excitement of the occasion, appears to far better 
advantage than usual. Tea is soon upon the table, 
and the gentlemen do ample justice to the tempt¬ 
ing repast spread before them. A happy meal it 
is to Charles Thornton, who gazes with admiring 
fondness upon his still beautiful wife. Supper 
over, Mr. Morton coaxes little Nellie to sit in his 
lap, but she soon slides down, and climbing her 
father’s knee, whispers, confidentially, “ Don’t 
mama look pretty?” He kisses her and answers, 
“ Yes, my darling.” 
The evening passes pleasantly and swiftly away, 
and many a half-forgotten mile of their life-pilgri¬ 
mage is recalled by some way-mark which still 
gleams bright in the distance. They both feel 
younger and better for their interview, and deter¬ 
mine never to become so like strangers again. Mr. 
Morton’s soliloquy as he retires to the cosy apart¬ 
ment appropriated to his use, is—“ Well, this is a 
happy family! What a lucky fellow Charley is— 
such a handsome wife, and children—and she so 
good a housekeeper, too! May be I’ll settle down 
some day, myself”—which pleasing idea that night 
mingled with his visions. 
The next morning Mr. Thornton watched his 
wife’s movements with some anxiety—he could not 
bear to have her destroy the favorable impression 
which he was certain she had made on his friend’s 
mind, and yet some irresistible impulse forbade his 
offering any suggestion, or alluding in any way to 
the delicate subject so long unmentioned between 
them. But Mrs. Thornton needed no friendly 
advice—with true womanly tact she perceived the 
advantage she had gained, and was not at all in¬ 
clined to relinquish it. The dark gingham dress, 
linen collar, and snowy apron, formed an appro¬ 
priate and becoming morning attire for a house¬ 
keeper, and the breakfast table afforded the guest 
no occasion for altering his opinion in regard to 
the skill or affability of his amiable hostess.— 
Early in the forenoon Mr. Morton took leave of his 
hospitable friends, being called away by pressing 
affairs of business. 
Mr. and Mrs. Thornton returned to their ac¬ 
customed avocations, but it was with renewed 
energy, and a new sense of quiet happiness, no less 
deeply felt becaused unexpressed. A day or two 
afterwards Mr. Thornton invited his wife to ac¬ 
company him to town, saying he thought she 
might like to do some shopping, and she, with no 
apparent surprise, but with heart-felt pleasure, 
acceded to the proposal. The following Sabbath 
the village gossips had ample food for their hungry 
eyes, (to be digested at the next Sewing Society,) 
in the appearance of Mrs. Thornton at church, 
clad in plain but rich costume, an entire new out¬ 
fit, which they could not deny “ made her look ten 
years younger.” 
This was the beginning of the reform, and it was 
the dawning of a brighter day for the husband and 
wife of our story. True, habits of such long stand¬ 
ing are not conquered in a week, or a month ; aud 
very often was Mrs. Thornton tempted to yield to 
their long-tolerated sway, but she fought valiantly 
against their influence, and in time she vanquished 
them. An air of taste and elegance, before unknown, 
now pervaded their dwelling, and year after year 
the links of affection which united them as a fami¬ 
ly grew brighter and purer, ever radiating the 
holy light of a Christian home. 
But it was not until many years had passed 
away, and our little V^ellie, now a lovely maiden, 
ijvns about to place,as pet in hev father's 
^lOuseuold, aud new dignity in another’s 
home, that her mothe"i*imparted to her the story of 
her own early errors, and earnestly warned her to 
had gained the mastery over her, and impercepti¬ 
bly had placed a barrier between her and the one 
she best loved on earth. True, he never chided 
her,—never apparently noticed her altered appear¬ 
ance,—but she well knew he no longer urged her 
going into society, nor did he seem to care about 
receiving his friends at his own house, although he 
was a social man, and had once felt proud to intro¬ 
duce his young wife to his large circle of acquain¬ 
tance. 
Now, they seldom went out together excepting 
to church, and even dressing for that was generally 
too much of an effort for Mrs. Thornton, — she 
would stay at home “to keep house,” after prepar¬ 
ing her little ones to accompany their father,—and 
the neighbors soon ceased expecting to meet her at 
public worship or in their social gatherings—and 
so, one by one, they neglected to call on her until 
but very few of the number continued to exchange 
friendly civilities with her. She had wondered at 
this, had felt mortified and pained heretofore; now 
she clearly saw it was her own fault, the veil was 
removed from her eyes, and the mistake of her life 
was revealed in its true enormity. Sincerely did 
she repent of her past error, calmly and seriously 
resolve on future and immediate amendment. 
