MOORE’S RURAL NEW-YORKER! AM AGRICULTURAL AMD FAMILY NEWSPAPER. 
JAN. 9. 
he were half as much devoted to me as he is to 1 tion? No, indeed! His was too shallow a nature practice; hut really on Mr. Wilson’s liberality. 
Written for Moore's Rural New-Yorker. 
“I KNEW HIM WHEN A BOY*.” 
BV KATE CAMERON. 
“ I knew him when a boy! Ah! ves, 
And often have I seen 
Him poring o’er a stupid book 
Upon the village green; 
While other boys were all at play 
His book he still would read, 
I couldn’t see why one so poor 
So much should knowledge need. 
“ And I really couldn’t tell 
What pleasure there could be 
In bending over an old book 
That was so dull to me. 
I thought he was an idle youth, 
Though not disposed to harm, 
And once, I really offered him 
A place upon my farm! 
“ If he had but accepted it 
He might have been rich now, 
But I suppose he thought his hands 
Too white to hold a plow! 
And so he chose to go to school, 
A very foolish plan, 
For he already knew enough 
For any common man. 
“ By some means, how I cannot tell, 
He got a place at ‘ Yale,’ 
And in vacation he comes home 
Looking quite thin and pale; 
But what though studies, deep and grave, 
His days and nights employ, 
He ne’er will rise to eminence 
‘ I knew him when a boy.’ 
“ I wonder wliat he means to be, 
A minister quite like, 
And then, perhaps, he will ‘ exchange’ 
With our good Parson Dyke. 
1 rather guess his preaching, though 
I shouldn’t much enjoy, 
1 should be thinking all the while, 
‘ I knew him when a boy!’ 
“ A doctor he may be, perhaps, 
And for all mortal ills 
Pretend that he can find a cure 
In powders and in pills. 
But he will be mistaken if 
He thinks I shall employ 
Him ever in my family,— 
* I knew him when a boy!’ 
“ Perchance though it may suit his taste, 
A lawyer grand to be, 
I really think that I should laugh 
To hear him make a plea! 
What though my ill-timed merriment 
Should bench and court annoy, 
yjnow I couldn’t help it, for 
‘ I knew him when a boy!’ 
And if a politician great, 
He should set out to be, 
He needn’t think he’ll ever get 
A single vote from me! 
When others ‘ praise him up’ to me, 
His fame Til just alloy 
By answering with a knowing shrug, 
‘ I knew him when a boy.’ ” 
Rochester, N. Y., 1858. 
you I am sure I should surrender my heart at once.” 
“I hope dear cousin,” said Clara, “that you will 
give your heart to the keeping of a more noble, 
to feel very deeply. He gracefully relinquished His weak-minded wife, however, still prides herself 
the pursuit, when he was fully convinced that it on having married “a professional gentleman,” 
was entirely useless to persevere, and turned his while her cousin Clara’s husband was “nothing 
energetic, manly man. I think I am not blind to i attention to her cousin Lucy, where he felt more but a farmer.” 
the Doctor’s excellencies. He possesses many good j * urc of ai > appreciator. willed Lake, Mich, 1858. 
For Moore's Rural New-Yorker. 
MISCELLANEOUS ENIGMA. 
gifts and graces, but he lacks many more. He has 
This was something which Lucy had not even 
pretty face, a handsome form, small hands and hoped as she was only a visitor in her uncle’s tan- 
feet which arc always neatly gloved and gaitered, lly ’ and a comparative stranger in the village. But 
„ . , . , . , . , „. _ . _ she felt more pleased than chagrined by the Doc- 
an effeminate voice, which he knows how to use— , .. 1 , 6 , , . J . . 
