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'Taxalion.—'To esiablisli a s'ysteui oftaxa-

‘tion which shall be at once equitable and sat-

isfactory to all ’c-lzissesof society is, perhaps,

ofall otliers, ilie most ditffciilt matter of le-

'gis'lation. The interests of men are so wide-

iy diversified, and there are so many just
‘claims by various classes to the favorable con-
bidcratiou ofgoveriiiiietit, that it seems almost
impossible to form a system which shall do
‘equal and exact justice to all ; or perhaps we
lnighi '<uy,a systein which should on all hands
btfrrckizotoletlged as perfect and equitable.-—
Tt is frotn this difficulty of ascertaining what
is best in all cases, that we hear, the world o-
'i.'e'r,so many complaints of the inequalities
and oppressioi_i oftaxation. Perfect satisfac-
tion was never given. Men are so prone to
look upon their own little-interests, without
regard to the general good. that they think
whatever does not promote their private views
is a public-evil. They are not apt to regard
themselves as only a very small fraction of
society, nor to feel that in devising means for
the advancement of the public interest, they
are to be considered only in the aggregate-
and hence their dissatisfactioii with every
-thing which benefits not tlietn, or others more
than them. It is froui such causes that we
hear the nierchantcomplaiin that encourage-
ment is afforded to the f'armer—the commer-
cial man that inanufacttirers are protected-—
the farmer and mechanic that commerce is so
liberally supported-—the rich that the luxuri-
ous articles with which they gratify their pride
and by which they aim to distinguish them-
selves from the rest of the world, are assessed
at a higher rate than the indispensable requi-
sites of their poor neighbour—and the poor

that they are required, when they have notli---

ing else, to pay for the privilege of enjoying
the life which their maker has given them.‘.—
No tiiaiter how unjust are these complaints—--
they are daily made, and will contiiitie to be
repeated until man ceases to bee selfish being.
With these facts before us, is it not well to
take heed lest we give too much credence to
those who make it their business to find fault
"with existing regulations regarding these niat-
ters, and who are ever proposing souie new
sclieine, more equitable, in their view, in its
principles and details, because, forsoolh, it
may touch them more lightly. No scheme,
hoivcver plausible it may appear tipon a slight
examination, should be adopted. W-‘llC.l’l does
tfoi regard the best interests of the whole col-
lectively. It is no objection to any system
that it tax-es luxuries heavily--or that it re-
quires the poor as well as the rich to support
the government which protects them—-or that
itdistinguishes the products-of the farmer
froui the wares ofthe mechanic and tiiercliezit
--if in any or all of these instances it can be
made to appear that the general good de-
mands it.
'I‘aken together, the system of taxation
which is now in operation in this state is as
-equitable as any that could be devised at the
time ofits forriiation. Experience has prov-
-ed that some amendments may now be intro-
duced with peculiar advantage, and especial-
ly one which will produce greater uniformity
in ilie baluatioii 0: property in different parts
of the State. But an alteration of the sys
fem, and the adoption of a diffeieiit principle
we cannot believe would be either advanta-l
genus or desirable. It is tlierefoie,with regret
that we observe in a late New London pa-
per, a series ofresolutinns on this subject, a-
dopted by the inhabitants of the town ofGro-
too, the avowed object of which is to over-
throw the present system altogether. It is
evident they had not well digested the plan
which they wish to adopt in its stead, for
while they propose to take off the burden
ivliicli they suppose now rests tipon the shoul -
tiers of the poor and the rich, they throw it
with increased weight upon the middle clas-
ses, the most va.uable, because the niosi pro-
ductive, and where it ought to rest at least as
lightly as upon either ofthe others. They set
out with declaring that “ all property on a
just valuation, should be put in the list at the
same rate, and subjected to an equal rate of
tax, however situated or 'l7l‘U8Sl€d.” This, it
will be seen, strikes at the root of the princi-
ple which has been adopted by ‘.1l1Il05[eVt:l‘_)
government, that luxuries are proper subjects
forincreased taxaiioii, a principle which the
reason of every tnan will tell hitn is in the
main correct—because, among its other ad-
vantages, it enables the legislator to touch
with a less heavy liatid those articles which
make up the household and other property of
every family, both rich and poor, and may
therefore be justly considered as the necessa-
ries of, life. Having laid this down as an
axioui never to be departed frotn they proceed
in a string of seven resolutions to decapitate
the poll tax system. In the 1st they resolve
that" the capitation tax is oppressive ;lhat it
deprives the poor oftheir rights by cotiipelliiig
indigence to bear the burtlien which wetzillt
alone ought to bear.” In the ‘id they declare’
that “ the poll tax law is the spirit ofaristoc-
racy in a free country, the sole end of which
is to encourage the rich at the expense ofthe
poor.” In the 3d they say that taxes “ought
to be levied on wealth alone, the only means
ofpayment.” In the 4th they say that “ it is
unjust to demand of men what they have not”
--that the poll tax does tliis——and that “ no-
thing can be more repugnant to the spirit of
the Constitiition.” In the 5th they assert
" that the poll tax has a direct tendency to
make paupers, by compelling the honest poor
a; pay a greater sutii in ready cash than the