Meanwhile her hands were not idle, and at length 
the metamorphose was complete. The bright pink 
drapery hung gracefully about her form, imparting 
an unusual brilliancy to her complexion,—her best 
wrought collar was fastened with a costly brooch, 
her husband’s wedding gift, which had not seen 
the light for many a day. Glancing once more at 
her mirror, to be certain ber toilette needed no 
more finishing touches, sire took her sewing, aud 
returned to the sitting-room. 
Little Nellie had wearied of her picture-book, 
and was now playing with the kitten. As Mrs. 
Thornton entered she clapped her hands in childish 
delight, exclaiming, “ Oh, Ma, how pretty—pretty!” 
and running to her kissed her again and again, then 
drew her little chair close to her side, and eagerly 
watched her as she plied her needle, repairing the 
gingham dress. 
Just before it was completed, Nellie’s brothers 
came from school, and pausing at the half-opened 
door, Willie whispered to Charlie, “I guess 
we’ve got company, for mother’s all dressed up.” 
It was with mingled emotions of pleasure and pain 
that Mrs. Thornton observed her children were 
unusually docile and obedient, hastening to per¬ 
form their accustomed duties without being even 
reminded of them. Children are natural and un¬ 
affected lovers of the beautiful, and their intuitive 
perceptions will not often suffer from comparison 
with the opinions of mature worldly wisdom. It was 
with a new feeling of admiration that these children 
now looked upon their mother, and seemed to con¬ 
sider it a privilege to do something for her. It 
was, “let me get the kindlings,” — “I will make 
the fire,”—and “ may I fill the tea-kettle?”—instead 
of, as was sometimes the case, “ need I do it?”— 
“ I don’t want to, 
PItUIT AND ORNAMENTAL TREES. 
ICor Spring of lSf5t). 
ELLWANGKR A BARRY beg to inform Planters, Nursery- 
men and Dealers in Trees, that they have still on hand to 
offer for Spring Planting, a large stock of the following 
named articles of superior quality in all respects: 
FRUIT DEPARTMENT. 
Standard Pears, on Pear stock, 2 and 3 yrs from hud. 
Dwarf and Pyramid Pears on Quince, 2 & 3 yrsfroin bud. 
Dwarf and Pyramid Apples on Paradise and Doucan, 1, 2 
and 3 years from bud. 
Standard Cherries on Mazzard stocks, 2 yrs from bud. 
Dwarf and Pyramid Cherries oii Mahaleb stocks, 1 aud 2 
years from bud. 
Apple Quinces grafted, 2 and 3 yrs from graft. 
English Walnuts, Butternuts, Spanish Chestnuts, Fil¬ 
berts, Ac. 
IIardy Grapes, including Isabella, Catawba, Clinton, Con¬ 
cord, Diana, Rebecca, Monteith, and other new varieties. 
Foreign Grapes, for Vineries, all the most esteemed varie¬ 
ties, well ripened plants, in pots, 1, 2 aud 3 years old from 
the eye. 
Blackberries, New Rochelle, or Lawton, and Dorchester. 
Gooseberries, the American Seedling and large English 
varieties. 
Strawberries, upwardsof CO varieties, including all the best 
American and Foreign varieties. 
Currants, Red Dutch, Victoria, White Grape, Black Naples. 
Black, English, Ac., &c. 
Rhubarb, Myatl’s, Li imams, Victoria, Prince Albert, Ac. 
Asparagus, strong Roots. 
Stocks. 
Mazzard Cherry Seedlings. 
Maiialeb do. do. 
THE COTTAGE DOOR. 
How sweet the rest that labor yields 
The humble and the poor, 
■Where sits the patriarch of the fields 
Before his cottage door! 
The lark is singing in the sky, 
The swallows on the eaves, 
And love is beaming in each eye 
Beneath the summer leaves! 
The air amid bis fragrant bowers 
Supplies unpureliased health, 
And hearts are bounding ’mid the flowers, 
More dear to him than wealth. 
Peace, like the blessed sunlight, plays 
Around liis humble cot, 
And happy nights and cheerful days 
Divide his lowly lot. 
