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THE HURON EXPOSITOR.
THE SILviiR HORSE-SHOE
A STORY IN TWO CII.APTERS.
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CICAPTBR. IneeContiatied.
. The words struck me like blows, fell-
ing me where I sod with their lord,
ble force:
On my knees., with my head in that
poor creature's lap, I, wrestled with a
pang so ewfulthat as -I write about it
now, after long years, it ,eeenas to rive
my heart again,.
_ "Nay," said Lizzie, lifting my bowed
. head. with her poor, . shaking .hands n•
'yo muuna.. greet -yo' mun be strong
_ - and hale -for the sake o' hizn as loves
yo'. If sum/oat ain't done he'll be car-.
. ried home to yo' dead, this neets wi' e`
bullet i' hie bress." .
"Itly God, my God I" I -cried, stagger- -
hag to. my feet ; "•help, me P' •
"Ay, I say Amen to that, lady," said
. Little, catchieg, my hand and, pressing I
• ' it against her bosom. "Yo've heipt 1
others, happen God 'all mind that. now
_ and help ye," .
"What can I do? Tell me -tell me
the, .whole truth, ' Lizzie. See, I'm
strong and hale now.; God has helped
me already.. He has .put courage into
ray heart."
"Thou% need it, my lass," ,said Liz-
zie, forgetting in her eager -.trouble all
barriers of cia,ss„ for pain, the great
-.- leveller, set us _for the nonce side by
eide,, just two sorrowing,. timorous wo-
pea, and nothing More. "It's Jim as
,s, at -r bottom o' it -all-na.ay God - for-
tve ine for • speakin' agen rey mon*
' - istress Otway-I-wadna, but ire to
ljiinder murder being -done, and. afore- 1
ell thee, wilt swear that ne'er a- word
shall pas a thy lips to , hurt him'? .Hc'El.
a, bad moini know, but for a' -that he's
y mon-and it's haad. for oily woman
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a speak up agog he rrion." -
In sorest auguish of • impatience 1 -
ng my hands the one in the other,
• a d,.with lips as white as Lizzie's own,
s ,orethe oath she craved. for.
Then she told me all . the shameful '
st ry.
he foinigraworkmee, whom (so 'ie.- .
po i. had it) John had decided- to em-
pl y were on their way to the North;
th re was no - chence now of . bringing
th owner of Otway Mills on his knees.
Th . furuace of heteeheated seven times
wit the feel of drink, seethed like a
mi lily cauldron.. Jim stirred, it with
bitt ,r, angry words. He had been at
fa t more than once, and tat last dis-
rais ed ; he had wrongs .to revenge, he
said , they all, had.
• _ T us the evil tongue tried. to stir up
,
strif ; but' only one or tarp other turbu-
lent :pints like himself would be led
into iplotting against the master. These
e therdhad laid a foul plot -the plat
that poor, faithful Lizzie had left . her
shed• f weakness and pain, to warn me
'of., _
"Yu know,' she said, "the big wood
-whee . t' two, roads meet, half -way.
ttevix here an' t' mills? Wool, they're
to w tell for .him passing by theer On
his hick horse, -and, oh, my lady! the
shot 'till copra from behind the trees."
e, "Whea.:-wlien ?" I almost- shrieked.
"To-tieet„" -she whispered :hoarsely,
• astbefugh she feared the very wells
would tell Jim of her great treachery.
0
"Theerh no time to lose. Thee must
go, theesel; they'a know suramat up if
on,y other body goes by. Which o'the
roads does the master coom by ?" elle
added' with a sudden look ,of dread
in. her eyes that was mirrored in 'my
, own.-
- "So 'dimes one, - som,etimes . the
other,' I wailed. 011, I cannot -.tell
e which
a.:. -i'It" hard on thee," she said with
, wonde ul, pitiful lovingness. "How
wilt thou knew whieb. way to gang ?" -
• "Hew, indeed ?" .
tw
One-etwo-three-four, rang out the
little- eloCk upon thei bracket by the to
window. We 'both started., and 'Lizzie ha
tw
wonder mortal 'fingers could.-aelaieve the
task, and then, jta for one moment, to
steal to my darling's little bed, not to
weep, tears weaken at such a time, but
just to kiss the cheek flushed in sleep,
and lying in such sweet repose upon the
tiny open palm.
"Oh, baby P' I said, bowing my head
upon ney hands as I knelt, "I am- going
to save him -for you and for me!"
And I sobbed, though my eyes were
dry.
Who, watching a -sleeping infant, has
not seen that sudden, ineffable smile
that, like a senbeam playing on the
petals of a flower, parts the sweet,
milk -bedewed lips and passes swiftly as
it came.
I c.lipse to take that smile as a good
omen. I chose to think Heaven's angel,
• in mybour of need, stood by me,and the
• closed violets of nay darling's eyes saw
the ministering' presence.
I heard' the clatter -of Lassie's hoofs
upon the stones of the yard. I staid one
fleeting instant at the nursery door,
and then down the stair, oat through
, the pretty porch, one spring to the sad-
dle. -.
