hair Fell down so silently. A small, white hand upon my arm-— What could I ask for Inore Than the kindly glance of loving eyes As she kissed me at the door? ' Who cares for wealth, or land or gold, Or fame or inatchlcss power? It does not give the happiness 0f just one little hour With one who loves me as her life— And says she loves me more ; And I thought she did this morning As she kissed me at the door. ll’ritten for the Gazelle. Summer Travel. HISTORY OF A DRIVE or Firm HUNDRED MILES 1:: NEW ENGLAND 1N, THE SUMMER 0r1876. ' Such an excursion had been looked forward to as combining in the most perfect manner all the requirements of healthy recreation and uualloyed happiness. The reality in this instance surpassed expectation. The journey embraced such pleasure resorts as Lake \Varamaug. New Lebanon, Williamstown, which is now entitled to that appellation, and the White Mountains; it also included such romantic scenery as the Housatonie valley, the Sharon Mountains, Wassaic and Auienia, the beautiful town of Salisbury,the most pic- turesque, probably, in the state of Connecti- cut, the Mount W'ashington range in south- weStcrn Massachusetts, the lake ~and hill country of Western Massachusetts known to all pleasure lovers as Berkshire County, and the splendid Connecticut and Farmington river valleys. The whole route was one con- tinued succession of beautiful scenes; not a day passed that did not afford-new revelations of the teeming wealth of the natural beauty of New England. The valley through which the Housatcnic Railroad passes has attained wide-spread fame among tourists, but the narrow view of hill and dale to be obtained from car windows cannot compare with the views spread out before the traveler who is able to go to the tops of these bills. A light wagon, good’horses and the welcome compa- ny of a wife and daughter, especially if that wife has sufficient Yankee ingenuity to pack the necessary baggage in contracted quarters, ensures the success of the hip from the start. Its healthfulness is indicated by the mere mention of the period of one month spent-'- except in the sleeping hours—in the open air. The drives, ranging only from twenty to thirty-four miles a day, and not averaging more than twenty-five, prevented any sensa- tion of wearincss. The expense was not so great as expected, because though it is policy to patronize the best hostelries, yet in Con- necticut, Massachusetts, Vermont and New Hampshire there are numerous wayside inns where all the comforts and many of the lux- uries of life may be obtained at moderate ex- pense. Some of the summers of our lives spent in this way would,more truly than the old saw about early to bed and early to rise—make us healthy,and as respects true wealth—wealthy and wise. ‘ WILTON‘TO DANBURY. JULY 29th.—Started off on our long jour- ney, early, about 7:45 a. m., day fine and all in flowing spirits. Met Judge Brewster at Branchville, who congratulated us on our successful start. Once more admired the beautiful scenery through Redding,with its fine views of Danbury and beyond. Put up at Brother Ebenezer‘s, who during the after- noon added to our former good impression of Danbury and vicinity by showing the lake‘ and views to the west and east from the crest of a hill near the Hulls ; also by driving along Thomas Mt. through a romantic glen to ridge from which Bethel and the green (llcdding) hills could be seen; came back by the lower road, stopping awhile by the shores of the secluded, and according to popular be- lief, fathomless Ice Pond. The views to be obtained in and around Danbury can be ex- celled by few inland towns. J ULY 30th.—Attended the Congregational church—Rev. Mr. Hough’s. Rainy day. DANDUinI TO LAKE WARAMAUG. J ULv 31.——Paid a second visit to the very in- teresting shoe factory of Messrs. Merritt & Colin, and from the hill back of it Obtain- ed our best view of Danbury, seeing it also in line with Bethel. Weather threatening but started about 11 a. m., through Brookfield and along between two high ridges extending far to the north; encountered misty rain for a short time; came upon very sandy roads, which to our surprise we found henceforth throughout our journey. Escaped the-worst here by a cross cut over a cart track and through deep mud holes to a primitive. grass—grown road along the Housatonic railroad. At Lanesville saw small falls and river flowing through a 1’0- mantic defile. Arrived at New Milford about 2 p. m. and found wide streets, well taken care of, and nice houses. Left for Lake Waramaug about 4 p. m., through Marble- vitle and New Preston. On our way the hills began to show aspirations; some fine though low pepks. The Lake is a large and very beautiful sheet of water, with a carriage road all around. The only accident threat' ening to be serious happened here., One of the horses, seized with the colic, laid down in the harness, but fortunately we had plenty of help from a house near by and our horse soon recovered. Deacon Hopkin‘s house reported f ull,referred to a'neighbor‘s,but he was out and - we were refused admittance; felt very blue indeed. Some Of the Deacon’s company came along and heard our story, and after their return a messenger was sent for us; found very nice people and prime accommo- dations. Splendid view of the Lake by moonlight. LAKE WARAMAUG To AiIsNiA. AUGUST lat—Left Deacon Hopkins’ about 9 a. m., through lofty Warren, past the cen- tre and the church there, up, up, Iip, up, for along distance without views; but sud- denly came upon a magnificent one, compris— in‘ga deep andlnai row valley way down below us,in which was Cornwall Bridge,and.through which ran the Housatonic river and railroad. Away to the northwest blue mountains—af- terwards ascertained that they were the In- dian Mountains near Millerton. Saw a village away off to the left on the Sharon Mountains and learned that its name was Ellsworth. De- scendcd into the hollow, down, down, down, steadily' for three miles; stopping at Corn- wall Bridge where we happened upon a good dinner. Started about 3 p. In , going up, up, up the Sharon Mountains, passing through a village on the heights, and on inquiry aston- ished to learnit was Ellsworth. After riding over ridge came to the western descent and to Splendid views including the Catskill Mountains with High Peak looming Iip grandly. Reached Mr. M.’s and made the longest halt on the trip here. AUGUST 2d.—The cultivation of flowers seems to have become a fixed habit with our people; found on our journey many fine dis- plays of choice flowers, and one of the most beautiful collections was at Mrs B.’s, of this place. AUGUST 3d,—Drovc around Oblong Mt.; On east side passed through South Amenia' and several other villages, and through some of the rich farming lands of Dutchcss Coun. ty. Cline into \Vassaic through its romantic gap: inspected condensed milk factory, also are beds. ‘- AUGUST 4th.———Spent the afternoon in Ms- iting a Dutchcss County farm, whose broad l fields, large barns, great herd of cattle and fine colts, made it a fit representative Of the farming of 'this famous county. Also took a drive to obtain a view of the Hudson River, but the haze interfered greatly. AMENIA To GREAT BAIIRINGTON. AUGUST 5th.