And when the village Sabbath bell 
Bings out upon the gale, 
The father bows bis head to tell 
The music of its tale— 
A fresher verdure seems to fill 
The fair and dewy sod, 
And every infant tongue is still 
To hear the word of God. 
O, happy hearts 1 to Him who stills 
The ravens when they cry, 
And makes the lily ’neath the lulls 
So glorious to the eye— 
The trusting patriarch prays to bless 
His labors with increase ; 
Such ways are “ ways of pleasantness,” 
And all such “ paths are peace.” 
ANSWERS TO ENIGMAS, &c., IN No. 478, 
Answer to Geographical EnigmaProgress and 
inprovement. 
Answer to Astronomical Problem :—7 hours, 40 min¬ 
utes, and 57 seconds before and after it comes to the 
meridian. Amplitude, 29 degrees, 1G minutes, and 32 
seconds north of east or west. 
Answer to Premium Illustrated Rebus in the Rural 
F ebruary 2Gtli: 
ORNAMENTAL DEPARTMENT. 
Deciduous Standard Lawn Trees. 
Deciduous Weeping “ “ 
Evergreen Trees, embracing an immense stock of Norway 
Spruce, from 6 inches to G feet. Also, rare California 
Evergreens, Ac. See special advertisement. 
Flowering Shrubs, all the most desirable, a very large stock. 
Climbing Shrubs of all sorts. 
Roses— the largest stock in the country of all the best sorts, 
both on the Manetti stock and on their own roots. See 
Catalogue. 
Herbaceous P.lonies, a superb assortment of more than 75 
varieties. 
Dahlias— Over lOOof the most beautiful varieties, including 
the latest novelties. 
Phloxes, an unrivalled assortment, embracing all the classes. 
Dielytra Spectabilis, the most charming hardy border 
plant in cultivation— over 10,000 plants. 
Chrysanthemums, both large and pompone varieties, the 
newest and best. 
Carnations and I’icoteks, a fine collection. 
Delphinium IIendersoni— Magnificana and other beautiful 
sorts. Besides all the most desirable hardy border plants 
grown. See Descriptive Catalogue No. 3. 
Green-House and Bedding Plants. 
All the most useful and popular plants such as Fuschsias, 
Geraniums, Heliotropes, Verbenas, Petunias, Lantanas, 
Veronicas, Hydrangeas Bcwoardias, Plumbagos, Ac., 
Ac., grown extensively and supplied in quantities, or by the 
dozen, assorted, at low rates. See Catalogue No. 3. 
Hummer and Autumn Blooming Bulbs. 
A superb collection of the new Gladioli, and Japan 
JAlies, besides Tuberoses, 'Jigridias, Ac. 
We can say without boasting, that our present stock has 
never been surpassed in vigor, health, and beauty of growth, 
and we invite all parties interested to examine it and satisfy 
themselves. 
Packing for distant parts executed in the most careful and 
skillful manner, and customers treated in all respects with 
fairness and liberality. 
For full and detailed information respecting the stock, 
prices, terms, Ac., we refer tothe followingcatalogueBwhich 
will be sent gratis, prepaid, to all who inclose one stamp for 
each: 
No, 1—Descriptive Catalogue of Fruits. 
No. 2—Descriptive Catalogue of Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, 
Roses, Ac., Ac. 
No. 3—Descriptive Catalogue of Dahlias, Green-IIouse and 
Bedding Plants, Ac. 
No. 4—Wholesale Catalogue for Nurserymen, Dealers and 
others who purchase in large quantities. 
ELLSYANGER & BARRY, 
477 Mount Hope Nurseries, Rochester, N. Y. 
Longfellow, Bryant, Emerson, and Bceclier oc¬ 
cupy a high ( or lofty, or elevated) niche in. the 
Temple of Fame. 
The first three correct answers were from “ Box 122,” 
Nunda, N. Y., Elizabeth G. Pierce, Chili, N. Y., and 
C. Oscar Thompson, of Ionia, Mich.—and the premiums 
have been forwarded as desired. 
— We have received a large number of attempted 
answers, but very few of which were correct. Most of 
those which are otherwise correct, omit the word high or 
lofty before niche—while many say position, place, point, 
&e., Instead of niche. Of a few amusing answers re¬ 
ceived, we give two samples, as follows: — “A [very] 
slim scholar can [cane] by ant phiz [face, visage,] and 
flying carriage, [c-ar-aitch,] occupy a niche [ nook, cor¬ 
ner, place,] in the Temple of Fame;” or, rendered in 
sentiment, “An empty head, and a fair amount of pre¬ 
tension, give notoriety.”-“A portion of the church 
constructed in the manner of the Archangel by Emmet 
Emmerson and A. Fly, the church of the cross occupy.” 
