ment. ' all vacancies that may occur during the \ _...»-- m .. _,.. . ._ authorizing the bubiness of banking "in this State, shall, in addition to the nuin- ber of shares authorized, be open to sub- scription from the funds of any college, ecclesiastical society, school corporation, Or association for charitable purposes, Within this State; which stock, so_sub- scribed, shall not be transferable, and may be withdrawn at any time on giv- ing twelve moiiths’ notice to the Bank. Provided, that such additional subscrip- tions shall in no case exceed 10 per cent of the amount of thecapital stock of any bank or -banking association, actually paid in, any law or usage to the contrary, .uot_withstanding_ ‘ Approved, June 26, 1855.- CHAPTER xi. ' ' An Act relating to Banks. Be it enacted by t/zc Senate and Hotlse of Rep2'ese7i.z(zti'7=cs 2'92. General Assembly comma/_/T .- SEC. 1. No incorporated bank, or banking association in this State, shall at any time be indebted by its bills or notes, or have its bills or notes in circu- lation, to an amount exceeding in the aggregate, twenty-five per cent. above the amount of the capital stool: of such bank or banking ussoeiatioii actuzilly paid in. SEC. 2. No such bank or baukiiigfas- sociation shall make any loan or discount or in any way give credit to any individ- ual company or corporation, where by such loan, discount or credit the party receiving the same shall become liable to such bank or banking association, in connection with liabilities already exist- ing, to an amount greater than i’it’tr.-.4.-ii , per cent. of the capital stock. of such bank or banking nssociatioii actually paid in. SEC. 3. No such bank or banking as- sociation shall directly or indirectly loan its bills or notes for circulation to any- person, persons or corporation. under any agreement that such person, persons or corporation shall protect the circulation of such bills and notes or redeem the same. - - SEC. 4. No such bank or banking as- sociation shall take or receive, directly or indirectly, by including exchange, a greater rate of discount or interest than six per cent. per anuum, to be calcula- ted according to the standard laid dosvn in,Rowlett’s Tables. Provided, that exchange, not exceeding half of one per cent. may be charged for checks, drafts or bills of exchange on New York, Bos- ton,‘ Providence and Albany, and at the customary rates on other places, where the party getting the loan or discount re- quests such check, draft or bill of ex- change. Provided further, that each bank or banking association may take and receive, the currant rate for collec- ting notes, bills or bills of exchange, pay- able at any other place than where the ‘same was discounted. SEC. 5. The loans and discounts of any such bank or banking association to individuals, companies and corporations out of this State, shall not, at any one time exceed in the aggregate one-fourth part of its capital stock actually paid in, bills in circulation and moneys on depos- it at time. SEC. 6. The cashiers of all such banks and banking associations, shall, on the first Mondays of January, April, July and October in each year, or within ten ‘days thereafter, make out sad deliver to the bank commissioners, a particular and detailed statement of the condition of their respective institutions, exhibiting the resources and liabilities of the same, which statement shall be subscribed by the cashier, or president, verified by oath and published in a newspaper in the ,_ county where such bank or banking soc-iation is located. SEC. 7. If any such bank or banking assocition, or the directors or officers of the same, shall violate the provisions of this Act, such bank or banking associa- ‘ tiou, shall forfeit and pay to the treasur- er of this State, for the use of the Slate, a sum not less than one thousand dollars And such directors and officers shall be individually liable and respoiisiblc for the redemption and payment of all the bills of such bank in circiii:-ition, above the amount authorized by the first section of ‘this act. SEC". 8. r 11: shall be the duty of the bank commissioners to examine the sev- ‘eral banks and banking associations in Vthis State, vzitii special reference to any . -violations of the laws relating to banks -and banking, and to report to the Gener- ’al Assembly any such violations of laws as they may discover, with the names of the banks guilty of such violations". , SEc.9. The Act entitled an Act rela- ting to Banks, passed May Session, 1854 . _and'all other Acts and parts of Acts, in‘ éofrsistent with the provisions of this act a_r_i(_l_'such provisions of any charters of banks as limit the amount to be loaned to any one individual, company or corpo- ration to a sum less than fifteen per cent of the capital stock of such banks actu- ally paid in, be, and thesame are hereby repealed. SEC. 10. This act‘ shall take effect on and after the 1st Monday of October, 1855. Approved June 30, 1855. CHAPTER. xii. An Act in addition to an Act_entiI.led An Act in relation to Banks. Be it enacted by t/In Seyzate and House of R.epresemaM'.ces 7772 General Assembly convened : SEO. 1. That there shall be appoint- ed by the General Assemply, three per- sons, to be styled Bunk Commissioners, Who shall have the powersand perform the duties now specified in the aforc-=.aid "Act concerning Banks,” and who .<~.lml1 hold office for the term of three years. ;_ Platform of Principles of the American Party in Connecti- cut, adopted June 28, 1855. WHEREAS, by a resolution this day adop- ted by the State Council of Connecti- cut,’ approving the action of the dele- gates from this State, in signing on the 14th day of June,at Philadelphia, the address to the People of the Uni- ted States, which is based upon the report of the minority of the platform Committee of the Nalioiial Council this State Council has refused to rec- ognize the Platform as adopted by that Council ; and whereas, it is prop- er that we as a party still labor to- gether for the promotion of State and National prosperity,-tlierefoi'e Resolved, That We declare the follow- ing to be the principles of the American Party of Connecticut, and we call upon all lionest citizeiis to rally together for their support : 1. The maintenance of the Union of these United States as the par-9-mount political good; or, to use the language of Vvhshingtoii, “the primi11‘Y Oblec" °f patriotic desire.” And hence the full recognition of the rights of the several States, as expressed and reserved in the Constitution; and :2 careful avoidance, by the General Goveriiment, of all in- terference with their rights by legislative or executive action. 