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GENTLEMEN arc requested Co notice a case of Eplendid quality fashionable HATS at DRADFoRD'S, in WolcottviIle.
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The scmi-weekIy Tribune.

Persons residing at points where mails arrive oitener than once week are reques,edio exam inc the Semi Weekly; wo regard it as the cheap esi papcr, al things considered, published in tho United States
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Naugatuc Railroad.
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TRAINS OUT OF BRIDGET Rr

Summer Arrangement, commencimg Aug
 s, 1853.
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THOMSON BROTHERS. Late I. R. Bronson & Co, Booksellers. and StatiOnerS BOOK BINDERS and Blank Book Man. 6faeiurers. Also, dealersin every description oC Wrapping Paper.
 |. R. BRONSON,
 E. L. BRONSON. Waterbury, Conn.
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Boolksellers. and Stall0n!

Waterbury, Conn.
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SATURDAY NIGHT.

Whit blessed things Saturday Nights are,
writes some one In tho Tribune, and what would
tho world do without thomp Those breathing
moments in tho tramping march Of life those
littlo twilights in the broad md garish glare Of
noon, when palo Yesterdays look beautiful thro'
tho shadows, and faces "changcd" long ago,
smile svcctly again in the hush when one no.
members fthe old folks at homc," and the old.
fashioned Grc, onl the old arm. chair, and tho
little brother that died, and tho little sister that
was "trarslated."
Saturday Nights make people human set
their hearts to beating softly, ns they used to
do, before the world turned them into war.
drums, and Jared them to pieces with tattoes.
The ledger closes with a clash; the IRON
joored vaults come to with bang; up 90 the
shutters with will click goes the key In the
lock. 1t is SATURDAY Night, and busieess
broahcs FREQ again. llomnwar1, ho! Tho
door that has been aiar all the week geutly
closes behind him; the world is shut out.
Shut out? Shut in, the rather. Hero nre bis
treasures after all, and not in the vault, and
not in ihe book save the record in the old
family Diblc-and not in the bank.
Maybe you nrc a Bachelor, frosty and forty.
Then, or fellow Saturday Night is nothing
to you, as you arc nothing to anybody Get n
wife, bluc-eycd or black eyed, but above all,
truc.cycd got q little home, no matter how
little, and little sofa, Just to hold two, Or two
and half, and then get the two, or the two and
half, in it Of n Saturday Night, and then read
this paragraph by tho light of your wife's eyes,
Onl thank God and take courage.
The dim and dusty shops are swept up; the
hammer is alrcady."thrown down, the apron is
dof'ed. md Labor hastcns with light step,
homeword bound.
Saturday Nightp' fecbly mumurs the Ian,
gushing lady, as she turns wearily upon her
couch, "Ond is there another to come 2"
Saturday Night, at lastw whispers tho
Wecpcr above the dying, "and it is Sunday to.
morrow, and d---to.morrow."
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A witness, (Irish, Of course, before the Clair
Election COmmttee) having said he had been 'all
day canvassing,' was directed to define canvas
sing, which he did thns:
TO try to induce and force the voters to vote
for Corny O'Brien and if they would not, to give
them drink till they could not vote at ALL"
Tubbs, while recently engaged iu splitting wood,
struck false blow, causing the stick TO fly up.
1t struck him on the jaw, and knocked out front
tooth. 'Ah,' said Bill, meeting him soon after,
'yoa have had dental operation performed, |
see
'Yes,' said the sufferer, 'acci.dentalp And by
such pun he revenged himself upon fate
A young lady at Newport, who was about leav-
ing the gay and festive scene' which The parlors
of The Ocean presented with The intention of re-
firing for the night, turned to her friend, and re-
marked
We'll, Mary, Pvc done my duty rve seen all
the clothes, and every body has seen mine; SO
shall now 20 up stairs. Goodnight.
q. What could be more graphic. The very notices
Of fashionable watering place-to see and to be
ssenl li
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THE THREE MELON SEEDS.
JOHANNES ScHSAr.