" real wealth of each rates in the list, by which

means they become discouraged and their
families ueglected.”l! In the 6th they say
that " all polls as they are created should re-
main free ; that. it does not encourage the
militia to enjoy that on condition which the
great Judge ofthe world gave unconditional-l
ly ;” and in the seventh “ that all encourage-
ments which are oppressive to the people are
destructive to civil liberty, and that the poll
tax law does effect this, in the attempt there-
with to encourage the militia.” The whole
matter is closed by directing the publication
ofthesc resolutions, and imposing upon their
delegates to the, next legislature the duty of
using exery exertion to carry them into effect.
To show the fallacy of these objections to
the capitation tax we apprehend would be no
very difficult task. Every one who will pay-
tlieleast attention to the subject mpst be con-
vinced oftlieirextreme futility. He who en-
joys the benefits arising from the esiablislr
urent Life Well orgaiirzed govcrnnient, is in

interest, its well as as in justice bound to sup-
portit, whether he possesses property or not
'l‘liis will hold (full so long as the possession
of personal liberty E1. safety can be regarded
of equal ini_porian'ce with the possession of
properly, The laws guarantee to the poor
mantbe fo'riiicr', to the rich the latter, and
while the poor man enjoys his liberty and the
protection of his person, and pays for this en
joyuient, he pays no tnore in proportion than
the rich man who has both his property and
person to protect-—-and to pay for. And there
is another illlng which should not be lost sight
of. The simple fact of supporting the gov-
ernment which protects us, tends to produc_e
in our minds an interest in its welfare. It
makes the poor man as well as the rich feel
that he has hitnselfa personal concern with it.
It inducesliiiu to watch over it with anxiety-
to rejoice in its prosperity—-to mourn for its
adversity——and if you put the question to him,
and require film to answer candidly whether
he is willing to support it with his property, he
will if correctly informed, give an affirmative
reply——and he will do it from a sense of patri-
otism, ofduty, and of interest.

Slalemtmt ofthe voles in Wilton of lhe late
eleclion.—-Govertior——for VVolcott, 76 ; for
Daggeti, 60.
for Sherwood, 88. Senators——-for the Regu-
lar Ticket, (35 ; Robert Faircliild—tione :—
for the District Ticket, 65 ; Zalmon Wild-
man, 64. Messsrs. Loomis, Church, and
Crawford, being on both tickets, received 180
votes earh.

Vole M‘ IIariford.—Oliver ‘Nolcott 9.00.-—
Daggett 140. Lt. Governor,—-Plant 175,
scattering is Senators,——Rea,ular ticket285;
Faircliild 94, VVildman 96; Tweedy 286.

In Stratford there was a majority of14,%Lin
Trumbull of about 210, for the District Ticket;
these are the only towns in this county which
gave a majority on that side. In New Mil-
ford, Mr. Tweedy had 160 votes, Faircliild 8.

In 84 towns heard from Gov. \Volcott’s
majority over Mr. Daggett is only 1145.