—At 9 a. m. resumed our journey, going through Millei‘ton and past Salisbury ore beds to Lakeville. Here we stopped at 12 In. at one of the best houses of the whole trip. charge of a fine hotel and was running 'it to the satisfaction of his guests at least. This day’s journey was through a'beantiful coun- try; it combined a variety of valley and mountain scenery, and- was one of the most delightful of all. Taking leave of our hos- pitable landlord at about 2 p. m., we soon be- gan to ascend the Mount Washington range. A short walkfrom the road took us to the peak of Mount Riga where a fine landscape was spread out before us, but further on the much lofticr Mount Everett towered above us, and desiring to obtain the wide, extended view from that point we hastened on. We turned off the Inain road at Smith's corners, mile, we then scrambled up a very steep path to the top of Mount Everett-1a glorious peak standing alone and commanding on the west the distant Catskills, on the north the equal- ly distant Greylock and other mountains : but the views to the great distances usually afforded here, was now marred by haze— still many beautiful lakes nestling among the hills, could be seen. It being late we drove very fast out of the mountains. we only left Smith‘s Corner, situated about the centre of the range, about 7 p.1n., and from here it_ was five or six miles to the Outlet which we reached just in time to welcome the full moon. Between 9 and 10 o’clock p. III. we arrived at the end of this week’s travel,*at‘ Great Barrington. We had been directed by the proprietor at Lakeville to the ———House, but concludedbefore Monday morning that he had made a mistake for which we must pay the penalty. AUGUST 6th.——Sabbath. Attended Congre- gational church, heard an ',able sermon by a clergyman from Lennox, showing that bad practice was not as pernicious as bad doc-, trine._ Great Barrington has wide streets, tive-looking summer boarding houses. , ' GREAT BARRINGTON To NEW LEnANo:. AUGUST 7th.—Left on Monday morning at about 721. In. with enthusiasm. Through a not very noticeable valley to West Stock- bridge~quite an unattractive village—~and to the State line. Before reaching the latter, a bolt holding Kate’s whippletree broke and fell striking her heels; she bore it without flinching. Fortunately a blacksmith was near and damages were soon repaired.' Cross- ed scveral times the very busy Boston and Albany railroad, trains constantly passing. Proceeded under South Mt. and near a Sha- ker village to New Lebanon. Arrived at Mr. Wis at precisely 12 m. and stopped by him. Had a delightful visit here,» (staying at the house in which Gov. Tilden was born.) Went late in the afternoon to a high hill, had a tea party there and enjoyed at the same time a widely extended and varied landscape. em— bracing South Mt., New Lebanon and Springs, tolthe north hills of Rensellaer County, also on the south Canaan hills and valleys; could see the Hudson river, and dimly through haze, the Catskills. AUGUST 8th.—Went with W. W. to'South Mk, 9. peak about 2500 feet high ; had fine views from different points; on the west side the view of previous day, the east side of Rensellaer hills and the valley besides; from the east side, Pittsfield, many lakes and Greylock Mt., and Mts. Everett and Riga, but our view was still obstructed by haze. On our return passed through a Sha- ker village and stopped at the settlement of a family with which W. \V. was best acquaint- ed; introduced to George Washington Jones, who exhibited great pride in his printing press worked by water power ; met the Elder or leader of that family, also introduced to several Sisters and by them shown over their residence; their kitchen, dining and other rooms marvellously neat; it was hard to re- fuse their invitation to lunch; sisters quite sociable and sensible; surprised ,at the reply of one who had resided in Norwalk and New Canaan. Sayingin answer to a question about the people there “that they were good and bad like they were elsewhere,” she admit- ted the statement as being truc and applying even among their communities. The sisters were neatly dressed, several had rosy com- plexions, and all appeared hearty. Sis- ter C. was especially poetical in her tenden- cies, and also pointed out fine views with dis- erimination. Went over a new and uncom- pleted residence; great improvements being made and evident anxiety for progress exhib- ited both by words and actions. In the even- ing visited Columbia Hall and Springs, . AUGUST 9th.—-In -the morning went with W. W. to Pittsfield, past the summer resi- dence of Minister Thornton, situated near a lake in an attractive English Park. Called in I‘ittsfield at Mr. T.'s magnificent residence and found his wife caring for her beautiful and rare plants. Came by another road through a factory village, whose proprietor has exhibited genuine sympathy with labor by admitting his workmen to shares in his enterprises. Through another Shaker village on the east side of the mountain and again through the same communities as yesterday. Resumed our journey in the afternoon. ‘No pains had been spared to make our stay ex- ceedingly agreeable—and it was. Passed. through Hancock and South Williamstown to Williamstown, our road lay through a long and narrowvalley, on either side bills or low mountains with curious openings at almost regular intervals on western ridge. On the, east side at South Williamstown passed the romantic gap or break in the mountains call- ed the great Hopper. Found the town so much improved, its wide main street so neat and trim, with its sp'ious lawns and bor- ders, that could scarcely recognize it. Re- ceived here excellent advice as to drive along Decrficld River, over Hoosic Mt., &c. OvnR IIOOSIC'MOUNTAIN. AUGUST 10th.——Visited Haystack or Mis- sionary monument, one Of the leading fea- tures marking the spot where-Gordon Hall and his friends prayed for the conversion of the heathen and gave a new and powerful im- petus to the missionary movement of modern times; also the soldier's monument, another leading feature. On account of oppressive heat did not start till after 2 p m. No shade but sufficient dust on the road to North Ad- ams, horses suffered. .North Adams, a large and enterprising place. Driving through we commenced very soon the ascent of Hoosic Mt. Avery steep climb, but rewarded on the west side by fine views of North and South Adams, Greylock and the valley. Be- tween the western and eastern summits had level drive of about two miles; saw the mid- dle shaft of the Hoosic tunnel in the dis- tance, and found the view on the western eclipsed by the magnificent one on the eastern side—a splendid view of peaks and ridges running one back of the other as far as the eye could reach; the Dcerfield valley appear- ing deliciously small and lovely below us. TIIROUGII THE DEERFIELD RIvER GLEN ’1‘0 WILMINGTON, VERMONT. AUGUST 11th.—At the commencement of our day‘s tramp we went a short distanceinto Hoosic tunnel through the eastern portal and hen entered upon the most romantic and glorio'usn‘ide of our lives—up the Deerfield river, through a narrow, well-shaded gorge, lying between very high hills. load good, but often so high above the river with its steep bank that it seemed dangerous. Look- An honest farmer had taken- and driving Iip a rough mountain road for a not too well-cared for, however, and nth-ac: A tend a lecture by Mr. Fish, of Newark, given by the appearance of Moosilauke and .Our view was cut off by the high lands along ing behind in one instance saw a peak whose foot we hadskirted, appearing in the middle of the gorge as a cone, or dome-shaped peak. and it seemed on such retrospect that the road must be a delusion; there could be no room for one, and this charming glen continued for twelve or fifteen miles, with very narrow; and cultivated inteivals, where we drove through unfenced fields. Our road} led through the town of Monroe, in Massachusetts, and ‘we entered Vermont at Readsboro, where a change is made to the right bank of the stream, still preserving the same beautiful characteristics; then through Wittingham to Wilmington, our stopping place;a small town on the line of the Beuningtou and Brattle- boro stage route, half way between the two places. The town is said to be 1300 feet high and is dominated by Haystack mountain. , Ascended in the evening a high hill, obtain- ed an extensive view of the. Green Mountains; the house where the mother of Presdent Hayes had lived was pointed Out. Found our hotel plain but substantial, resembling the majority of Vermont country inns—very comfortable. WILMINGTON To BRAT'I‘LEBOIw. AUGUST 12th.