Oh,it dicl not take long,and we were on
our way -op our way upon the journey
that mearetlife or death for him or for
me -worse than death if the worst be-
fell. .
I dared_not hurry much at- first. I
knew that the hedge bad eyes: and the
trees ears. How they sighed above my
heed as the evening wind swayed them
gently.
I clinched my hand on the handle of
my riding whip. I set my teeth hard.
I fought for patience. -
Every moment was a jewel of great
price, and yet. dare not hurry. Not
yet. Once the horrible- gloora of the
thick wood past, and then the terrible
choice between the two roads would. lie
before me.
, My heart beat so thick and fast I
scarce could draw breath, and just as
we were near the thickest part of the
bush and tees something stirred, while
Ina,ssie gave a sudden stoat, and then a
bound.
"Steady, Steady, little one," I said,
speaking out loud. "It is but a poor,
silly sheep that has strayed into the
wood."
Lassie trenibled, as I coilld feel
but she stepped en quietly enough, and
-Heavenknows where a woman's
strength comes from at such times -I
let the reins dap loosely on her shining
neck, and Oang to myself -as I weet
along. -
The ears that -listened could nob think
a woman.rOde a race of life and death
for the sake of the man she loved, could
they? •
We had reached the fork of the two
roads; the dark shadow of the wood
-lay behind us: A touch; and the mare
stood still.
"Which? which? 0 nay God, help
me! guide me !", I prayed.
Then I let the rein drop On Lassie's
neck, -closed. my eyes, and gently urged
her on. She took the way that lay to
the left. The choice was made.
Maddening thoughts throbbed in my
brain. Was John, even now, as Las-
sie's willing hoofs rang out on the hard
road, comingalong the almost parallel
route, each step of his trusty steedlead-
ing him nearer death Or had some
blessed chance delaye him? Should
I find him at the mil?, Would Heaven
be so mereiful as that' to me?
Three miles! Three miles! Did ever
the road, gleaming palely white before
me ill the gathering clkski seem so lone-
r,
before ? The night, like a soft curtain,
was falling upon the world; I saiv
single star 'glimmering above -the robin
sang no more.
We were in -the op n Country, w
passed no more clwellin
inkled through the trees, and seemed
speak of huntan companionship and
ppy homes. Alone in the twilight,
o selitary, figures -my little mare
was saved, I gave a greet cry, and fell
down without sense or life at his feet.
These things happened. a long time
ago. People have almost forgotten the
year of the great strikes; I have not.
Baby is a youud giant now, a head
taller than his mother, and owns a sis-
ter whose inches reach well nigh to his
stalwart shoulder. John still smokes
upon the lawn of a Sunday's evening,
while I sit by; but I •tell him he 19
growing fat and lazy. At which he
laughs, and says he shall soon turn Ot-
way Mills over to his son altogether.
Our mother rests nowjrom earth,-
ly i3orrow, and her mernorY is like a
albeantiful presence ameng us.
• On the table in my owe. sitting room
is a little hoof, shod ; silver shoe.
The relic is kept under a glass shade,
and I always dust it With my own
hand. I lam sure you will know with-
out my telling you that it is held. dear
for the sake of Lassie, the little mare.
.You will divine that it is one of those
willing feettliat carried, me to Otway
Mills through the dusk of a memorable
day to save a 'life dearer than my owu.
That dear life cost another, for poor
Lizzie left her baby motherless, and I
had. to, fulfil my promise. Weakened
with fever, and her receitt trial, the
strain of that errand of lave that she
set out upon to warn me of her hus-
band's plot against mine, proved too
much for herfeeble frame.
I kept my oath sacredly, and no one,
save John and I, ever knew that
Jim's wife, with a noble disloyalty,
"spoke up agen her mon."-AU the Year
Round.
. The' Colt Family.
A Story of Fame, Ronunkce and Cri
and miles from Seafearth a-nd 6 miles (rein Dublin • a LOW. NO TROUBLE TO SHOW GOODS.
REAL ES4TATE FOR SALE.
A RARE 0.11ANCE.-Twenty-five acres of land
1-4- with house -and barn for sale in Egmoridville.
This property is well situated for either farm or .
garden purposee. Title indisputable. Apply to
libRERT BRETT. 615
pen SALE. -For Sale a first close Planing
'Mill, nearly new and in good running order,
situated in the flourishing Town of Seaforth,
W111 be sold cheap. Terms easy. Enquire of
• SECORD, OOSSENS & CO., Goderich, Ont:
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VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE. -For Sale,
the east half of Lot No. 4, Con. 4, H. R. S.,
•Tuckersinith, County of Huron„ consisting of 50
aeres, 81 miles from the Town of Seaforth, and
convenient to school. The -land is of the very
beat quality. For further particulars apply to
JAMES PIOKARD, opposite the promises, or to
Egmondville P. 0. 521
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PROPERTY DT EGMONDVILLE FOR SALE.
-A• Forsale the house and lob in Egmondville at
present occupied by Mr. S. Cameron. The house
. is a frame, the lot coetains half an acre and is
one of the best building sites in Egmondville.
