~s-
perplexity we sent; for the devil,-not his
satanic majesty,——but for our devil. and de-
manded of him an explanation. “ Why, it is
Bissell’s 'l‘r-icepherous.” And so it was. A
new compound it‘is for the hair; invented by
our ento_i'prising neighbor, \V. E. Bissi:LL,
apotlrecary. and is proiieunced by all who have
tried it, the best arti:le of the kind ever mann-
factured. All who want clean. smooth, soft
silky, glossy locks should call upon BISSELL and
get a bottle of his Tricoplrerous.
For Clnismas and New Year.
That. wonder of t.lie newspaper world the
mamoth double Brother Jonathan has come to
us freni Messrs. \Vilsen dc Co., New York. It
lias.this'"yeai' seine of the most beautiful speci-
mens of picture making for type printing we
ever saw. The immensely large picture of
the Country Girl's Career in New Yorkis real-
ly an astonislring and splendid affair. It. has
likewise the Sewing Girl’s Christmas Dream
of Love arm pleasure-—Deat.li bed of ’I‘aylm'—-
Portrait; of President Fillmore, size of life-
witli a multitude of otliertliirigswhicli we have
no room to enumerate- Indeed the Clirisinas
_‘Broiher Jonathan this year far outstrips any
ferrner number in point of beauty ""'I “t“'"ct‘l°"
As usual the price is but 12 cents——ten for one
dollar, Fersale at George W. Jenning’s.
315- The following is the vote in each county
in this State on the amendments to the Consti-
tutim, giving the election of Judges of Probate
and Justices of thc,’,Peace to the people :
- 1st Amendment. 2d ./lmendmcnt.
For. ./tgainst.
Counties For. flgainst.
Hm.m,rd, gj-3;-, 19.; 2-108 181
New Haven, 1594 177 1:372 1'7.-1.
New London, 1232 306 12-18 23-)
Fairfield, 1-180 99 1470 1 0
Windham, 1301 107 I270 106
Litchfield, 2100 125 2066 ljg
Middlesex, 781 19.3 707 1 -
Tollajyd,
Total, 11,974 1,259 11,872 1.205
I‘N. York Cattle Market, N 0v. 1?.
At marki-.t, 1,800 bcevcs,50 cows and calves, and
F5 500 sheep and laurhs. _ _
’Price.-‘, &c—S'alcs ofgnod retailing qunlillefl ill
from $5 to 7.50—:rbou: 400 remain rivet‘ IHi>‘ulfl-
Cm,.s,u-,d Calves, Sales at from 20, in 28,50
all taken. ‘ ,
Sheep arnl Lambs—Shecp at 1. 3 20- Li1‘“b~"
1,50 and 3 75.
Married. I
In South Norwalk, on the llth irisl._, by the Rev
‘Mr. King, Mr. Sylvester Denny. to Miss Laroline
Perrrroyrer. all of South Norwalk.
In ltedding on the 7th inst., by Rev. Mr. D. 3-‘
,Fro,<t_ Mr, Joe] Gray, to Mrs Martini Carl, all of
Redding. .
In Springsvale. VViscensrri. on. the 21st I.llI-. by
Rev. Lewis Bridgeman. Mr. W illiani B. Dtshrowa
;formerly of \Veslport. te.Miss Seiuartha Scofield.
Died.
In this town, on the 15th inst.. George Augustus
yoiiiigest child ofGraiit and Sally Stevens aged ‘2
-years and 4 months.
' In New Canaan on the
yer. aged 83 _ve:irs.
12th inst Nathan Pentiu-
George A. Eissell.
AGENT OF THE
Aaierican Mutual Life Insiirance 00.
OFFICE IN MALLORY’S BUILDING.
District of Nrrrwallc, ss. Probate Court, No-
vernbcr 16/h, 1850.
' STATE of CHARLES FIELD and
E EDWARD L. H-E.\‘DRlCKS, late
partners by the name of Fir-.|dic\: Hendricks.
both of Vor'walk. in said dist rict, insolvent. deh-
tors assigticd in trust; for the benefit of their
creditors.
Oanr;iu:D,—Tliat Commissioners to receive
;and examine the claims efihe Creditors of
said Estates be appointed at the Probate Office
‘in Norwalk, on the ‘2d day of Deceriiber, 1850.
at one o'clock, afternoon; of which all persons
in interest will take notice, and appear. iftlrey
-see cause. and be heard thereon. And the
trustee of said estates is directed to give public
not ice tliereef,l)y causingthis order to be publish-
.ed in a newspaper printed in Fairfield County.
and also by posting a copy tlicreof on the pub
Iic sign pest, nearest the residence of said
debtors, in said Norwalk. at least; ten days
‘before said ‘Ed day of'December-.
47 Gr-zoacrz A. DAVPINPORT, Judge'
District. of Norwalk, ss. Probate Court, Not;cm-
ber 14. 1850.
STATE of ELIJAH DINGE, late of
Norwalk. in said District. deceased.
Oani:rii~:n—tliat the adrninisir:_rtor exhibit his
Administration account to this Court for adjust-
ment, at the Prebate_ Olfice in Norwalk, on the
30th day of November, 1850. at nine o’clock.
forenoon; and that all persons interested in
said Estate, may be notified thereof, the Ad-
ministrator will cause this Order to be published
in a newspaper printed in Fairfield County. and
post a copy thereof on the sign post in said
Norwalk. nearest the last residence of said de-
ceased, at least ten days before said 30th day
of November.