, , . , , tor’s attentions, as he soon succeeded in convincing 
handsome teeth which he knows how to show by . , . , „ 
. , „. „ her susceptible heart that she was truly loved. Be- 
often smiling in the most approved manner. Those 1 , . , , 
b . . . I am composes of 18 letters, 
hoped, as she was only a visitor in her uncle’s fam- My 1,5, IT, 11 is a favorite beverage, 
ily, and a comparative stranger in the village. But My 3, 1, 9, 10, 18 is an expression frequently used by 
she felt more pleased than chagrined by the Doc- _ _ fanners in calling domestics. 
tor’s attentions, as he soon succeeded in convincing - - - My 7,12, 6, 4 is the name of a city in England. 
her susceptible heart that she was truly loved. Be- Confidence.— The following incident is related My 8,2,15,16 is the name of a most beautiful and cele- 
fore many months had elapsed, she gloried in the of the run upon the Savings’ Bank of New York brated queen. 
name of Mrs. Dr. Knight. city: M - v ^ j 4 is frequently a sreat relief to p<?rsons in 
Henry Wilson continued to call at Mr. Ed- “At a Sixpenny Savings’ Bank, a little newsboy, My ^Xis the commencement of a favorite composi- 
warD's; and Clara seemed more devoted than without a jacket, and only one suspender, (and that tion by a somewhat antiquated authoress, whose writings 
0 '' ~ 1 “ . ‘M, - ,.. f ‘ n fore many months had elapsed, she gloried in the of the run upon the Savings’Bank of New York 
who regard dress as the great business of life would .. 
nf Mrs Ilr kvicnr. /n+w. 
. , , name of Mrs. Dr. Knight. VJl . r . 
s.i\ t lat ie is accompisie m ia ai , as le a Henry Wilson continued to call at Mr. Ed- “At a Sixpenny Savings’Bank, a little newsboy, m wboiTis the 
wajs pays tie mos scrupu ous a ten ion o is WAM) , g . an( ] Clara seemed more devoted than without a jacket, and only one suspender, (and that « U a somewhat ai 
t0 ! et ' e 1 K)SSCSSC ^ ar j eaR y as suiance o manner ^ ^ t0 ber books. He thought her a very prom- a string,) confronted the teller on Monday, and de- are famous the world i 
arising i om a t ciy rg i e. ima e o inn.e , an j s ; n g pupil, while she thought him a very pleasant manded to know whether ‘ she u-os all right ?'— Albany, N. Y., 1858. 
he has eaine to sa\ some agreea ; e, a ow . mai , ca p a y e teacher. Though she did not keep meaning the institution — because, if she was, he ZjT Answer in two 
and many vei J t e ' as • u ^ cee ec _ H | pace with him in the classics and mathematics, she didn't mean to he scared if everybody else was.— 
gaining gi eat a\oi v>i l some o tic ane. ,am i p urgue( j other branches to which he paid less atten- He had got forty-two cents salted down there, and 
piques and mortifies him to know that he is not *. . , . , ... . , 6 . , J , . ... . „ . . . , ’ 
better annreciated here His vanity is touched and tlon ’ and shc migllt be Raid t0 very nearly cqual a11 he wanted was h,R (the tellers) word of honor 
‘ 1 ' ... r him in scholarship. Shc often looked over his that it wouldn’t spile. The teller asssured him , 
his self-will aroused. But he will discover, before , _ , * , . ,, ...... ..... , e „ . In ages long pa* 
, _, , , , . , , ’ essays, and found that she could assist him in giv- that his money was ready for him any moment. TT 
long, I hope, that my heart is not made of so soft a ... , ., , ,. ,.., T *. . .., I title i am whn 
f” , . . . . . . . mg a finish to his compositions, while he would “‘Nuff said ’tween gen-l’men, hut I don’t want it,’ When wholly ri 
“At a Sixpenny Savings’ Bank, a little newsboy, 
Answer in two weeks. 
round. “ Mother Goose.” 
For Moore's Rural New-Yorker. 
CHARADE. 
, _ _ ,, . , . . . . . .. v.oo.., 0 , ---......... 6 .. that his money was ready for him any moment. 
long, I hope, that my heart is not made of so soft a . ... . .. , °.. „ lVr _ _J-iu™ . .., 
6 , , , . , . mg a finish to his compositions, while he would “‘Nuff said ’tween genl’men, hut I don’t want it,’ 
material as to he greatly impressed by his fascina- „ . ... , . . . . ., . ... „ ., , 
J L .. .. , , frequently review hers, and give her a new thought, rejoined the youth, and with a self-compl 
tions. The citadel of my affections could not be ” . „ „ . ° ^, . 
