MOORE’S RURAL NEW-YORKER: AN AGRICULTURAL AND EAMILY NEWSPAPER, 
FEB. 6. 
THE OLD MAN DREAMS. 
IT «LITIS *imu 
0*1 for one hour of youthful joyf 
Giro back my twentieth spring 
J’d rather laugh a bright-haired boy 
Than reign a grey-beard king! 
OR with the wrinkled spoils of age! 
Away with learning’s crown! 
Tear out life’s wisdom-written page, 
And dash it* trophies down! 
One moment let my life-blood stream 
From boyhood’s fount of flamot 
Give me one giddy, reeling dream 
Of life all love and fame! 
My listening angel heard the prayer, 
And calmly smiling, said:— 
«If I hut touch thy silvered hair. 
Thy hasty wish hath sped. 
But is there nothing in thy track 
To bid thee fondly stay, 
While the swift seasons hurry back 
To find the wished-for day?" 
Ah! truest soul of woman-kind! 
Without thee, what were life? 
One bliss I cannot leave behind: 
I'll take—my—precious—wife! 
The angel took a sapphire pen, 
And wrote in rainbow dew: 
“ The man would be a boy again, 
And be a husband too! 
“ And is there nothing yet unsaid 
Before the change appears? 
Remember, all their gifts have fled 
With those dissolving years!” 
Why, yes; for memory would recall 
My fond paternal joys; 
I could not bear to leave them all: 
I'll take—my—girl—and—boys! 
The smiling angel dropped his pen: 
“ Why, this will never do; 
The man would be a boy again, 
And be a father too!’ 
And so I laughed—my laughter woke 
The household with its noise— 
And wrote my dream when morning broke 
To please the grey-haired boys. 
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was the pattern of neatness, taste and comfort in saying that he never rode a horse half a mile in his ™ e anks ,f™eys, of the most popular* 1 a'd celebrated manufacture i» 
its arrangement. How should they who sought life, and should not dare attempt to ride so spirited ^, 0 7^Vi)Ou“” 4 ^ 
$150 —For tiie next list, we will give a COM KIN ED REAPER 
trunks of trees with portions of the branches still the more frequently those times eame, ’till from very well fitted for the office however, being even H&mtJ 
adhering, give it an odd though not unpleasing ef- being waited upon when he was sick, he became more hot-headed and hasty than boys of fifteen, O <Z) ZJ 
feet. Around this old porch a luxuriant woodbine as exacting and selfish in health. They had ser- usually are. His eousin, a delicate and timid hoy, 
had hung the bright drapery of its leaves, now ruby vanta, but they seldom suited him, either they were somewhat younger than himself, was visiting him J - 000 - 
red with the kisses of the frost To the right of too ignorant or too impertinent; he preferred be- at this time, and Philip delighted to show off his ^ tl4mt workin g friend*.f Mode's Rural 
this door were two eartained windows with open ing waited on by his wife and children. To them feats of horsemanship before Arthur, who trem- new-Yordbr—*» d«ilrthera disposed to aid in extending!** rfrea- 
blinds and at one of them we caught a glimpse of he could give orders and expect them to be execu- bled at the idea of mounting a horse, and for latfon .ndwefuin*-. » fceir kcdda-M ; tovteri to ex*nfoe toe 
a M, fee. W. were uebered into the pleasant ted t. the letter, for there waa not one of them who whom Pmup entertained in private, e.naiderabl. £ 
j )ar ]or, which we had before observed, by an old would dare, on pain of his displeasure, to fail in contempt obtain* even a small dub some substantial reward, and taken 
servant with a military air and a neat but faded rendering obedience. One morning the boys went to the stable, and altogether is —equalledin number ud omenmt .f Pr.mi.rn. .fibred: 
suit of livery He said “Miss Constance ” would Strangers were generally favorably impressed Pniur proudly led Caesar forth, preparatory to giv- GRAND APRIL PREMIUMS! 