47 GEORGE A. DAVENPOR'P, Judge.
WINTER DRY GOODS
IN NEW CANAAN,
OF the latest and approved styles, which I
am selling as cheap as any store in the
State, for ready pay.
SEYMOUR COMSTOCK.
‘.‘Nov. 8, 1850.
Light 2 Light 11
‘ URNING Fluid and Camphene, warrant-
, ed pure, by the keg. gallon, er quart -
Laiirp \Vicks. ofall kinds, by the gross, dozen,
or single. A large lot of lamps ofalmost. every
-variety and kind, All purchased with the r-asli
and sold cheap, at DISB RO\V’S.
~ Water Proof Boots.
T HE subscriber hasjust. returned from New
. . York with a large lot; of the best water
proof boots to be had; also, a large quantity of
India Rubber Over’ Shoes, all of which will be
.sold cheap for cash. H, HANDLES,
ROCERIES, CROCKERY, HARD-
WARE. &c., a good assortment, for
sale as cheap as the cheapest. for reariy pay,
SEYMOUR COMSTOCK.
New Canaan, Nov. 8. 1850.
' ALCINED PLASTER, fol‘ finishing
' walls, constantly on ha ml. at
S. E. OLM STEAD’S.
carriage Bolts.
SSORTED, from 12 to 35% inches. for sale
by W. C. STREET.
HF-RMANS Cough and \Verm Losenlges
for sale by J. A. \VEED.
AND’S SARSAPARILLA, S. P. Tow n-
_send's do., Old Dr. Jacob ',l‘ov,vn_z-and"s do,
Corbett’s and Shakers’ do., Blake’s A_i'oinatic
Bitters, Wistar’s Balsam of Wild Cherry.
'—£ayloi'?s Btilsarn of Liverwort, and a hem of
other Paton; Medicines, too nniperous to men.»
tion. For sale by - ' ‘.1, A. W1-JED‘. '
NEW GOODS.
’ ,THE subscriber is this
morning opening the largest:
~ , stock of Goods in our line‘
_ , that was ever ofi'ei'erl in
one store in Norwalk,
®~ - /.« “ making our stock as large
K, ._ 1 .$»'-- ~ as many city stores. Our
rent. and other expenses being so nrucli less.
country custorners will find it to their advan-
tage to call here. Gold and Siver Watches
frorn ‘$5 to $110. Gold chains, plated do. Keys
ofall sorts. ,
Sorue‘very rich bracelets and pins; breast
pins ear rings. finger-rings, and all sorts of
Jewelry in abundance. »
Silver and Plated W'are in any quantity.
You can find evervtliing usually called for
in a Si!vei'srnitli's Furnisliing Store. \Ve pur-
cliase every dollar with cash, which saves at
least ten per cent. Cull if you want goods
chea p, at DIS 3RO\rV’S
Norwalk, Nov. 11,1850.
Letter Piles.
HE Patent Leaf Holder. an entirely new
style of Letter File, for holding Letters,
Invoices. Bills, or other papers for convenient
reference, believed to be far‘ superior to rny
thing new in uselfor that purpose. Tliose re-
quiringsuch an article are requested to call and
examine. For sale wholesale and retail, by
the agent for Norwalk.
AN DR.E\V SEL LEC-K.
4.0 tons ofButter and Cheese.
OR sale wholesale and Retail by
SEYMOUR COMSTOCK.
New Canaan, Nov. 8, 1856.
Toys.
LARGE Assortmeirt ofToys. (ice. for the
/ Holidays; also, the Pictorial Brother
Jonathan for Clirisimas ; the New York daily
and weekly papers; Ha.rpei"s New Magazine,
will be found on the last of every iiienth; all
ofwhich are for sale ntthe *- Toy Shop” by
JACOB JENNINGS.
Norwalk, November 12. 1850.
Winter clothing.
H E sul)sci'ibers have constantly on hand
a large. assortment. of Ready Made Clotli-
ing of all kinds. descriptions. and sizes. which
\ ill be offered at unprecedented low prices.——
Any person wishing a good suit of winter
clothes at a less price than they can be pur-
chased at any other establislimeiit. in this
town, is respeclt'nll_v invited to call at. the store
of LITHAUER & TURK.
46
TIME CHANGED.
a'-INTIL fnrtlier notice trains will leave N.
York. frorii '29 Canal st. for Norwalli at
7.15 and 9 A. .\l., at 3. 4.and 5. P. NI.
Leave New Haven for Norwalk at 7.00 and
9.40 A. .\I. and at 1.10. 4.30, and8.10. P. M.
Leave Norwalk for New Haven at 9.26.
and 11,18 A. 111., and iit 4.55. 6.13. and 7,13
P. M. the 7,13 train goes no fiil'tI1€‘.l' than
Bridgeport.
Leave Norwalk for New York at 0.42. 8.10
and 10,55 A. .11 ., at 2.16. 5,53. and 9.122 P. M.
R. B. MASON,‘.Su12crinten(lant.
FAIR]-‘ll-Zl.D Co. B.\.\'i<.
Noveinber 4th. 18:30. E
HE sii'iscribei's to the additional Stock of
this Bank, are notified that the 3d instal-
ment ef1O per ct.. is payable on the 10th inst.