There is a good well and all other necessary con-
veniences, and will be sold cheep. For particulars
apply to JAS. II. BENSON, Seaforth. 521
VARM AND TOWN PROPERTY FOR SALE,
CHEAP. -Lot No, 24, Con. 9, McKillop, 100
acres; north half Lot 30, Con. 9, McKillop, 50
acres; north half uf north half Lot 31, Con. 9,
McKillop, 25 acres; residenco. oceppied by Mr.
Mieleolroso.n on Gouinlock Survey, Seaforth •
building lots on jorvis' and P. G. Sparliiig's Sur-
veys. Apply to GRAY, YOUNG- & SPARLING.
Seaforth. • '595
FOR SALE OR TO RENT -A small Stm e in
Exeter Nerth, well suited for ineauy any
-businese, being on the corner where three of the
/mist leading roads come iuto thevillage ; would
be enlarged or sueh addition's made as might be
required for a good tenant. Also for sale, a large
dwelling house, with every convenience; good
stable, two lots, with healing fruit trees. Lt
MOTAG GART, Seaforth. •631-4x
TfARISI FOR SALE -For Sale, Lot 26, Conces-
sion -'s 7, Bibbert, containiug 100 acres, about
50 aro eh aredovell fenced and in a good state of Which were bought at the very lowest cash prices. We only as an Inspectlon.
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cultivation ; the Mance is well timbered ; there
me. are log buildings an orchard and a 11 • ' of one of the Largest Stocks M this County. Our Stock is varied and PRICES i
good school close to the farm, and churches also I
JANUARY 30, 1880.
GREAT STOCK -TAKING SALE.
DUNCAN &. DUNCAN, SEAFORTH.
As
50,000 HORSES WANTED
THOMAS MELLIS'
HORSE' SHOEING ESTABLISHMENT,
K PPEN, - .ONTARIO
7-) WHAT YOU WILL, Say what you
People -will go to T. MELLIS', Kippur, to
get good Horse Shoeing and General Black-
smithing done,
The Subscriber now takes this opportutity of
-thanking his many cuotomers and the pulite In
general for the very liberal support -extended to
; 4
Wm during the Past year, and hopes by honest
this is our Regular Stock -Taking, and we want to dealing and doing good work to =mit their con-
fidence in the future as in the past. I am now
Clear Out all Odd Lines and Remnants and to Re-
,/ In position and ready to eupply you with good
duce the Stock as Low as Po8sible before gorse Shoeing and General Bleckamithiog
-Enda do not be afraid to give. toe trial, Be -
pairing done with neatness and despatch. A
laige stook of Cutters and Sleighs on hand, and
selling at hard pan priees. Look -out for the
Sign:
THOMAS MELLIS,
625 Kippen, Ontario. ,
THE FIRSVDAY OF FEBRUARY NEXT,
We have decided to sell all Goods at a
GREAT SACRIFICE FROM REGULAR PRICES,
And taking into consideration the recent advance in ,the value of Goods, we are
safe in saying that custoraers will effect a saving of from 20 to 40 per cent. Our
Stock is now well assorted in all Lines of
STA.PT__ AND H'..A_NO-3r GOODS.
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•The social circles o -f Connecticut
New York have been agitated .b
grand patty given in Hartford by
widow of the late Samuel Colt to c
brate the twenty-first birthday of
only son, Caldwell H. Colt, who ca
into possession of the snug fortune
52,000,000 on attaining his majori
A former citizen of Hartford recalls t
day in July 1835, when Sem Colt hi
self, from whom. this wealth was
rived, came of age. He was a fi
Y convenient. Apply on the premises or tb Staff
a
the post office. JOHN LARNER. 631z4 •
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BRUCEFIELD.
BRIGGS BROTHERS
ATING purchased the reinees carried On
by M. J. E. BRIGGS for so many years, are
now prepared to do
BOOT AND SHO t-114AKING
Of Every Description -on the'shorteet notice and
most reasonable terms.
They -will nae nothing but the very best ma-
terial; and as to fit and workmanship they guar-
antee satisfaction.
By strict attention to business, giving* good
article, and fairad reasonable priees, they hope
to merit and receive a liberal share of public
patronage.
T heir Shop -will be tonna in Battenburtes
building, D. McIntosife Veterinary -Office, one
door south of the post office.
Give us a trial. JOEL nnaitee.
617 (EO. W. BRIGGS.
N.B.-All overdue accounts limet be paid at
Once.
1 THE COMMERCIAL J.IVERY
her
me
of
ty.
he
ra-
de- _
ne
looking yellow -haired young man, who
had been lecturing then for a year
two on chemistry in the small towns
Vermont, Northern New -York a
Canada. He was about to start out
another lecturing four, and to gi
FAlir
' seen 7, Morris, containing 80 acres, 67 of
FOR SALE. -For. Sale, Lot 1, Comes -
which are cleared, well termed and in a good state DRESS GOODS.. DRESS GOODS
of cultivation; a good frame dwelling, also frame .
barn, stables and sheds; good orchard; on a . .