see ns presently, and drew up, for our accommoda- with the aspeet of affairs at Pomply House. The ing him an airing. As they stood admiring him g 
tien two of the cosiest of arm-chairs before the General was courtly, witty and hospitable. His the thought entered Ihilips head mat it would Ulg therefor according to our Term*, previous to the 1 st #f Apnt 
cosiest of wood firea Scarcely were we seated, he- lady was gentle, refined and sociable. The chil- be good fun to induce Arthur to ride, thinking D Sounding Board, of the celebrated manufacture «f Board- 
fore my hand was gently grasped, and rising, I in- dren were well-bred, modest and very quiet and that a little wholesome exercise might take the g«gR« ^OLLAm “ #fwhki “ THKKB 
troduced Miss Constance Pomply to my cousin respectful to their parents and others. The house girlishness out of him. Arthur refused however, *aoo T To the Person obtaining the next lf^st number, as above, 
Lucy Let me introduce her to you. was the pattern of neatness, taste and comfort in saying that he never rode ahorse half a mile in his Banks $ Keys, of the most popular and ceiei>ratcd manufacture fa 
She is very tall and slender. Her face is fair and its arrangement. How should they who sought life, and should not dare attempt to ride so spirited % ( $Z!jJg wc ‘ * ^ Pwcit > 
not thin or wrinkled. She has a beautiful peach rest and recreation beneath the generous shade of a nag. mower?3 
color on her cheeks, and her eyes —hut they are their prosperity, discover the serpent that lurked “Pshaw ! ’ said Philip, who, the more timid his : awarded the Premium an Best Combined Machine, at the 
indescribable! Like’ many other women’s they are at the roots? cousin appeared, was the more bent on giving him Ag. 
large, blue and liquid, but their ever varying ex- A few family scenes and incidents will better in- a ride, “It is all imagination, you can ride if you Web^ ca*hprices MahoganyC|tfed 
pression of meekness, love, dignity and penetra- dicate to you the natural dispositions of the chil- only make up your mind to it. Caesar is perfectly PKW ing machine, of the very superior manufacture of 
tion, is not like any other woman’s that I ever saw- dren, and the actual state of domestic life at the manageable. I never allow him to think he can q 4 k*hunt)red'a.m> l twknty-fiv ed (> i , l a ils. 01 
Love predominates in her looks, or rather mild- Pomply’s, than any general narrative. do as he pleases, and that is the main thing Just 
ness and the exuression is greatly enhanced by her - sit up straight and firm and he will think he has tkn doll ails. 
white, bleached a. It I. near,, terfme en a cold and gloom, March e ol to behave well. Come, don’t be a gfrl-ho,, I'll 
it were, and she wears it hound up plainly, hut in evening. Gen. Pomply is confined to his room hold him for you.” MLL^»a!£. 
heavy folds upon a head that would become a with another attack of gout, together with some Thus urged, and resolving not to deserve the ti- *20^or to next ^twenty 
queen I cannot say how old she is, but she must hillious affection. He is very sick, that is, he feels tie of girl-boy, so contemptuously bestowed by »ioo-For EACUof «be next Ter L ibtrTLN dollars, cash. 
