The Newtown bee., 1879-02-11

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 those who have money to invest to follow in the footsteps of such men.
 RECOLLhGTIONS OF OLD NEW
 TO OWN.-ANDREW GLOVER.
 In former article I referred to the
 singular character that heads this sketch
 of whom so many anecdotes have been
 related, but of all the eccentric persons that our old town has produced take him
 for all in all' none have surpassed him in originality, for his ideas were not only quaint but entirely original and different from those of other people, while his of- l stinacy was too strong to permit him to be governed, or In the slightest degree influenced by their example.
 I The writer we'll remembers the time when he came into possession of his property (which was considerable for any young man in Newtown at that period to possess) that the church was sadly in need of an organist, and hearing Of this dilemma he volunteered. to the great re- l lief of the vestry, to provide suitable ono before the approaching Sabbath l The lady he had In his mind had for merly officiated in that capacity and was then on avisit to Waterbury. so she was l of all others the person to fill the vacancy. ] There was also a pacant place in brother l Andrews heart which she could also fill, hence his offer was at once accepted, | l., al fhiG portant mission. On his arrival there, | however, as i'll luck would have 1t, she positively refused to see him upon a'ay | terms, and he was compelled to return home not little discouraged if not really discomfitted.
 | It was no easy task after such repulse for his friends and abettors to appease | or cheer him in his disappointment, but after much arguing they finally convinced him that her strange conduct was dicta- ted by the chagrin which she felt at his not coming in style more befitting his wealth and station, assuring him if he would make another trial by going thither in a handsome equipage of his own. his reception would certainly be cordial one, and that success would surely crown his efforts.
 Now these wags well knew that the young lady in question was not to be so suddenly won--at least not by Andrew for though he was then ill ths prime of youthful manhood, his puffy figure and singular manners made him anything but tt4l~.a xxl. x,f {ho >f form" or at all qualified to win the heart and hand of girl as refined and gentle as this young lady was. Convinced at last as have stated 'that faint heart neer won far lady" and that one more visit there would be the realization of his most ardent hopes. he started for New Haven in quest of a suitable vehicle and at the well-known carriage factory of the Brewsters, he made selection which ap- peared every way adapted to his purpose. Attaching to this a pair of gallant steeds he set out on his return to Newtown, his mind filled with pleasing emotions of the easy conquest which now awaited nlm, but upon reaching Derby "a change came OCT the spirit of his dream" and with it an darfut feeling of regret that he had not taken more time to consider the subject before committing himself to such an act ofextravagance--he doubtless remember ed Poor Richard who paid "too dear for his whistie"-and this weighed so heavily upon him that he resolved to return to the Elm City at once, where. through the intercession of Gov. Dutton and ether friends, the BrewSters consented to caH- eel the sale. Of course this ended his agency so far as providing an organist for the church, but he rendered his ser vices to the rOedl department Jas far as his own voice was capable of doing it) and this too sometimes contrary to the wishes of it's venerable pastor.
 Brother Andrew was not the only un- successful snitor which the young lady had within a few years, both before and after his memorable visit Gf that was any consolation to him), but she finally became the wife of d distinguished physician, who is still living, though she died many years ago, leaving lar ,e circle of warm and devoted friends to deploie her loss.
 | come now to a much later period in the life of tire subject of this sketch when he had reached the meridian of it, and had returned from the gold mines in Cal- ifornia, when he took up Il temporary residence in New York city.
 At this time he visited regularly on sale days the great auction rooms of the Wilmerdings, where he had no earthly business beyond idle curiosity to attract him. vet he could sit there for hours in the very centre of the crowd of anxious buyers, (among whom were often seen the late A. T. Stewart and other prom inent merchants) absorbed apparently i'll deep thought, until his curious figure and vacant stare became familiar, not only to the auctionoer, but to majority of the audience.
 Mr. Wilmerding was a short, fat and dignified gentleman of the old school, with a large, round smooth shaved face which was we'll set off by the addition of golden spectacles, he was held in high estimation both as an auctioneer and as a man. being regarded not only as one of the wittiest, but one of the best salesmen in his line of business in the city, and 1t was at his rooms that the heaviest sales were made in the dry goods department.
 He had long observed our Newtown aero and being unable to satisfy his mind ftay why his constant visitor never bid upon hisyoods he obtained by means of a detecttse his name and origin, when he privately Sinted to some of his customers that if they would be punctually on hand at his next salehe would have some fun for them; so the following Saturday il came off and as usi,sl it found Andrew perched up in his accustoased seat.
 MT. W. now commencen his duties, an- nouncing the terms as to Cash or time | with all the preliminarys us,aa on such occasions, and before reaching tne last page of bis catalogue he put up q Iarge 1 invoice Of calico goods which he ran np with q surprising rapidity of utterance to' a high price (and involving cost of many thousands of dollars1, striking down in 3 loud voice the entire lot to Aadretc E. Glorer.
 As might be imagined the act came like a thunder bolt to brother Andrew, who started from his scat and with an expression on his face that denoted a l ludicrous bewildermeat and blunt con- l fusion. which convuised the audience l .u;4L 1aunhtna. ha nerad out II did