, , or suggest a more vigorous form of expression.— well-satisfied air, he walked out of the hank, 
very strongly fortified by common sense to be much . T , . ,, . T . . . . .. „ 
J G J J TTina twn vnnrc lifA traa Tiaecp/l \nf in M < la ehp crrtnn ? 1 rrTOn turn nr tnrPP. mnrD 
frequently review hers, and give her a new thought, rejoined the youth, and with a self-complacent, 
endangered by such attacks!” , 
“Really, cousin,” replied Lucy, “this is very exc anging 
J flatteries, ar 
severe in you, after I have told you Row much I 
, . . . active, earn 
admire him.” . 
“I think,” said Clara, “that I understand your 1 .'^ en y ^ 
admiration of the gentleman better, perhaps, than cn, |^ r ^ 
you do yourself. You may think him an agreeable p iend^l^a 1 
companion to chat with for an idle hour, or as an , 
Thus two years of their life was passed. Not in “*Is she good?’ cried two or three more news¬ 
exchanging unmeaning civilities, idle caresses and boys, who were awaiting the result, at the door- 
flatteries, and taking moonlight walks, hut in an steps. 
active, earnest effort for mutual improvement—in Yes, sirree!’ he replied,‘as good as wheat— 
diligently preparing for life’s higher duties and ketch our hank to stop! Yoos ought to seed the 
enjoyments. gold I seed in der safe.’ 
, . , , . Wilson graduated with honor, and none of his “‘How much was they?’ inquired a companion. If pronoun there be ’twixt these parts engaged, 
you do yourself. You may think him an agreeable , . f ,, , • ’ ,,, , , . 1 T ,„ , , ... .... ,, 
J . . ... f ... , friends had cause to blush for the “great coarse “‘More’n a houseful!’was his prompt response. I li speak to this purport, / am enrag a. 
companion o c ia \u i or an u e our, or a. an f armer b 0 v” as he had sometimes been called by ‘An’yoos don’t ketch dis’ere chile a makin’an old Of minore, my first two express a relation, 
escort occasionally, but I hardly think you would J J And name of endearment; in music, negation. 
. , <■ some of the village clerks and hoarding-school woman of his-self, and drawin’ out his money; I „ „ . , ’ , . ,,, 
take him as a companion on the voyage of life, . .... My first two revers’d, or last two you’ll see, 
were he to offer you his gallant services. You ™ sses ' Though he dul not flourish a cane or sport ain’t so green-7 ain’t!”’ Are us’d to express a collegiate degree. 
would, I think, prefer a stronger arm and a braver fine J ^’ e ry ’ dld n0t . Rt ^ ut ® r hsp . or °^ nge as midst stands for teacher, or erudite man. 
heartgracefully as some sickly feminities might have Feeding on the Post.—O ne of the proprietors My parts and my whole, please tell if you can. 
“ I think ” said I ucy “ that he would hardly he dcsired > he was known by all whose opinion was 0 f The Post has a handsome country residence not Sterling, N. Y., 1857. w - 
safe in making the offer, unless he wished me to of the least value - to P ossess a cultivated mind, a far from the city. One of his neighbors is a gen- S3T Answer in two weeks. 
accept it In return for the manner in which you noblc ’ generous hcart ’ a g reeable manners — and, tleman who, although living in handsome style, is For Moore . g Rnra] New . Yo rker. 
have complimented my judgment I will tell you what m,ght be most valuable to him llfe , good rather inclined to economize in his stable expendi- MECHANICAL PROBLEM, 
what I think of yours. I presume you have tho’t common sense - felt tbe di guity of his manhood, ture. His horses get hut little to eat besides grass, __ 
me blind to your interest in that great awkward * ba ^ much would be expected of him. He and they are consequently much higher in bone an inclined plane is 10 feet high; and a power of 150 
farmer boy who strides by here every morning on P ossessed a strength and energy which we may look than in flesh. It happened one day this gentleman's pounds acts, perpendicularly to the horizon, upon a weight 
his wav from the turnip-patch 0 r corn-field to the for in vain amon S those who have not, like him, servant, when riding along the road on a miserable of 600 pounds which is drawn up the plane. What must 
would, I think, prefer a stronger arm and a braver 
heart.” 