45 T. \VAa.\'En, Jr. Cashier.
Harper:-’s Monthly Magazine.
l*‘.RSONS wishing to .\‘1;ll_)SCl'lI)('. to I"Itll'])el'S
'.\Iag:iziiie. can do so by applying at Join‘
A. \Vi~:r:n’s. Stil)Sr:t‘i[)I0t1 per year. free of
expenses, postage. &c, A sper-iinen co,)y can
be seen at J. A. \Vr:r:D’s.
Floor Oil Cloths.
2% PlECF..\‘,or500 yards Floor Oil Cloth.
new patterns. received this day from
Auction, for sale cheap at
\Vestporl, Nov. 5th, 1850.
MeUi.'ro:«"s.
Caps.
ANDLE has just received a large as-
sortment of Silk and Cotton Plush, Clutli,
and .Ir‘tlll_V Lind Glazed Caps, of elegant styles,
and superior quality.
43 15 Main S'rru-:r:'1=.
Norwalk Cemetery. ~
9'E_‘l:ll*‘. public are hereby notified that the
grounds of the Norwalk Cemetery Asso-
ciation are now laid out and that the lots are
for sale. _
Persons wishing to procure lots may apply
to Evert Quintard, \Vm. C. Street. or the sub-
scriber. STEPHEN OLMSTEAD.
Secretary.
Norwalk. Dec. 10, 1849. _ 50
Crockery and Glass Ware.
3 UST received a large and splendid assert.-
- mm)!" of extra and common crockery and
glass wares.
LOCK\VOOD, I-IAIGHT (Sc CO.
To the Luxury-Seeking Por-
tion of the Community.
HE Subscriber would take this method of
- informing the public that he has estab-
lished himself at South Norwalk. in the Ice
Cream. Confr-.ctionar_v, and Refreshment-Bush
ness, and \\0l1I(I be happy to wait upon those
who will favor him with a call. at ilfl hours of
the day and evening. He has fitted up private
rooms for the accommodrrtion of Ladies. and
is pleased to state, that his knowledge of the
business was acquired at: the well-known and
justly celebrated New York Garden, of which
the Hon. Mr. Conteit was Proprietor and
tVlanager; whose success alone is sufficient
to guarantee the excellence of his delicacies.
C. B. DARTOIS.
N. B. Ice Cream at wholesale and retail.
South Norwalk. Aug. 2d, 1850. 32
Window Sashes.
SSORTED sizes, for sale by
W. C. Srnizi-:'r.
Oilsl Oilsll
NGLISH Linseed, Boiled Linseed, Pure
Sperm, Neaisfoot. Elephant and refined
\Vhale Oils. lorsale by thebarrel or retail. by
1- \V. C. S'rrn-;i«;'r.
Oct. Isl}, 1850.
More New Goods!
I HAVE just, received an ipimense addition
to my stock, and anioiig them are very many
great bargains, both -in Ladies’ Dress Goods,
and in Cloths, Cassimeres and Vestirigs.
‘ ' G. J. GRUMAN.
canton Matting.
Yards of 6-4 \Vliite _Canton Matting,
at 3lcts.' per yard, of superior" qual-
l11OUL_'I‘Ql\_l’35o.
4.0.
ity; for sale at
I/Vcstport, llfay 20.
"UTA BAGA Turnip Seed. oflast year’s
growth, at OLMS'l‘EAD’S.
Vltashing. Fluid. .
LWOOD’S‘ WASHING FLUID, for
’ sale by E
Danbury and Norwalk Rail
mad. _
NOTICE is hereby given to the subscriber's
to the Capital Stockgof tIli,9,'DilD,l)l1|'Y illlfle
Norwalk Railroad Cernpany,"‘ tIlflt"II16 Pl'P.Sl-
dent and Directors at._ ii meeting" held at Nort-
vvalk, on the 13th day‘ of ‘September, 1850,“ I20-
ted that an instalment’ of 10 per cent, on the
Capital stock, including the amount paid at the
time of subs_cr'ibing,j_be paid to_ the Ti'easui"eij
on or before the ‘.20tli'Oc't, next. I I .
And t.hat_fnrt.her insialm‘er_1_t_s of 10 per cent,
be paid on or beforetlie First Mondays of De-
cember, January, February, March’, April."
May. June, July, and August,“iiext.' 7 '
The subscribers residing at Norwalk and its
vicinity, will please call and pay to VVilliam S.
Lockwood. Esq" -Assistant Treasurer.
Certificat.es‘of Stock, and amount paid, will
be ready at the time of payment of instal-
ments, for delivery. ,
' AARON SEELEY. Treasurer.
Danburg/, 16th Sq)/crrrber. 1850.
Hay Gutters,
1,1011 SALE by .
\V. C. S'raEic'r.
ONINIBUS AG-AINII
NEVV and elegant Ornnihns, from the city
of New York, has just been placed upon
the route between Norwalk and South Nor-
walk. and will leave either place. (near the
Connecticut Hotel at. the Bridge. and the Rtlll
Read Station at South Norwalk.) at such hours
as will accomndate those arriving by, or wish-
ing to take the trains. VViLLiAM Cnerua‘.
Norwalk. Oct. '7, 1850. - 41
Horse and 0x Shoe Iron,
ND Nail Ruls, just received and for Sfllfl
by W. C. STE!-:l~2'l‘.
Oct. 1st, 1850.