Win gli tun. For particulars addresa either of the Merinoes,
All the Latest Styles and. Shades of Color in Cashmeres -black and colored,
gavel road; 8 miles from Blyth and 9 miles h om
fallowing executors, THOMAS LAIDLAW,Blyth, Persian. Cords, Serges, Costume Cloths and Fancy Dress Goods -all
6314 new. Two Hundred Remnants of Dress Ooods at hall price.
JAMES ANDERSON, Belgrave.
. S.EAFORTH,
T.1 ENSALL -Desirable Village: Property for
-1-1- Sale -The undersigned has a five -acre Park
or Lot in tire thriving Village of Henson which he Winceys, Plain and Checked.
of offers for sale; there is an excellent, commodious
.Ladies' Lustre and Felt Skirts. ,
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-. and convenient brick house on the property, and Plain and Fancy Wool Clouds.
Wool Squares, all colors.
Ladies' Corsets, full rangetof all styles
and sizes, from 25c. to 5,2 per set.
English, Scotch and Canadian Tweeds
-all prices.
100 Remnants Tweeds, all kinds.
Worsted Coatings, plain and fancy.
Fancy Wool Flannels and Winceys
for Shirtings.
Canadian Grey Flannels, plain and
TableLinens, pure, 25c. p yard.
Ladies' Hose, self and fancy colors.
Ladies' Cloth and Kid Gloves.
Large Stock of Ladies' Furs, in Mink,
Seal and Lamb, will be cleared out
very cheap,
4 a good young bearing orchard; it will be found a
Oil very comfortable home for a retired • • ; the
ee terms will be very reasonable. For further par-
ticulars apply to the proprietor, THOMAS PEA.-
" BEN, Hensall post office.
.himeelf a more imposing appearance
had dyed his yellow hair black, pro-
clucin,g a change so startling that many -
of his acquaintances failed to recognize
him. Young as Re was, he had made a
reputation even then as inventor.
He ran away from school at the age of
fourteen and ,shipped as a boy before
the mast for an East India voyage.
While at sea he -made the model in
wood of the revolving pistol, which
was the germ of his great invention.
With hint this invention was wholly
original. But loug years afterwards he
• Deana. in the Own of London ancient
arms having a rotary chamber breech
So far from attempting to. conceal t
fa,c6, he was the first to call attentio
to it. He secured patents on his r
volver in England, France, and t
United States the year that he came
age, and though no reception was 'give
an no social agItation was observabl
he had really come into possession of
grander fortune through that paten
than his son received the other da
But he worked long years before
profited by his invention. He had a
rich cousin in New Jersey, and throug
his aid a company was established for
VARM FOR SALE. -For Sale, the west part of
Lot No. 1, Corn 17, Grey, containing 50 acres,
85 of which are cleared, well fenced, and m a state
of good eultivation. There is a geed frame house,
good orchard and plenty of water. It is on the
gravel road leading to Brussels anti Soaforth, and
adjoins a, ehurch and school, It is also within
half a mild of the Village of Walton. Apply on the
pininities or to Walton Post Office. arra TILES
MURCHIE.
laARM FOR SALE. -For sale Lot 2; con.' 10
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'1: Tuekersinith, containing 100 acres, about
r 1 80 cleared, the balance well timbered. There is a .
- , stone house and good frame barn, it is well fece-
I ed and underdrained. There is a young bearing
. orchard. Itis about seven milea from Seaforth
.
andfour from Hensel', and is convenient to
he Pchool. Two good wells of water.. Possession
given at imy trme. Apply at- the EXPOSITOR
n - office, Seaforth. 610
Black Lustros,
Ladies' Wool ,Shawis, •double
andesquere.
Fancy Woolens.
,Men's Braces, saanplee lot at
half price.
Men's Mufflers.
Ladies' Ulster Cloths.
Beavers, Naps and Meitons for
' Overcoats:
200 Dozen Towels; frora 5 cents
and. upwards.
Linen Handkerchiefs, front:5
cents up.
Gents' Ties and. Scarfs..
Men's Overcoats. -
Men's Fur Caps.
Men's glider -Clothing.
Ladies? Mantles. .
Lot of -Sample Hose, very low.
A Full Assort9nent of B d 3
he venal FOR SALE. -North half of South holt
of •-A- of Lot 30, concession 7, township of Morris, 1• Stock of Fresh Groceries.