Feeding on the Post. —One of the proprietors 
noble, generous heart, agreeable manners—and, tleman who, although living in handsome style, is 
what might be most valuable to him in life, good rather inclined to economize in his stable expendi- 
In ages long past, and still in this century, 
I title I am which is complimentary. 
When wholly revers'd, or just as I am, 
Each way you will see I still am the same. 
With my major parts, will exactly compare 
The number parts composing the air. 
Of minor parts too, the number I have 
Is that of the kings once hid in a cave, 
And these parts together, are made up of others. 
In number the same as Kittim had brothers. 
My major first part, is a reptile not seeing. 
While my major last will represent being. 
If pronoun there be ’twixt these parts engaged, 
I’ll speak to this purport, “ I am enrag'd.. 
Of minors, my first two express a relation, 
And name of endearment; in music, negation. 
My first two revers’d, or last two you’ll see, 
Are us’d to express a collegiate degree. 
• My midst stands for teacher, or erudite man. 
My parts and my whole, please tell if you can. 
Sterling, N. Y., 1857. w. 
E3T Answer in two weeks. 
For Moore's Rural New-Yorker. 
MECHANICAL PROBLEM. 
An inclined plane is 10 feet high; and a power of 150 
College Hall, and stops in your father’s library an e,u ‘Y 
, . . , . , “ Learned to Labor and to Wait.” 
hour almost every afternoon on his return, at which 
time I have observed you are quite sure to have Clara soon did as her cousin had predicted; she 
business there. Ah, Clara, no wonder your color P u ^ ber sma P white hand in that strong brown hand 
changes! So would niine if I were detected in so h’* 5 made strong and brown by labor and expo- 
early Itosinante, was overtaken by the newspaper pro- 
“ Learned to Labor and to Wait” prietor, driving a remarkably fine horse before a 
Clara soon did as her cousin had predicted; she well-appointed gig. 
put her small white hand in that strong brown hand “Good morning, my man,” said he, addressing 
of his—made strong and brown by labor and expo- the sharp-looking gossoon as if he had been “our 
be the length of the plane, in order that the weight may 
be drawn up in the least possible tibie.' 
Orleans Co., N. Y., 1858. Eugene V. McKnight. 
[[37” Answer in two weeks. 
The answers to the various Enigmas, Charades, Prob- 
strange a choice. To slight an accomplished gen- sure —and she promised to he his until death. She own correspondent;” “ that’s a fine fat horse you’re lems, &c., have usually appeared one tccck after the publi- 
tleman and flatter a country plow-boy! Well, there did so with a happy confidence. She felt that she riding.” cation of the riddle requiring solution and the in- 
are some strange developments inhuman nature, needcd a stron S hand to lcad hcr through life’s “Why, thin, I don’t know; I think’tis the way terval being so brief we tore been unable to hewfram 
or in woman’s nature, I am compelled to acknowl. Jo”™*. f e reclined her head open his he might be fetter,” responded the groom, looking £££«££££_' good „ lltJ „ pUe , „„f 
edge! Come, Clara, I have now given you a good man ) y bosom she knew that the heart that was dubiously at the great man. been received too late for publication, and much as we 
opportunity to plead your cause, or to explain your- beating there was “ strong and brave, ’ and her own “ G, not at all couldn’t possibly he fatter. Is ow, Aooiro to cdve these answers nublicitv. we have 
self if you will.” 
“ The explanation is easily given,” said Clara, 
beating there was “ strong and brave,” and her own 
heart found rest. 
these tangled skeins. Many good and witty replies have 
been received too late for publication, and much as we 
would desire to give these answers publicity, we have 
Clara soon went to live with her husband, on on, to have him in such uncommonly high condi- tw0 KCC ks will he given, and we want those interested in 
his farm, which was about a mile from the village, tion?” this department to give us the hidden portion in the light. 