A snrnption. &c., the afflicted should call at
J. A. \Veed’s, and get a bottle of Rushton.
Clark 6.: Co’s Cod Liver Oil. Price $1 per
bottle, or 6 bottles for $5.
Cloths.
ROAD Cloths, Beaver Cloths, Pilot Cloth
Cassirneres, Doe Skins. Sattinetts, Vest-
ings. &c., of all qualities, and a large assert.-
ment, for sale cheap by the yard, or made up
to order in the most superior style and warran-
ted to fit, at. prices inrich below the usual rates.
Cutting done free of charge. S. MoUL'i‘o1\'.
IVcsljrort. Nov. 4, 1850. ~-
FRUIT TREES,
AT THE
SOUTH 'NOR\VALK NURSERY.
V THE subscribers respectfully solicit the at.-
tentiou of Fruit growers. to their stock of
Trees. consisting of clieice Apple. Pear. Cher-
‘ »ry, Plum, Apricot. and Peach 'l‘i'r-es , tegctlier
with a good variety of Or-iiaiiieiital Trees and
Shrubs. such as. Evergrer-us, Mountain Ash,
Horse-. Cliesriui, 65!: Also, a very fine lot of
Isaliella a rid Catawba Grape vines. Also, on the
first of November, :1 large lot efthat large deli-
cious berry the True Red Antwerp Raspberry.
Flesh firm. rich. juicy, with a fine. sweet. high
flavor. There is 21 small Red Antwerp, which
has been largely disserniiiate-d; it is poor
and wortliless in comparison with this noble
l)e.rr-y. Gi~:o. Srcviuoim 6.’. Co.
South Norwal/c. Ucl._26, 1850. 44
Fmnrii-:t.ir Co. BANK.
Oct. 4th. 1850. E
RAFTS on England, Ireland and Scot-
land, furnished at short notice by the uri-
dersigrwcl, at New York rates, with the ad-
ditiorr of postage.
T. \VAtn\'i«:R, Jr. Cash’i'.
43
Notice.
TIIIE subscribers having been appointed by
the Court of Probate for the District of
Norwalk, Commissioners to receive, cxamine,
and adjust the claims of creditors in the estate
of CIl’:Il‘I(~)s \V. Slawson. late of Norwalk in said
district. deceased. represented insolvent. I‘l(’-l'H-
by give notice that we will attend to the duties
of our said appoirilnrent at the Hotel of James
Stevens. in said Nei'\v:illt, on the ‘28ilr day of
November, 18:30. and :28th day of Mn Hill. 1851.
at one o’clock in the afternoon of each of said
days. The said Court has limited and allowed
six months from the date liereof. for the exhi-
bition to us. of claims against said estate.
Jos. VV. I‘lUBBI-ILL, Commission-
R. A. \VlLLlAMS. . ers.
Norwalk. October 191/r, 1850. 44
Norwalk cemetery Associa-
tion.
-T it Meeting of the Norwalk Cemetery
Association, held August. ‘.29tli., 1850, vo-
ted that. Evert Quiutnrd a rid Lyman Ricltarcls,
‘re tl cornmittee to have general supervision of
the grounds of this Association, as regards
monuments, tombstones. a rid enclosure of lots.
and that no person shall dig a grave. or erect
stones to graves. without permission and advice
of said committee.
Aitest. E. QUlN1‘ARD, Chairman.
\V. C. S'rm:E'r, Sec’y pro tern.
Notice.
URCHASERS of Lots in the Norwalk
Cemetery, are requested to call and pay
tbr, and receive deeds for said lots. of the sub-
scriber. \V. C. Sriuci-:'r.
October 28th. 1850. 44
Bartlettfs
American Washing Fluid.
substitute for Sea p in washing. \Vai'ran-
ted to suit, or no charge. For sale at
S. E. Oi.Ms'ri-:An’s.
44
Notice.
MEETING of the Fairfield County
. 'I‘eniperance Society, will be held in the
village of New Canaan. at St. John’s Hall. on
Werlnesdriy. the 13th day of Novemlier, next,
at 10 o'clock, A. M. All Temperanrze organi-
zations in the said county, are requested to send
delegates to said Meeting.
C. S. Bl-‘.!\'EDIC'l‘,
44 Secretary of the \Vester'n District.
Notice. .
HE subscribers having been appointed by
. the Court of Probate for the district of
Norwalk, Commissioners to receive, examine,
and adjust the claims of the creditors to the es-
tate ef Thaddeus S Quick, late or" 'Wilton. in
said District, deceased, represented insolvent,
hereby give notice that \ve will atleiid to the
business of e_ur said appointment. at the Dwell-
ing House of Jeliiel Grurn_rna_n. in said \Vilton,
on the feurtli Mondays of November and De-
cernber, 1850. at one o'clock in the afternoon
of each of said days. i ' ‘
Said Court. lias extended and limited the
time for the exljibitiou to us of claims against
said estate, to ten months from t;lie=25't.li day
of Fr=.brriary. 1850. ' ' " ’ i ’
.lr:rirr:L GRUMMAN,
JAMES JA.\'r~;s. ‘
II/'ilIon, October 26th. 1850.
E Commissioners.
44
IDDLEBROOKS Almanacks for 1851.
For sale by the gross or less quantity at
i A, SELL ECKS.
Interesting to the Ladies.
ECEIAE D this day, an ent.ire new stock
of Ladies’ Plain and Embr'oidei'ed'Linen.