When was schooIboy, more than fifty years
ago, / remember 10 have read in an English Jour.
nal, (the name | have forgotten.) story which
may have been fction but which was very
n turaly told, and made deep impression upon
me at the time | will endeovor to draw il forth
from the locker of my memory; and engage be-
rore.baud to be very much indebted to any one
who will indicate its original source.
Three voung gentlemen, who had finished the
most substantial part of their meal wele lingering
over their fruit and wine, at an eating house in
Lon Ion, when man Of middle age. and middle
stature, entered the public room where they were
sitting, anil seated himself al one end OF small
unoccuped table; and calling the waiter, ordered
simple mutton chop and glass Of ale. His
appearance, at first view, was not likely 10 arrest
the attention of any one. His hair was getting
TO be thin and grey the expression Of his coun-
tenance was selate, with slight touch, perhaps.
OF melancholy and he wore grey surtout, with
standing collar, which, manifesty, had seen SER
vice, if the wearer had not-lust such thing as
an officer would bestow upon his serving man.
He might be taken, plauslbly enough, for count
ry magistrate or an attorney Of limited practice,
or a schoolmaster.
He continued 10 masticate his chop and sip his
ale in silence, without lifting his eyes from the
table, until a melon seed, sportivey snapped from
the thumb and finger Of one Of The gentlemen at
the opposite table, struck him upon his right ear,
His eye was instantly upon the nggressor, and his
ready intelligence gathered from the ill.suppress
ed luerriment Of The party, that this petty imper-
tinence was intentional
The stranger stopped, and picked up the melon
seed, and scarcely perceptible smile passed over
his features, as he carefully wrapped up the seed
in piece Of paper and placed it in his pocket
This singular procedure, with their preconceived
impressions Of their customer, somewhat elevated
as ihey were by the wine they had partaken,
capsizcd their gravity altogether, and burst
Of irresistible laughter proceeded from the noisy
group.
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From the Winchester Republican.
DeUtcIic Advertisement.
NJ c. ToLER WOLFE.

Mine horse ish shlop'd urd I'm afraid,
lie has been daken, sholen or shtrsy'l,
Mine pig b aCk horse dat looks co sphry,
'Pont fourteen order twelve hands high;
lie has been got chuSt -four foot' pla X,
Mid shiriped spots all town his pack,
Dwo lelS before md dwo Nehnd,
(pe sure YOU keep all dis in mInd)
He's LEX all over dat sh drur,
All hnt his vacc, ind dat'' pa kioo;
He drois and ganters, vawx and b1ses,
Und onlworks peelzrppb in draces;
Uud ven he gallobs in dc shireet,
lle walks mp his lexis and feet,
Won lex goes up, und It ,wn de q ler,
tud always follow wm anodpr
lie has dwo ears shtnck non his head.
Bet, of dems nrHler yite nor ell,
But hote alike, shu't Won You see,
l,h placker dan de oder bo.
He's got dwo eyes dat looks von vay,
Only he lost one toder tav;
Und ven you wish 10 dake ride.
Slump p Il his pack on toIrr side,
Ind il is shust as gospel drue,