His father, at his decease, had given this into his “Why, thin, I’ll tell your honor. We feeds him est dress at their command. We append, as a sample 
possession with the provision only that he should on the ould Post newspapers, an’ they don’t agree Answer to Miscellaneous Enigma, in No. 415: 
tell me, my friend, what does your master feed him fceen com p elle( i to cast them aside. Hereafter, however, 
“ I think Henry Wilson is a very promising young bis farm, which was about a mile from the village, tion ? 
man. I have encouraged him in his literary pur- f at b er i a ^ bis decease, had given this into his “ W] 
suits, and he has aided me. He is now helping me possession with the provision only that he should on the 
with my Latin lessons. Father’s knowledge of the P rov 'i de for his little orphan sister. This was a with him at all!” 
classics has almost faded from his memory. As pl easan t tas lc, both for himself and Clara, and a 
the College doors here are closed against our sex, happier trio it would be difficult to find than were Anecdote of Dr. Johnson.— Andrew Miller was 
and the Ladies’School is little better than a pre- tb ^ occupants ol the brown stone house on Mr. a principal proprietor of Johnson's Dictionary, and 
tense, I am very glad to avail myself of his offered ^ ilson’s farm. • The farm was fertile and beauti- Hie manager or treasurer of the fund out of which 
assistance, for he is a very excellent Latin scholar.” fbe arrangement of the grounds faultless — the payments were from time to time issued to the 
“The explanation is quite satisfactory” -aid and the bouse was embowered in a grove of fine aut hor. When the work was completed, Andrew 
Lucy. “ I feared that it might be some tender at- old trcCP ’ among wMcb almost every spccies of tbe was so overjoyed, that he sent the following ac- 
assistance, for he is a very excellent Latin scholar.” 
“The explanation is quite satisfactory,” said 
Lucy. “ I feared that it might he some tender at¬ 
tachment that brought you so much together. But f°rest was represented. 
knowledgement of the receipt of the last sheet of 
Written for Moore’s Rural New-Yorker. 
THE COUSINS. 
by e. a. sandford. 
“You are a very silly girl, Clara Edwards,” 
said her cousin Lucy Holmes, as she sportively 
I might have known that you could not he in love C,jAKA bad always been a lover of Nature. She th e manuscript: 
with that green hoy'” loved to ram bl e in tha fields and forest, and to sit “Andrew Miller sends his compliments to Mr. 
“He is two years my senior,” answered Clara. beneatb the shade of over-arching trees. The Samuel Johnson, with the money for the last sheet 
“ Which makes him but twenty,” replied Lucy. S t0 " ’ n S ^egetation seemed to her a constant mira- 0 f copy of the Dictionary, and thanks Cod he has 
“ A rather green age, I know,” said Clara, “ but cle ' 0n every ex P^ din S leaf aad opening flower done with him.” 
we do not expect maturity in Siiring. I prefer a see med to be v i itten ‘ God is Love,” and she never Which drew from Johnson this keen retort: 
promising Spring to a barren Summer.” weaiied with reading this lesson. “Samuel Johnson returns his compliments to Mr. 
“I understand the point of your remark,” said WlLS0N expressed his joy that his little wood Andrew Miller, aud is very glad to find, as he does 
Here’s “tit for tat,” then take this spat, 
Dear wife or husband kind, 
You drunken sot, leave off your pot, 
Or you will go “ stone blind.” 
Sap is as sweet as “ lassies ” blest 
When properly boiled down, 
Oat is for horse; hut will make worse, 
When “ wild” the youthful clown. 
The fop has brains, like donkeys’ manes, 
Upon “ the upper lip,” 
Into my whole, with heart and soul, 
Both Jfr'rfs and fiatt’rers dip. 
Now, E. C. Lake, I undertake < 
To say, by use of trope, 
That haberdashers and “ linen-washers, 
Use much of this, soft soap. 