——After a morning spent in Writing letters, started out in company with Mr._ and Mis. 0.. for Brattleboro,twenty miles distant. One phenomenon on the way was the sudden transition from the muddy dis- trict in which a heavy shower had fallen to where the dust was as dry as ashes and a foot or more deep. We had from the crest "of a ridge called Hog’s Back, a view of a long valley including Northfield, in Massa- chusetts, and of many ridges, but lost Mt. Monadnock and other points on accouilt of the continuing haze. Arriving at Brattle- boro stopped at the Brooks House, called the best in Vermont. On our road to the city passed twolal‘go ponds which well mer- ited the name of the Dirty Ponds. AUGUST l3th.———Spent a quiet Sabbath in this town; attending in the 111011]ng the ser- vices at the Congregational church, which were conducted by the Rev. Mr. Holbrook in the absence of the pastor. A fine quar- tette and good Oigauist led the singing, one of the quartettebeing an cx-governor of the State. In the afternoon paid a viSit to the cemetery, a very great difference between the old and the new was easily discernable. In the evening were fortunately able to at- who gave an account of his travels in the Holy Land, and enriched it by showing char- acteristic articles in use there, such as phy- laeterics, spinning implements, horse shoes, curry combs having a sounding attachment shown to be useful in letting the master know that his servant: was doing his duty, pieces of salt from the vicinity of the Dead Sea, a scor- pion and sandal, but best of all, the garments. of a Bedouin chief exhibited by a tall, dark complexioned and whiskered man who need- ed no disguise save this apparel to make him the very image of such a chief. The lecture was very interesting and instinctive, helping much to a right understanding and'appreeia- tion of Scripture. It oughtto be mentioned that an altogether too prominent object in the cemetery was an ill-conceived monument to James Fisk, a work of art calculated to excite only a little less disgust than the un- fortunate man’s life; his misguided wife would have rendered far more service to her late husband and his fellow men by leaving his pzrnicious example to be quietly swallow- ed up in the oblivion of Time. BRATTLEIIORO To CIIARLEsTOIvN. AUGUST Pith—Letter writing occupied so large a part of the time that a start for what proved the'lougest, hottest and most toilsome drive Of all, was not made till 10 a. In. A sultry day, made several halts necessary for the horses, and Bellows Falls, twenty-four miles away, was not reached till nearly 3 p. in. Some fine views between Putney and Westminster were marred though not totally by haze, and the travel through Westminster and beyond was made harder by drought and dust. At Bellows Falls little could be seen of areal cataract, but it required no very vivid imagination to picture the water driv- ing through this narrow pass at its full height - —a successful rival to the rapids of Niagara. After repairs t’oour inner man, and tires and braces had been attended to, we set out for Charlestown,- New Hampshire, which, when reached, proved to be an attractive village stretching for a mile along the road. CIIARLESTOWN To WIIITE RIvER JUNCTION. AUGUST 15th.—Thc last day of outward carriage travel led through the busy towns of West Claremont, Windsor, and Cornish ; the latter town being famous as the birthplace of Salmon P. Chase, the War Secretary of the Treasury. For milefiur journey had been made interesting by the ever present Mount Ascutiiey, at whose base we had arrived on reaching Windsor. Less interesting was the 14 mile drive, in the afternoon to White Riv- er'Junction, through Hartland and long and wearying stretches of sand. AUGUST 16th.—The horses being laid up here. we set out for b TnE WHITE MOUNTAINs, In'a Passumpsic R. R., to Wells River J unc- tion and the Boston and Concord R. R.,.from thence to Fabyan's. Along the first division, premonitions of the grandeur in store, were other high peaks, but on the second division, the Connecticut River, and the passage into the mountains made unexpectedly tame and dull, no friendly and appreciative guide being at hand, we lost the views of the White Mountains-which might have been obtained. Geod forti‘me, however, had not forsaken us, though its full extent we did not yet know. There was a train at Fabyan’s, belonging to the comparatively new Portland and Ogdens- burg R. R., waiting to convey us down the White Mountain Notch : stopping over at Crawford’s for dinner—before reaching which,'noble views of Washington, Clay, Jef- ferson, and Madison, were obtained—Anoth- er train with open excursion cars was then ready to carry us through the Notch. After leaving the narrow pass called the Gate, the sublimity of this Notch excited continual wonder and admiration; we found ourselves running along the side of one series of moun- tains knotvn as the Mount Willey1 range. About one third up, On the opposite side,wns first, the frowning Webster with perpendicu- lar sides, where the bare rock indicated the places from which devastating slides had taken place. It was along and noble moun- tain and when passed, as if a curtain (had been withdrawn, the full glory of ‘Washiug— ton wassuddenly turned upon us. Looking up the White River Notch, full at him in his glorious and almost full proportions from base to summit it seemed as if no grander view Of this or any other mountain could be possible. We have the testimony of fiiose who know, that no grander view of this one is possible. No sooner was this hidden from our sight than Mount Crawford with bleak sides, and Resolution with its Giant stairs, and Carter and a multitude, including splen- did Carrigain and'Kearsarge, claimed our at- tention. We steamed along at slack speed, but none too slow fora fitting opportunity to view the splendid mountain walls beside, be- yond, behind and opposite us. The Willey House reminded us of the mournful scene of desolation and loss of life that took place there many years ago. Beinis Station brought out the humorous story of the wealthy Iiian, whose fine mansion near byhad been placed, as he supposed, iii the world’s most secluded nook, whereas, the world is now pouring past .his door. And so we continued on through 15 most glorious miles, to North Conway, ed that the up-train was long delayed—for delay there, could be richly improved by the study of peaks to the right of us, to the left, behind, and before us. Mount Wash- ington again stood out far above its mighty competitors. We anticipated with prepared delight a repetition of the same glorious feast, on our return trip. The magnificence, though a little more familiar, diminished not. Every new view, no matterlIow frequent, could but increase the ardent admiration of a true lover of Nature. At the close of the ride, we stop- at our caravansary, situated directly in front of the presidential range, There during two nights and mornings we were fascinated by the spectacle ofpeaks, brown and bare and reaching far above the tree line. AUGUST 17th.