re eye 'a's pima tl,l m nor ,,. sre you
n,S peUyS I'E' ana unes S"'''N Owl
A"ou, % a los' or "'rr "pou''
IVr ',N' m'nr ven ea's 'oW@,'V'
rvs oi''S PENN" nl", 'ong anu sh'eeN'
UO'y co, Nl'. .. Il 'a,l Week
unI nrrer3re 'l' no' any more
hs "'n ~ loog rs .'""T p|IoIe'
iIF ~, '"'HN .n 'i'S ,a,S' WY 'o'h' ~ !ay,
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cts and Roman candles 10 the Town, on The Fourth
OF July evenings. Yet even this elevation OF
earth brings with il a conscious elevation OF soul.
These children, who have come up to share our
afIcr-teO ranble, feel il as well as we.
Little two-rear old frankie there who thought
himself SO tired, that he must be carried through
The ftls, insists upon climbing all the liyheSt
rocks, without assistance and when he has
reached the top, gives vent TO hi' emotions OF the
Sublime. by throwing up his cunning little arms,
and uttering prolonged "ohl" II is the only
srmbol,noIe he can command, for he has not learn
. to talk YET.
He does not see what we older ones do, in tho
wide scene around; we, who have trod those
grounds in childhood and mature years, with both
Joy and grief for companions. We can fancy the
laughter OF our playm ties even now echnng
along the banks Of yohder sparkling river; the
waves Of yon blue ocean wear tinge OF sadness
FOR hopes Of ours they have bWiel, and dear
ones they have borne Far away. That grave
yard, thicklv filed with white stones as harvest
field with sheaves, reminds us Of orr sweet 1--we
blossoms, which the Reaper has gathered in with
the grain.
But, frankie, dear child only fees that his
little soul has come ont into a great cheerful
room, which he is trying to Gil with his energetic
"ohs ~
And there is Lizzie, bis sister, standing u2or
a ledge of trap,rock crossed over curiously witt
lighter veins. She has heard that these vein'
were pushed through the older rock, when The
melted mas was hot and being struck with {
singular moisture in their appearance. is shouting
10 us 10 know it they are cooled sufficiently ye;
TO make it safe for her 10 step upon them.
This other boy. who has never seen the sun e,
down, except behind clustering bousc.,op', want'
to know what it Is that makes lie clouds in The
west have such bright ruilles ar ind them; and
as the departing day-god drops 'lowy oul Of The
purple robe Of clouds, fervidly calculates, 'ThO
isn't the same sun that shines up In The middle o
the Sky!"
No. little Benz no more than you ere hc SAINT
now that YOU will be in the high noon Of man
hood, or The sunset of oil age, Ard yet It is The
same, only the varying clouds make it seem Sc
different So. down TO serene old age. whatever
the changes of your skies. NAV your spirit Away
be sun in light, warmth, and beauty.
And oh We children, be |, ouis often to cont
up to the hills with you; for in such an hour a
tis,
Soar souls have sight Of that immortal sea
Which brought us hither;
And see the children sport upon the shore,
And hear the mighty waters rolling evermore,n
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THE REAL AND THE IDEAL.
Written for Arthur's Home Gazette.
THE HILLS
ny LUCY LARcoM.