Carrbric and I,awn Hiiiidker'ch'refs of i-ivory
_siylearid quality ; some ve_rfy rich god e'r_rti_rely;
new styles, rangipg in pi'iceis 6 '1-4 cts.‘te 84.’
" " I (I- J- G;wniA.\',
S it. is the season for Coughs, Colds, Con-A
for sale.
this Store.
ings.
small sum of money.
Ever before offered in the State of Connecticut.
the track sweeping all before it.
Clwulpesi Store its 3
Yet in the ascendant, and crowded day and night after many of the great bargains now offered
It would be impossible to enumerate, or to give any idea of the extent. rind variety of
tlie late at-rrvals._ . ,T_hn_y embrace every species of Dry Goods, among which may be found an
extensive variety of goods adapted to the ‘
Ltanrns Wmvrs.
To this Department particular attention is given. We seldom fail to please these who call at
New Goods received every day during the entire Fall and \Vinter.
want of goods, will do well to call and find out the most. approved and fashionable styles of the
season. for we are always pleased to show goods without. charge.
To the Plain Scientific Farmer, or Meclianic. or to the Gentleman of Fashion, we can offer
very great inducements in French, English and American Broalcloths, Cassirneres, and Vest-
Tliis is the place where the materials for a suit of Clothes can be purchased for a.
the wand... .r.a.a.y 1 if
V Great Excitement amengiithe
ME’ N AND - CHILDREN,
o717li駧i§.peéP‘éi. éilfli. via
1
,1 _
::.x
T h e
The business will be r-orirlur-ted bv
WILLIAM E. RAYMOND, Sole Proprietor.
Assisted by L. M. MONROE, J. JUDSON, 15. C. SL,'O'I"l‘°
seesaw.
Received this day direct from
snemion,
ANOTHER LIIMENSE ADDITIOZY TO MY
FALL & WINTER DRY GOODS,
All of which will be sold at prices that will defy competition.
SHAWLS,
Is now immense, ariieiigxvliicli are many great bargaing. In
‘Dunes coups,
We have every style, quality and kind, among which are an immense stock of
Bones erases,
French Merinos and Cashineres, real Norwich Poplins, Mons. de Lnines. Thibet, Cloths, Al-
paccns. (Sic. &c., all of which will be sold at a very small advance from Am:/.r'o7i prices.
In Broad Cloths, Cassirne.i'es. Vestings. Millinary and Fancy Good.» Hosiery, Flannels.
Blankets. and Domestic Goods, our stock never was as good as at present.
assured that the Old Bridge Store, is new, as it ever has been, the place for bar,_m7'ns.
C‘-.
L to witness the arrival and "exhibition
QANAAN.
_ V the most extensive and. beautiful assortmentof" ’
Pashionaiole. Dry. LG-oods
The locomotive making great time, yet on
in suite,
c.
:5‘ ..;‘ _
, Bl.t*kiil’.i_.*lll.lll$8i"Sl.. /-
%i,' §t‘r-.-"—.- * 5‘-.;., g gs!“
; -1' =3“!-. '55.? -"'.;'r-"3’ 75‘) 5% 5“ 3
,!,%i‘l_l_'r‘.i,..‘§S;F,.t'.‘l'J.-'1‘.i/,1:-.."2" '
1 . . It " .
r,
Bllll.ll1l’l’rl‘r’, opposite I118 ilstiir lliaise, NI§W\IOI_'b'.l
P. T. BARNUM, Pll0PRlEI0ll Alli‘: MANAGER,
' (Also Pro.prietcr of B.ariiuin's C/iirrese' 3/{vi-‘errm, No.
5il9_ Broadway, containing one milli_o_u of Cur'iea_it.ics I_1_'01I.
China, and of Barnum’: 1lIuscrr‘m, P/rrlude-’plr.-'u.-)
Jenn GREENWOOD, Jn., Assrlsjtant-fi1a2rager._.
:j—
Tlrisnmgniliceet establislrment, which contains the mod‘
extensive" and attractive collection of <
Natural and Artificial Curiosities
to be found on the continent, has lately received many very
important additions to its befirre almost: bewilderifng variety‘
of agreeable and instructive objects. Besides which, the.-
nianager takes pleasurein informing his [)1lll'pi1S that, actu
ated by a desire to merit a continuance of the patronagc-
that has been bestowed upon this Museum for the past:
nine gr/ears, he has expended ,
FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS
in eiil:ir_:;ing and embellishing it, as well as remlering it in
many ways the -most u£lrzz(:ti1:e place of amuserrrerrt in the,
city. Having now taken in the whole of the Clieniicm
batik building, next door, and thrown the vast sites of both
edifices into one Grand Sti'ucturc, fin_i_sl_i_ed_ in the most tasty
style,
Withoiit Regard to Cost,
be Hatters lrimsclf that his estnblisliiiicntj under its new
arrangcineirt will meet with ' ’
Universal Approbation.
Ile has added to his new building 9. '
Magnificent Lecture Room,
the floor of which is two stories lmrer down than the old
one, and fitted up in the most gorgeous style, with iron
trellis-work fronts to each tier—-crimson velvet cushiousio
each sea.t—white ainl gold adornments. &.c.—present.ing an
elegant saloon that will comfortably hold
THREE THOUSAND PEOPLE,
where all those who disapprove of the dissinatieiis. do-
b:ritclierics, pi-ofaiiity, vulgarity. and other :lI)()l’nIl‘lfltI0llB,.
which characterize our modem theatres, irray visit without
fear of licariiig or seeing anything that might shock the
most susceptible moral seiisibility.