The Rev. Lyman Beecher is appointed to
preach the sermon— at the ensuing election,
and the Rey. Mr. Lewis, of Greenwich,liis
substitute. We understand that the first na-
tiied gentleman will probably officiate.

By accounts frotu the Ohio country, we
learn that an unusual quantity of snow and
rain had fallen during the month of Febrtiary,
in consequence of which, all the rivers cou-
iiected with the Ohio, and the latter itself had
risen in a nianiier unexampled for 20 years
past. At Louisville, the water is said to have
ovciflowed the streets—at Sliippingpoit the
second stories are flooded-—at the month of
Cutiiberlaiid the water had risen 16 feet high-
er than ever before known.-—-—.N'. Orleans pa.

The Rochester Telegraph states that an
inquest was held in Peufield, -.\lonroe county,
on the body ofa child of Areliturus Aldrich,
5 years old. Tliejuiy returned a verdict that
the child came to its death by bruises arid
/c.t'c/rsfroin ilsfullicr.

We learn that early this morning, says the
Jolinsiowii Patriot ofthe Gth inst. Mrs.Print-
up, wife of Mr. John Printup, of the town of
Glen, put a period to her existence, (while in
a state of mental derangemeut,) by precipita-
ting herself from the second story window of
tier dwelling into the river.

Mr. C(17l7l’l7l2' and Professor E-verelt.—Wr-.
find in otir late English papers that long dis
cussions were held in the House ofCoinmons
in the beginiiing ofMarch, on the subject of
West India Slavery. We quote below a seri-
ieiice from Mr. Canning’s remarks to coin-
pare it with a sentiment lately advanced in
Congress on the same point. .

During his speech on the Panama question,
Mr. Everett said : “ Domestic Slavery is not
in my judgment, to be set down as an ini-
uioral and irreligious relation.”

Mr. Canning said

“ No man would affirm that a state ofslave-
ry is coiisisteiit with the British constitution,
and still less was it consistent with the mild
spiiit of Clii‘istiaiiily.”——.f\f. Y. Dai..r1dv.

A DUEL AT WASHINGTON.

“ Is M’Dnfl‘ie dead ?” “ or is it Col. Trim-
ble ?” “ or General Vance ?"—No, no, gentle
reader, don’t be so impatient: The war has
broke out in anew direction. Mr. Randolph—
“ Do tell !” Well we will tell as soon as we
can, but we are not very particularly inform-
ed, and our correspondents, just when they
ought to have written, have been most pro-
vokingly silent. But as we were saying, we
learn from the southern papers received this
iiioriiiug, that Mr. Randolph had been per-
mitted by the presiding officer ofthe Senate,
on more occasions than one, to call Mr. Clay
a gurizbler and a black leg. Whether Mr. C.
was expressly uaineu as such by Mr. R., we
are not informed ; but it appears that on some
late occasion, Mr. R. tnade an unqualified a-
vowel of his intention to vote for Gen.Jackson,
as the only man upon whom the people could
safely unite “to put down the present usur-
pers——the Au-univiri.” Mr. R. also spoke of
the high mental powers and moral excellence
of General Jackson, and said that he was eni-
phatically one of 7ialurc’s great iiieq. That
he was the man wl-ioiii, ifGod spared him, he
would most cordially support. He said, fur
ther, that if Gen. Jackson succeeded,ofwliicb
he had no doubt, and should hereafter act as
the p-urilan and blac/{leg coalition had done,
of tvliieli he had no fears, be (Mr. R.) would
be equally ready to displace him too from
power. Although the allusion could not be
iuistakeii, still Mr. Clay gave Mr. Randolph
an opportunity to explain, by calling upon
him, in writing, to know whether he intended
to callliiiii a political gambler, or to attach
ilie infamy of such epithets to his private life.
But Mr R. declined any explanation. A
challenge, in the opinion ofthose who believe
in this mode ofsettling personal difliculiies,
was thus inevitable. It was sentby Mr. Clay
and accepted by Mr. Randolph, and the par-
iies met at 4 o’clock, P. M. on the banks of-
ilie Potomac. Gen. Jessup and Henry John-
sOt),Ol Louisiana, were the seconds of Mr.
Clay--Cul. Tatnall, of Georgia, and Colonel
Hamilton, ofS. C. were Mr. Randolph’s sec-
onds. The first fiie Mr. R.’s pistol went off
by accident, and Clay declined to fire. This
accident being corrected both parties fired 81.
missed. A second fire was had without effect,
when Ratidolpli stepped up to Mr. Clay, gave
him his liaud and made the proper acknowl-
edgments and thus the affair ended. Another
account makes the story a little better, by sta-
ring that at the second fire, Mr. Ibandolpli dis-