have passed the confines of that period when all as no one ever felt before, and the children cannot Philip, Arthur mounted the pony which stood SPLENDID PREMIUMS 
unmarried ladies become, by common consent, “old be too quiet, his wife cannot be too attentive. perfectly still while the bridle was in Philip s hand, F0R lists from other states or Canada i 
»| Uni if nil nlrl maids were like her I should Grace, a child of eight or nine years, has a very but with a knowing look in his eye. Philip led one hundred dollars, in Cash, forthe largest Hstof 
maids.” liutll au Old maids were 11KL iicr, j biiuuiu ° . , . . . . . . , . A „ Yearly SubBcribere to the Rural New-Yorker, obtained out of the 
wish to be one Go where you will Miss Con- cough and seems weak and pining. Her him once or twice aronnd the yard, sometimes run- New York, and by a resident of. the State, Territory or 
stance is a household word in Dudley.’ I need not mother feels troubled and anxious about her. ning, until Arthur began really to enjoy himself, ^Anrium" *”“**** 
blazon forth the various “sweet offices of kind- Tea is on the table and Mrs. Pomply has sat when just as they reached the gate he gave the 
npaH , ; hv wbirh Hhp has become welcome even ne- down almost for the first time during the day, and pony’s head a slight turn, and crying “ keep a tight twenty-five dollars for die next list 
ccssary to many a home circle whether of rich or Grace has crawled into her lap with a weary air— re i n and sit firm!” he cracked hiswhip, and before /or the 
„ w _ S , „ o11 „ ^Arriioiirr She is scarcely seated when the hell of Gen. Pomp- Arthur was fairly aware of it he was galloping Grand April Premiums/ Thus one person may secure twopraesmd 
poor. We made a pleasant call and were cordially . 1 , ,, T , if toe first in each class, obtain premiums amounting to over lour 
n frnin I.y’s room is-Violently jerked. Mrs. Pomply starts, down the road. Hundred Dollars /—if the second, $275-if tlie third, $200-if the 
invited to come again. _..„„„„ «rw . fourth.siso. Ac. Ac. 
wish to be one. Go where you will, Miss Con- bad cough and seems weak and pining. 
stance is a household word in Dudley. I need not mother feels troubled and anxious about her. 
blazon forth the various “sweet offices of kind- Tea is on the table and Mr f* Comply ha 
ness” by which she has become welcome, even ne- d °™ almost for the first time during the day 
ccssary, to many a home circle whether of rich or Grace has crawled into her ap with a weary : 
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From frequent conversations on the subject, with then sinking into her seat again, she says, “Con- 
my mother and myself, cousin Lucy has gleaned stance my dear, run up to your father’s room with 
quite a history of the Pomply’s, which at her re- ^ and ask him lf he would llke BOrae toast for 
[Continued in next number.] 
quest, 1 have arranged in writing. 
lights, and ask him if he would like some toast for 
his supper. ’ 
In a few moments Constance returns, saying 
When my mother was first married, and for many that her father said he did not want his supper yet, 
years afterwards, she was a frequent visitor at the he had but just eaten his dinner. The latter clause 
Pomply’s. Constance was then a child, not yet in being in allusion to his pigeon-stew having been 
her teens, hut so kind and motherly towards her sent up to him somewhat later than he had 
little brother and sisters, that she seemed more like ordered it 
For Moore’s Rural New-Yorker 
MISCELLANEOUS ENIGMA. 
ordered it I am composed of 13 letters, 
a young lady than a child. To her mother who Mrs. PoMPi.Ysighed and putting her little daugh- 2, 7, 5, 8, 3 is what we eat 
was in delicate health, she was invaluable as a com- ter from her lap she arose and assembled the chil- yiy g ; 3 j 5 j 9 jg used at fairs, 
panion and assistant Like her father, she was a dren around the table. My 1, 2, 4, 3, 11 is to be envioua 
person of strong feelings and passionate temper; There were four of them. Philip, the eldest, a My 6, 4, 5, 9 is to give away, 
but like her mother, possessed a power of restraint manly boy of fifteen, presided at the table in his My 8, 10,11,11, 3, 8, 9 is an adjective, 
over her feelings which is seldom found in tlie father’s absence. Constance, a tall, thoughtful My 13, 5, 5, 13 is a girl’s name, 
young. It was partly the result of circumstances, looking girl of thirteen, who looked at least two My 4, 13, 9 is what every one does. 