• stabk, a young bearing orchard, and a good well 1
• and pump ; the premises are on the gravel road I
one mile south. of Brussels. Terris -$1,000
t down; balance can remain for -7 or 10 years at
3r. 7 per cent. For furthet particulars apply to C.
e a. COOPER, Land Agent and Auctioneer. 628
hoes. A Splendid
County of Huron, 45 seism ; 40 acres cleared ;
la soil is clay loam ; there is a new frame house and
ID TT N A LT • az I) N
MAIN STREET, SEAFORTH.
h F half of Lot 9, Con. 14, McKillop, con•
'talnin
the manufacture of his Bre-arms. But
in 1842 this -company failed afterlosin
e $300,000. It was not untilthe Blexica
5 where lights
ARMariR SALE. --,For Sale or to Rent North
100 acres, 65 acres cleared, and the remaindel
well timbered with white ash, Maple, beech and
bass wood; good barn and stable, and good
, plenty of water, young orchard, good
u • fencing, &c.; convenient to churches and schools,
and 8 miles from gravel road; possession given
unmet ely. For further paiticulars apply to
MRS. W. L. STAFFORD, Seaforth. 625
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war dune on that the demand for the
revolver began. Gen. Taylot, wlio h.ad
tested the value of the Weapon, sent
for a supply, bet none were to he had.
The Government then ordered a thou-
sand to be macle. Col Colt advert*
a
cantered her shawl about her.
"I must gang my way," she said, her
roeping on her breast.
"F
she lingered a ' moment more,
e my hand close, ancl peering
hu
- into my face,
- head
But
holdin
eagerl
raurdc
danne
love."
ene
an
d I.
"Oh, Lassie, on," I cried to her.
aster, faster -1" •
I -saw the smoky- canopy that over -
ng the town, though uow-obainous '
u, it was less deuse tha,u its wont. I
uld have cried aloud for joy.
'Lassie! Itansie I make good speed,
tle mare -We have not an instant to
• sig
im ketches me," she said, "if be co-
rs me, if I see thy face no more, I
forget my little one, for heaven's lie
,
no," 1. °flea ; "but do not speak sP•
The road seemed to rush alone be
ath us.
'Quicker, quickeril make good speed,
le mare."
touched her flanks lightly 'with my
ip ; she tossed•her pretty headi, fluug
such woedst they break my, heart. ne
God m Jeep you frohaems. He will !
He w'll !"-
She shook her head, end a tear trick- . if
led do her cheek. "Tell my errand wh
to A* e," she said, earnestly. "The as
mon ve-the sight o' thy bonny face
the that gato
er
even the roughwhite foam had heredest of 'eme but they're add
not t leirsers liONV ; they're -like wild.
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ridle, and sprang forward with
ed life and vigor. 1
Lassie! dear Lassie bonnie Lassie!
.the tall ohinaneys are in sight; we
getting near him now, Lassie; We
1 save him yet."
beasts
shoot
ed yet
, I
wine„
mad. wi' the taste o' blood ; they'd_ see
ro' (Iowa loike a rat if they guess- are
erradia." -
d hurriedly fetched a glass of will
ad ROW held it to her drawn 'ea
pROPERTY FOR SALE. -For Sale, Lot 14,
Cou 16, Grey; West half of Lot 29, Con. 6,
with cheese factory complete; Lot 11, Con. 6
(I and south half of Lots 16 and 17, Con. 5, town-
ship of Morris; Lot 22, Coin B, and Lot 28, Con.
B, township of Rowick, all good.improved farms,
together with several 50 acre farms in Grey and
Morris, and houses and lots and vacant lots in
the village of Brussels. PriCati low, terms easy,
in vain for one as a model, but none
was to be had, and he was dompelled to
make a new model, in which he 'incor-
porated several improvements. _From
s and title good., Apply to JOHN LEOKIE, Brus- who have no liberally patronised. me during the past' e ear, I wish to state for
that tinae forward his euccess eva
boundless. He removed hs manufac
tory to Hartford; and there in the cit
of his birth he voluntarily etected. work
whichinvolved the expeuditure of mor
than $250,,000. But while Sam Col
Was growing to fame the name of the
family .hecaine notorious through the
crime of Ins brother, John O. Colt, who
comMitted a horrible murder in New
York, and was sentenced to 11.)e hanged
just before the time fixed for the exe
1880 S.A_LT-LTA_TCY-- 1880
A NEW YEAR'S GREETING TO ALL
MY FRIENDS AND CUSTOMERS
n leturning my most sincere thanks to my numerous friends and customers
Rola.
574 theirbenefit, itS well as for
y FARM F -OR SALE. -For Sale, Cliewthe east
half of Lot 28, Concetaiou 9, Melkillop, con-
e fenced :mein a good state of cultivation; there
brining 50 acres, 85 of which are cleared, well A L L W H 0 M I T M A Y 60 N C -E R N
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t is a good frame barn and stable, and log house
cation a fire was discovered in the
Toombs, which was traced to Colt's
ell, where the .charred remains were
ound. This, of course, gave the sense -
ion mongers of that day a splendid op-
poittanity to exercise theirineennity.
hey started the plausible story that
olt had escaped, that the 'dead body
f a hospital, patient bad been placed in
his cell, and that the officers of the
risen had been. bribed to participate in
e plot. Often since then stories have
been started to the effect that John 0.
Colt has been seen inforeign countries.
Others, with no knowledge of the facts
have insisted that -John C. Colt was the
real inventor of the revolver. This
statement is utterly devoid! 'of - truth,
John was the senior of Samuel by sev-
eral years, and left home at a very
early age to take up - his residence in
.