Lt. Governor—for Plant, 50 ;._,

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charged his pistol in the air. One good niay
perhaps arise from -this affair. The blusterers
who have more wititl than courage, will be

more cautious how they assail the reputation

ofthe distinguished gentleman who presides
in the department of state.-—.N'. Y. Spectator.

The Baltimore and Philadelphia papers
contain nuuierous letters from Washington on
the subject. differing in their statemeiits-..Onc
says, “ ten paces was the distance,” another
says, “eight feet,” another “ tweiiiy feet.”—
One observes,“ it is said Clay told Randolph’s
friends, (Major Hamilton and Col. Tatnall)
that ifR. would say he only meant in debate,
liispublic and not his private character, he
would be satisfied; but R. said he was not
answerable for any thing said in debate.”—
Another, “ on the second fire Mr. C. slruci.
Mr. Raudolph’s clothes, and it is believed that
Mr. Randolph wore a frock, or his large drab
coat. Had any thing serious occtirred, sever-
al duels would have taken place.” Another
says “they fought with coats off and sleeves
rolled up.”

The following statement is published both
in the Naiioiial Iiitelligeiicer and National
Journal. It was, say the editors, “ received
fmtn the friends of Messrs. Clay and Ran-
dolpli, and may therefore be relied on as
strictly correct.”

On Saturday, the 8th ofApril, at halfpast
four o’clock, P. M. a meeting took place be-
tween Mt. Clay and Mr.R:indolpli, upon a
call ofthe former, in consequence of certain
expressions used by the latter in a recent de-
bate in the Senate, which Clay considered
offensive, and applied personally to him.

Mr. Randolph was attended by Col.Tatnall
of Georgia. and hlzéor Hamilton, of S. Caro-
lina—Mr. Clayby en. Jessup, ofthe army,
and Mr. Johnson, ofLouisiana.

The parties met on the gi'ound-—exchaug-
ed salutations, and took their stations. The
pistol ofMr. Randolph while suspended by
his side wentoff. It was perceived to be an
accident and so pronounced by Mr. Clay.-
Iinniediately, however, upon the report ofthe
pistol, Mr. Randolph turned to Col. Tatnall,
and said, “I told you so.” Colonel Tatnall
then turning to General Jessup, observed,—-
“ Sir, the fault is-mine ; Raudolpli protested
against the use ofthe hair trigger—it was at
my express instance the hair \\ as sprung.”

Another pistol was itutiiediately handed Mr.
R'audolpli——the parties resumed their stations
and exclianged SIIOIS without effect.

Immediately after the report ofthe pistols.
while Col. Taltiall and Gen Jessup were re-
loading, Col. Benton, of l‘v'lissott:i, rode up,
and united with M r. Jtlllllslttllfillltl Maj. Ham-
iltou in an effort to stop the affair; which
proved iiicffectiial.

The parties again took their statinns—antt
the word being given, Mr. Clay raised his pis-
tol and fired, and the ball passed through Mr.
Randolph’s clothes. Mr. Randolph reserved
his fire holding his pistol per})eiitliciil=ii'ly tip,
said-—-“I do not fire at yhu, Mr. Clay,” and
discliairged his pistol in the air. He added,
“ It was not my intention to have fired at you
at all. The utiforttinate circtiiiistaiice of niy
pistol going offacciiicntally, clianged my de-
tei‘tnination.” At llllSlllSlf1nlCOlUl1l-l Benton
came up, and said, “ Yes Mr. Randolph told
me so, expressly, eight days ago.” The par-
ties simultaii”e‘ously approached each other.
both with extended hands, Mr. Randolph re-
marking, “ Sir,I give you my hand ;” which
was cordially received by Mr. Clay, and the
affair thus honorably and happily closed.