From her earliest childhood she had looked on years older. Isabel, the beauty, a remarkable My 5, 3, G, 4, 11 is an adverb, 
her father with feelings rather of fear than of af- looking child of eleven, with flashing, dark eyes My 12, 5, 4, 11 is an adjective, 
fection. He had ever exercised a rigid and mili- and sunny, brown ringlets. And Grace, the house- My 8, 2, 11, 9,13, 7, 5 is used for windows. 
Written for Moore’s Rural New-Yorker. 
POMPLY HOUSE. 
by Caro line a. howabd. t ar y discipline at the fireside as in the field. Not hold pet, the pale, affectionate little sister. 
Cousin Lucy is with us; she has come to make a that he never smiled or joked, for he did both. No The meal over, Mrs. Pomply prepares with her 
long visit, and we calculate upon having fine times, man could he fonder of a jest, or laugh more heart- 0W n hands and in the neatest manner, a tray of m- 
This morning I took her to ride. We visited our Uy than he; hut the jest must he made by the right viting refreshments, and carries them up to the 
beautiful rural cemetery, and, on our return, drove P erson ’ thc lau S h must in the time and General. Two or three times she returns; now for 
round by the old mansion on the hill, familiarly P lace > or woe to the plucky wit. Children were a another cup of tea, because the first is not strong 
known, in these parts, as Pomply House. The myth, an absurdity, in Gen. Pomply s ideas of do- enough; again to prepare some cream for his 
most attractive feature of our modest cemetery is mestic management That is what sensib e char- t oast-and by ye time she has made several jour- 
thc stately and elaborate family monument of the itable ’ good-natured people understand by children; neys to and fr0 , her countenance shows plainly that 
Pomply’s. Cousin Lucy seemed particularly in- ^inanity m miniature; little, restless, inquiring, she feelp that however willing or active she may 
terested in it, even so much as to copy the inscrip- Progressive, impressible and erring copies of our- be> it ls almost in vain to hope that her fastidious 
tion, which, as it seems, in some degree to embody fe<dvcs ' ...... ... , lord will he satisfied. 
the character of the family, I will transcribe: ’°T‘ Y U ° him , “ The young people have gathered around the 
smile, that his children should have been born p ar i or fi re . Phiup is reading at a table, Constance 
Gen. ABEL 'pomply,' u. s. a., grown u]).” Then they would have known, with- bas licr sewing, Isabel her embroidery, and Grace 
Cousin Lucy is with us; she has come to make a 
long visit, and we calculate upon having fine times. 
This morning I took her to ride. We visited our 
beautiful rural cemetery, and, on our return, drove 
My 12 is a pronoun. 
My whole is a person of rank and wealth. 
Knowlesville, N. Y., 1858. Mary C. Gillbttb. 
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For Moore’s Rural New-Yorker. 
GRAMMATICAL ENIGMA. 
I am composed of 48 letteis. 
humanity in miniature; little, restless, inquiring, s ] ie feels that however willing or active she may My G, 1, 4 is an article. To the Lady sending m the laiKeet list of Yearly Subscribers to the 
progressive, impressible and erring copies of our- be> it ig almost in vaill to hope that her fastidious My 19, 2,11 is a conjunction. sZr a ^pyTtiTn.LUM inated 
selves. l ord w m be satisfied. My 25 > 40 is a preposition. BIBLE, (published by tlie Harpers.) containing Sixteo 1 Hundred 
Mrs. Pomply used often to tell him with a sad The young people have gathered around the My 33, 37, 40 is a verb. 
smile,that his children should have been “born parlorfire . Philip is reading at a table, Constance My 8, 7, 28, 10, 23, 14, 32, 31, 30, 26. is one of the fii^dolxa^. ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ we „ 
grown up.” Then they would have known, with- ] ias h er sewing, Isabel her embroidery, and Grace moods. 0 ve a CO pvof the pictorial hible, iflustrated with over One 
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Who departed this life June 14th,’A. I)., 18—, aged 74. out the bitterness which their learning cost them, bas thrown herself wearily into a large arm-chair. My 45, 29 is a personal pronoun. 