-—We set out on the ascentto the summit, over the famous perpendicular railway, whose bold projector had been ac- corded the privilege, by one wise legislator, of building a railroad to the moon. The fears of those who stayed behind, seemed unreason- able, there was too large a field of vision mo- mentarily widening around us to think of danger, and even if a moments consideration was given, the safegfiards appeared plenty and sure. The ascent afforded ever increas- ing delight as gigantic ridge after ridge and distant and still more distant prospect came in view, the lofty Twin Mts., Franconia liaigc an d all must bow to hosefiho reached this lofty summit, over which .a brisk Octo- ber breeze prevailed, Though the haze which had been the bane of the last ten days pre- vented here more than two-thirds view, we had enough to be thankful for. No broad Atlantic could be seen, but as the air became clearer, the distant Lakes Sebago and Winne- fiiscogee, disclosed themselves and the distant reen Mountain Range came into view. The wee little Lakes of the Cloud, resting so plac- idly a few hundred feet below" us on a shoulder between Washington and Madison, formed a very pleasing feature of the scene. They are distinguished besides their beauty by being the source of the wild Ammonoosuc whose grand leaps down Mt. Washington will yet repay the visit of the still future explorer. A profusion of peaks were arrayed around us, directly to the south, the sharp-peaked Choc- orua, a little to the west, noble Sandwich Dome and besides, if not innumerable, at least more summits than we cared to count in our limited time. The descent-still added to our opportunities forfieserying new peaks and ranges. . Auousr 18th.——The retreating train on the morrow, bore us reluctantly from this charm- ing spot, but now our instructed gaze kept the familiar peaks in view to the last moment and added new ones of the Fraueonin Range to our acquaintance. GLAREMON'I‘.’ Late in the day we resumed our drives, with horses rested. A short twenty miles through Little Meriden and Cornish Flats, brought us to thriving Clarcniont, whose busy existence we had not seen or thought of during our upward journey, thougli so near. Here Barnum’s show accOmplished some lit- tle good, the long train of wagons streaming from it making our road sure. Frequent views of Ascutney added to the interest of the drive. Our hostelry, owing to dry weath- er and shaky tires, claimed us till a late hour next morning, ° ~ CLAREAIONT To WAIIPOLE, N. H. AUGUST 19th.—As soon as possible we were off, over roads now familiar, through Charlestown and opposite Bellows Falls to Walpole. This place was the scene of a fiercestruggle in the early Indian wars. On this day we found how necessary it is to tra- verse a road in both directions to obtain a thorough knowledge of its scenery, for on coming into Charlestown we obtained a wide view extending beyond Bellows Falls, which had been entirely lost before. Walpolc’s ac- commOdation in its country inn, was of the best. The cities may possess hotels exhibit- ing more style, but these do not supply food better in quantity and quality. Views ex- tending as far as the Green Mountains, were obtained from a steep hill in the immediate neighborhood. . AUGUST 20th.—Walpo_le is the country res- idence of the eloquent Dr. Bellows, who held forth there this day, but a more orthodox, if less gifted man preached in what was here known as the “Orthodox Church." No mat- ter how widely divergent our religious doc- trines may be, it must be cheerfully confess- ed that the conduct of Dr. 13., during the war of the Rebellion, stamped its nobility upon him inelfaceably. . WALrOLE 'l‘O BERNARDSTON. AUGUST 21st.—Once more on the road to Brattleboro, once more through the staid old villages of Westminster and Putney, but this time Brattleboro is only our noon resting place ; we make our journey thirteen miles longer and reach Bernardston by nightfalll. A place ever to be remembered because there we encountered that meanest specimen of a man who shows his capabilities by robbing tired dumb beasts of the food necessary for them. Our road from Bernardston had been made up of those slight rises and descents most favorable for fast driving. It was a hard road too, and led through a slate quarry region, where hard times showed itself in its worst aspect—all were idle and unoccupied. BERNARDSTON To NORTHAMPTON. 'AUGUST'22d.—Unconscious of the famish- ed state of our horses, we pushed on through. beautiful Greenfield and the two Deerfields and, in the afternoon over the still more beau- tiful fields of the Connecticut 'intervales be- yond,dotted thickly with palatial farmhouses. Mounts Toby and Sugar Loaf deserve, it they may not receive, more than passing notice. The latter, curiously shaped like a wedge, with almost perpendicular west, and quite perpendicular south and east side, has been occupied by a man who has a soul in sympa thy with Nature, whose house occupying its highest point, gives him a full view of Hol- yoke and Tom and all the intervening valley. Stately Hatfield with its two miles of pleas- ant domiciles next claims well merited atten- tion, but beautiful Northampton, considered by Dickens the finest town in America, is reached at last and is our stopping place for this day. NORTHAMPTON 'ro SPRINGFIELD. AnousT 23d.—A morning and evening broken by the departure of our daughter and by visits to Mount Tom, &c., deprived us of the opportunity of doing full justice to the city itself. In the afternoon we pass along between Mts. Tom and Holyoke and along the constantly interesting Connecticut River to Chicopec, from which a hilly and Sandy road leads into Springfield. AUGUST 24th.——Thc evening and morning are given to its attractions. The Arsenal well repays attention ; its tower especially, rivalling mountain peaks in beautiful and widely extended views. Lofty, but far'ofl hills shut in the horizon in every direction, tlk} nearest on the north being Tom and Hol- yoke, the furthercst in the West, Mt. Ever- ett and on all sides a wide and fair valley. The Government in its buildings here and elsewhere sets a fit example to its citizens of neatness. SPRINGFIELD '1'0 WINDSOR LOCKS. An afternoon drive takes us through beau- tiful Long Meadow with its wide avenues and triple rows of trees, and the still more beautiful Enficld. It would be difficult to find anywhere a prettier drive through village streets. But our day is brought to an inglo- rious close at Windsor Locks. Unaskcd. ad- vice indicates that Suflicld is even finer than Enfield, and when across the river we drive two miles out of our way to sec—what? there we stayed and so unusual! were pleas- That which, though passably fair, pales be- fore the beauties previously seen, and soon comes to an end, and then diseonsolatcly we drive, four miles through, a barren waste to put upanywhere. . WINDSOR Looxs To NEW BRITAIN. AUGUST 25th—Twelve miles to Hartford, of which the sixth brings us to our intended destination of-the day before-and to a nice hotel in Windsor, but having no occasion for it now, we drive regretfully past and reach Hartford long before noon. The opportunity to visit friends and to view fine buildings, in- cluding a vis! to the Athcnzeum and its Bar- tholomew Statuary