The friends of the parties, without con-
sulting their respective principals, in the
hopes ofteruiinating the tliffereiice in a man-
ner alike honorable to both, were induced to
delay the period ofmeeiing for a fewpaiys.

, Front the .Nal2'oiial Gazette.
_ TIIE DLll£L;.—lt is asked-—

How loosely Mr. Randoiph’s “clothes”
hung about him to allow the passage of a
bullet through theui, he remaining curporeally
utitouclied—

How could “ ilie unfortunate circumstance
of Mr. Raiidolph’s pistol going offaccidental-
ly, change l.is deterinination not to fire at Mr.
Clay——a determination expressly told eight
days before”——— .

Whether the life ofotie of tiis temper, with-
out family, could be deemed as valuable to
hiiusclfor others, as that of the Secretary of
State-—

Whether duelling, in its intention and ten-
deucy, do not partake of the nature of both
suicide and niiirder—

What would have been the situation ofthe
Secretary of State and the Executive govern
uient, iflie had killed Mr.Randolpli, instead
ofperforatiiig his clothes-

If it be understood that the member ofcon-
gress who stigtnatizes a Secretary, is to be
challenged by the latter, may not one of these
two cotisequeiices follow-—eitlier that very
passionate or malignant political adversaries
will seek the opportiiuity of pistolling the sec-
rctaries, or that members of another charac-
ter will abstain from expressing what might
be just and salutary opinions, lest they should
be summoned to fight-

Does the pistol in any case determine right.
or truth ; or really vindicate character—-
\Vill it be consistent to casliier,or otherwise

-punish, officers ofthe navy or army, for do-

elling, while the offence may be committed
with impunity by a tniiiistcr ofSiate ?

Si'z.ocking'.—Tliere seems toliave been more
mischief going on at Washington the present
season, than we hereabouts are aware of. In
the Missouri Advocate, ofthe 18th ofFeb. it
was stated that an attempt had been made on
the life ofthe Hon. D. 1’. Cook, uieiiiber of
Congress from Illinois, by a Senator of the
United States, who, as it is said, discharged a
horse pistol at the head of Mr. Cook while he
was in bed at his boarding house. Fortunately
the ball lodged in his pillow. It is intimated
that the senator (we forbcar to nameohimlwas
intoxicated at the time. The affair is said to
have taken place on the night of the 18th of
Jan. When this shocking and disgraceful
story first appeared, we could not believe-it.--
Btit the Advocate ofMarch 4, in reply to a
correspondent, re-affirlns the fact, declaring
that “ ample confirniation of the truth ofthe
report has been received, accompanied _with
the particulars of the occurrence, exceedingly
tuortifying to their pride as citizens of Mis-
souri.’, We refrain from comment at present
further than to say, that a gentleman of high
respectability from Washington, of whom we
made inquiry upon the subject, informs us
that there was a whisper at the capital about
that time, that something of the kind had ta-

ken place.--.S‘pcc,..

Jlfbm rriailumi"ssz'on.-The venerable David‘
Slirivt-r, Olin‘ ofthe oldest and most respecta-
ble inlnibitants ofFrederick coi_inty,Maryland_,
who died in January last, ordered, by will,
that all his slaves, exceeding 80 in number,
should be emancipated, and that proper pro
vision should be made for the comfortable
support ofth_e infirm and aged, and for the
instruction ofthe young in reading, writing,
and arithmeti'c,and in some art or trade by
which they might acquire, more readily, the
means ofsupport.

 

MJZRRIED-—In New York, on Thtiisd ay
evening, Gib inst. by the Rev. J. M. Smith.
Mr. Wm. R. Hazlett, ofthe firm ofRayiiidnd
$2. Hazlett, to Miss Eliza ‘Day, daughter of
the Rev. Absalom Day, of Norwalk. In N.
York, on Wednesday the 5th Oct. last, by the
Rev. Mr. Peunevair, Dr. Wm. Smith to Miss
Eliza, daughter ofMr. Holmes Saunders, of
Norwalk.