He was a gallant Soldier, that they were never to open their mouths to speak Ag tbe gound of Mrs. Pomply’s footsteps are heard My 41, 42, 43, 24, 21 is a noun. 
A worthy iti/.en,^aud^i :ut fill I nen . aught save the words of truth and wisdom; that once more upon the stairs, Philip looks up from My 9, 2, 18, G is the superlative degree of an ad- 
His Wife, died Oct. llth, 18—, aged 62. they were to have a proper and precocious taste for jjj g and w jth a cloudy brow and fretful tone, jective. ^ 
erastus, ' all that was useful and honorable in learning or husi- exc laims: My 12, 7, 28, 29, 37 is a preposition. 
Eldest Son of the above, died May 6th, 18—, aged 4 years. negg . and) above all, that they were to regard their « j uev er did see such a man as father is! He My 1, 20, 47, 40 is an adverb. 
tv a u ooh B k CE ’.ni parents, particularly their father, with a reverential never waits on himself if he can help it, and when My 44, 38, 39, 41, 42, 35, 18 is a proper noun. 
Lieut 7 Philip Alexander,” awe should invest them with all knowledge be j s s j c k an d can’t, instead of hiring folks that My IG, 2,17, 7, 1G is an imperfect participle. 
Fell in a Naval Battle, Sept. 10th, 18—. and judgment worth acquiring, and entitle them to are well able to do it, he would make mother wait My 34, 33, 28, 29 is a perfect participle. 
He was a young man of high promise, and was cut off t] everlasting support and obedience of their on him from morning ’till night, if she was able to My 22, 7, is a preposition. 
twenty-seven years. children. he about There’s about the dozenth time I have My 10, li, lv> is an adjective. 
Here slept, at last, the hero of many a battle-field, Imbued with such principles as these, it is not to beard her on the stairs, since she carried up his My 13 12 14 is an interjection, 
the wealthy and courted, even envied man of the be supposed that Gen. Pomply could or would ex- supper. I guess he wants the fire fixed, or the tea M y 4 > 118 an adjective. 
world, and, so the inscription records, the faithful ercise much charity towards those unfortunately is too weak, or it is not sweet enough, or the toast M.v o, 2 is an adt erk » nr , rmns t 
friend—of whom? There is not one word or line human natures who fell short of this standard. He is too brown.” My whole is the dying words of one of our m . 
to speak of the virtues of a cherished husband, a labored unceasingly to bring his own children up «i know it,” replied Constance, “ and I believe eminent men. „ 
fond and lamented father. to tbe mark, and sometimes flattered himself that mother would run her feet off, before she would Naples, N. \., 1858. ... 
“Leah, his wife,” that tells the whole story of be was successful. But where was there ever a offer one word of opposition. When /have a bus- Answer in two wee -s. 
her character, life and death. Living, it was all the household that prospered, the heads of which did band, you'll see if /do.-’ , , N Y ^ 
distinction she desired; dying, she coveted no not look higher than their own will and judgment, “Yes, when you have a husband, we shall see,” 
higher fame than this simple memorial above her for power and guidance? . chimed in Isabel “ Mother says, bachelor’s wives CHA 
grave. Yet there are some who still remember the Gen. Pomply probably had some religious no- aad old maid’s children arc said to he perfection. 
