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General Headquarters State of
Connecticut.
ADJUTANT GENERAL’s OFFICE, i
HARTFORD, Nov. 18, 1863.
[SPECIAL ORDERS No. 16.]
I. The following statement of Pay and
Bounty to which volunteers who enlist for
regiments in the field under the last call of
the President are entitled, and the premium
payable to recruitin agents, is published for
the information of a l concerned. .
II. Each accepted volunteer- shall be paid
by the United States, in addition to the regu-
lar pay and allowances, a Bounty and Pre-
,mium of Three Hundred and Two Dollars
$302.00) receiving, at time of muster, Sixt
ollars ($60.00,) and the balance in instal ~
ments during his term of service; . He shall
also be paid by the State of Connecticut:
lat—A Bounty of Three Hundred Dollars
(8300.00,) when he shall have been mustered
into the service of the United States, pro-
vided he shall enlist on or before the 5th day
Janu. , 1864:
' 2d3The sum of Thirty Dollars per year,
or at that rate for any fraction of a year that
he shall serve, ten dollars of which shall be
aid when he is mustered into the service of _
the United States, and ten dollars at the end
of each successive four months thereafter:
'3d—There shall also be paid for the sup-
port and maintenance of his family, the sum
of six dollars per month for the Wife, if any
there be, and two dollars per month for each
child under fourteen years of a e, and in case
there shall be a child or ch' dren and no
wife, then the sum of six dollars per month
for the youngest child, and two dollars per
month for each additional child under four-
teen years of age,—provided the amount
paid for any one family, shall not in the ag-
gregate exceed the sum of ten dollars per
month.
1Should he be disabled in service, this pay-
ment to his family shall continue so long as
his disability shal exist, and if he shall die,
this payment shall continue during his term
of service, unless the company to whichhe
belonged shall be sooner discharged. _
Every “veteran” volunteer shall receive
from the United States, in addition to the
above, a further Bounty of One Hundred
Dollars ($100.00.) .
III. All recruiting a ents appOinted by
the Provost-Marsha eneral, will receive
for each recruit who shall be delivered at
either of the offices of the Provost Marshal
in, the several Congressional Districts, and
be mustered into the service of the United
States, as follows, viz: ‘
~_1st-—From the United States a Premium
of'($15 Fifteen Dollars. _
Bd— mm the State of Connecticut a Pre-
mium of Ten Dollars. .
3d—If the volunteer shall have preViously
been in service at least nine months, and
been honorably discharged, the Premium
paid b the United States will be Twenty-
five do lars. , . _
,By order of the Commander-m-Chief.
HORACE J. MORSE,
AdjutantGeneral.
General Headquarters, State
of Connecticut.
ADJUTANT-GENERAL's Oman, 2,
. HARTFORD, Nov. 23, 1863.
General Orders, No. 17-
FOR RECRUITING COLORED VOL-
_ .-. ' UN TEERS.
1. Pursuant to orders from the War De-
partment, the Commander-in-Chief directs
that volunteers be accepted and mustered
into service, sufficient to organize a regiment
of; Infantry tube designated as the 29th
, 'ment‘: Conn. Volunteers, (colored,) to
serve for three years or during the war. ' ‘
II. All ‘regularly appointed recruiting
agents are hereby authoi‘iZéfl to procure
able-bodied colored volunteers, between the
ages of eighteen and forty-five, and deliver
them at the offices of the various Provost
Marshals, in the same manneras is provided
for the enlistment of other volunteers.
III. For each volunteer who shall be ac-
cepted and mustered into service, there shall
benpaid by the Paymastcr-General of Con-
necticut to such agents, or to any other party
rocuring such volunteer, a premium of Ten
ollars ;‘ but no premium will be paid b the
United States for the enlistment of co ored
men.
-I'V.' Every volunteer non-commissioned
offiCer, musician, artificer or private, enlisted
and mustered into service under these orders,
shall be paid by this State in addition to the
regular pay and all allowances of the United
States, as follows, viz: ‘
1st—A Bounty of three hundred dollars to
every volunteer who shall enlist on or before
the: fifth day of January, A. D. 1864, to be
paid when such volunteer shall have been
mustered into the service of the United
States.