Written for Moore's Rural New-Yorker. 
THE WIFE’S EXPERIMENT. 
BY KATE CAMERON. 
“ Ma, why don’t you ever dress up ?” asked little 
Nellie Thornton, as her mother finished brushing 
the child’s hair, and tying her clean apron. There 
was a momentary surprise on Mrs. Thornton’s 
face; but she answered, carelessly, “ Oh, no one 
cares how I look.” 
“ Don’t Pa love to see you look pretty ?” per¬ 
sisted the child. The mother did not reply, but 
involuntarily she glanced at her slovenly attire, the 
faded and worn calico dress and dingy apron, both 
bearing witness to an intimate acquaintance with 
the dish-pan and stove—the slip-shod shoes, .and 
soiled stockings—and she could not help remem¬ 
bering how she had that morning appeared with 
uncombed hair, and prepared her husband’s break¬ 
fast before he left home for the neighboring market- 
town. “Sure enough!” mused she, “how I do 
look!” And then Memory pointed back a few 
years to a neatly and tastefully-dressed maideu, 
sometimes busy in her father’s house, again 
mingling with her young companions, but never un¬ 
tidy in her appearance, always fresh and blooming; 
and this she knew, full well, was a picture of her¬ 
self, when Charles Thornton first won her young 
heart. Such was the bride he had taken to his 
pleasant home, —hov* had mature life-fulfilled the 
prophecy of youth ? 
She was still comely in features, graceful in form, 
but few would call her a handsome or an accom¬ 
plished woman ; for, alas! all other characteristics 
were overshadowed by this repulsive trait. Yet 
she loved to see others neat, and her house and 
children did not seem to belong to her, so well kept 
and tidy did they always look. As a housekeeper 
she excelled, and her husband was long in acknowl¬ 
edging to himself the unwelcome fact that he had 
married an incorrigible sloven. 
When, like too many other young wives, she be¬ 
gan to grow negligent in regard to her dress, he 
readily excused her in his own mind, and thought 
“ she is not well,” or, “ she has so much to doand 
perceiving no abatement in his kind attentions, she 
naturally concluded he was perfectly satisfied. As 
her family cares increased, and she went less into 
company, she became still more careless of her per¬ 
sonal appearance, and contented herself with see¬ 
ing that nothing was lacking which could contrib¬ 
ute to the comfort of her husband and children, 
never supposing that so trivial a matter as her own 
AJORTHERIV MUSCADINE GR ACE.— A Skkdi.ino 
it originated in our Society, (Shakers) from the Native 
White Grape. Size, medium, or equal to the Isabella. Color, 
light amber, a prolific bearer, and perfectly hardy, needing 
no protection from our rigorous winters, and one month, 
earlier than Ike Isabella or Catawba, and we can recom 
mend it as well adapted to New England, the Northern and 
Middle States, and the Southern Canadas. 
Price from one to three dollars per root, according to age 
and size. Also a Gooseberry, 
“The Mountain Seedling of Lebanon.” 
This Gooseberry has never been known to.mildew, and its 
berry is of good size, and very productive, Price from 25 
cents to *1,00 per root. 
Circulars sent gratis upon application. All erders promptly 
attended to by addressing JESSE LEWIS i . 
479-4t D. C. BRAINARD, $ Agents. 
New Lebanon,Columbia Co., N. Y„ Shaker Box. 
For Moore’s Rural New-Yorker. 
KOKTICULTURAL ENIGMA. 
I am composed of 16 letters. 
My 16, 5, 13, 6, 2, 15, 4, 3, 13, 13 is the name of an 
apple. 
My 15, 8,1, 5,13,11, 5,15 is the name of a pear. 
My 3,1,1,13,10 is a variety of the quince. 
My 3,13, 4,14, 5,15 is the name ef a gooseberry. 
My 3,15,15, 3 is the name of a new native grape. 
My G, 14, 3, 15, 8 is the name of one of our native grapes. 
My 3,13, 1, 14, 15, 2 is an old variety of the strawberry. 
My wini’( is the navi© of/;-- strawberry. 1 
Kalamazoo, Mich., 1859. Melvin Williams. 
pST- Answer in two weeks. 
why can’t Willie ?” 