2. Obedience tothe Constitution of these United States, as the supreme law of the land,obligatory alike on all. l 3. A revision and modification of the the laws regulating immigration, and the settlement of immigrants. Offering to the honest immigrant who from love of liberty or hatred of oppression, seeks an asylum ‘in the United States, the pro- tection of our flag and our laws. But unqualified opposition to the transmis- sion tc our sliores, of criminals and pan- pers. 4. A radical ::=liaii§-:0 Of Our Naturali- zation Laws. — -5. The support for political stations- executive, legislative, judicial or diplo- matic~—of those only who hold civil alle- giance, directly or indirectly, to any for- eign power, whether civil or ecclesias- tical, and who are Americans by birth, or by thorough education and training— thus fulfilling the maXim——"AMER1CANS ONLY SHALL RULE AMERICA.” The pro- tection of all persons in the legal and proper exercise of their civil and reli- gious rights and privileges; the mainte- nance of the right of every man to the full, unrestrained and peaceful enjoyment of his own religious opinions and wor- ship. - 6. The education of the youth of our country l’n’SCl'l0OlS provided by the State ——which schools shall be common to all, without distinction of creed or party, and free from any influence or direction of a denominational or partizan character.——- And inasmuch as Christianity by the Constitutions of nearly all of the States, and by the consent ofthe people of Amer- ica is considered an element. of our po- litical system, and as the Holy Bible is at once the source of Christianity, and the depository and fountain of all civil and religious freedom, we oppose every attempt to exclude it from the schools, thus established in the States. 7. VVe advocate protection to Ameri- can industry and genius, against the ad- verse policy of foreign nations; also fa cilities to internal and external commerce by the improvemen‘ of rivers and liar- bors. S. The unconditional restoration of that time honored prohibition known as the Missouri Compromise, which was destroying in utter disregard of the pop- ular will; a wrong which no lapse of time can palliate, and no plea for its con- tinuance can justify. And that we will use all constitutional means to maintain the positive guarantee of that compact, until the object for which it was enact- ed has been consummated by the admis- sion of Kanzas and Nebraska as Free States. 9. That Connecticut will never con- sent to the extension ofSlavery over the common domain of the United States ;—-— but, on the contrary, believing that the free institutions which an experience al- most coeval with the life of the Repub- lic has proved to he good for all future commonwealths, she will strive, to the best of her ability, to exclude the rela- tion of human bondage from the national territories. . 10. That it is the duty of the General Government to protect, even by armed intervention, if necessary, the people of the territories in the exercise of the right of suffrage, and that the National Ad- ministration which neglects to perform this duty is recreant alike to the Consti- tution and the best interests of the Un- ion. . 11. The union of these States should be made perpetual by a faithful adhe- rence to the principles embodied in the Declaration of Independence and confir- med by the Constitution. 12. All the principles of the order to be henceforth everywhere openly avow- ed each member shall be at liberty to make known the existence of the Order, and the fact thflt he himself is a mem- ber. Resolved, That the State Central Committees be, and they are hereby re- quested to calla Mass Convention of the American party, to be liolden at such time and place as they shall deem expe- dient, for the purpose of advancing its interests, and that all persons friendly to the principles set forth in the Platform this day adopted, be invited to attend. Resolved, That the Platform and Res- olutions adopted by this State Council be published in the Hartford Courant, New Haven Palladium, and Meriden Transcript, and all other papers friendly provided, however, the first naniud of the three commissioners first appoimed, shall go out of office at the end of one year, and the next named at the end of two years, and the last named at the end of three years, and so in rotation after- ward, each commissioner at the end of three years, and no commissioner shall be reappointed to enter upon the duties of this office, until at least one year after the expiration of the term of his appoint- Provided, the G-overnor may fill recess of the General Assembly; mid the commissioner or f‘.Ol1'll"l1lSSlOI'lCi'S so appointed by him shall hold office until the next session of the General A.'=serT1- bly. .- SEC: 2. All Acts and parts of Acts inconsistent with this Aer, shall be rind are hereby repealed. SEC. 3. This act sliall take effect from and after the day of its liassagyx Approved, June 528, 1855. I Too Late for the Baby S/tor/).——v'l‘he wife of ‘Nilliam Olnistead,of Bloomfield Monroe county, Ohio, on the third of June, presented her husband with three fine children-—-one boy and two girls.— Weight. 5 lbs. 12 oz., 5 lbs. 4-02., and 5 lbs. 15 oz. .a black head, and «the other a red head. All in good health. Truer-I never knew a man who de- served to be well thought of himself for his morals, who had a slight opinion of the virtue of the other sex in general. One has a White head, one . 1.0 the American party, and signed by the officers of the Council. Resolved, That the report of our dele- gallon in the National Council at Phila- delphia, he accepted. R-€S0l'vec/., That the course pursued by ‘he dele.‘-‘.l1l.es from Connecticut in the recent National Council at Philadelphia meets our liearly approbation, and that our thanks are tendered to them for the manly and faithful manner in which they performed their duty in representing and maintaining the true Sen[i1nen['_Qf the American party, and of :he State, N. Of Ne\V I-lavgn’ President. HEZEKI-Air GrtiswoLD, of Hartford, V. President. ENDS HOPKINS, of Naugatuck, 1 GEO. VV. ROGERS, of Meriden, 3 Sec‘ ll’? A. complaint has been preferred 9 against the Sexton of the New cemetery Rl. Dundas, C, W., of "dunning” the mourners for his pay while the funeral was actually going on? [(3% Sonic wise person advises :——-— When you buy or sell, let or hire, make a clear bargain, and never trust to " We shaii’t disagree about it.” _ Michael Collins, an Irishman, was killed on Monday last by the cars on the lilartford and Providence R. R. near Willimanl.ic. He was walkino 9,; the New London road, near" the ofher, when suddenly he changed from one to the other and was run over. Arrival of the America at Hal- -fax. One Week Later From Europe. Allies Repulsed—Ru.ss7Ta.