meek-eyed, self-sacrificing and devoted wife—the tions; he went to church with scrupulous regulari- gut I know that if my husband had as much money Of letters four I am composed, 
affectionate, religious mother —thc true-hearted, ty as did also his family. He knew the sacred in- as father, and kept as many servants, I would not An article that’s daily used, 
benevolent, and cherished friend of the few who structions to children and youth on their duties to make a slave of myself, I should grow old fast Strike out my first and you will see 
nnqsessed her acciuaintance Her first-born, rested parents and the aged, and the warnings and threats enough without” As she spoke she tossed hack In what mankind do all agree, 
with her, early taken from “the evil to come.” of punishment for the fro ward and disobedient.— her beautiful curls with an air that showed that But take my fourth, my second, third, 
a whom the gods love, die young,” and Grace, He frequently made use of these references in ad- 0 ] d age waSj to her mind, something to he dreaded. ^ ud a choice beverage is the woi d, 
the sunbeam, the peace-maker, left a gloom in their monishing delinquents, but whether he had learned «I do not think you ought to talk so,” said But once again, my fourth place first, 
hearts and home, like that when the clouds arise at them by personal study of the Scriptures, or by Grace sadly, “Father is really sick, his foot pains ^ nd tbe “ se ^° nd and , “ erb ’ 
noon-day. hearing them often quoted, he seemed entirely ig- bim dreadfully, and I suppose he can’t help being My lirst, the fourth, then read anew, 
In the last name we see the father’s nride the norant of the existence of such passages as these a little fretful and uneasy. I know I should he And you will see that it is true, 
Naples, N. Y., 1858. G. W. C. Hurlburt. 
Answer in two weeks. 
For Moore's Rural New-Yorker. 
CHARADE. 
noon-day. 
In the last name we see the father’s pride, the 
hope of his declining years. A son after his own in tbe same volume: 
willing to wait on him if I could, and mother says 
model, following early in his father’s footsteps. We “And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to the servants are so clumsy that they make him ner- 
see too, the overthrow of that pride, the death of wrath; but bring them up in the nurture and ad- v ous. Last summer, Phil, when you had the fever, 
that vain hope, in the midst of life, vigor and monition of the Lord.” you was as cross as could he, and that day when 
worldly honors. “ Fathers provoke not your children to anger, lest ^Jelle tried to give you some water and spilled it 
Having studied the inscription thoroughly, Lucy they be discouraged .” in your neck, you flew into such a passion that 
wished to sec the former residence of this interest- “ Husbands, love your wives, and he not hitter mother said it was enough to make you sick art eek 
ing family, and learn more of their history. For against them.” . longer.” 
the gratification of the first named wish, we changed “And above all these things, put on charity, Pnn.ir blushed deeply at this allusion, and said 
our purposed route, to make a call at the old place, which is the bond of perfectness.” . sharply, “Who asked you to speak, Miss Pert? 
once the handsomest and most aristocratic in the Mrs. Pomply was of a modest, yielding disposi- 
town of Dudley. tion, and, married young, had long since merged The season advances and June, with her roses 
Of letters four I am composed, 
An article that’s daily used. 
Strike out my first and you will see 
In what mankind do all agree; 
But take my fourth, my second, third. 
And a choice beverage is the word; 
But once again, my fourth place first, 
And then my second and'third as erst, 
My first, the fourth, then read anew, 
And you will see that it is true, 
That every farmer, one does need, 
And often more to sow his seed. 
In earnest try, you’ll soon succeed. 
South Gilhoa, Scho. Co., 1858. C 
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British Provinces, %\fi2% per copy is lowest club price to Canadians.— 
Club papers sent to different post-offices, and names added at any time.— 
“ Bills on all solvent Banks in V. S. and Canada taken at par, but 
Agents will please remit Hew York, Canada or Hew England money 
when convenient. Tor all amounts over $15, we prefer drops on New 
York, (less exchange,) where the cost is not greater that last year. 
tfZP' Specimen Numbers, Show Bills, Ac, furnished free to all dis- 
! posed to compete for toe Premiums, and thus aid in extending toe 
usefulness of toe leading and Largest Circulated Rural, Ijterary 
and Family Weekly. Subscriptions should be properly inclosed, 
and carefully mailed to 
D. D. T. MOORE, Rochester, N. Y. 
- 
"TlOORFS^RURAL NEW-YORKER, 
TUB LEADING WEEKLY 
Agricultural, Literary and Family Newspaper, 
IS PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY 
IiY D. I>. T. MOORE, ROCHESTER, N. Y. 