Sterling, N. Y., 1857. J. R. Wilkin. 
caught the book which Clara was engaged in L “but I will not acknowledge that it applies nymph could now rusticate at her pleasure; for he by ] lis note, that Andrew Mi 
reading from her hands, shut it violently, and toss- tQ the Doctor> Then you do not deny havin „ a could see that she daily increased in health and in thank God for anything.” 
ed it on a table which stood near. “Come, coz., reirani fnr Wrisnu?” ° spirits—in strength of body and vigor of mind. - 
you must listen to reason, and to me, for one hour 
at least You have read long enough this morning. 
I shall begin to feel as some others must who fre¬ 
quent the house—like an unwelcome visitor—if you 
continue to appear so much more interested with 
that stupid hook than with my company.” 
particular regard for Wilson?” spirits—in strength of body and vigor of mind.-♦— 
“I will not deny,” said Clara, “feeling a very IIe was often ^Prised at the length of her ram- Crawling Out— We overheard two loafers the 
high respect for him. I think him one of‘Nature’s bles, and the amount of exercise she would daily the other day trying to trade mashed hats. The 
Noblemen.’ I approve his principles, and admire 
his industry, energy and perseverance of character. 
I think they will ultimately lead him to success.— 
Though the boarding school Misses here may never 
take. Her pets were all cared for by her own bargain was struck, when loafer number one dis¬ 
bands—her flowers carefully cultivated, and her played with triumph a ventilator in the top of his 
house kept neat and in order. He had thought that felt, large enough to put his fist through, where- 
it might take her a long time to learn the ways of upon loafer number two announced that in conse- 
Stupid. No, indeed, said Clara, you do the ca]1 Wm a <loye of a ma , T h society will know a farm * Not S0, She took t0 her duties as easily quence of this brilliant stroke of diplomacy on the 
) 0 k injustice. I find it so interesting that I have ,. , . . that he mavho n‘man smnnre and naturally as though she had been “to the manor partof loafer number one, the bargain was made 
Lucy, “that you are acting very unwisely in regard 
to that devoted lover of yours. Will you do it?” 
“What lover?” said Clara. 
“Really, dame Innocence, how very ignorant you 
are!” said Lucy. “What lover, indeed! As tho’ 
day place join little vsliite IkuhI in that great In own g erstba t she was glad to get into the country where Somewhere in the west, a sable knight of the 
pa m o ns, an ia s ia ev ei a tei see j ou cn- sbe m jght think, and feel, and act, with freedom— lather and brush was performing the operation of 
gaged in such charming employment as milking , ’ . , , , , TT • A in 
° ,, where she might act more with a view to the appro- shaving a Hoosier with a very dull razor, 
cows, feeding poultry and pigs, mending overalls . . „ , . , , . ; , r , b „ ., .. „ • Uv, * u 
, , 7. . , a , . , „r, . , val of God, her own conscience, and her husband, “ Stop,” said the Hoosier, “ that won’t do.’ ; 
on/1 wQeliinnr ctnnDM clnrt.«! l mivUimV nf if />nneml 1 7 7 
.. . ... , . , . , and washing striped shirts! Only think of it, cousin! ’ ... ,, 
you were blessed with such a variety as to be at a T , ,, , .. . , , , . . than the “ neighbors across the way.” 
I . , , . , T . , Is not the prospect enticing to a lady of your rank?” TT .. ,, . , . ., . 
loss to determine to whom I refer! Whom could I 
mean hut dear little Dr. Knight?” 
> not the prospect enticing to a lady of your rank?” 
“ If I am placed in the circumstances you men- 
Henry continued his labors and his studies; con¬ 
tinued to cultivate his farm and his mind—to daily 
“What’s the matter, boss?” 
“That razor pulls.” 
“ Well, no matter for dat, sah. If the handle of 
“Oh, no,” said Clara, “ I have never been greatly ^ on > answered Clara, “I hope I may be able to act exercise his physical and mental strength, and his fie razor don’t break, de beard’s bound to come 
blessed with lovers, and I should certainly never web 111 !>' l iai 'b ^’ s weP said that labors were not unrewarded. The fair promise of out.” 
wish to he if the Doctor is a fair sample of the 
species.” 