In Hampton, on Saturday evening last, by
the Rev. Richard Gilliam, Captain Richard
Whitfield, aged tuitmlz) one years, to
Miss Mary Aluiand, aged ninety five years!
all of H:uuptori.——.N'orfol/c Herald.
D1ED—At his residence in Ovid, N. York,
on the 27th of March-, Mr. Gideon Scott, in
the 71st year ofbis age, formerly ofRidgfield.

. BOBINETT LACE.
A new supply for vCllS,jUS[ rec’d and for
sale by JAMES MALLORY.

Norwalk, April 17, 189.6. 8

TO SHOEIIIAKERS.
LARGE assortment :,.f FINDINGS for
sale h: 7 ’-- _-v'

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Spring Goods--c/reap qiu/i;otc;;e'_
STREET 8:. JAMES

AVE received during the past week a
large additional supply of GOODS,
which are offered to the Public at the very
lowest prices. Among their assortment may
be foiind—-
Black India antl French Satin
B-lack Levantine. a good assortment
Black Lilacli and brown Gro tle Nap
Black siiiclicws and sarsnett [ences
Blue, green, pink, white, 81. straw col’d Flor-
Black atitl colored canton crapes
Black, green, and white French crape
Robes for Dresses
Book, cambric,jaconctt and mull muslins
7-8, 5-4, and 6-1 cashmere shawls
4-4, and 5-4 purple and white do
lllack canton hdkfs. all prices
Silk flagg handltcrchiefs, cheap
Silk handannes and cotton fiaggs
Black, Blue Olive. Oxford, and Blue mix’d
BROAD-GLOTHS.
Black, blue, and mir’d CASSIJIIERES
Assortment of SA’I‘lNET'I‘S.
23 ps. blue and ivliite, two blue Calico
Good assortment of black Bombazetts
Jet 8L blue black Bombaziries. Fig’d Ratiuett
Black figured Bomhazett
Wide Thule Ry Bobbineit Lace. Blk Thule do
Linen cainbrir-.. Ribbons
Long Lawn. Black and col’d cambcic
Grass cloth for ladies’ hats -
Irish Linens. Gymps. Russia EL Irish Diane
Fine red, and white Flannels
Olive and Drab Bangup cord [ders
Caroline Plaids and stripes. 20 doz. Suspen-
Black and slate col’d worsted hose [do
Ladies’ white cotton do. men’smix’d 8:. white
Ladies’ black and white horseskin Gloves
Kid, beaver, and silk do-
;\leii’s white kid and white Woodstock do
Beaver and Buckskin do
Silk and Tabby Velvets
Silk, Valencia, and tnersaillcs Vesting
Braids, laciugs and cotton cord. Milinett
Fine British sliirtings. Fine American do
Apron checks and Ginghanis
Assortment Bedticks. 40 doz. apron tapes
Pins by the pack 4 4 and-5-G Oil Cloths
Dark Slockitiett Childrens’ Books
Russia Sheeting and Douglas for slice lining
Grecian, Washington and American Stripes
Blue and yellow Nankeens. Velvet Ribbons
,Wliite Jean and Drilling
9,500 yards bleached and unbleached sheet-
ing and shirting niuslins
Best coat and vest Buttons
Cotton Balls, and Needles
Furniture Rintlinll, $1." kc.
ALSO IIARDIVARE,
Consisting of Knives and Fork.-. Pen and
Jack Knives, Butts far. Screws, Door Handles,
Locks, Trunk handles, Candlesticks, Brass
Nails, Curry Combs, Clout Nails, Brads, 8d
and 10d fine wrought Nails, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, and
12d cut Nails, Floor Bratls.-&Lc.

Li/ccwise a small Assortment of
¥£2oIInii1=ja.1rz_ 36 éltrurrririr.
Among the Groceries may be found St.

Croix Rum, Cogniac and Cider Brandy,
Gin, Molasses, Young Hysou and Hyson-
Skin TEAS, Ltimp and Brown SUGARS,
&Lc. &Lc. lécc April 18

IVIIILINARY.