New York, where he served as a book-
keeper, and broke off all intimacy with
his family -in Hartford. Col. Colt died
in January, 1862, at the age of forty-
seven. Had he lived to carry out his
plans he might have been ope of • the
richest men in the United States. As
Iit was, he left an estate ivalued at
$6,000,000. Among the workmen at
the Colt armory today is an old man
named John Nese, who was one of the
two -workmen employed by para Colt
when his shop was one scanty room and.
his profits were barely sufficieht for the
support -1 of these three. But through all
Colt's !subsequent changes Of fortune
this faithful workman stuck to him,
cheering him in despondenCy,1 but ask-
ing no favors in • prosperity. in would
be interesting to know -whether or not
John leT4se was invited to the Colt re-
ception.)
knew not what wild words I utter: el
in my mad excitement; hitherto I 0
bad
"Drink's a good servant, but a bad my
maste ," :the said, when she had swal-
lowed it, "and happen I'll got wlioane eee
the 1 etter for that. Good-bye, ray alof
lady."
-
I h
• least, believe so ; at all events, in an-
other oment nay lips were pressed
again t Lizzio's sunkeu cheek, and her
•tears and mine mingled. We stnd
by an
two
then
Lik
gone,
managed to keep the -ctirb __upon
terror and. my pain , but now, as
goal of my desires was. nearly
ched, I could have tossed my arms
; I could have shrieked out to the
night ; I could have been guilty of any
At
thhienbeen.
trench to the town I drew
rein, and Lassie and I tried. -to look as
quiet and respectable as we could. As
we passed through the narrow streets
re men stood about in little groups,
women, with. poor starved looking
dren clingiue to their petticoats,
ed at me and my panting steed.
great gates- that led into the mill
were closed.
ow strange a contrast to when they
d wideneopened, and a swarm of
, like bees out of a hive, came pour -
through thein, while the great bell,.
meant-"Work.is over," clanged out
velcome message.
man looked. through a grating
vithout some curb expressidn of
ze.
[as th.e master gon\e. ?I' I asked, in
ce that did not sound like mine.
oa, my leddy," he answered in the
h country tongue.
co inside the yard I stepped from
addle, and left Lassie standing ,
panting, an tl foal -b. -flecked. Ga the
my habit in my hand I went alp
steps .into the 'cold whitewashed
ges, aucl so on to a room I knew
-John's roc(m. ,
was writing at a table, and the
g gas above his head showed inc ,
ce, grave and. anxious, change to
k of uttermost surprise as he saw ;
ife standing in the doorsvay.
haps the moment of relief is more
g thau the sufferiAg we ha,ve wad- I
rough to reach it -I cannot tell;
know that I met my husbaed's '
as I saw John there before nie-
ealized the mighty tauth that he I
VO always been impulsive -at me
:and ire hand, no...longer divided
whe
thought of class or caste, only end
ebbing, troubled 7 woman, and ohn,
• star
a •_shade that bad come and The
as a strange apparition might d. , yarn
the ta,ll figure, with the shabby shawl le
gathered. spood-like over its bead had
stoo
glided away among the trees, and e I men
was left alone to think.
ing-
- Time -precious time -was passing - that
by.. I had -how long to reach the ,its
mills? Scarce an -hour. A
How should I go? By which of the not N
two roads would John come? I stood a,ma
du the green, velvety lawn where of ' "I
°yeti:lig he smoked. his Cigar while I sat • a voi
by. I remembered, this as I stood "N
there, aud had to crush back -a cry that, uort
raseto my lips.
On
Just at thet moment once more a low, ; my's
soft whinny came from Lassie's stable. • there
• Then I knew. •
ering
The groom was crossing the yard, the
and. speakizig measuredly, one in passe,
great haste, I told him to saddle the lit- well
tie mare.
He
"I ant eeing to ride to meet your &trite
master. r*You need not ceme with me." his fa
Then I tamed hastily) toward the; a loo
house, fearing some expression of sur- his w
prise upon the man's part. Per
I aameinberea. what Lizzie had said: ; tryin
"Let no out; kuove thy errand." ed th
' To fly rather than walk to my bed but I
robin; to equip 'thyself in my riding, eyes-
- -dress, in so short a time that it was a! as 1 r
cm.