“I must take the privilege of a cousin and a 
‘ Honor and shame from no condition rise, 
Act well your part, there all the honor lies.’ 
labors were not unrewarded. The fair promise of out.’ 
spring was soon to bring in an abundant harvest. 
Years glided onward—bus}’, happy years. Each A 
glad to find, as he does Here is another answer to Prize Enigma, published in 
Miller has the grace to No - 41u: . 
Come out, sir: I have rent your fetters 
And searched out all your hidden letters. 
With care alternately combined, 
erheard two loafers the They form the words that here you find, 
ade mashed hats. The The, grammar says, will limit nouns; 
loafer number one dis- q.j ie cgc / c wd j gcra tch the garden grounds; 
tilator in the top of his And crows will make the farmers whine; 
his fist through, where- And cat I’m certain is feline, 
nnounced that in conse- Morn, wakes at sunrise, like the birds; 
ake of diplomacy on the r ° * 3 *be tiniest of words; 
, the bargain was made A always flies with speed; 
, , , . And the s an article we need. 
mher one remonstrated ... ... . __ • 
At dawn tis neither day nor night— 
ling, who made answer ^ n( j w jtjj men wR j jingle right. 
;d for backing out, when who descends a motive shows 
crawl through /” At least to walk behind his nose. j 
- From, gives us help in meaning space, 
t, a sable knight of the His always shows possessive case, 
irming the operation of *° ost *“ a ,P lace where cb ^ en f 8tand 
_ When darkness covers all the land. 
,eiy dull razor. ^ ^ gj vea a verb infinite force; 
', “ that won’t do. And search looks out for self of course. 
3?” For and kis no more need boast, 
And what is healthier than toast. 
t, sah. If the handle of “ And now,” you see, I’ll “ hold him fast,” 
beard’s bound to come For 1 have “cornered” him at last. 
Black Rock, N. Y., 1858. A. T. Jones. 
A gentleman of the name of Pepper had been ANSWERS TO ENIGMAS, Ac., IN NO. 41 1 . 
“You will do as you choose, of course,” said succeeding one brought to the occupants of this several times thrown from a spirited young horse, 
friend,” said Lucy, “and tell you that I think you Lucy, but I shall act a different part in the drama farm more labor, more happiness, and more love, and was relating the circumstance to a friend, and c j pliering 
act towards him veiyfoolislily.’ 
of life so long as the choice is left to myself. Love 
“How?” asked Clara. “In not refusing to see in a country cottage! Pshaw! it’s all humbug! 
A prattling little boy and girl were added to their at the same time observing thathe had never given 
family, and several adjoining acres were added to his horse a name. “I think, ’ replied his friend, 
him altogether?” 
“ Do not feign ignorance, now cousin,” said Lucy. 
“Do for once talk like a sensible girl, as you are, 
country cottage is vastly more romantic to look at their farm. Thej’ were not only respected and he- “you should call him Peppercaster.' 
than to live in I can assure you!’ : 
loved by the community in which they resided, but 
or might he, if you only would. You must know we make it’ 
“Life everywhere,” said Clara, “is very much as their superior merits were well appreciated. Mr. An English paper publishes the notice of the 
that I think very highly of Dr. Knight.” 
Wilson did not want opportunities to use his tal- marriage of a couple, respectively eighty-three and MOORE’S RURAL NEW-YORKER, 
Dr. Knigiit was here announced, and the ladies ents for the good of the public. He filled several eighty-two years old, and says: “ AY e have often met 
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“And you,” said Clara, “can hardly he ignorant separated. Lucy descended to the parlor to enter- offices of responsibility and trust, with honor to with the expression, ‘a green old age,’but have Agricultural, Literary nml Family Newspaper, 
of the fact that I think very little of him. I did tain her favorite, while Clara hastily collected her himself and his constituents. He is now absent, never seen so striking an example of such a state D AA *. 1 mo'okk,' itocuusTKit, n. t. 