Would YOU center your home in panorama of
beauty, surprising all others which the great Ar.
tst has painted? Build your house among the
hills. Not in the valeY.deplhs, with near noun
tains rising all around you, so that your eye is
as weary as your feet woud be, with constant
climbing but on some gradual slope, where you
may command the contrasts Of valley aud stream,
and hills ever retreating ito the shadow Of greener
hlllS where You may see far-of SUBMITS stand
ing blue.vced before the rising sun or, wrapped
in robes of purple mist, swimming and floating in
the cbbng tide of sunset splendor. .'
II you let the Hand which penci,led that unut-
terrable beauty write its translation within you,
and if the souls around you grow up understand
ing it, then have you completed the harmony Of
The scene, and have caught some dawning beams
from the glory of the new heavens and The new
earth.' For what can that golden time be, but
perfect unison in the song that rises from ma
ture and from the heart Of man Pa correspond
ence between beautiful humanity, happy, be-
cause holy, and beautiful universe, no longer
blank and meaningless, because men are blinded
by sense and sin.
lisa thing to be grateful for, to live where
the inward vision can always float away through
the outward, over the uDduatons of hill-hori-
zon; the sadness 1t brings is humanzing, the
mystery it hints Of, eeyating and behoders are
better for beholding, although they may not always
know it themselves
But to dwell among the mountains cannot be
The lot Of ALL Well, the little hills are every
where; the prairie has its mounds, and the sea-
side its rocky cliffs.
Do not children show the upward instincts lof
nature, in their squrrel-ke fondness for climb
ing? Here, upon this barren height, perched
over with blueberries and juniper, lis grey gra-
mite rocks flinged round with the graceful
boushs of The barberry-bush, we arc far enough
removed from the grandeur Of inland mountain
scenery. The juvenile population around, doubt
less think this hill raised for the express purpose
Of sustaining that white.walked, blaek-roofed
powder-house, and for the exhibition Of sky-rock-
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UhmoVcd oy inis inueness, me stranger con,
tlnued 10 iinlsh MS frugal repast III qnei, nhlil
ano'her melon SEED from the same hand, struck
nun upon Inc rlght ebow. ms also, 10 inc IN,
hnl'e amusement OF lhe oiher party ne plcKea
from 'he hoor' anu careiu'ly oepoN'eu WIN INC
hrs1'
Am'u shouts OF laughter, lhru me!'h sceu
was soon at'er uissGGhaFged, Which MI mn upon
the lett oreasr, lh's also ne very dehoefalely
look from 'he hoor ana ueposl'ea win Inc olier
TWO
AS ne rose, ana was engaged IN paylne lor DIS
repas', 'he gaieiy or these sporting gentlemen
became slightly snbdlel. 1t was not easy to ac'
count for ms LaVater would not nave been able
to detect The slightest evidence Of irritation or re-
sentiment upon me feature OF ihe Stranger lie
seemed little 'aller 20 be sure, and the carriage
of his Head might have appeared 10 them rather
mlre erect.
lie walked to The table at which they were
sitting, and with that air OF dgnitied ccalmnes',
which IS a thousand times more terrible than
wrath, drew card from his pocket, and presented
It with perfect clylllty 10 The offender, who could
do no less than offer his own in return, which he
did with embarrassment
While the stranger unclosed his surtout to take
the card from his pocket they had glance at the
undres9 coat OF military man. The card dis
closed his rank, and BRIEF enquiry al The bar was
sufficient FOR the rest,
lie was captain whom lllhealth and long SER
vice had entitled 10 half.pay In earlier life he
had been engaged IN several affairs OF honor, and
in the dialect OF men Of honor, was considered a
dead shot
The next morning note arrived at the aggre,-
sor's residence, containing challenge in FORM
and one only of the melon seeds, The truth then
flashed before the challenged par,y-it was the
challenger's intention TO make three bites at this
chCrrv-threc separate affairs out Of this unwar.
ranabIc frolc! The challenge was accepted and
the challenged party, in Difference to the chalen-
gers reputel skill with the pistol, had half de-
cided upon the snail sword but his friends, who
were on the alert, soon discovered that The cap
tain, who had risen By his merit, had. in The ear.
er DAYS Of his necessity, gained his bread a; ar
accomplished instructor in the use Of lh very
woapon.
They met and fred alternately, by ot-Ihf
young man had selected this mode, hrkin- he
night win the first fre--he dld-fred, and missed
his opponeat The captain levelled his pistol and
fired-hc ball plssel through the flap Of the
right car, and or zrd the bone; AMI as The wound
ell man involuntary put lis hand to the place
lie remembered that it was on the right car of hi:
oltncnqis that The melon seed had fallen. Here
ended the frs, lesson.
A month had PISSED lis friends cheri.hed The
ford but deuslve hone that hn ~oeil essr neth'"a
molg from t'r c'plin, when another MOLE
challenge OF conrse-anl another one OF ,host
accurSed melon setu' arrived wl'n 'ne cap'a'h'
apo'oey on Tue score OF III heai'h' iOr not s'Auiop
Il before
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INDEPENDENCE, MISSOURI.
B. W. T o D D l..
SOUTHERN MAIL.
WINTER ARRANGEMENT.