-ns Re-cap tured the Mamelan Tower. On the 18th of June, the allies attemp- ted to storm Sebastopol. The English troops attacked the Redan and the French the Malokofftowers, at daylight; but were repulsed with great loss. Pellis- sier’s official despatch says that although his troops had showed the greatest at- dor and lia.d gained a footing in the Ma- lokofi‘ tower, he was obliged to order them to retire into the parallel. They retired in good order and without mo- lestation by the enemy. Private accounts represent the slaugh- ter on all sides to ha.ve been immense; 4000 of the English alone perished, in. cluding Gen. Campbell and some Colo- nels. The Russians sprung mines cau- sed awful havoc. In the confusion of the attack, the Russians I'Q.cap[,1'|1‘B(l the Mamelon tower. An expedition has been undertaken by the allies against Perekop. Gortschakoff says that the successes of the allies in the Sea of Azoff, was an- ticipated, and non-resistance was the policy of the Russians. He says the grain destroyed was private property, and that the army supplies have not been materially effected. In Asia, the Russians have been suc- cessful and have retalten Anapa. Admiral Baines had left Kiel Baltic, with seventeen steamers. The Russians say that only six were killed in the boats at Hango, under a flag of truce. and they by mistake. The Roebuck committe censure the Cabinet, and an attempt to get a resolu- tion through the House to the same ef- fect, caused excitement. Bulwer’s res- olution calling for administrative reform passed the Commons unanimously. The French legislature is convoked to negotiate a new loan of 150 millions.- Louis Napoleon had been sick for two days and the funds fell 2 per. cent in consequence; he had recovered. ThedAuscrian army has been greatly reduce . The latest dispatch says the Russians made an unsuccessful attack on Eupato- ria. for tli c MARKE TS. Cotton lower; common descriptions 1-4 penny per lb. Breadstuffs quiet, except corn, which is one and six lower. Letter from Robert Schuyler. It will be remembered that in the last Annual Report of the New York and New Haven Railroad Co. Robert Schuy- lei‘ was charged with having committed‘ various frauds which had not before been discovered, and which charges caused new surprise to those who had faith in him before the exposure of his over issues, VVe annex a letter from Mr. Schuyler which came by the last steamer, denying the truth of the char- gas. It is, we believe, the only positive notice of his existence which the public have had since his disappearance. It is somewhat curious that this communica- tion should appear on the anniversary of his absconding.—- Tizbzme. To the Editor of the JV‘. Y. Tribune. Six: The Tribune of 11th of May last contains a report of the proceedings of the Annual Meeting of the stockhol- ders of the New York and New Haven Railroad Company. It appears that the President stated that the Company had sustained a total cash loss of capital of $137,527, by the various operations set forth in the Directors’ report ascri- bid to me. If I had strength to do so, Islionld examine the details of these statements and show you, as I believe, that none of them are founded in facts, and that the conclusion is erroneous and untrue, and that no loss of cash capital has been the consequence of any act of mine. But I am only able at present to poin out one single error, which however is of greater amount than the whole alleged loss, and which on correction, at once ' places the balance on the other side.—— The account of R. 81: G. L. S. is charged on 21st September, 1S53,'for 3,200 share Harlem preferred stock $169,200, for which sum_that stock was sold to them, and for which they agreed to retire the bonds of the Company due 1st October, 1853, on which payment had been origi- nally made for the stock. No other provision was made for these bonds, and on the 1st October and subsequently on presentation, all of them, amounting to $160,000, were taken up by the firm, partly in.cash (about $110,000) and the remainder by exchanging with the hold- ers, other boiid_s of the Company belon- ging to the firm. After the last bond was paid, I believe that the amount of the sale was adjusted and the balance due paid to the Company in cash or its equivalent. The Construction Books talone contained the amounts of the Stock and bonds, and should also show the particulars of the sale and settle- ments, and I have no doubt they do so ; a'nd if they do not, the facts are substan tially as I state them. It follows then either that the Treasnrer’s debt should not have been made, or that the Presi- dent in combining the two books and making re-entries, for the purpose of cor- recting errors, should have credited the account of R. & G. L. S. with full pay- ment for the Stock $169,200, whereby the figures which he states to result in a balance against them of $89,200, would show a balance of $580,000 in their favor, even if the otlieritems were correct, which ie not admitted. I make no cornmeiit on these errors, but pre- sume tliem to have been unintentional. Though I did not intend to trouble you as to the other charges, I beg to say, as to the allegation that $10,156 were paid to me for specific purposes and not ap- plied as intended, that if it is intended to assert that thesexsums were directly or indirectly applied to my own use, that after a most careful self-ex:iimna- tion, I do not‘ remember a single case of the kind, nor that any person ever ap- plied to me or directly through any one else for the payment of any intended appropriation not paid over. If it is meant that there are no vouchers to show the payments, though the amount strikes me as greater than I supposed, yet it is true that many payments in the nature of secret service, were made to which no vouchers could be required. I believe, however, that the Directors al- Ways had a geiiaral knowledge of these payments, and deemed them necessary. 