IN BARNUM'S LECTURE ROOM
not ii word is uttered offensive to morals or religion--not ll
[ll()l1_'."Ii'.’. is breathed calculated to bring a blush upon the
check of merlesty—net an expression employed that mnv
not be explained to the ear of youth without occasioning air.-
impnre idea-—-not an allusion ventured upon that has not
lirst. been chastencd with it due and fixed regard for sobri-
ety. irriegriiy, and the other virtues of an lionorable life.
The crrtcrtairiirieiiis which take place in this Saloon every-
Afteriioon and Evening, will consist of highly moral and
ins.ti-active domestic dramas, written expressly for Mr.
L‘r:irrruni's Establishrnerrts, and so constructed as to please-
anil edify, while they possess a powerful vrrjinvrialory um,
tlency. The moral domestic drama. of
*-’l‘l'.tc l)l‘llllI>I{ll'(I. or the Fallen Reclaimed,"
'.vh.icl‘r was re-pi'r.-seiitcri over it liuridrrrl times at Barnuni'$
l’l.iladr:lpiiia Maisciiin. and conceded to be one ofthe mm-q.
powerful auxiliaries that the l.f?ll1lI(tl‘HiiL'i'.: cause has ever
r'cr-r‘-iverl in this country, and to which was awarded the ap-
probation and ('011liir‘liiill(.‘L: ofthc great body of clergynieii,
the I‘(.'llj_'I(rllS conimunity at lai'i;'c_. and all of the first fumi.
lit.-s in that ci'.,v, will be amoiig the lirst produced at tire to-
opening: of this cstzrbli.-ilrinciit.
Be.-title the Lcctu-.“e Rooin, there are 'FIlGH"I‘ S7)acr'o‘u3
lclu//s over One Huirdred Feet in Iwengtll.
lillrerl with it large variety of Burrs,/.~.-, I31‘,-~.-.’.«-, I«'~r,s}re_,-, Iuggcgg,
.l1r'r.r-/vn".s~, M‘. Jusr Annrzn, _
The Grmid State Coach of Adclnlrfc, lam
QI7EEl\' OF E’.\'(-IL.-\l\’l)!
io«_7eilrei— with the Mrrgnilicnm GHl.D-M(rl.'.\"l‘ED H.-iirimss
frri‘ t-i-_'ht lira-scs, and the Gorgeous Gui.m:.v LIVEIKY of the
late t..tirci:ii's c.):rclri‘rrcri. footinen, and ()|.lll‘IiII;!'8I This truly
regal and r-tpleinlid Carriage is almost
LITEFIALLY COVERED WITH GOLD I
and cost over _/777:;-Ire/L tliousrnirl port/Ids .'e!0rl:'rrg, or
5131-’ IINTY THO LTSAND l)0l.Lz.lllS I
These in
Nov. 5th, 1850.
—_.._.§_
My stock of
And all may rest
G. GRUMMAN.
E
fered for sale.
THE LAREEM ANT
flocking and Faster
our Stoves and pricesbefore purchasing.
Norwalk, Sept. 9th, 1850.
OF
. ..y.\'’ '
VER offered in IIIID ,....ce, has just been received from Troy and Albany. and are now of-
These in want of Stoves, will find it to their interest to call and examine
, HAIGHT 65 CO.
LOCK WOOD
EST Assaainnii
.
Grand Picture Gallery.
The walls of wlricli are surrounded with an liitcllccim;
Congress of Airrcrii-air Sages ;
B13.-8 U’l_‘I1<'l,'L C()SllI()RA."r!A VlE\\'S,
of all the Principal Cities and Public lluilrlii.-{'3 in the worlsl
150 Wax Figures, Size of Life 1
proparr-d with a particular eye to the moral rnlvtgnscznenf
as well as the iiitellcctnal gintilicatioii of all wlro examine’
alic-'.n. ’l'lic “ Irr.’r-rrr/it-rvi/e Funrr'/y/," and its couiitcrpart. the
-' ' 'r-n/_,nm-rr./r I«‘urrrr'/51," linvc been proironnccrl by FAi'Hitf<
j\l.\‘i'iii-:v.' and Ulllr.‘1' Piiriiri-iii; philairtliropists tin: best and
,-no,-it clict,,'ti\‘c mciri:il lecture on ilrc evils ol'iiiroirr,r drink, arid
.l:c :.l~.’;:;tagcs of absiirrt-iicc, ever placed l/LfL'l‘L' atl.inls.ii.g
-‘()lll1t!lll!ll_\'.
The other tahlcairx, such as the “ I;’r'r/ii of our Sai:ior,‘
tin) “ '/'r"i'ul In:/‘we I'm:/ii/.4 I’i/ale," tlrr_-. "Last Si/)7/rc1‘,’
-.'<c.. are too well kirowir and have hitcii too loni; urlniirud. to
need ciilogy. The ligurcs are all of the size of life. are
nrnpcrly i-nstiiini-d, ntrd appeal at once and :ilIi..-ctimzly
ll1i'iruf_'Il the lll£'l1‘i0t‘_\‘ and l1ll(1_'_’11l:ll.It)ll to the liuman heart.