THE southern mail via Fl Pdso to San Antonio.
Texas leaves Santa Fe on the 10th Of each
month arrives at Fl Paso in from six 10 eight days,
and reaches San Antonio on the llh OF the next
month. Returning leaves San An onio on The l5lh
of The same. arrives at Ell paso in from IA to Is
davs. and reaches Santa Fe on the llth Of the next
month, making the trip through in from % to %
day,. winter and summer. The Contractor has
spared no expense in placing upon this route spring
carriages The best adapted for the convenience as
well as comfort Of passengers Persons going 10,
or coming from the States will find this very
ME rant rout-, porticularly during the winter
months, as It is entirely free from he intense cold
and heavy SHOWS that so frequently obstruct the
eastern mail route 10 Independence.
RATES OF FARE.
Sl25 90 through from Santa Fe 10 San Antonio.
30 90 from Santa Fe 10 FL PDso.
Passengers allowed 40lbs baGgagN.
HENRY SKILTMAN.
NIB Passengers not required 10 stand guard
Santa Fe, Oct 7, lS53-tf
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THE French Cour, at play.

The French Emperor md his Young bride ap
pear to be cniovne themselves. IL we are 10
credit accounts, in q way that would shock tho
dignity of Legitimacy They seem to rejoice
to escape from the still routine Of Court, md
to partake, like other fellow -mortals, of upfet.
tered amuscments. A correspondent Of tho
New York Observer gives nm account of n pic.
mic, INDUCED in bv the imperial party, at 4
hunting lodge belonging to the Emperor, sit.
uated about twelve miles from Paris. A par.
ty of young folks on the Wisahicon could
scarcely give themselves to enjoyment with
more zcst than the French Court is described rs
having done on this OCCASION Everybody par.
took Of the sports. from the Emperor md En-.
press down. The ladies were dressed in muslins
without ornaments the gentlemen in ordinary
costume there was no formalhy. hints being
kept on regardless Of Louis Napoeon's rank.
While the dinner table was being cleared. In
order that tho party might uso the dining room
for dancing, game of foot ball went on in
| front Of the Lodge, the Emperor md Empress
participating in it rs lively rs tho liyeliest.
Tho latter entered into it with such spirit that
she tore her dress as it became Cntangled in
her satin boot. During the dance, which was
carried on with tho greatest animation, thev
laughed, talked, and romped as the spectator
who described it writes, "there was nothing but
fun and frolic." ....t..
Tho firm dignity of Queen Victoria, nor less
than tho naughty oxcusivcness Of tho Gar,
would havO been shocked at the mere PROPOSE.
ton Of such an ul frescJ soene. Nor, as thu
New York Observer remarks, would Hhe hest
society" of a New England village have heen
less Mortified Mt such q picnic. Yet, II va
fancy Alright, tho French Emperor and Empress
act more scnsbly in this hearty abandonment
to form, than either tho British Queen or our
own precise Yankee girls. The one has the
bolduess to throw cOnventonalsm aside, the
other is afraid to do anything that is in the
least natural. For, in these pic-mcs Of the
French court, there appear to DO no impropr.,
cites permitted everything is "free and easy,"
50 far as etiquette is concerned, but everything
also is strictly correct We have no doubt that
it j, with the kcenest zcst their majesties enter
into these amuSemcDts, and the one finding IN
them relief from the affairs Of state. The other
n momentnry cscape from the formnlities Of
palace, The French have happy knnck, more.
over, of ENJOYING life better than WI Amcrl.
cans. They know well tho truth of the old
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SELECTED POETRY.
CIR III o o ID

A sweetness in The morning air,
A witching laughter in the woods,
A group Of maidens everywhere,
With glowing cheeks and flowing hair,
And not sorrow or care
Within their dainty hoods!
An agile neetness in their limbs,
A tint Of morning on their brows,
Their postOres full Of girlish whims
d No danpled fawn so nimbly skins
Along the silver lakelet briIns,
Beneath the driplng boughs
They are a ruthless, romping roui,
Mar nders Of each nook and glen;
They disappear with song and shout,
They beat the forest all about,
And ferret timi flowers out,
Then come in gee again.
Such knots Of flowers pnl knots Of girls,
With be'uty in their busy eyes
One plaiiS a cluster with her curls,
Another in her finger twirls
A noscgav rich with liquid pearls,
A tell-tale IN disguise.
Oh girlhood is gnerdon fair,
That still is left u recreant race;
There's wichrry m is wayward air,
Sprinkling the sunshine everywhere;
Alas that later years impair
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here in the bend Of The rivsr Alon, on whieh The
clamp of trees stood. On the 9Th OF heptember
at fifteen minutes past 8 in the morning, IT an St
work in the puoongation Of the second ditch s,ru k
something which gave metallic ring, and mo.
ment later, well locked iron box wac exposed.
hken 10 place Of safety opened by force, and
the Alstrians lad once more the Crown Of s..
Stephen In their possession,
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For Sale or Rent.

DEING about 10 leave this Territory, request
ID II persons having claims against me TO pre-
sent their bills at once. and all knowing themselves
indebted TO make payment TO the Hon. j. Hough.
ton who is appointed my sole agent
Mr.. Houghton is further authorized to make
sale of any or all Of my real estate in The Terri
tory. FRANCIS J. THOMAS.
Santa Fe, Nov. 25th, lS53.-tf
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NOTICE.

WE WOULD most respectfully inform our
w friends and the public, that we hive taken
the house f the late Jno Pattpn in Albuquerque
and completely fitted the same as a Hotel Our
friends will always Gnd us on hand No pains sh u
he spared to render all VIII, may give us call
comfortable and well provided for Attached to
the house are corrals anil stables, At all times We
shall have IN abundance of forage. Oar tables and
bar will be well filled with the best thc county
affords
Terms cash.
BRANFORD & JEANNERET.
Santa Fe, Oct 10, lS53.-tf