ISS S. A. HOWE respi~cifully informs

her friends and the public that she has
commenced the above business iii the town of
Darieii, where she will keep constantly on
hand a general assortment ofRibbons, Silks,
Muslins, Grapes, Lisse, Gimps, Piping and
Bandboxes. to accommodate all those who
will please to favor bet with their custom.
Darieii, April 18, 189.6. *8

HE sloop ENTERPRIZ E,

H . PENNOYER, master, will
oerforni her weekly trips from
 Five mile River, to New York,
{U5 season, leaving the wharf of the
subscribers, on Tuesday evenings, and return-
ing on Saturdays. For freight or passage,
apply at the store ofthe. subscribers, or to the
master on board. A. &t. E. SEELY.
Norwalk, 5 mile river, April 17. 8 Elm

LBANY GREEN PEAS and CLO-
VER SEED.—Jtist rec’d by the sub-
scribers a quantity of Peas and Clover Seed

of a very superior quality.
STREET

 AN AVVAY from the subscriber on the
E 13th instant an indented colored boy to

the farming busines.=,by1l19 Name Of Weumg‘
ton Brown, about 19 years old, very small of
his age, All persons are hereby forbid har-
bouring,trustiug, or einploying Sald b0)’ 9”
penalty ofthelaw. I-‘Vhoever will return said
boy to the subscribe
reward. '

Stamford, April 15,

 

8:. J AMES.

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 MASONIG two-areal. -
 ilozllpitlllhlns (_)l. RI“fi'ihou;r- (:‘.j‘,-dpféyf
are hereby teqliested to iiltezrd ,. 5p,._,,;_~=_-"l
Cr;tiV()Ca_li0n at St Johi_i’s Hall, in Nr.rwall~;,
on the 24th day of instant _April, at 6 o’clock,
1’, in, as there is business ofiiiiportamge u,,d'e,
consideration, it is expected that every mem.
her will give his attendatice. By order (Jftllrg
M E. H. P. Attest DAVID BdAL'1', sers'i-v.

‘N"‘)'FICE.—Jtist rec’d and on sale by We
subscriber, Mackerel, No, 1 wheat
Flour, in sacks. fiuépand siiperfine, cont-"iini“§
1-2 arid 1-4 barrels racli. Also slllppgiig
stuff, suitable for the feeding ofhorses. tzattlc,
and swine. A. NASH. April 17_

, ummin.
UST rec_d by the subscribers, a large sup-_
Pl)’ Of Lumber, consisting of ‘clear and
merchaiitable BOARDS, SHINE LES SI-
DING3 330- "W31 °f‘V.l.lICll is seasoned, add fit
for immediate use. They will be cnnstanllv
adding to their stock, which they will rli.-pug};
ofon the most reasonable terms. it 2m .
, A. 82.. E. St:l~:L1'.
Norwalk, Five mile River, April I7.

JOIIN BURRALL'

AS.lately rec’d from New York an ail-
dition to his stock in trade. Amongst
the articles are the following, viz-

Cogniac Brandy, 4th proof, ofan excellent
quality; Holland and Pierporit Gin; St.()ioix
and New England Rum; Brown Sugars, is
good assortment ; Loaf‘and Lump Sll;_{;ir§;.....
Young Hyson, Hysou Skin, and Old Hysori
Teas ; tnuscatel Raisins, by the boxer pound,
cheap. A quantity,ofAmeiican Glass, by tho
hr-x_, ofthe first quality. _

LIKEWISE. Shovels 8L Spades; Shovels
alltl Tongs, and Gridiroiis, cheap ; white wash
Brushes ; ground Log Wood, &.c. Sac.

Likewise, H-alfpint Tumblers, a good as-
sortinen_t. Norwallg, April 13,1323

ZVUTJIIEGS.
JUST received and for sale by the subscri-
ber, a large supply of Nutmegs, which he
offers to the public at 81 50 cts b pound, and
10 cents per ounce. Families who wish to '
purchase the above article will do well to call
at his store, a little west of the Bridge.
Likewise, a qtiantity ofgood CODFISH ;
30 Barrels ofFrcsli Canal FLOUR.
Norwalk, April 14. JOHN BUBRALL.

DISSOLUTION.