--The Duke of Devonshire, , if .not a
,very remarkable man, is unquestion-
ably a very remarkable Duke. He
graduated at, Cambridge when twenty-
one, as second wrangier,thus only miss-
ing by one plare the very highest honor
the University can bestow, and Smith's
prizeman-an honor only second to first
-wrangler, and generally going with it-
aud the same year Was returned as on
of the representatives in Parliament of
the university, an hou.or without a
parallel in a man f hi
with frame addition; also a small orchard and
well of water ;• is within half a mile of the villag,e
of Winthrop and six miles from _Setiforth. This
farm must be sold at once, and_ a bargain :will be
given: Apply to Winthrop P: G., or to the proprie-
tor on the premises. JOHN BitOWN. 03
FARM FOR SATF..,-West part of Lots 15 and
16 in the 6th Concession of Stanley, contain- •
ing 99 acres, 80 of which are cleared. Tnere are
lagargosnoef ;I aglol zhebaatinso Nsvtn balnd 22 lacretshfall plow-
freme, also good. frau!, able
aselau'i t t :flues ect I laallr
18 x 24, good well with pump, and an excellent
orchard. This property is situated within a mile
01 Tainal Wage'12 miles from Suaforth, o.nd can
be bought for $4,500. Any one wishing further
information • can apply on the premises to
THOMAS JOHNSTON. - 633-12
yeeeIttl FOR SALE -For Sale, Lot 25, Con. 5,
-As L. R. B., Tuekersmith, containing 82 acres, 65
of which are cleared, well fenced, and in good
eultivatiou ; the balance is timbered with hard-
wood; log house and barn, and frame stable; a
good bearing orchoad and plenty of water; is
within 5 miles of Seaforth and 4 from Brucefield,
'with a choice of markets; a gravel road to each
place; immediate-poesession if desired; there are
15 acres of fall wheat, and about 30 acres fall
plowed. Apply to the propiietor on the premises,
ANDREW ROSS, Egmondville P. 0. 632x4
FARM FOR SALE. -For 61e, Lot 2, concession
13, Hull( tt, containing 75 acres of excellent
clay loam laud, about< -66 acres of which are
cleared and in a good state of cultivation, the
remainder is good hardwood bush. On the
premists are a sin all log house, sided up, with
frame kitchen, with good well and pump, and a
good spring creek running through. the land.
This farm is situated 1 mile from carlock P. 0.,
and 101 miles from Seafoith, andabont the same
from Brussels on a good gravel road. Further
particulars can he obtained on application to the
proprietor on the premises or to Harlock P. 0.
THOMAS GILPIN, proprietor. j 629
FARM IN McRILLOP FOR SALE. -For. Sold,
the North part of Lots 8. and 9. Con. 13, Mc-
Killop, containing 112 acres; there are- about 80
cleared, well fenced, nuclei:drained, and in a high
state of cultivation, the.balgnee is well dithered
with hardwood; 'good new bank frame
barn 50x57, with stabling underneath, and other
outbuildings, also a good young orchard and
plenty of water. Is 10 miles from Brussels 5 from
alto!), and la. from Seaforth, with good gravel
roads to each place; convenient to church and
se ools ; will be sold as a whole or in two parts,
pr will be exchanged for a small farm. Apply til,
Walton P. 0. or to the proprietor on the premises.
WILLIAM DYNES. 593
GOOD FARM POR -SALE. -Being Lot 80, Con.
111 Township of Grey, containing 190 aeres,
about 75 cleaied; clearing nearly all free of
stumps; soil clay loam ; lo acres of fall -,ss -heat
are sown, and balance of clearing seeded down;
in the ha there is a good new frame house 20x.30,
i•torcys high, a guod log barn 30x60, frame
stable and other out-bnildings ; a good bearing
orchard and 3 good. wells ; the lot is favorab13- sit-
uated on .leading road through Le township, 31
miles from Cranbroek and 9.3 from tEenfr3-n rail-
way station; Scheel within a quarter of a mile,
and elnirch close by ; as the pinprietor has retired
from farming, the lot will be sold on easy terms.
Por farther particulars apply to JOHN H.
HODGES, on the premises, or if by letter to
• Cranbrook post office. - 622
That my preparations for meeting the requirements of this season's trade are .
much better and more complete than at any former period. since I first entered
the business. My Stock, at present, in every department is thoroughly assorted,
and all Winter Goods are bein offered t
w 1 commence early next month, and until then
g a excee ugly low prices. Stock -Taking
IMMENSE BARGAINS IN EACH DEPARTMENT
Will be the order of the d.a•y. I shall take every advantage during the conaine
I'year of placing before my customers the Newest, Most Durable and 111‘ t
s an ia on s o ere by home and foreign manufacturers. I do not intend to
keep Cheap Trash. I shall leave that to other Houses to catch the unwary
"Bargain Hunter."
DRESS GOODS, CASHMERES AND ALPACAS. --
Special Attention will be devoted to the selection of Dress Goodie Cashmeres
and Alpacas, as well as other Leading Lines in General Dry Goods.
OUR 1?/002/1
taiThe well established reputation Of our Millinery Room will be fully main-
ined, and care will be taken to make it, as heretofore, the Headquarters of
Fashionable Millinery in Seaforth.
THE HEADYMADE CLOTHINC 11!th BOOT AND SHOE DEPARTMENTS
Will command my naost earnest attention, and the Goods offered in these De-
partments shall be first-class in style and quality. ,
C4 -7R 00 1=:)A1=2.,'111\./1 I\T
Is, as usual, well supplied with Fresh Groceries, and will from time to time be
constantly replenished. In Teas, Tobaccos, and. Cigars my Stock surpasses any
other in town, and even challenge competition with city houses.. Extra Value in
YOUNG HYSON, GUNPOWDER, AND BLACK TEAS.