1 am also charged with 85,000 drawn from tho earnings of the road for Nor- walk damages. I am confident I placed with the Treasurer, vouchers for every draft upon him, except for amounts paid with the knowledge audapproval ofthe Directors, as counsel fees of a coiifiden- tial character to gentlemen of standing and influence, which can be shown, I believe, if necessary, by others than my- self—and except also the sum of $500 drawn for lost baggage, expenses, and fees, waiting payment when Ileft my office, and I presume not paid over- 'i"'.I hope you will publish this statement which I have prepared with great diffi- culty——wit.hout documents and upon your report alone-—in the greatest debil- ity of body,and in a broken spirit, but with clear recollections. ROBERT Sciimru-ir.. K‘ We publish below, the official report of the Fnirfield County Musical Association, re- cently held here. Its preparation has been delayed in consequence of the severe indispe- sition of the Secretary :- Fairfield Co. Musical Convention Secretary's Report. Agreeubly to call of the Executive Committee the Members of the Associ- ‘ ation assembled in the Town Hall in Norwalk, on W'ednesday, June 6th, 1855 and were called to order by tlic Vice President H. M. Prowitt of Norwalk. The Secretary being absent, G. W. Merriam was appointed Sec. Pro Tem. Report of proceedings of last Conven- tion read and accepted. On motion the following named gentlemen were ap. pointed a committee to present to the Convention the names of suitable persons to act as Officers for the year ensuing : F. St. John Lockwood G. W. Merriam C. C. Sherwood Chas. Staples '1‘. Lockwood. Adjourned. Second Day. Called to order by the Vice President. Committee appointed at previous meet- ing to nominate officers reported. Re- port accepted. , The following named gentlemen were their unanimously elected as officers for the year ensuing. -Prestdent.—Rcv. F. W. Ridgefield. Vice Presz'de»zts.-H. M. Prowitt, of Norwalk, Rev. S. G.-. Coe, of Danbnry, Rev. J. Atwater, of Newtown, Theo- dore Lockwood, at Stamford, John Os- trander, New Canaan, T. M. Abbott, Bedding, Jas. P. Shaw, Bridgeport. Secremrg/.—G. C. Mead, Ridgefield. Trcasurer.—C. Smith, Jr. Ex. Committee.--G. W. Merriam, of Norwalk, W. H. Lacey, of Bridgeport C. C. Sherwood, of Sing Sing. On motion, Rev. J. J. Smith and Win. 0. Seymour, were appointed a Com, on ‘Resolutions. Moved that a com. be appointed to present to the Convention the names of three gentlemen in each town to act as a com. of arrangcments.——Carried2 Messrs. B. Brown, C. C. Sherwood, and Chas. Staples were appointed as that com. Adjourned. Evening Session. Called to order by H. M. Prowitt.—- Report of com. to nominate com. of ar- rangements in each town. Report ac- cepted, com. discharged. The following named gentlemen were appointed as com. of arrangements for their Respective towns. Stamfard.—Theodorc Lockwood, and C. H. Smith. N0r70aZl:.—E. C. Bissell, F. St. John Lockwood, and H. M. Prowitt. Ridge;/Zeld.—-W. O. Seymour, M. W. Olmstead, and J. W. Rockwell. Dcmburg/.—E. H. Sanford, N. L. White, and E. S. Huntington. Bridgeport.--Jas. P. Shaw, W. H,. Lacey. Accompanying report of com. was resolution empowering Ex. Com. to ap- point Com. in the other towns in the county, which was adopted. Adjourned Third Day. Prof. I. B. Woodbury in the chair.—— Moved to appoint delegates to the Na- tional Musical Convention to be held at Washington on the 3rd Monday in Feb- ruary, 1856. Carried. G. W. Merriam, E. C. Bissell,and F. St. John Lockwood, of Norwalk ; and, W. H. Lacey, of Bridgeport; and, T. Lockwood, of Stamford, were appointed as such delegates. Adjourned. Evening Session. Moved that when this Convention ad- journ, it adjourn to meet in Westport, on the first Wednesday in October, at 7 o’clock_ A. M. Carried. The Corn. appointed to draft certain resolutions, expressive of the feelings and sentiments of this Convention respect- fully reported as follows :— That inasmuch as we believe that sa- cred music constitutes a very important part of the devotional exercises of the Holy Sabbath and the Sanctuary, there- fore—.Resoloed, That we hail with emo- tions of pleasure the various efforts put forth and encouragements given, to im- prove the musical taste and talent of the community, and'believe the subject to be worthy of our untiring efforts. Resolved, That we highly appreciate the pleasure and eminent services of Prof. I. B. Woodbury, and also otheraof distinguished talent who have greatly ly contributed to the interest and profit of this occasion. Resolved, That we tender our sincere thanks to the citizens of Norwalk for tne generous hospitality with which they have entertained the members of the as- sociation during its present session, and also to the Baptist Society for the use of their Huose of worship, Resolved, That a report of the procee- dings of this Session together with these resolutions be published in the Norwalk Gazette and such other papers as may be deemed proper under the direction of the Executive Committee. Adjourned. Attest G. C. MEAD, Sec. 3:? The statistscal tables of mortali- ty shows a reduction in this country of the proportion of deaths from pulri'iona~ ry diseases. Doc. Ayer attributes this iesult to the effect of his Cherry Pecto- ral. He also asserts that the cures from his Cathartic Pills gives reason to be- lieve they will,when come into more gen- eral use, materially reducethe mortality from those particular diseases for which they are designed. From what we know of his preparations, we think he has grounds for'his claims, and if he has it is an attainment of which an Empe- ror might be proud. Rarely is it per- mitted any one man to know that his skill is bestowing health and life to the masses of his fellowx men. Such a reflection is worth working for, even though he had only the reflec- tion for his reward. Springfield Daily Courier. Smith, of Q?’ As a gravel train of the N. Y. & N. H. railroad was backing over from Bridgeport to Stratford, this morning with laborers, it camerin contact with a cow, throwing the car from the track.—- One man was instantly killed, another man had his legs broken and his head nearly smashed in pieces. He is so bad- ly hurt. that -he cannot survive. The knee-pan Was crushed from the leg of a third and a fourth had his arm seriously injured. The accident occurred near the Straiford Station, to which thedead and sufferers were ' immediately taken, where due care was paid to their neces- sities.-—PaZladt'um Thursday. 33?’ In the long run those who work slowly and gradually at one business suc- ceed the best. It takes a man about seven years to get acquainted with one channel of business. Norwalk, Tuesday, July to. 1856. The 4th at~No:-walk. Everybody and his wife and the children, evacuated the town, each bent upon celebra- ting the National Independence in their own independent manner. A few small boys gath- ered about the toy shops and discharged :1 moderate number of fire crackers, but as they “ all came to pieces with the first using” even this seemed to have been abandoned after (1 little, In the Evenipg the Steamers started on 11. Moonlight Excursion to Bridgeport, carrying a. host of those, who aware that Fourth of July, like Christmas, crime but once 9. year, were detcrmined to make the most of it. “ At Home,” Messrs. Wm. C. Street, G. R. Cholwell, Chas. F. Osborn, S. E. Olmstead, O. S. Ferry, Wm. S. Lockwood and George B. St.John, put their heads, hands and purses together and raised it very creditable display of Fireworks, which were greatly appreciated by the crowd. Of course “our David” was master of ceremonies on this occasion. The 4th at Rldgefieid. The fourth was duly observed by the Patri- otic Citizens of old Ridgefleld. There was no "fuss or featherss”—no fustian and few fire- crackers—Ii0 lengthy procession of half tipsy men, of parading women or fugged out child- rcn, marching to and fro in st broiling sun-— with sweat and patriotism both oozing out and running down in unctious profusion. There was no “public dinner” and consequently no silly speech:-.s—-no cliampaigne or punches, hence no headaches or rowdyism. But each good citizen dined " at home” with his house- hold treasures, and after dinner repaired to a stand erected for “ the Orator of the day," under st beautiful shade in frbnt of the resi- dence of Dr. Kendall. Here at the proper time, and after a patriotic refrain from, the “ spirit stirring drum and fife” rousing up all the martial glories of “ the days when we went angering, congregated a goodly crowd of. as honest heads and hearts, as one might wisl:'to see, patiently awaiting the commencement of the prograznmee. _ ‘ Prayer was oflered by the Rev. Mr. Clark, when the Declaration of Independence was read——and well read too--by Hr. Edwin Smiths After the reading came the Oi-ation by Rev. Mr. Bitooits of Bridgeport. The cpeaker1abor- ed under the disadvantage of appearing as a substitute for Mr. Ferry who was disabled by illness frbin filling the appointment-, yet’ we doubt whether our senator with his “ blushing honors hanging thick upon him” could have better adapted himself to the exigencies of the occasion or have made a more favorable‘ im- pression on the minds of the people. The ora- tion not only evinced ability and scholapship of a very high order, but also a heart n.nd_-soul fired with an exalted christain patriotism", and keenly alive to every measure which shall ting. ment our true national glory. Mr. Brooks is 9. bold and original thinker and an open,’h'on- est and fearless speaker, and cannot fail to make his mark in the world. After the oration the following regular toasts were read by Mr. William Rockwell : 1. The day we cele6rate—May its observ- ance never be marred by party feeling or see- tional strife. 2. The Memory of Washington. 3. The memory of Lafayette. 4. The President of the United States. I 5. The Gmiernor of Ike State of Connec- ticut. ' 6. The Orator of the Day-——-A happy com- bination of the Patriot and Divine. 7. The C/ergy-—'l‘hc great moral power of our Country. 8. The Um'.nn of the States—May the day of their dissolution be as far distant as that of the universe, and may those who are even now trying to effect it separation of the Union be . spised and contemned as traitors to their country and unworthy the name of American citizen. 9. The memory of the Patriots of the Rev- nlutz‘on~——Ma.y their deeds never be forgotten by their decendants ; may their memories be sacredly cherished, and may we never forget, that all the blessings which it is our privilege to enjoy in this. land of liberty is a. blood bought birthright, and let us never consent to dishonor the trust reposed in us by our fore- fathers, by countenimcing in any way the dis- memberment of this great Union. 10. The highly Dead-—Ada.ms, Jefferson, Calhoun, Clay and Webster, “ who being dead, may they ever speak.” 11. The Thirteen Original States-that Constellation in the Political Heavens whose lustre has been increasing in brightness and purity until it promises at no distant day to overspread the whole Hot-izon—inay the hand he palsied and the tongue shrivelled trial: would attempt to diminish their increase or extract from their number. 12. Our Goitntry and her free born Sans- may infamytand disgrace attach to his name and memory who would attempt to fetter her ifistitutions or bind the liberties of her children. 13. The Goddess of Liberty/—may her broad pinions continue to overshadow our beloved Country. After the reading of the Regular Toasts sev- eral voluntecr sentiments were given in, of which we could gather only the following: 1. “ The Town of‘ Ridgefield——rich in every natural gift———mtty her prosperity never be im- peded by sectional jcalousies or local disaffec- tions.” [J1 Str(mger.] 2. “Agriculture, Commerce and Manufac- tures—the three Main Pillars of our National Prosperity, and like the ancient Grand Pillars called Jachin and Boas which were the main support to the Porch of King Solomon’s Tern- ple, in like manner does Agriculture, Com- merce and Manufactures support this great and Independent Nation.” [12, C'nuch.] " The thirty-one States--may their Union be as strong and indispensable as that of the thirteen from which they sprung.” After music by the Band and Benediction by Rev. Mr. Smith, the crowd dispersed in a. quiet, orderly manner,and although there was no particular strain at doing great things, and the atmosphere but little surcharged with saltpetrc or sulphur, we are inclined to look upon the celebration at Ridgefield its really the most common-sense and truly patriotic demonstration it has ever been our good for- tune to witness. We hope we may live to wit- ness more like it. Give us less foolish waste of money and morcpalriotisin. Less giincrack show arid more honest devotion to our coun- try’s weal, and then Fourth of July celebra- tions will mean something. We thank the citizens of Ridgcfield for setting the ball in motion. The Laws. We have commenced the publication of the Laws and shall crowd them through in as large doses as possible, in order the sooner to be rid of them. gm‘ One of the best preparations to be found in the market for the preservation of the hair, is Bisse1l’s celebrated '1‘ricopherous. It gives a glossy lustre ,to the huir,while it imparts a healthyand vigorous action to the roots. Give it a trial andyon will use nothing else there- after. " "success attending the adoption of the Horti- vicwing a most beautiful cxemplification of the cultural doctrines we have so often and urgent- ly pressed upon our readers. It is comprised in less than an acre of ordinary soil devoted