and the relics and curiosi- ties ofthe Historical Society, is taken advan- tage of: although a longer stay if possible would have been still more profitable. Then our afternoon - drive leads 'us through the Park, past the new State House and Trinity College buildings, through the'fiuest street in Hartford and past the Rocks, where we have a splendid view to the COnnecticut River in the cast, and along the western range of which Mount Talcott is a peak and quite a local celebrity; andlover the beautiful Farm- ingtou valley.fEarly in the evening we reach the end of this stage, at New Britain. In all 'Ourspying out of the land, this enterprising city has been amongicities the greatest :sur- prise. Expecting ‘ little, we found much: Abundant evidences of thrift, wealth, refine- ment, cultivation and beauty. ' Its Park in? forded a view second only in interest to that from the tower at Springfield. Tothe south are the peaks around Meriden ; southwest, the famous Cat-hole gap, the mountain with, the Reservoir and Tower; and [directly West the gap, through which we see Plain- ville; to the north, the Same range seen from Hartford ; and northeast, Hartford itself with its many spires; to the east and south- east, ranges of hills and the Connecticut Riv- er. New BRITAIN I‘d; WATEIIBURv. AUGUST 26th—An , ternoon drive leads through a gap in the af '_ (1 western range to Plainville' ; from th'enCe through South- ington and Plantsvfllg; ' and began to climb for. sevpral miles. At, the crest we obtain for ashort time an extended view tothe cast. Theuwe go down. but not so far and through ales interesting country, to the lively city of Waterbury. We arrive in the evening and onztaking astroll, it seems as if the most exacting duty of its citizens is to traverse the main “ streets at least once. These streets are well worth the attention of a stranger, but still more worthy is that fine charity, the Bronson Free Library. The don- or's generous bounty is well rewarded by large patronage. The churches of this city challenge the award of unstinted praise for great beauty and taste exhibited in architect- ural effects. There are also many splendid and finelylooated private'residences. There is in the whole towd’ and its- inhabitants, the best illustration of the. beneficial effects of republican institutions and government. AUGUST 27th.—A stay- over the Sabbath, prepares us all for the two days drive which shall bring us to the end of. our journey. WATsRsUIIr To'NEIvTOWN. AUGUST 28th.—On the first day we depart early in the morning for Newtown, through Middlebury, Woodbury, and Southbury, con- stituting, we must confess, the least interest- ing and most stony drive of our whole jour- ney. The crossing of the Housatonic three times in quick successiou,‘brings that stream to our attention, but its low state at this dry season, detracts from its interest. The vil- lage of Sandy Hook is.very near and within its limits is the famousNewt'own Glen, :1 Ig'de through which is very attractive. Newtown is a-very interesting 'old town, of ratherlofty elevation. From the hills west of the village street, extensive views both east and west can be obtained, and the spires Of Danbury can be seen. NEWTowN To WILTON. AUGUST 29th.—On this last day we start out on the Newtown turnpike for our lIOme 20 miles distant, but for the first time we lose our road and find at last that the aforesaid turnpike means here, the road to Bridgeprt. Newtown is celebrated as the largest town in the State and it also deserves celebrity as the most negligent to strangers, not having a sin- gle sign'within its limits. Many by-roads and steep climbing, brings us at last to our own straight road, and then we drive through beautiful Reading, in full view of the thre and the Ridge and through the Devil's Den in Weston, until at last We are within the borders of our own town. - Our horses give unmistakable and amusing signs of joy, at their-return and the end of their long jour- ney. R. T. B. E. E An amusing case of matrimonial brokerage has lately been aired in an English court. Some time since the well-to-do widow of a so. licitor in'Monmouth with'seven children, pin- ing for conjugal companionship, advertised to this effect in the Matrimonial News: “A widow lady, aged thirty-nine,dark, lady-like, of good old family, nice residence and income of £700 a year, would like to correspond with a gentleman from fifty to sixty, with a view to nurriage.” So attractiveaproposal brought the required commodity speedily enough with the name of Arthur Turner Clark attached to it, who seductively wrote: .“I- am a widower of fifty, of medium height, considered good tempered and was very happy in life as a married man. I am a good man of business, very fond of children, have considerable property, am desirous of corresponding with a widow who would love her husband." On the receipt of this letter the widow went up to London and had an interview with the prOSpectivc husband. In the excitement of so tender a meeting it was perhaps natural l ed on some points. At any rate the lady nu- derstatcd the number of her little responsi- bilities at home, overstated the amount of her annual income, rind was further possessed with the idea that she had some valuable “timber rights.” On his part the gentleman represented that he had a large amount of real estate in America, was a ship broker and only needed a little more capital to enable him to amass a‘largefortune, and a marriage was soon agreed on in spite of the opposition of the lady's relations. . The gist of what re- mains is, that Widower Clark, who was a thriftless ne’er-do-weel, unable to support himself and his four children, had his law- yer draw Iip the marriage settlement, inter- lined in such a way that _the prospective. wife’s fortune was all given into his charge, and the confiding widow, absorbed in the approaching marriage ceremony, signed away her rights unconsciously. Presently, howev- cr,shc realized her folly,and suit was entered to recover her property. She gained her case, and as her husband couldn't pay the costs, with a justice quite poetic, the judge decided that the lawyer who drew the marriage set- tlement with intent to deceive, must-pay them out of his own pocket. The moral of. all which would seem to suggest that “wid- ower” might properly be interpolated in the famous saying of the senior Weller. fl The building of the Insane Retreat at Hart- ford will bc completed by the first of Septem- her. The Hartford auctioneer who sold an old pulpit for twenty-five cents, knocked off a second-hand bar at the same sale for fifteen dollars. Governor Hubbard and staff have accepted an invitation to accompany the Hartford City Guard on their excursion to Providence and Rocky Point, August 8th. . They are telling pretty tall stories about those Indian tornadoes. 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ALEX. S. GIBSON, Organist of the First Congregation! Church . Teacher of the ) ' Plano-Forte, Organ and Musical Couipo'lluon. Box 319 P. 0., NORWALK. CONN. J. Belden Hurlbutt, Attorney and .tniiielli‘r at Lav, Room No. 4, [up stair-,1 9 GAZETTE BUILDING. EMILY VJ). PARDEEJID, (Graduate of N. Y. Medical College for Women, Cor. MAIN J: MARSHALL STREETS. SOUTH NORWALK, CONN. Office Hours,until9 a. m., andtrqm 3 p. m. At- tention to all classes of diseases Incident to a gen- eral practice of . medicine and surgery. Fam- ilies supplied withnommopatluc remedies. References by permIsbipn:—S.Lilenthal,M. D., Prof. of Theoryand Practice, N. Y.ci ; Ciemence Lozicr, M. D. Dean of College, N. .: Alf K. Hills. M. D. . Prof. Materia Medica. 