Nellie was too small to render much assistance, 
but she often turned from her frolic with her kitten, 
to look at her mother, and utter some childish re¬ 
mark expressive of joy and love. 
At last the clock struck the hour when Mr. 
Thornton was expected, aud his wife proceeded 
to lay the table with unusual care, and to place 
thereon several choice viands of which she knew 
he was particularly fond. 
Meanwhile let » s form the ^acquaintance of the 
absent husband wild father, whom we find in the 
neighboring town, just completing his day’s traffic. 
He is a fine-looking, middle-aged man, with an 
unmistakable twinkle of kindly feeling in his eye, 
and the lines of good-humor plainly traced about 
his mouth — we know at a glance that he is cheer¬ 
ful and indulgent in his family, and are at once 
prepossessed in his favor. 
As he is leaving the store, where he has made 
his last purchase for the day, he is accosted in a 
familiar manner by a tall gentleman just entering 
the door. He recognizes an old friend, and ex¬ 
claims—“ George Morton, is it you ?” The greet¬ 
ing is mutually cordial; they were friends in boy¬ 
hood aud early youth, but since, Mr. Morton has 
been practicing law in a distant city, they have 
seldom met, and this is no place to exchange their 
many questions and answers. Mr. Thornton’s 
fine span of horses and light “ democrat ” are 
standing near by, and it needs but little persuasion 
to induce Mr. Morton to accompany his friend to 
his home, which he has never yet visited. The 
conversation is lively and spirited — they recall 
the feats of their school-days, and the experiences 
of after life, aud compare their present position in 
the world, with the golden future of which they 
used to dream. Mr. Morton is a bachelor, and 
very fastidious in his tastes — as that class of indi¬ 
viduals are prone to be. The recollection of this 
fact flashes on Mr. Thornton’s mind as they drive 
along towards their destination. At once his zeal 
in the dialogue abates, he becomes thoughtful and 
silent, and does not urge his team onward, but 
seems willing to afford Mr. Morton an opportunity 
to admire the beautiful scenery on either hand,— 
the hills and valleys clad in the fresh verdure of 
June, while the lofty mountain ranges look blue 
and dim in the distance. He cannot help wonder¬ 
ing if they will find his wife in the same sorry pre¬ 
dicament in which he left her that morning, and 
involuntarily shrinks from introducing so slattern¬ 
ly a personage to his refined and cultivated friend. 
But it is now too late to retract his polite invita¬ 
tion—they are nearing the old “ homestead ”—one 
field more and his fertile farm, with its well-kept 
fences, appears in view. Yonder is his neat white 
house, surrounded with elms and maples. They 
drive through the large gate-way, the man John 
comes from the barn to put out the horses, and Mr. 
Thornton hurries up the walk to the piazza, leav¬ 
ing his friend to follow at his leisure—he must see 
his wife first, and if possible hurry her out of sight 
before their visitor enters. He rushes into the 
sitting-room,—words cannot express his amaze¬ 
ment,—there sits the very image of his lovely bride, 
and a self-conscious blush mantles her cheek as ho 
stoops to kiss her with the words of joyful surprise, 
He has time for no more, 
nPIIE HOOKER STR AWBERRY!—THE REST 
1 YET INTRODUCED.—Tlie attention of Amateurs and 
Growers of Fruit for market is again called to this Straw¬ 
berry. 
All that its friends have hitherto claimed for it has been 
more than fulfilled, and testimonials without end could be 
furnished to attest its merits. 
The following, making a list of advantages, all constitute its 
chief points of excellence!—the truth of which those who 
feel disposed, are confidently asked lo verify: 
1st. The plant is very vigorous and perfectly hardy. 
2d. It is as productive ns any other variety, (Wilson's 
Albany not excepted'.) The fruit, is prifOoced in very 
large clusters, ikan 20 perfect terries being fre¬ 
quently gathered from a single stem. 
3d. The flowers are noneof them barren, but all perfect and 
uniformly productive of fruit. 
4th. The fruit is absolutely unequalledin. flavor; in color 
a rich dark crimson extending into the heart of the 
berry, which is firm and solid to the centre—of the 
largest size—yet tender and delicate. 
5th. It takes the 1st premiums wherever exhibited. See 
reports of various Horticultural Societies. 
6th. It is the only variety that received the unanimous vote 
of the Fruit Growers Society for general cultivation. 