A Liberal Reduction when purchasing in quantities or by the box. Samples
free ou application and no misrepresentation of Goods.
The Liquor Store is in Full Rufining Order
And everything in this line readily and promptly supplied on the shortest notice.
All orders by mail or otherwise attended to at once.
THE USUAL DISCOUNT OF 5 PER CENT.
.
Will be allowed on all cash purchases in General Dry Goods, Millinery, Ready-
made Clothing, and Boots and Shoes.
ri S. CAMPPELL, Provincial Land 5urvey433
and Civil Engineer. Orders by mail prompt
THOMAS KIDD, Main. Street. Seaforth.. 79
ly attended to.
D, S. CAMPBELL, Mitchell -
ARTHUR FORBES,
-r.TA.VING- purchased the Stock and Trade of the
'KJ' Commercial Livery, Seaforth. from Mr.
George Whiteley, begs to state that he intends
carrying on the business in the .old stand,and hay
added several valuable horses and vehicles to the
foamerly large stock. None but
Fi2-st-Class Comibrtable Vehkles and Good
1?eliabk Horses Will bikrept,
Covered and Open Buggies and Carriages, and
Double and Single Wagone always ready for use.
Special Arrangements Made with com-
mercial Men.
otaers left at the stables or any of the hotels
promptly attended to.
SEAFORTH PLANING MILL,
•SASH DOOR AND BLIND FACTORY
THE subseriberbegs leave to thank his nninertin
"1/- custorners f or the liberalpatronage extendedto
hiansinee zommenchag business Seaforth,and
treats hat he may be favored with a -continuanee
of the same.
Partiesintendingto build wonld do well to give
him a °allots he will continue to keep on hand a
large stock of allIciads el
DRY PINE LUMBER,
SA811ES,
DOORS, BLINDS, MOULDINGS,
SHINGLES, LATII, ETC.
Refeels et:etre:lent of givingsatiafaction totbooll
• who mayf avourhira with their patronage,as nous
but first-elaswworkmen are employed.
Particular attention _paid th Chstoin Martins
201 JOHN H. BROADFOOT,
ANDREW CALDER
Takes the Lead emu:1g the Photographers
of Western Canada, and
" DON'T YOU FORGET IT."
Ife is ttathe front, as usual, supplying his pat-
rons with Photographs and Ambrotypes, -well
taken and of beautiful finish. Old Pictures copied
and enlar ged to perfection, Children's Picture
rs
take in a meaner that will make mothers smile
:k
m
with elif_ht. Give the "People's Populat Gal-
lery " a trial and be happy:- No q -cheap trash"
turned out. l'i ices as low as good work eau
be done for. A.NDREW CALDER, Seaforth.
ST. CATHARINES NURSERIES
A Full Assortment of Splendid Fruit
and Ornamental Trees
Orders by Mail Receive Careful and
Prompt Attention_
A GENTS W.ANTED-To take orders in every
pert of the country. Pay Liberal.
-Dealers should call and see the stock --it is
n nsurpassed. Plices es low as in the States,
thereby saving the duty of 20 per cent.
• Address D. W. BEADLE,
624-26 ' St. Catharines.
ANCHOR LINE.
TTNITED STATES MAIL STEAMERS Sail
1-•• Every Saturday from NEW YORK and
GLASGOW (via Londonderry) and LONDON
Direct.
TICXFTS for Liverpool, Londonderry, Glos-
now, and ell parts of Europe. Fares as low as
any other first-elass line.
Prepaid Passage Certificates issued to persons
wishing to bring out their fri d
T he Passenger aecoramodation a Anchor Line
Steamers are unsurpassed for elegance and
fl3rt. AP1AY to
DICKSON,
593
thaPost 'Office, Seaforth
HAIR DRESSING.
MISS STARK
• igtrisn§to inform the Ladies of Seaforth
" and Nacitity that she it3 prepared to make up
SWITCHES, CURLS,- BRAIDS, nhca
In tl3c Latest Fashion from Com -binge, A lot of
Readyinade Switches on hand.
Prices Moderate, and all orders punctually -at-
tended to. A call solicited. Itesidence--Main
Street, Seaforth..
fin
THE SEAFORD' PORK FACTORY.
T -t0.13132
WHILE thanking his numerous patrons for
7 the 1ibcial patronage beratowed tipon hita
during past yea.rs;begs to intimate that he is
again prepared to furnish his patrone -and the
public generally with as good an article (if not
better) this season as in the past. All kinds of
Cured Meats, Pork Cutting, Sausag_es, Bologna,
&c., constantly on hand. H. R0311.
N. 13. -The highest priee paid for hogs, dress-
ed or alive.
PAINTING.
}I. TOWN T BEGS to inform his friends
and the public in general
that he has commenced business as a Painter
and Glazier on hi$ own account, and is prepamd
to exeente all orders cetruatal to bhn in the
most satisfactory manner and on reaeorable
terms. Orders left at the afore of Meeers. John-
son Brothel f• will receive prompt attention.
588-4 H. TOWN, Seaforth.
N.13, -Whitewashing and. paperit g a specially.
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