to the Red Antwerp Raspberry-5'19‘ 3“ I'll" '9“? of the residence of Mr. John Seymour, under the immediate supervision of his son Samuel. Were we to state the value of this crop, now ripening, we should be pronounced an agricul- tural Quixotte by all those whose own optics might be denied the luxury we have 5115* ‘‘-n‘ joyed. Suffice it to say--young Mr. Seymour will nett more clear cash from his one acre of Raspberries than any Farmer within fifty miles of Norwalk will clear from as many acres of the most productive soil devoted to the usual modes of husbandry. When will our Farmers /within two or three hours of the great mark- et of the world—wakc up to the pecuniary im- portance of fruit growing? Heroic ..4cln'evcment._-'-Upon the 2nd of Ju- ly, the patriotic young men of Georgetown, with hearts overflowing with gratitude to their ancestors, and in joyous remembrance of the appronching anniversary of the Independence of our great country,-provided for the 0608- sion :1 Field Piece taken from the British At- my at the Battle of Samtoga, and erected it “D011 N10 hights adjacent to the villugeCh1irch to usher in the morning of the Fourth. At a late hour in the night, when the brave but P*?80“-fill citizens of the village were reposing in quiet 5'1"-GP: 8- gang of chaps from the vicin- ity of an ancient Indian locality, seized the horse recently rendered so famous in hiswinnin 1: race with the Locomotive, harnessed him to a. cart, drove to Georgetown hights and carried off the Cannon. Upon_their return, the h0]'F,(\_ having been over-tasked by the great work, stumbled and fell, upsetting the cart, on-1-. throwing the gun, and spilling the Sachem and his company in the mud and dirt. R.-_. Reader-—do not fail to pay Mr. S. a visit. Mysterious Disappearance. Emroa Guerra :-—We are pained to learn that one of our worthiest, though not richest, tor-rismen suddenly disappeared on Wednesday last, and has not since been heard from. He has not been 9. constant resident of the town, and has of late years been more frequently ab- sent from our midst than formerly, which may account for his name being unrecognized by many of our citizens. The old gentleman was verging on four scorn years but had all the fire and vim of youth in his bones. Bis mind of late, however, has not been as placid as for- merly, owing in 9. measure, we fear, to his ex- treme sensitfveness on the score of neglect. He seemed to think that he had not, of late, been treated with that respect by our citizens that he was entitled to. When we last saw him-on Wednesday Morning-he beamed very uneasy, and expressed himself very much an- noyed by the pitiful snapping of Chinese Fire- Crackers. He then expressed himself desirous to go where heishould be better cared for. We hope he has not met any foul play, and if. in an abet-ation of mind, he has chanced to wander from us, we trust the most active efortu will at once be used to hunt him up and return him safe to our town. But it never we should be- hold the light of his honest countenance in our midst dgain, and he has indeed departed‘ this life, then _ “ Green grow the turf above thee, ' Friend of our better days.” , ' j X. Y. Z. P. S. We have no fears that he has met with an untimely end by his own hand, both because the old gentlenian has too much good sense to commit such an act, and as, in his fits of melancholy, we have often heard him de. clare, that he would live on the lowest poni- ble I sustenance before he would die in Norwalk, if~_l_i,e could help it, ache did not know of any one-,who would advance a snflcient amount of money to get him decently buried! By inserting this in the Gazette it may, though we scarce hope it, lead to his discovery. His name was Pnniorisx. Norwalk, July 7th. X. Y. Z. fl“ Should any of our Village Subscribers fail to get their papers the error will be recti- fied‘ by giving notice at the ofiice. A new car- rier may occasion some omission. ‘ - Borough Meeting. The vote taken at the Borough Meeting on the provisions of the Act passed by the last Legislature, amending the Borough Charter was lost by a vote of 41 to 19. fi‘We have tried a. new preparation of Dentifrice by Dr.'B. St. John, of Westpor-ti which seems admirably adapted to’ the pumm- ses for which it is designed. Try it. fir Read '1‘nrk’s Clothing Advertisement. fi*The first case of complaint under the new liquor law in New York city, came up Thursday in the Marine Court. It was for selling one glass of braiidy, and was made by Wm. K. Taylor, it boarder at a public house in Howard sl:., against its proprietor. The de- cision is reserved. In Brooklyn, Thursday, the law was well enforced. Several arrests were made for drunkenness, and the offenders‘ attended to as far as possible. Four of the prisoners were sent to jail in default ofpaying $10 fine. m‘ The New Haven Journal narrates a case of impatience and would-be crime on the part of a woman on the 4.30 p. in. train from that city to New York, on Saturday week.- A woman got on the train at Bridgeport, with- out it ticket, and gave Mr. Cornwall, the Con- nuctor, ten cents to pay her fare to South Norwalk. Refusing to pay any more, Mr. C. levied upon a couple of bundles in her posses- sion, which he promised to give up to her whenever she saw fit to fork over the balance of her fare. This she declined to do, and when the train arrived at Norwalk station, site de- manded her bundles in an insolent manner, and with an oath’ threatened revenge upon the Conductor. Mr. Cornwall attempted to argue peaceably with her-_..upou the impropriety of her conduct, when she drew a small knife from her pocket, with which she made a thrust at him, but he worded off the blow, and the wo- man was immediately seized by a. brakeman, who succeeded in wresting the knife from her, when he let her go. Before the train left she made another attack upon Conductor Cornwall, and pulled his watch from his pocket, but it was retaken without injury. When the cars left the station, the woman was brandishing a pair of shears, and threatening vengeanceupon her opposers. She is said to be in native of Italy, of desperate character, and lately an in- mate of Danbury Jail. N o Postage on Newspapers. From the Canada Evangelist we learn that after the first of July, the postage on all news- napers, periodicals, &c., is to be abolished within the Province of Canada. This is a good move on the part of our Canadian neighbors and one we hope to see imitated by Congress. There is no good reason why, in a govern- ment like ours where knowledge is free 3851111- light and the ability to read almost as univer- sal. newspapers which are the simplest and most efficacious means of dispensing intelli- gence, should-not be allowed the freedom of the whole country. The privilege is reasona- ble as applied to all newspapers sent from the office of publication. Transient newspapers should be subject to postage. We do not think that the mails won1dbeun- necessarily burdened, while the increased fa- cilities free postage would give to newspaper circulation among the poorer classes, would prove 11 source of great and permanent benefit. Diffusion of knowledge among men might to be a prime object in 3. free country. _rE"Tbei-e has been a personal reneontre between Reader, Governor of Kansas, and the notorious pro-slaveryite Strlngfellow. String- fellow demanded retraction of charges made against him in a speech, which Reeder refused ; whereupon Reader got roughly handled. 