3m” CHARLES w. MANY, Surgeon Dentist, NORWAEK, CONN. Onlcc corner of Main and-Wall Streets. ltrous- Oxide Gas administered. 0. B. 'GOOLIDGE, DENTIS '1'. Successor to Dr. Asa. Hill, WALL STREET, NORWALK, Ofitce over C. J. Grumun’l Dry Good- Store. fl' Gus administered for extracting teeth with- out pain. DENTISTRY A T HARD TIMES PRICES, For Cub. ‘— N‘o _Orod1t : All work exeutcd in the Best Manner, at my office Corner of Main and Washington Streets, SOUTH NORWALK, CONN. ‘ . '1‘. E. SWIFT, D. D. 9. .J. HAR VEY BETTS, Wholesale and Retail Dealer in GROCERIE S, ' Piniiiiiiilluttiaii,Faith, Wilton, Conn. Just Received, a Fresh Supply of Geyser Spring, Selser, VICHY and CAHBDNIE ACID WATER, At S. GRUMMAN’S six MAIN STREET, NORWALK, CON N. IEORBE ll. RAYMOND, Furnishing Undertaker, No. 53 MAIN STREET, (Up Stairs.) .VEGEJINE. NECROSIS, SCROFULA, DYSPEPSIA, GENERAL DEBILI'I‘Y, CANKER HUMOR, LIVER COMPLAINT, ' 'RHEUMATISM, CONSUMPTION OF THE sownns. CIIARLESTOWN, Muss, March 20, 1869. MILIH. B. STEvnNs. , _ Dear Nita—The followmg Is a statement of my experience with the are,“ Blood quedy.VEGE- TINE. I have been keeping I. boarding-house for many years, and have had the misfortune to have a grounded of sickness in my family. ‘lu one case in particular, I noticed the wonderful eIIect of VEGETINE. . About the year 1317.3 young man, than sixteen ears old, who was amstuntrolanve of miuc,cume case from son. He had injured his left leg on board the ship some months before; and when the ship came into this port he came to my house. be- ing wlccble that he could not go to his home in Lowell. Hie leg was swollen above the knee more than twice its natural sizemud he was obliged to drug it along after him, havin no use of It what- ever. The ell‘ect of this had r need him to a mere skeleton. His father came down, and employed Dr. George Hayward of Boston to atgend him, who then occu ied a prominent position In the Massa- chusetts General Hospual. He.pronounced it a bad case of Necrosis: said he must be removed to the hospital, have his leg Opened and the bone bored to allow the discharge of- matter there col- lected; otherwme the leg must be amputated Not thinking it ndvrsuble to pursuethis course, and having used VEGETINE. the great Blood Item- edy. in the past. with so , effect, concluded to try it in this case. After using It rcgularlyrfor six weeks, his leg was but. little swollen, and Is eu- eml health so much improved that he did not ook like the same person. At the end of five months he went home to Lowell perfectly cured. lie re- mained in Lowell until the commencement 01 the war: then joined the army, and was pronounced a sound and well man. - . The above is but one case out 01 many where I have seen this blood remedy used wrth unparall- ed success. I have taken it myself for twenty cars, more or less, for Dyspe eiu und General chiluy. and it nbvays appear: to give me new life and vigor. .. . . , One lady boarder was completely cured from Canker Humor, moor she had suiIercd for yenra,__., and tried almost overytlun else without receiv- ing an benefit. Another ady was cured from Liver Complaint, which was a. bad case, and so considered by the many physicians who had at- tended her from time to tune. I have known its use by other boarders for Rheumatism With extraordinary good efi'ect ' A lady took it for Consum tion of the Bowcls. and found more relief than n anything else she could rocure. I doddot want to ever-estimate its usefulness; but I do want those suffering from sickness to know whntthis good medicine has;done and is still doin , for I know now It is to be imposed upon when sicg, and I think it is wrong 101' any cue to over-estimate a remedy at the cxpensc‘ of the helpless sick: and 1,l1;01;oue, will not do it under an circumstances w u ever. y Mus. ALVA' S. MON HOE, 161 Chelsea Street. VEGETINE- CH ABLEBTOWN. to certify that _I have used your "Blood Preparation" in my family for sever- al years. and think that, for-Scraping or Canker llumors or ltlicuuiutle Afi'ections, It cannot be ex- celled; and as a blood purifier and spring medl- eine It is the best thing I have ever used, aud I have used almost everything. I can checrtull recommend it to any one in need of such a med - cine. Yours respectfully. Mus. A. A. DINSJORE, 19 Russell Street. II. R. STEVENS. _ , Dear Sir .'—-TI|13 is V E G E T I N E Prepared by II. It. STEVENS, Boston. Mass ...___ ,ketmuthe Bridge. latest.“reimbursamar"at ’ BUY YOUR. . a A small cottage J.PAN'1‘0 'Emfi" densnd plot orgrouu want. 12 ApplyO' “ wrat- Bent low. Avenue. south'slde'ot' Elm Street. Pence-s- iou given immediately. Ground floor!” mouth. The place hss'thc Boron h water and a. novel]. 1m nnnnszun I'LL. - Elm Street. ousns anun‘oons To 1.31.1) H. FITCH, 51 Main Street. ; n. In". Es'rn'ru: NEAR N039 WALK. A Farm in‘Aruherst, Mum, on main road large House, Out-buildings, and new Barn, Orchards, Woodland. to. Fine locality, neur churches, schools, colleges. and railroad. EI‘II uire of DILMOSMAN, or E. J. HILL, gt?- W a . ' u ' For Sale or Exchange.” i THE Large,- Elegant and Pleasantly Located - Dwelling of the subscriber, on East Avenue; House has 1 rooms, with all modern improve- ments; about two acres ground. attached: Will be sold at reasonable price or exchan ed for New York City groper-w. - Agni; to or-ud rest 2 G 0. W.CBA . ,ox 452.Norwslk, Ct. Also one ,of -thehaudsomcstjuilding Sites on East Auu'u'e, cosistin of four- acres. being-the uorth- portion of. the o dyau andt- Homestead; IT“ a the Orchard of chorce Fruit and fine Shade recs. . . : To Rent. THE elegant rcsideucckuown as the "Pinion P1ace,"pleasantl located on West Avenue one of the_most deal 10 places inthc’Borougfivof Norwalk, Is offered to rent on moderate terns. Also, a large Carpenter Shop, located on ‘Kfch Street, on the Benton property; Will Dorm very low. For mllrparticulurs enqure of » . - on JAMES NNEY,Bea1.£state Agent-r” For Sale Cheap-,g . . . . . Or Exchange for Omen-property, One «the newest. a Contact mus Outages in the Borough. Will so top. good tenant for little (It‘ll 3% money down. Enquire at GAZETTE OF- .1. V 41 ,7 rar - House for Sale. , IIII‘. subscriberubeiugaubout toluve town, offers for sale his residence on HI Street. It is A two storyline dwelllugmon tug tau. rooms, with pantry..closetl,.wuer. (u. 4%.. lot about W‘Ieet, With choice variety of 'fruit.’ Possession; you immediately. For venue and: further p culsrs enquire of D. s. BABTBAM. NorWlblk. AMP,“ a, 1877. _ “14 For Sale. A. House and Lot. in 1 healthy location on Catharine. " . Fair Street, above he House is- nesrl nemwell’builtfcouvenieutlyarm 3- ed'.‘ and w 11 nuke a com ortuble and lessnnt home forafamily. of average Size. The ot:runl. back to the river. There Isawell of excellent water on the place, and Borough water In the Street. Price low, and part Of theulnoncy can re- Iuaiu on mortga e. A fine chance to secures home. Apply at AZBTTE OFFICE. ~ an Desirable Hoperty for sale. A Verydesirable place on East Avenue. Also, a few choice Building Lots situated on Osborn Avenue for sale cheap. . Alsomuicely located House and Lot on Her- wiu Street near West Avenue, for sale at a bar- gain. Enquire of ' S, E. OSBORN. EnstAvenue, “‘11 or to D. W. FITCH, West Avenue. A BARGAIN. OR SALE-A first-rate built House,(ouEast Avenue.) containing nine rooms ; Will be let if notsold. Also BUILDING LOTS for sale. Apply to D. H. FITCH. Norwnlk, Nov. 27th, 1875. - 1811 . FOR SALE. TWO verydesirableBuildin Lotson Wesuhiu Street. Apply at the G ETTE OFFICE. C. W. LOCKWOOD’S SONS Have taken the Store, No. 4 Skiddy’s Block, Main Street, where they will open a first-class Fish, Fruit, ' Vegetable , and Poultry Market. They intend to keep it well stocked with Fresh, Salt, Smoked d: Canned Fish of all the choice vurities,nucfl‘ruirs and Vegeta- bles of all kinds, in their season. The furnishing- of POULTRY, either alive or dressed, a specialty. Also EGGS. Norwalk, Conn., February 20th, 1877. D‘VAIID P. WEED. :D n is G G- 1 s '1'.