Plants in any quantity desired may be obtained pure from 
the grounds where it originated. Packages are put up to 
go safely to any part of the Union, by mail or express. 
Price, $2 per 100—$15 per 1,000. Order for Spring Planting, 
if only a few for trial, of H. E. HOOKER & CO., 
477-Gt_Commercial Nurseries, Rochester, N. Y. 
^Hmcrtiscmcnts. 
r INIV M US RHUBARB, AND ASPARAGUS. 
I J Fine, strong Roots for sale by 
7i)-5t _ T. C. MAXWELL & BROS., Geneva, N. Y. 
11 'OBACCO SEED j—A small quantity of the “Conuec- 
A ticut Seed Leaf” variety for Sale—60 cts. peroz.. inclu¬ 
ding postage. WM. J. PETTEE, Lakeville, Conn. 
ill it a it it £) u in o t 
gHEPPARD’S FORWARDING and Commission 
HORTICULTURAL, NURSERY & SEED AGENCY. 
NO. 159 FRONT STREET, NEW YORK. 
The only establishment in the United States giving 
special attention to tlie Foreign and Domestic interests of 
florliculurists, Seedsmen, Florists, Ac., affording facili¬ 
ties to all concerned in the importing, producing, buying or 
selling of anything pertaining to these departments, not to 
be secured elsewhere. 
FOR SALE. 
Apple Seed, Osage Orange Seed, Gunny Cloth for packing. 
Pear Stocks, Ac. 
TO ARRIVE EARLY IN THE SEASON FROM EUROPE, 
Dwarf and Standard Pears and Dwarf Ajiples. 
Pear, Plum, Quince, Mahaleb and Paradise Stocks, Roses, 
Ac., Ac. 
Anything and everything required for Garden, Nursery, or 
Seed purposes, promptly procured, at the lowest Market 
Rates. Letters of inquiry must inclose postage stamps. 
477 Address WM. P. SHEPPARD, Box 2972 P. O. 
YEACH TREES. 
Trees for sale by 
March 10, 1859, 
A few thousand good two year old 
T. C. MAXWELL A BROS., 
[479-5tJ Geneva, N. Y. 
CXNTARIO FEMALE SEMINARY, Canandaigua, 
" N. Y. Summer Session commences April 1st, Closes the 
last of June. [4794*4] B. RICHARDS.A. M„ Principal. 
A TOUGH STORY CORRECTED. 
DR SALE.— A Bmall quantity of Prince Albert Pota¬ 
toes, at $5 per barrel. Warranted genuine. 
I). NORTON, Jr.. Pitlstown, liens. Co., N. Y. 
A correspondent signing himself “A Puddin’ 
head, ” writes to correct several errors in the 
“ Tough Story” of the farmer and the geese—about 
catching a flock of wild geese by freezing their feet 
fast, &c. He having been personally acquainted 
with “ Farmer H,” and having heard the story from 
his own lips, may be relied upon as giving the cor¬ 
rect version. 
A pond existed in front of Farmer II.’s house, 
instead of a field. The weather being very cold, 
the pond was, of course, frozen stiff and solid. 
The geese came, and, as they always prefer to 
bivouac on an exposed situation where no enemy 
can approach unseen, they settled on this pond.— 
Farmer II. saw them “ a doing of it.” He there¬ 
fore went to the flood-gate of the mill-dam,which 
emptied into the pond, and allowed about an 
inch and three-quarters of water to run evenly over 
the frozen surface. 
Farmer II. was a practical man, and a good shot. 
In expectation of his morning’s success, he spent 
the night in fixing up his fowling-piece, and pre¬ 
paring for practice and recreation on the ensuing 
morn. 
THERRY TREES, —Standard and Dwarf, of the best 
-V sorts, two years old and strong. For sale cheap. 
Geneva, N. Y. [479-5t] T. C. MAXWELL & BROS. 
SUPERIOR POTATOES-PRINCE ALBERTS. 
O A specimeu of which received the first premium, of the 
Oneida Co. A g. Soc. last Sept. Price $1,50 per bu. For sale 
by S. A. DEWEY, Delta, Oneida Co., N. Y„ March 1,1859. 
"I3INE HILL NURSERY, near Buffalo, N. Y. Apple, 
A Pear, Dwarf & Standards, Plum and Cherry Trees, Grape 
Vines, Currants and Evergreens, and a fine lot of Anger 
Stocks. For sale by [479-3t] G. ZIMMERMAN. 