3-The Louisville J onriial says the President will not take any steps to redress the wrongs inflicted on the citizens of Kansas by the ar- med Missouria mobs, but that Congress will withhold the pecuniary appropriaitons to sup- port a Territorial Legislature elected I0 mud- ently an that of Kansas. pairs were soon made, the gun restored to the l cart, andas a. closing of the great enterprise ' this precious relic was deposited in the stable .; of a barn, and the door made fast with a Cue- l torn House lock. Cannonofi‘, the General, 1 who had successfully defended the modern Se- l bastopol from the insztie attacks of the Allied § troops, was reposing in Morphus, and dream- ’ ing pleasantly about the total failure of his enemies in every campaign, how he had bafiied all their diplomacy and all their eye, and left the dwarf‘ Lord Raglan in the itch with only abody guard to renew the assault upon its walls. The 36 of July succeeded, the tribe boasted of their nocturnal prowess, though showing that the moral of the stratagein was pointless. and as evening approached they stationed a guard of five men at the most assailable points to secure the revolutionary treasure for use on the 4th. The patriotism of the Georgetown chivalry _was aroused by the lurking mendaci- ty of the Pimpowagexs, and they resolved upon a rescue. They approached the stronghold of the enemy fearless as the African Lion in his junglepfonnd the guard all as1eep—wheth¢r from the efiects of the preceding night, or fronf the effect of ‘Anti-Maine Law’ potations, or from the combined influence of . "both they -stopped not to enquire-—the stable was - open- ed, the gun was seized with strong hands-and determined hearts, transported to the hights of Georgetown, and the fit-at intelligence the sleeping guard obtained concerning it, was a. discharge which echoed and vibrated -from mountain to mountain, from clllfto cllfi‘, roar- ing. b°°llIinir and shaking as if the day of Doom had already arrived. _, -, The general Cannonofl‘ Czatoniaki, awoke from his sleep and with the smile of windoin and benignity, looked from the window of his tent and saw what had been done. The sleepy general awoke and rushed for the stable, but 10, the gun was gone I But they resolved nevertheless, that they would retire to the button bushes of an adjacent frog pond, and there it is said, they celebrated the fourth in connection with 11 old bull-frogs, bored a. hole in a five pound weight, charged it repeatedly with powder, and thus from the gaze of the world they passed the day. History will re- cord the great enterpriaes, and monuments are preparing from the masses of granite to keep this event from being buried in oblivion. it 3 Another Version of the Celebra- tion at Georgetown. ‘ Fares» B.——“The 4th of July,” the ever memorable 4th, that great and . glorious day, “the day we celebrate,” with all its hustle and noise. its “fuss and feathers.” is past and gone, but another equally as great and noisy lies hidden in the womb of futurity, to be again brought to notice when another year shall have rolled by, when many of the scenes of the one just passed will again be enacted. The day was celebrated in this place by firing a. national salute at rather early sunrise, from it piece 'of ordnance placed upon Georgetown Rights. Some time since the young men of this place obtained a cannon from the Select- men of Wilton, and procured powder with the intention of using it on the coming National anniversary. It is said that the boys of a neighboring village also wished to make some noise on that day, and looked‘ towards that artillery with covetous eyes on watery months. On the morning of the 3d" the can- non was missing from the place where it had been left, but after diligent enquiries the place of its concealment was ascertained. The "identical hoi-se”—the one that ran .1 race with the locomotive on the Danbnry and Not- walk Railroad, and whose speed was duly take the cannon from here, but on this occa- sion fortnne deserted the old horse, for he stumbled and fell, and “great was the fall thereof.” The next night the boys of this place turned out an mane determined to re- tske the gun or perish in the attempt. On arriving at the place desfgnated,it was "found that a guard consisting of two boys, three men and a dog; had been placed over it, but by waiting an hour or so until the sentinelswere all in the arms of Morpheus it was taken without’ difficulty or "detection, from under tlicir very noses. Tray only remained faithful to his trust and by all the noises 'pecu‘1iai-vto the canine race endeavored to awaken hig companions, all to no purpose as they mil] slumber-ed and slept, dreaming perhaps of Waterloo or Sebastopol. The first intimation theyhad that the property they had been gun. ding had been taken from them, was from the gun itself, for as soon as it could be taken to at proper distance it was loaded, the muzzle turned towards the sleepy sentinels and fired. At one o’clock the Sabbath School ehilyh-on from this and adjoining villages precedéd by music, ibrined ll line and marched to the Methodist Episcopal Church, where they lis- tened to an eloquent discourse. after which they again marched in procession to the School House Green, where they pat-took of a bountiful repast prepared for the occasion. When hearing music it invariably reminds me of the celebrated Brass Band’ which visited your place a few years since on a similar on- casion, when they “discoursed sweet music’: to the astonished inhabitants ‘thereof, and were so eloquently pulled by your -‘illum-i- ens predecessor.” It is said that “.