- Wall Btreet,opposite Norwall: Opera Home. A large and well selected stock of DRUGS AN D MEDICINES, Pcrfumer . Patent Medicines, all kinds Miners! Waters. 'Oilet and Medicatedfioaps. Flavoring and Handkerchief Extracss. flair Brushes,Combs, Sponges, Chamom Skins, stationery CI an, kc“ and is constant] adding to his stock at the new and popular me icines oithe day. a. w. MITCHELL, . At the ever popular U N I o N M A R x E 'I has always the best of Beer, Vet], Mutton, and Pork, st Iairliviugprices. Union (formerly Model) “811; HA “LES S. LOCKWOOD, Fashionable. Drama and Tailor AND GENTS’ FURNISHING EMPORIUH. gain Street. Norwnlk, Conn. NOBWA Ex INSURANCE co.,' '- NOR WALK, CONN. ”00,909 - 100.000 GEO R. CCwLEI,Sec'y. Charter Cupllal Pull up Cupll'al - Wu. C. SEEEET. Pres" TN A: INSURANCE CO. ofHAB'l‘FORD. Incorporated 1812. Charter Perpetual. Capital uni Anon, $5,058,880.19 Insure: against loss and damage by Fire. on terms adopted to the hazard audconmstont With the laws of compensation. WLES a MERRILI.,_ Sole Agents for Norwalk and Vicinity. w. s. Q'lllNT-ARD, General 'Fii'iiiliini Ui‘ititaiei, OPPOSITE HORSE R: R.DEPO'I‘ FOrders attended to day or night. Residence Main Street, 3 doors from Union Avenue. nmmmm' ' Manufacturer of llll‘ildl‘lllllllfllllll: 1? Broken Carriages or Wagons neatly and promtl y repaired. ‘ CHAS r. LEONARD & sou O'IOAI... WOOD AND BBIGI, N ’th River Blue Sggslimo, (lament :qur rm m stuns. um: All cal-ms. WHOLESA BRAND RETAIL. , Water St., NOTWaIk, Conn." . .C. W...’Burri.tt . Has Removed To NO. 4 Phwnix Block, Wall SIL, Foot 01' Mill Hill,where with increased facilities he is prepared to do PLUMBING». in all its branches. Also special attention‘givcu to Tin Roofing. Tin and Sheet Iron Work an J Ob- bing. Gus Fixtures 01‘ all kinds kept on hand. Norwalk._April. 1876. Furniture -Furn'iturc 11‘ you wish Fulani-library, Dining and lSitting .linom Sets, ,. . Walnut or Cottage Chamber Sets, or anything in the Furniture Line, 01‘ the Latest Style, Best Finish and Make and for the Least Money, go to WM. LOCKWOO D'S, No. 30 Main StixeggNORWALK, CON N. . General Furnishing Undertaker. Orders attended to promptly day or night. Resi deuce with Mr. C. '1‘. Cornwall, Franco St. 'STRATENA. To Rent. -. ; Grooms Opposite residence of; Broad River. Large gov ROBERT ELLs. .' ' OUSE corner of Elm street and Franklin. . "a... ‘For Sale or Exchange . PrOvis—ions, Groceries, _ , .- Poultry. §CBO0KERY Illl GLASS WIRE . ' Fruits, Nuts, etc. -F Iflfiufia’ndecd‘.) ‘ bYSTERS. i (Opened or in the Shell.) i ALSO (Fresh and Canned.) (Canned. Fruits. BREAD, PIES, BAKES, «1.0., Ml. . ' AT DEMON a NEWCOMB’S, 53 & 55 Main St., Norwalk. _ ; .0 swarms. Warning 5 contentious, - ; nuutomtnutly on hand ulurg’e variety of Pure , Confectionery ;wmmmmw‘ ICEMCNEAM ODA WATER,with fruit syrups, and OTTAWA “Edi-awn from Matthews Patent Steel Foun- Traits, DOIuestio Gigan.~ N 0.91 lull Street. An Elegant Ice cream Saloon and Restaurant oymieluudaeuflemun. . . - ‘0. H. DOUGLA88.Propriotor. , Closing Out Sale ! 2T0 Consumers of Grueeries! , The subscriber will sell for the next 15; DAYS, His entire stock of . ‘GROCERIEsat COST FOR (15.83 I :As he is closing u his Grocery Business. having engaged in the sa e of 1 ABDWARE, AGRICULTURAL III. ; PLEMENTS, mum's, OILS, .20. *‘u’hich he one" at lowest Cash Prices. at the old Itandon Main Street. next door to C. _B. D’Artois, .louth Nor-walk. _ CEO. 0. scorn-11.1). puuovani J. srrucrii, Matchmaker and Jeweler, Has Removed to his Newly Fitted-up Store on Main Street, vs“. g Next toProwitt’s Drug Store, and has enlarged his stock of J E W E L R Y . Silverware, Watches and Clocks, With a good selection of all the newest styles in his line and is prepared to do all kinds of BEPA SEEING- iu the best manner at Lowest Pfices. Repairing Fine Watches and French Clocks a. Specialty. , ' John A. H onnecker, . ‘B AKE E; FOOT 0F MILL HILL. Bread, Rolls. Pies, Cakes, Crullers, Ac.,baked fresh everyday. Everything made out of good materialsmud byoaretul and competentworkmen. Try our Baking. lifllEllT PIPE Hill GHIMHEYS Square and Round Cement Pipe, with plain and ornamental tops, for clumneyuhuve amore r- fect draught, and are cheaper and better t an brick;also I) B A I N P I P E, The best in the Market. Warrauted to give satis- faction. andutron‘i' 25¢“:ng pg; centieueaper than ther. sun no r an orsa e y any 0 - CHAS. T. LEONARD a SON. 1877. lllLLllRl @vis, lGT’S. Nurserymen and Florists. Nursery Stock. Grape Vines, Shrubs, New Plants Roses, Ceriiniums. Carnations and numerous vu- rieties of Bedding Plants. We would especially Geranium, Coleus and Callas,‘ which we will sell cheap. We constantly keep on hands large assortment of miscellaneous bulbs also. fresh and reliable Flower and Vegetable Seeds. Lettuce and other salads. Tomato, egg. pepper, cabbage,caulifiowcr. celery. asparagus. In sweet potatoe plants. Bou nets. wreaths, baskets, crosses, and other flora decorations arranged to order. Baskets and \ uses filled. Agents tor the sale of the Manhattan Blood Guano. Mallory & Downs, Agents. SO. NORWALK, CONN. Nursery and office near the depot. Are you going to Paint? USE AVERILIJ’S 'BHEMICAL PAINT! THE. BEST "I THE MARKET. 21K ’ Itis m‘orebeoutilul,moredurable‘dowerin price. is ullaroudy fair use, does not wash by rain_. best wood preserver, is water and tire proof, and Is the best for oneral uses, either for wood, iron or brick buifilings. any,“ the 1hr i-i-I resuleuecs In town are painted wit . ; AVBBILL’S- CHEMICA 1. PA I l\'l‘ Put up ready for uiIe in pails of 1. 2 or 3 gallons of 5 10 or 15 gallons hnlt‘ barrels or bar-rule “XII ordérs romptly filled and any information given by app ying to , D. H. WEBB, Solo Ag't for N orwalk once at Store of RAYMOND BRO’S, foot of Washington Street, SOUTH N ORW A Lit . CARRIAGES! CARRIAGES! ° nuts-Tulsa. .20., 1.0., NEW FIRM . AT THE OLD STAND Messrs. Malling-s as Tilly. Having taken the business lately conducted by 5i- las P. Tuttlc, are prepared to nmriimcture all kinds of Carriages and Wagons to order.- chnlrllg I'l ull Branches done in a most workmsnlike manner. Both bein practical mechanics, and thoroughly acquainte with all'brunohes of the busmess, ~they leel assur. ed that they can give perfect satisfaction to all who may entrust work to their care. PAINTING. VARNISHING. U'I'IIOIS'I‘ERINGAI DOING OVER CAltRIAGES a. Specialty. Machine Forging. CHA S. MU LLINGS, ‘2'th Skinning, and Merchandise his, Printed. or Plain, C By to Dozen .or Th0usaud, at Manufacturers Prices, at the II. II LLY lVogetino is sold by all Druggists . AI E. u. Looxwoon's, — GAZETTE OFFICE. CLAMS,&O. Vegetables of all Kinds, Nuts. ' an. Importodrand , .But your mother is sa .” call attention to our unusually fine collection of . Unklnd Words. , Just a few words, but they blinded The brightness all out of a day ; Just a few words, but they lifted The shadows and cast them away. 0! the pain of the wounds, Of the hardened word’s sting, O! the balm and the brightness That kind ones will bring. Onlya frown, but dampened The cheer of a dear little heart! Only a smile, but its sweetness Checked tears that were rcadyto start. Sulleu frowns—how they chill; Happy smiles—how they lure, One to smile, one to raise, One to kill, one to euro. 0, that the rules of our living More like, to the golden would be! Much, 0! so much more of sunshine Would go out from you and from me. Less profession, more truth, In our every-day life; More justice, then surely Lighter hearts and less strifd. For better and kinder we all need to be, But there’s lack in the thinking of both you and me.