In short ll=rrnunr's Museuni is a \\‘(‘rll(lt".l' in it:-iclf. mid mu._v
vr-ry pi'o_m:i‘l_‘,' be cnllcil ti lfA.\iii.Y CYCI.()l’(L'l)lA til-‘ 'l‘illt~‘(:s
wonrii l(:\'ii\\'l.\'G in rcg_fard to the 'rron’«(' we irrlrrrbil. It is
iil)(jtri‘.~Il()llzlIIl_V' the very best school of iristructioii exiaiiit,
t'nriri::lring to the I,‘_7/P of cvery little student, not merely a pie-
i()t'i:tl illustration of the irrteicstiiig but alrstrusc facts of Nat-
ural llistiiry, but an exact and striking 2'.-rt.-Ige of each sub-
.-iaii=.i:rl idea. as well as a tarrgihle IIl(Cl)CH5 of the things
and lcciiigs, the evidences and rcziiiiriseeiiccs. of a bygone’
erclra. fine.
Cloa/ci71.;,r.¢,
"Plaid Linseg/s.
New Poll and Winter Goods.
LARGE supply just received, consisting
of Ladies Dress Goods, such as
Lg/nncse Clot/r, frz..s-/riorralrle colors, medium to
F rcnc/1. IlIrr'z'rr,oes, very c/r,caip.—<
Zlfaslirr. dc Lairrcs, latest styles; plain (‘Cl/Sf).-g
mores ; Alpaccas, all qualities and colors ,
Pa'ramattas,
Prints, all desirable styles, with a variety of
other Dress Goods suited tetheseaseu. A lot of
long and square Shawls. Bed Blankets, of su-
periorquality, anrl cheap; Cradle do.. Horse do.
Also, an excellent; assortinen of Breadcloths,
Cassirneres, Sattinetts. Keutiicky Jeans, 650.
Also, Vestiugs of all qualities and kinds from
“Prize National Song.”
Worsted Plaid: ;
Norwalk, Oct. 1350.
New'1VIusic!!
MONG a large quantity of New Music
just received at Selleck’s, is the following:
v“Jenny Lind’s greeting to Anieri._a;
first concerts in’ Arnierica; Poem by Bayard
Taylor-i\']usic by Jules Benedict.
_Sweedish I-lei-dsmau, or Echo song; the Her-
'mit and the Maiden : Beuedict’s charming Eir-
Vglish ballad, " Take this Lute, <S:c.
age.
Mr. Barnum has agmrts and correspniidents in nearly ev-
1lilIl' arlilitions to this already iiiceiiccivably great. collectioit
of this w<n'lrl's \'\'(llltli'l‘S.
No Iiil().\'lt':1fl:i_'..' drinks permitted on the premises, and no
improper pi-rsoris. male or female, arlniitietl.
The M uscuin is open from 7 A‘. M., to 10 o'clock P. M.
Such l'PLflll:itl()l:S arc t‘Fl:1IrIISl)(’il and erilirrccrl. as render it
pct-f--r-Ll_v safe and plmrsarrt for LADH-‘.3 and CHll.DltlZN to
visit the Museum in the daytirnc though rrnaccompiinied by
:.'i.'lllIi.‘llli.‘ll. Exlribitions and Performances in the Lecture
Room 'I‘\\' ICE cvi-ry day; and on Holidays, entertainment!
are given Er:('r_7/ I~lorrr, Day and Evening.
A(Imr'ssi'on 25 cents, C’/rildren under ten year: of
age, 1:2; cents.
” the
sting by Jenny at. her
" The
A. S1-JLLI-SCK.
by
]:"enton’s Patent Flint Enamel
We
ILL hereafter be sold by LOCKWOOD,
I’I.-llGll'l‘ Cc Co.,wlio have pui'cliased my
Winter Nights
RE coming. Enquire concerning your
lights. \Vliat is the best and cheapest?
\Ve have :1 great variety of burning Fluid
P3.
cry portion of the globe, who are contiiurally seirtliiig valu-,,
the lowest priced lotlie best imported. Men’s
and boys garnients, cut free ofexpense, as usual.
S. MOULTON.
\Vestport. Sept. 23, 1850. 3 i
Boarding and Day School,
FOR YOUNG LADIES—Nortwal/c, Ct.
Mrs. Louisa A. Srrrit/2, Principal.
HE VVintei' session commences on the
firs; \Vr.-dnesday of November. Terins——-
FerBeard, and washing, Tuition in the Eu-
glish branches, Music on the Piano or Guitar.
Drawing, Painting, French and Latin langua-
ges——$100 per session of five mentlis—\vitheut
miisic $80 per session.
Day Scliolars———Englisli studies and music,
$12 per-quarter. English studies alone, prima-
ry. $4—liigher $5 per quarter‘.
Norwalk, Se ll. ‘.24. 1850. 38.
l
ECEIVED every week in \Vestport, at
Ru ‘rV’IOULTON’S.
REMOVAL.
Mrs. Tindall has I'Bltl()VP.d to the late resi-
dence of Stephen Mort, Esq., where she will
continue the Millinery business as usual. A
good assortment of Millinery Goods, will al-
ways be kept on hand, Sept. 17-
Jenny Lind Silks L
ECEIVED this day, ii new and splendid
’ assortment of Dress Silks, among whicli
are some of the real Jenny Lind styles; for
beauty, durability and economy they will defy
competition. The Lzidiss are all lI‘|Vll'-t‘d '0 0"“
arid'ex:iini_ne, " C. -I. GRl1M.A-‘<3
Ii XTRA '1'. RAINS.