\Iusic hath charms to soothe I savage To rend a. rock or split a. cabbage.” This undoubtedly was the kind that split; cabbages. There were some excellent player; among that band, but so many bad that they spoiled all the good. One chap 1 ‘recollect made a noise on his instrument similar to that made by a. pig with his lateral extremity un- der a gate. Another 21. sound like to what we should suppose would be produced by taking an “aged and respectable” masculine cat by the caudal appendage, and drawing him ac;-osg (1 corn basket. 4 But to return to the celebration, after the various ceremonies peculiar to this day were disposed of at the School House Green, the procession again formed and marched to the depot, that same old cannon occasionally sen. ding forth its loudest notes, which seemed to bid defiance to all who should presume to take it away without liberty. In the evening a. grand display of Fireworks finished the celebration, and all returned home with cheerful counteuances, rejoicing mg: no accident had occurred to mar. the.festiyme. of the day. _ t t 1. .- fiB- A Printing Ofiice is no place for ‘gun. gen. We mean this as a’ general" remark, en- tirely so. During business lifii-3, ghon cm; -._4—m...-.._ The Fourth at G’e'o|-ge‘tow‘ii."' New York 00 NEW Yomt, July 6th, 185 Phiz ! Whiz! Boom! Bang! have survived another gunpowder bration of the glorious Fourth. Yr America began it the evening prev} and gave vent to its superfluous pat ism in millions of Chinese crackers charged on the street, in areas, or house tops, in the parlor, and even 1. irating to the sanctum of the "Go nor’s” bed-rooiii to the terror of net" mama, so that the ball was fairly in tion before the more Old Fogy ordin: in the Park rolled out its noisy stenr welcome at sunrise. . As on all sin occasions divers herons mindful of were willing to dedicate portions themselves on the altar of Liberty, could the contributions of toes, fin; noses, singed hair and ‘teeth be ‘duly forth in a museum, we should_ hav occasion to be ashamed of what the dren of our sires are ready I0 W13‘ for freedom. All who could do :30 town and hid away from the-infernal in some green nestling place, but Kl their places filling the streets and in on the civic and military “turn-ot and waiting for the night display o£_ works which on account of the ruin not come off, but is postponed “ti Monday evening. The "day pasfidd on the whole much more quieil§7__"i was anticipated-; For months befort had ‘bloody bones rumors of7-3ribts, full blown il2l'tEl'II10_fl-\'_I0 stop rum"-'se_ll at least on tIie'Biooklyn 9ide,.._§fila'C_d. ly full blown resolutions to_L'_r'e'si_|t at armies. Then it. was expects.¢..._.,e._Y body would get jolly drunk - by way signalizing the winding -up" of the girne, and showing the yvdrld généi that there is no real freedom in a as without each citizen thereof may p9 and imbrute himself as much as he li. But everybody did no such thing,- ialthough the"dram shops were alloy there was less drunkenness than on ’ 4th of July for many years. Wit was so is diflicnlt to see, as there was "obstruction placed by the authoritic. the way of a full indulgence. Peril the tipplers snspectedborne trick of cunning Fernando, and feared that at taking a "smile” in the gorgeous sol or the corner grocery, they should seized by some Dogberry and made bear witness in open court to the no: of “the smile” aforesaid, whether it‘ foreign or domestic, or perhaps . whole body of drinkers by a marvell iioincideucc agreed each one with h self that he would set so good an ex. ple on the one day of Mayor’: gr: rest the matter in their discretioi However these suppositions may be, indications are that all the bravado threats of the‘ rumsellers and their at tors are all bosh, that a large niajo of our citizens are in favor of a proL sands from the surrounding country‘: ‘ that he should be content afterward: * gory law, and that if the Mayor re: ' means in good faith to enfolrce it,‘ I .. the police are honest and vigilant it be done, and easily done, despite flaws and inconsistencies which go; men learned in the law have seer. the enchanting lens of golden fees chronicled by you, was put in requisition to . That delicate generosity which I: its home only in a good heart and '. titutes the element of true politezi ~ not met with very fi-equent1Y in ll‘ ety which calls itself -moot fefintr makes no choice in its-objects and . iitelittle sacrifices‘ to7be- due as mi its lowly companions as to the hi_ ‘Instead of it .we seein great abun ‘a sort of false courtesy which can .. on friendly terms with selfishness, makes a display of itself only on p: : ular occasions when something cs... made by the operation. An inc r came under my observation the other in a city railroad ca‘t_ virhicli I canne: bear relating, as it was highly int :2 ive to that class of well dressed.mec. ‘ seem to think that nothing can»be.r:i"- ed from them on the score of polit-'1 by people of an inferior p'onitiri,r. themselves. I was standing on platform of a somewhat crowde-l when a plain, elderly lady in black ' - in. The seats - were all oeciipicz‘ men who were by no means incliin resign the luxury, until a gentlenu the further end of the car arose an-‘i fered her his seat, which after polli declining, upon his solicitation acct‘;-‘ Presently a beautiful and richly elm young lady entered, and atraightwity .7 or five seats were offered her si mult- ouoly. She evidently did not W153 disturb anybody, but with the qwer- of smiles took the seat nearest. few minutes she car stoppedfor I5“\lV- looking poor woman with T539419 though she would miss her half ‘din supp“ had vefgyyed its expense in-" of [eating her tired frame as she‘ 1 home to her little ones. Sht cast glance afbund and saw till‘! she WIS . appointed. No gentleman mover’ Thg young lady Will! the lOV¢ly (just such a oneab-Raphael was fon painting,) looked at each of the mail who had shown an cagityesfi 3 polite when she had entered, and V the same heavenlysmile imisfld the poor woman should take her; With a most surprised and gratefll she hesitatingly complied whil- young lady remained standing ‘in began to empty itself. The whol . only a moment, but I will venture -'5' that no may; present there will again subject himself to the liabilit) being thus rebuked. The foreign news by the Hell“ and America is startlingly unfavor: to the Allies. In an attempt to c‘ by storm two portions of the 3-” works at Sevastopol they were 0 off with great slaughter. To W1‘ ' European atfairsitending? _Th€ ‘ 3 have evidently caught I Tiff“ ‘“'_" will they do ,with him ’! Followii leading: of history sh!“ W9 - 551"’ Western and Southern Euro?‘ ll-‘ I are preferable to any other. ’ .> .
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