D rain and roof tile machines. - The 
Subscriber is Patentee and Manufacturer of the best 
Machines extant for making Drain and Roof Tile, Hollow 
and Solid Brick, Ac. The machine grinds the Clay, moulds 
into Tile, Brick, Ac., and delivers on to the drying Boards at 
the same operation, by horse or other power. For further 
particulars, address F. M. MATTICE, Buffalo, N. Y. 
R ASPBERRY PLANTS Of the best leading sorts, 
including the Antwerps, Brinkle's Orange, Franconia, 
Fastollf, Knevett’sGiant, and Rivers’ Large Fruited Month¬ 
ly. For sale by T. C. MAXWELL A BROS., Geneva, N.Y. 
ft II A Y EAR pays for Board, Washing and Tui- 
•fyJ tiou in Common English, in Fallby Seminary, 
Iswego Co., N. Y. Rooms for Self-Boarding in the 
Spring Term opens March 24, 1859. 
Address ” * ~ ’ ‘ 
F ,ASTER! PLASTER 1-3,000 tons of Vienna 
Plaster, or Gypsum, for sale at the mouth of the Gen¬ 
esee River, which I will sell cheap for cash. The above 
Plaster, along with some others, has been analyzed by the 
celebrated Chemist of the city of New York, James R. Chil¬ 
ton, M. D„ and found to be the best land plaster now in use 
in the State, as it contains the largest per centage of the sul¬ 
phate of lime, which is the most beneficial property in land 
plaster. Those wishing to purchase a genuine article had 
better call on the subscriber. WM. RANKIN. 
Charlotte, Monroe Co., N. Y„ Feb. 8,1859. 475-8t 
was taken,—she would try an experiment, aud 
prove whether Mr. Thornton were really indiffer¬ 
ent on the subject, or not. Giving Nellie a pic¬ 
ture-book with which to amuse herself, she went 
to her own room, mentally exclaiming, “at any 
rate, I’ll never put on this rig, again—not even 
washing-day.” She proceeded to her clothes-press 
and removed one dress after another,— some were 
ragged, others faded, all out of style, and some 
unfit to wear,— at length she found one which had 
long ago been laid aside, as “too light to wear 
about the house.” It was a nice French print, 
rose-colored and white, and she remembered had 
once been a favorite with her husband. The old 
adage, “fashions come ’round in seven years,” 
seemed true in this case; for the dress was made 
in the then prevailing style. 
“This is just the thing,” she thought, and she 
hastened to perform her toilette, saying to herself, 
“ I must alter my dark gingham to wear morn¬ 
ings, and get it all ready before Charles comes 
home.” Then she released her long, dark hair 
from its imprisonment in a most ungraceful twist, 
and carefully brushing its still glossy waves, she 
plaited it in the broad braids which Charles used 
so much to admire in the days of her girlhood. 
The unwonted task brought back many remi¬ 
niscences of those long-vanished years, and tears 
glistened in her eyes as she thought, of the many 
changes Time had wrought in those she loved, 
but she murmured, “What hath sadness like 
the change that in ourselves we find?” In that 
hour she realized how an apparently trivial fault 
.1OHN P. GRIFFIN, Principal. 
E ARLY PARIS CAULIFLOWER and Premium 
Flat Dutch Cabbage. Both sure to head, and are the 
best varieties known—12K cts. each, per package, by mail. 
Address "RURAL EMPIRE CLUB,” 
479-6t _Macedon Centre, Wayne Co., N. Y. 
1 AARM PRODUCE Sold on Commission— Such as 
. Flour, Butter, Cheese, Lard and Provisions of all kinds. 
IIaIGIIT a EMENS, 226 Front St., New York. 
Refer to R. H. Haydock, Cashier Market Bank. New York 
_Peter II. Titus, Pres’t East River Savings Bank. 
illoore’s Hurd 3mu~1|)ork*rr, 
THU LARGEST CIRCULATED 
Agricultural, Literary and Family Weekly, 
IS PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY BY 
D. D. T. MOORE, ROCHESTER, N. Y. 
Office, Union Buildings, Opposite the Court Bouse, Buffalo St, 
Morning came, and Farmer H. began the 
sport. Judge of his surprise, when, after the first 
discharge of his weapon, the geese took flight and 
few away with the pond 
I, 1 VERGRKENS. —A very fine stock of vigorous and well 
JLi grown plants of Balsam Fir, 5 to G feet high and well 
branched,- Norway Spruce 2 to 4 feet,— Am. Arbor Vitas, 3 
to 5 feet. For sale by T. C. MAXWELL A BROS., 
March 10,1859. [479-5t] Geneva, N. Y 
/— N. Y. Picayune. 