The Cheapest Grocery yet!
E invite our friends to call and examine
‘ our stock of‘ GROCERIES. H9 We in-
tend to suit “ the people." Our mOTl0 Wlll be
-* Quick sales at small pl'0ll.l5.- Q"""‘ 0'13» C.0'“..9.
all! “In will sell (.‘llC(Zj),71_ll(l deal on fair prin-
c-,pj,,5'__].‘|our-, Siigar, Molasses, Tea, and all
Igintls of. goods, exchanged for prod nce.
' ‘ _ ILLIAM S. BQUTON.
south 1\"¢_:r-1_1,'-at ', July 25th, 1850.
38
caps at
stock, with the sole riglit of the sale of that
ware, in this place, (the demand for it being
so great, and not having room enough to keep
an assortment, I was compelled to sell eut,)
They have a. large and well furnished store,
and -will for the futrirekeep it good assortmant ,
of this \Vare on hand. I cheerf.il|_-, recom-
mend the public to call-
38 CHARLES DI.S.BR(1\V.
Potatoe Hooks.
‘(V AST and German Steel. for sale by
/
\V. C. S'rai~:i:'r.
Lumber at Westport.
SANFORD, is no\v receiving his Fall
New Fall and Winter Goodsq
o Stock of Lumber, and has all kinds of
llfioaids and Plank, Tirniier, Lath, &c., and has
just received a lot. of the most; perfect sawed
Shingles that. has ever been made,—a strong
cempctitiorr liere, makes it air object for buyers
to come and see. ALSO.P'l1l't*. \Vlriie L;-ad
and Paints, of all kinds; Old English Linseed
Oil. Will'Itlllte(I'|)l1l'P.: Nails, Glriss, Hardware,
House Findings, and every thing in the build-
ing line. as low 21s can be bought in New York
or elsewhere.
44 I/Ves/port. Oct. 28, 1850.
For Sale-
THE subscriber offers for sale a valua-
ble \Vater privilege, situated in the
,,_. . town of New Canaan. near the village,
and about six miles from Norwalk- The pr_ep.-
er-ry reci-Illlly occupied by \V'm. VVatson, for
the iiiiirrufactui-trig of Edge ’I‘o_o3s, and proba-
bly would be worth more for that purpose than
airy other; it. can easily be made to a,iis.wei: any
other nranufactnring purpose. It is a fine loca-
tion for ii Tannery. Possession can be given
on ilie 1st of April, 1851, or sooner if i'equir(ed‘..
A portion of the purchase money can l'elnillll
on mortgage. If the property is not sold be-
fereitlie 10th day of .]_anuary, it will then be
offered at: Auction, on the preinises, at 2 O'clock,
P. M. Enquire Qf.Bl~:i\'JAl\l_lN Hev'l‘. Of NH‘?-
Criiirian,.ei' CH,AS.~ l3l‘~0.VYN. sl.t..1lU.ll)l'd- 4.4.31-I
Notice. -
‘ LL_ P-er-so_n_s having unsettled accounts
Avvitb the subscr-ibc-.i's._ are requested to.
make iriiinediritegpiryriieitla
N.‘ Co1u_s'ro‘cK 6.’. So
" O,\VDlr}B-,_ shot, and
.. P ‘ F‘ ‘ ' I '1 ‘-.”.iM5TF.’4li7§’-
. C N-
\u
Lamps. We have the fluid directly from the
factory in New Yor/c. W'e warrant it pure, and
to give as beautiful a light as ever was bnrnt.—
Try it, and if you don't. like it, bring lamps and
ali back. C. E. DI SBROW.
-‘(Z-€4'.5!fl73.$F'
J. M. Smitlfs Marble ‘Yard,
Near the Bridge, Norwalk. Conn.
EPULCHRAL Monuments and Grave
Stones of every variety of patterns, and of
the most skilful workmanship. The best as-
sortment of Arnei'ican and Foreign Marble,
kept constaiitly on h_and.
Persons wishing to procure Monuments or-
any kind of Marble \Voi'k,ai'e invited to calland
givea personal inspection of his material and
workmanship, as this will be ii,io.i'e satisfactory
than to purchase of Agents without an.oppoi'tu-.-
nity of testing the quality of the article con-
IZl't1(:l'e(I_fOt‘.
5?? Phi: Lettering and Ornamental.wei‘k ls.
executed by an experienced workman and can,
warrant. it. to. give entire satisfaction...
Norwalk, Aug. 21, 1848.
STONE WALL.
HE subscriber wishes to corytraclz for the
making of 100 rods of stone wall. For
which the cash will? be paid as soon as the job.
is completed. Enquire immediatiely of
SAMUEL BELDEN.
Near the Episcopal Chi_,ir'ch.
\Vil_ten,,Nev. 16, I850.
‘ Ready Made Clothing.
UITABLE for Full and \_Vinter wearuu.
- Mens and Boys, sizes, for sale cheap at
MQULTON’S.
VVestport, Sept.23., 1850.
Kellingers Liniment.
EWlT_ C. KELLlN_GF._RS Inotniijig 9.»
, MagicFlnidl'or sa!e“at:" the Di‘n‘g“!lQ{9
West side the Bridge_. . , - ,-—.
Norwalk Chronicler