not know but j’ou thought that I was deceiving him books and went to a rustic arbor ia the back yard, attending to his public duties. Clara did not like as this must have been. - 
—was, in a manner, encouraging the attentions of where she thought she might read and study undis- to leave the dear old farm even for a limited period ————-*—•- Office, Union Buildings, Opposite the Court House. 
turbed, as she had told her cousin to say to the Doc- 
An Irish peasant, on a small, ragged pony, was 
a man whom I do not really respect.” turbed, as she had told her cousin to say to the Doc- of time, hut as she loved her husband still more An Irish peasant, on a small, ragged pony, was - • 
“Oh, no,” said Lucy. “Your feelings toward tor that she was too much engaged to see him this than her home, she consented to accompany him to floundering through a bog, when the animal, in its terms, in advance. ^ 
him are sufficiently evident both to myself and to morning. But her cousin, wicked tease that she his new field of labor. They are now moving in a efforts to push on, got one of his hoofs in the stir- ^ one year,™™ $ 5 ; six Copies (mid 
him. Deceit will never be numbered among your was, only told him of her retreat It suited his social circle of the highest order, and one which rup. “Arrah, my hoy,” said the rider, “ if you are onetoAgeBtor getter up 0 f C i u b,) for $io-Ten Copies (and one to 
faults. But 7 have encouraged him to call here, romantic disposition to seek her there, and lie found they are well qualified to adorn. going to get up, it is time for me to get down.’ Agent.) for $15, and any additional number at the 6ame rate, ($i^o per 
hoping that j’our humor toward him might change, her, as may he conjectured, not greatly predisposed Do j’on ask where is her cousin Lucy? I will tell ---- copy l As we are obliged to pre-pay the Amencan postage on papers 
He is so much in love with you that I really pity to he amiable to him. Though he played the lov- you. She and her husband are living in a comfort- A Yankee who had just come from I-loience, ^ per c ^y to&e°dub retes for the Rural 
him.” er’s part in a most charming manner, she did not able little tenant house, standing on the main road being asked what he had seen and admired, and Ashing their papers changed from one Post-Oflice 
“So do I,” said Clara, “if the feelings he mani- seem to appreciate his raptures in the least. He on Mr. Wilson’s farm. As Dr. Knight did not well whether he was not in rapture with the A enus de ^ another, should be particular in specifying the offices at which they 
fests are real. But I do not feel responsible for his left with the impression that the scene which had understand his profession, he failed to obtain a very Medici, replied, “ Wall, to tell the truth, I don t care are now received. _ 
having entertained them, as I am not concious of just been enacted might well he called “Love’s large amount of public confidence and patronage, about those stone gals.” * advertising — Brief and appropriate advertisements will be 
having ever manifested any special interest in his Labor Lost.” Clara imperatively demanded a When his father, Dr. Knight, Senior, died, he was inserted at25cents a fine,each insertion,payable in advance. Our 
company.” promise that he would never again renew the sub- left without a support, and he went dowD. His A lady, advertising for a husband in the Tribune, rule is togive no advertisement, unless very brief, more &anfour cm 
“ I do not know, cousin,” said Lucy, “ how you ject to her, to which he was compelled to accede, name may be seen over his door in large gilt letters, is very particular to have it understood that “ none Medicmes ’ tue E& ‘ &au 
can help liking Dr. Knight. He is so agreeable, however much he felt piqued, and discomfited by and his card regularly appears in the village news- need apply who are under six feet,’ upon which an any person so disposed can as local agent for the Rural and 
dresses in such perfect taste’—has such a pleasant her womanly decision of character and of manner, paper. He may usually be found at home. He exchange remarks, “ That female is strongly in fa- ^ w ho ^0 60 w flj HO t only receive premiums, but iheir aid will be 
voice, and is so gentle and easy in his manners. If Did Dr. Knight die of disappointment or vexa- lives, ostensibly, by the profits of his professional vor of hy-men!” gratefully appreciated. 
Answer to Geographical Enigma:—Reading, writing and 
Answer to Mythological Enigma:—Aristophanes. 
Answer to Mathematical Problem:—The west line of the 
cleared lot is 96 rods in length; the area of the wood lot 
is 21 acres. 
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