For Moore's Rural New-Yorker. : Office, Union Buildings, Opposite the Court House. 
ing family, and learn more of their history. For against them.” longer.” ALGEBR AICAL P ROBLEM. terms, in advance.- 
the gratification of the first named wish, we changed “And above all these things, put on charity, Pnn.ip blushed deeply at this allusion, and said . o Two Dollars a Yeas— $1 for six months To Clubs and 
our purposed route, to make a call at the old place, which is the bond of perfectness.” sharply, “ Who asked you to speak, Miss Pert?” The sum of three numbers is 30G ; the second Agents as follows:-Three Copies one year, for $5; Six Copies (and 
, . ’ . , ., ,. : ,, Paaiptw wnq of ft modest vieldinu disposi- - minus the third, plus 3 IS equal to 1-G of the first; one to Agent or getter up of Club,) for $10 ; Ten Copies (and one to 
once the handsomest and most aristocratic in the Mrs. Pomply was ot a moaest, yieiamg uibpuai f ,, 1 , , . . .. ... . Agent,) for $15, and any additional number at the same rate, ($i^o per 
town of Dudley. tion, and, married young, had long since merged The season advances and June, with her roses the first is equal to the second, plus J of the third, As ^ ^ to pre _ pfty ^ Aiwricttn on pape re 
Ascending the hill from the north the house her existence into that of her more brilliant con- and perfumed airs, has arrayed the domains of and £ of the first plus £ of the second is equal j sent to the British Provinces, our Canadian agents and friends must 
wears a somewhat trloomv aspect from its dark sort, so far as to have no wish, no opinion save his, Pomply House in the richest and most luxuriant the third plus 15. Required the numbers. add 12^ charts per copy to toe club rates for the Rural The lowest 
and weather-stained outside, and the number and in anything which concerned herself. Not that verdure. Parties of pleasure come and go, and the No. Tunbridge, Vt., 1858. J. T. R. price of copies sent to Europe, c. is $- ’ , me postage^ 
size of the evergreens which cluster thickly about this deference was the result of affection, or a con- house is thronged with visitors, giving and receiv- Answer in two weeks. ; which they 
the great hall-door. From the gateway to this sciousness of inferiority, for she was a woman su- ing pleasure in the life and gaiety which their - j are now received. 
door winds an avenue of tall trees which, meeting perior in mental ability to the generality of her presence brings. The General is better, in factwell ANSWERS TO ENIGMAS, &c., IN NO. 420. advertising _ Brief and appropriate advertisements will be 
overhead, make perpetual shade beneath. Here, sex. But her sensitive mind had learned to shrink to all appearance, and may be seen riding on horse- ^ inserted at 25 cents a line, each insertion, payable in advance. Our 
too, reigns almost perpetual silence, for this en- closer to itself since its best utterance had so often back with his guests, to show them the place and Answer to Biblical Enigma:—Keep thy tongue to give no advertisement, unless very brief, more than four con 
trance has fallen into disuse since the General’s been repressed by expressions of contempt or dis- its environs, or hunting with them when the from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile. seentive insertions. Patent Medicinee, Ac. are not advertised in the 
death, and nothing disturbs the sepulchral quiet- agreement from her husband, indicating alow esti- weather is favorable. The children have company Answer to Enigma— A Boquet of Flowers:— Rural on any conditions ^ _ 
ness, hut the sighing and groaning of the bleak mate of feminine wisdom; hers in particular. Ihus nearly all the time and seem to lead a happy, out- Jonquil, Laikspur, Kingcup, Hawthorn, Golden jgy- the Currency of the Country is so deranged at present 