—Tranam‘pt. My Mother’s Door. BY R. n. sTODDARn. . I met in the mist one summer morning . A girl whom I had known from a child, And whose bright self was her best adorning; But that dark morning her looks were wild; “Stop, little Norah 3” She did as I bade her. “Why are you here alone on the moor ?” ‘t I was sad last night,_ today I am sadder, Because I go from my mother’s door.” “Why do you go, then, and what is your sOrrow ? Tell an old manwho has known you long." “Soggath Aroon, you will know to-morrow, And be first—but don’t—to say I was wrong. ' I used to be glad—1p girl was gladder— I never remembered that we were poor; I was sad last night, and to-day I am sadder, Because I go from my mother’s door.” “What has she done to you ?” “ Broken my heart, sir,” “ And what have you done to her now, pray '9" “Nothing but love him, and take his part, sir, For the poor fellow hasn’t a word to say.” “ Then she got mad, and you got madder, And didn't you stamp your foot on the floor 1’” “ I was sad last night—” are sadder, Because you go from your mother’s door. “ And to day you “ You will go back, Norah. Give me your band now.” . “ I would rather not, sir." “I say you will. You will fetch him to see me. You under- stand now.” “ Your reverence knows him. It’s only Phil. She locked me Up, and he brought a ladder. He loves I]. “ You told me that before. “She shall not be sadder— . I will not go from my mother‘s door 1” —Amlcton’s Journal, August. The Capture of the Confederate President—His “ Waterproof.” and Shawl. During the skirmish just described, the ad- jutant- of the Fourth Michigan cavalry, Lieu- tenant J. G. Dickinson, afterhaving looked to . the security of the rebel camp and sent for- wurd a number of men who had struggled, Was aboutto go to‘ the front himself, when his attention was called, by one of his men, “to three persons dressed in female attire," who had apparently just left one of the tents near by, and were moving toward the thick woods. He started at once toward them and called out “Halt !” but not hearing him or not carin' g to obey,they continued to move off. Just then they were confronted by three men under direction of Corporal Mun er, coming from the opposite direction. he corporal recognised one of the persons as Davis, ad- vauced with carbine, and demanded his sur- render. The three persons halted,und by the actions of the two,wlio were afterward ascer- tained to be women, all doubt as to,the iden- tity of the third person was removed. The individuals thus arrested were Miss Howell, Mrs. Davis,auvacfl Davis. As they walked back to tent, Lieutenant Dickinson Observed that Davis’s top boots were entirely covered by his disguise and that this fact ed to his recognition by Corporal Munger. The friends of Davis, immediately after his capture became known, strenuously denied that he was disguised as a woman, and many good people, particularly those of rebel pre- . clivities, looked upon this denial as settling the question for good and all. It is therefore necessary to detail the proofs upon which this story rests, as well as to specifythe exact arti- cles of woman’s apparel which constituted the disguise. It is stated by Lieutenant Dickin- son in writing that the rebel Chieftain was one of the three persons “dressed in woman’s at- tire,” and that he had “a black mantle wrap- pcd about his head, through the top of which could have been seen locks of his hair.” Cap- tain G. W. Lawton, Fourth Michigan cavalry who published an account of the capture in the Atlantic Nonth‘lyfor September, 1855,215- serts explicitly, upon the tpstimouy of the of- fio’erslpreseut, that Davis, In addition to his full suit of confederate gray, had on, “a lady ’s waterproof (cloak), gathered at the waist, with a‘ shawl drawn over the head, and car- rying a tin pail." Col. Pritchard sa sin his official report that he received from rs. Da- vis, on board the steamer Clyde, off Fortress Monroe, “a waterproof cloak or robe" of dark or almost black waterproof stuff which was worn by Davis as a disguise, and which was identified by the men ho saw it on him at the time of the capture. He secured the “ other part ” of the disguise the next day. It consisted of a small black shawl, with a red border four or five inches dee , which was identified in similar manner by Mrs. Da— vis and the soldiers. A convincing circum- stance in this connection should be mention- ed. Colonel Pritchard, in looking over the wrappers on board the steamer for the shawl in question, picked out one like it, but not the identical one, when little Jeff, a bright boy of seven or eight years, with the artless- ness of childhood, said: “That but the shawl that my papa had on when captured ; this is the one," picking up another. Various partisans and friends of Davis still persist in denying that he was captured in the disguise of a woman,but in their efforts to explain away the story they have confirmed it in all its es- sential parts. Colonel Harrison, of his staff, in a newspaper article published shortly after the capture, admits that Mrs. Davis had thrown over him a “dressing gown.” Mr. Pollard, from whom I have already quoted freely, speaking of the capture. makes the following explanation: He (Davis) was aroused in the curl y grey of the morning by a faithful negro servant, who had been awakened by the sound of firinv in the woods. The president had not laid 0 his clothes, and in a moment he had issued from the tent where he had been sleeping. The woods were filled with mounted troops,ill de- fined in the midst of the breaking morning, and, noticing that they were deploying, as if to surround the camp, he quickly imagined their character and design, and returned with- in lhc'tent, either to alarm Mrs. Davis or llltn to submit decently to capture. She be- sought him to escape, and urging him to an opening- in the tent, threw over his shoul- ders a. shawl he had been accustomed to wear. Between the two explanations given above 11( arly all of the truth has been told, for Da- vi. certainly had on both the shawl and wa- terproof, the former folded triangularly and pulled down over his hat, and the latter but- toned down in front and covering his entire person except the feet. In addition to this he carried a small tin pail, and was accompa- nied by his wife and his wife's sister, one on each side, both claiming him as a female rel- ative and both tried to impose him upon the sol- diers as such. The articles of the disguise are now in the keeping of the adjutant gener- al of the army at Washington, and I am as- sured by him that they correspond in all rc- spects to the description given of them. From the foregoing it will be seen that Davis did not actually have on crinoline or petticoats, 'but there is no doubt whatever that he sought to avoid capture by assuming the dress of a woman, or that the ladies of the party en- deavored to pass him off upon his captors as one of themselves—General James II. Wil. lson, in Philo. Weekly Times.
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