/"LIFTS! GIFTS!! GIF IS! !!—The Original Gift Book 
VX Store, is permanently established at 14 Exchange street, 
where the purchaser of eacli book receives a Gift valued at 
from $1 to $50 at the time of sale. 
Agents wanted in every town in the Union. Those de¬ 
siring so to act can obtain full particulars by sending fora 
Catalogue, which is sent free to any address, upon applica¬ 
tion to O. N. NEEDHAM, Agent, Rochester, N. Y. 479tf 
How They got into Trouble.— An Eastern edi¬ 
tor says that a man in New York got himself into 
trouble by marrying two wives. A Western editor 
replies by assuring his cotemporary that a good 
many men in that section have done the same thing 
by marrying one. A Northern editor retorts that 
quite a number of his acquaintances found trouble 
by barely promising to marry, without going any 
further. A Southern editor says that he was 
bothered enough by simply being found in com¬ 
pany with another man’s wife. 
TERMS, IN ADVANCE: 
Two Dollars a Year— $1 for six months. To Clubs and 
Agents as follows: — Three Copies one year, for $5; Six, and 
one free to club agent, for $10; Ten, and one free, for $15; 
Sixteen, and one free, for $22; Twenty, and one free, for 
$26; Thirty-two, and two free, for $40, (or Thirty for $37,50,) 
and any greater number at same rate —only $1,25 per copy 
—with an extra copy for every Ten Subscribers over Thirty. 
Club papers sent to different Post-offices, if desired. As we 
pre-pay American postage on papers sent to the British Prov¬ 
inces, our Canadian agents and friends must add 12X cents 
per copy to the club rates of the Rural. The lowest price 
of copies sent to Europe, Ac., is $2,50—including postage. 
Advertisements— Twenty-Five Cents a Line, each inser¬ 
tion, payable in advance. Our rule is to give no advertise¬ 
ment, unless very brief, more than six to eight consecutive 
insertions. Patent Medicines, Ac., are not advertised in 
the Rural on any conditions. 
The Postage on the Rural is only 3!4 cents per quarter 
to any part of this State, and 6X cts. to any other State, if paid 
quarterly in advance at the post-office where received 
A CHOICE DAIRY FARM FOR SALE. -Said 
F arm contains 128 acres, about 10 heavily timbered, the 
rest under a good state of cultivation. A dwelling house, two 
barns and other out-houses. A good bearing apple orchard 
and other Fruit and Ornamental Trees. Well watered and 
never failing. Is situated in this town, 2 miles from Vernon 
Village, 3 from Verona Depot on the N. Y. Central Railroad, 
4 from Oneida Depot. Price, $33 per acre. Credit given for 
a large portion of the purchase money. For further partieu- 
lars, inquire of the subscriber at Verona, Oneida Co . N Y 
March, 1859. [479-21] H. S. DODGE. ' 
CESTRY HAR 3? I 
V A HYMN AND TUNE BOOK, 
For Social and Family Devotions —Compiled by Rev. M. 
M. PERKINS, and decidedly the best Book of the kind ever 
issued. It contains 208 16mo. pages, and is sold at 38 cents, 
cloth, nnd 45 cts., sheep. Published by 
, WM. HEATH, No. 79 Comhill, Boston. 
COLE A ADAMS, 40 Buffalo St., Rochester, N. Y , are 
Agents for the above work, to whom orders can he addressed. 
They are also Agents for the Am. Sunday School Union.— 
Send and get a Catalogue of their Publieatious. L479-8t 
Height of Impudence.— To go into a printing 
office, look over a compositor’s shoulder and read 
his copy. To go into an editor’s room, rummage 
among his newspapers, and look over his shoulder 
to read his manuscript. Height of Justice:—To 
kick such rascals out without ceremony. 
—“ Why ! Ellen 
George Morton has followed him, and he exclaims, 
—“ Ha! Charley, as lover-like as ever—hasn’t the 
honey-moon set yet ? ” and then he is duly present¬ 
ed to Mrs. Thornton, who, under the pleasing 