north wind amid the dark boughs and the withered she was in reality like the cypher which, annexed of-door life. Rod, Dew-plant, Cowslip, Bachelor Button, Catch- ^ we ^ wbo remit for the Rural win send us toe best funds 
leaves, which lie ancle deep through all the avenue, to a unit, increases its value ten-fold without in- Philip has just had a present from his father, of fly, Marigold, Sweet William, Star of Bethlehem. conveniently obtainable in their respective localities if our Western 
The west side presents a much more cheerful ap- creasing its own. And she, like thousands of other a pony, which seems to engross his whole atten- Answer to Arithmetical Problem:— 22 miles from ^ 6 ^ f u e ^™ m ™!L or L to bms 1 ^ NewYork.'canadlorNewEng^ 
pearance and to this entrance we directed our wives, was happy in being able to do this. tion. It is a spirited little creature, rather restive the gun; altitude, 5£ miles; time of flight 85 .204 solvent Banks or in Postage Stamps,—they will save us both trouble 
steps The house is built in the style of half a ceil- Afflicted with that “Englishman’s plague,” the under control, hut the General likes spirited hor- seconds. : and expense. Though Western and Southern money may be per- 
tury ago, hut bears evidence of some alterations gout, in his later years, Gen. Pomply was incapaci- ses, and as he intends Philip for the army, he Answer to Riddle :-Bed. I 
and improvements. An ell here, a dormer window tated for much active service, and required much wishes him to learn to ride and keep a horse. He Answer to Miscellaneous Enigma:—A home in ] ^ ^ Qf ^ Uiiion _ toe Britisb Provillce8; ^ wil] com . 
sharply, “Who asked you to speak, Miss Pert?” 
too, reigns almost perpetual silence, for this en¬ 
trance has fallen into disuse since the General’s 
death, and nothing disturbs the sepulchral quiet¬ 
ness, but the sighing and groaning of the bleak 
BU * ’ * 5 _ . ’ copy.) As we are obliged to pre-pay the American postage on papers 
d £ Of the first plus £ of the second IS equal to gent to toe British Provinces, our Canadian agents and friends must 
e third plus 15. Required the numbers. add 1234 cents per copy to the club rates for toe Rural The lowest 
No. Tunbridge, Vt., 1858. J- T. It. price of copies sent to Europe, <fcc, is $2 50,— including postage. 
ffcsp' Answer in two weeks. j Subscribers wishing their papers changed from one Post-Office 
_ to another, should be particular in specifying toe offices at which they 
* ! are now received. 
ANSWERS TO ENIGMAS, &c., IN NO. 420. x> . “ j ..... 
Advertising — Bnef and appropnate advertisements will be 
~ inserted at 25 cents a line, each insertion, payable in advance. Our 
Answer to Biblical Enigma:—Keep thy tongue nfle is to give no advertisement, nnleseveiy brief, more than four con 
Om evil, and thy lips from speaking guile. seentive insertions. Patent Medicines, Ac. are not advertised in toe 
Answer to Enigma—A Boquet of Flowers:— Rural on any conditions. 
mquil, Laikspur, Kingcup, Hawthorn, Golden the Currency op the Country is so deranged at present 
od, Dew-plant, Cowslip, Bachelor Button, Catch- ^ we al] wbo re mit for the Rural wfli send us toe best funds 
f, Marigold, Sweet William, Star of Bethlehem. conveniently obtainable in their respective localities. If our Western 
Answer to Arithmetical Problem:—22 miles from and Southern friends can remit in Drafts on New York at former 
.. . . ... ,, , rates of exchange,—or in bills on New York, Canada or New England 
and improvements. An ell here, a dormer window tatea ior muen acuve service, ana requueu mu™ wisnes mm 10 learn 10 nue ami iveejj a uurse. ne nusm 
there, and an open porch or piazza, supported by I care and attention at times. The older he grew, I therefore has the sole charge of him. He is not Heaven. 
ply with these suggestions so far as convenient, they will favor us. 