THE Partnership heretofore existing uu- .

der the firm of Knapp 8; Minor, is this ’
day dissolved by mutual consent. The busi-
ness will be continued by Nathaniel Knapp;
who will settle all the accounts of the firm. "

NA'rn’L KNAPP,

Z.u.iuoN Mmort.
Greenwich, March 13, 1826. 8

At a Court of Probate holden at Norwalk,
_ April 14, 1826.

T this Court the Administrator (with the
will annexed) on the estate of Joseph
Stevens. late of New Canaan, dec’d., having
presented his accounts with said estate for
settlement ; This Court, therefore, assigns
Thursday, the 9.1st day ofinstant April, at 10
-o’clock forenooii, at the Probate Office, when
and where all persons interested in said estate

will (ifthey see cause,) attend thereto.

3* W. M. Bcavrs, Judge.

FOR SALE, ‘
small FARM,containing a-
bout 19 acres ofLand, well

proportioned into plow, pasture,
—- - meadow, and wood land, with
on Orchard of grafted Apple trees, and a va-
,I'1eI_Y of other choice Fruit and Ornamental
Trees. On said farm is a large and commo-
dious dwelling house, to which is attached an
excellent Garden; a convenient Barn, and
other outbtiildiiigs. Said property is pleas-
antly situated in the eastern part ofDarien, on
the old post road from New York to New.
Haven, anti one mile ‘from Five Mile River
La riding. For conditions, and further partic-
ulars apply to Rpswell Reed, near the prem-

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iscs, or to the subscriber, at Selleck’s farms,
in Darien. KILBORN SELLEICIK.
Da-rien, April 18, 1826. 3 3w

OR SALE-—A second hand Chaise and
harness, iugood order, and on reasona-

ble terms. Inquire of E. Jesup 8; Co. or E,
W Hooker. Saugainck, April lo. 7

IPVAGON FOR SALE.
HE subscriber has for sale it two iiurso
Wagon. in good condition, which he
will dispose of reasonablv, if immediate ap-
plication is made. GEORGE Ss:LLecK.
Norwalk, April I0 1696. 7

GARDEN SEEDS, CLOVER and‘
TIMO TIIY SEED. 7’
U ST received, a new assortment ofchoice
Garden Seeds, raised and put up in the
best inauner by the United Society ofSha-
kers. Also, Clover and Timothy Seed ofthe
last year’s growth—for sale by 6
April 10. Win. 8:. B. Locinvoon.

Lockwood &. St. John ~
Have just. rt‘t~’t' & i fiend lt.°»-ping a supply of’

STONE LIIVI

through the season, for sale by i he cask.

At a Court of Probate held at Danbury with-
in and for the District of Danbury, on the
5th day of April, A. D. 189.6. 7
PON the Petition of Naruazv 01.11-
STED, ol'Ridgfield, in said Distiicl,fathe‘r
and natural Guardian to Edwin B. Olmsled,
.dbb_=.; L. Olmsted, Maria ./1. Olmsted, &' H en-
ry-1*'. Olmsted, all of said Ridgefield, and all
minors under the age oftwenty-one years ;--’
showing that said minors own one undivided
twelfth part ofseven pieces of Land, situated
in said Ridgefield, being all the real estate:..:.
whereofJared Olmsteddate of said Ridgfieldp
dec’d, died seized and possessed:-Also, two’
undivided third parts ofanother piece oflaudl
situated in said Ridgefield, containing about
ten acres, in said Petition described,--and.
prayiug this Court to order the sale thereof-
for reasons in said Petition stated, as per said; -
Petition on file, dated the 5th day of April, -4-
1826, may appear.
It is Ordered, that the 19th day of June,
1828, at ten o’clock in the forenoon, be as-
signed for hearing said Petition, at the Pro- 5
bate Oflice in said District——-and that the Pe-
titioner cause notice of the pendency thereof
to be given, by publishing a copy oftliis Or-_
der in a Newspaper printed in the County of
Fairfield, three weeks successively, at leaag

 
 

r shall receive one dollar six weeks before said 19th day ofJune_. 18flfi'._

A true copy -i-‘Record, examined by
Sweep H. Pauihirs, Clexlsr -1*