2d—Such sum as shall be sufiiceint to
make his monthly pay equal to the amount
received from the United States by the other
volunteers from this State, and an allowance
of three dollars and fifty cents a month for
his clothing, in addition thereto, which.pay-
ment shall be made quarterly and shall con-
tinue until said difference shall be provided
for by the General Government.
3d—The sum of thirty dollars per year, or
at that rate for any fraction of a year that he
shall serve, ten dollars of which shall be paid
when he is mustered into the service of the
United States, and ten dollars at the end of
each successive four months thereafter.
4th—There shall also be paid for the sup-
port and maintenance of his family the sum
of six dollars per month for the wife, if any
there be, and two dollars per month for each
child under fourteen years of age- and in
case there shall be a child or children and
no wife, then the sum of six dollars (per
month for the younger child, and two 0 -
lars, per month for each additional child
under fourteen years of age, provided the
amount paid for any one family shall not in
the aggregate exceed the sum of ten dollars
per month; and provided further that his
amily'shall be residents of this State at the
time of his enlistment. Should he be dis-
abled in service, thispayment to his famil
shall continue so long as‘ his disability sha l
exist,iand if he shall die, this payment will
continue during his term of service, unless
the company to which he belonged shall be
sooner discharged. .
V. The organization of the regiment will
be as follows: '
1 Colonel, 2 Assist. Surgeons,
1 Lieutenant Colonel, 1 Chaplain,
1 Major 1 Sergeant Major,
2
1 Adj. (an extra Lieut.) 1 Regt’m’tal Q.M.Serg
1 Quartermaster, “ 1 “ Com. Sergt.
1 Surgeon, 1 Hospital Steward,
2 Principal Musicians, and
830‘ Company Officers and Men—minimum.
101 “ “ “ maximum.
VI. The following is the organization of
each company:
1 Captain, 4 Sergeants,
1 First Lieutenant, 8 Corporals,
1 Second Lieutenant, 2 Musicians,
1 First Sergeant, 1 Wagoner,
And 64 Privates—minimum.
. 2 “ maximum.
VII. TheField and Line Officers will be
appointed by the Commander-in-Chief. The
Colonel will appoint an Adjutant, Regi-
mental Quartermaster, and the non~com-~
missioncd staff. The Chaplain will be ap-
ointed by the Colonel on the vote of the
Field Officers and commanders of companies
on duty with the regiment at the time the
appointment is made.
VIII. The above appointments will he
made from those who have been or may
hereafter be examined by the Board of Ex-
amination for colored troops at Washington,
and‘their appointment will be subject to the
appprOVal'of the War Department.
All.;applications in pursuance of these
orders will be made to the Adjutant General.
By order of the Commander-in-Chief.
HORACE J. MORSE,
Adjutant General.
H-‘Ops
fis'l‘be estimates of the Secretary of
the‘ Treasury call for the following sums
for the fiscal year commencing on the
30th§IoftJune, 1864 : For army and
navy‘=«$'l00,000,000, of which $142,000,-
0006 refer the navy. The civil list, In-
diafi-fexpenses, &c., amount to $102,000,-
000,,-:makiug a total of $802,000,000 for
thesnext fiscal year. On the 30th of
J one} 18 64, the Treasurer estimates that
he will have a surplus from last year’s
appropriation of about $8,000,000. The
estimates have been carefully prepared,
andnthe figures put as low as possible.
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Will
———The navy department is about build-
ing a fleet of wooden vessels of war, 3,000
tons burden, 'to be completed within a.
yearns The machinery is already in pro-
cess-got accustructiou. Twelve of these
vess’elséarc to be clipper-built, with spec-
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Tuesday, December 8, 1863.
Editorial Correspondence.
WAsmNoTON, Dec. 5, 1863.
DEAR GAZETTE: While the stars were yet
gleaming last Thanksgiving mom, I mount-
ed my “gothic steed,” and commenced a
grand “move” with the grander Army of the
Potomac. . '
It was 9 A. M., however, before the head-
quarters were entirely of, and my turreted
Pegasus kept in close proximity to the cor-
tege of the Commander-in-Chief throughout
the day. At times, however, I would ride
up some rising eminence and look out upon
the moving mass of Zt'm'ng men! I‘ve seen
many wonderful sights, “baith here and o‘er
the water," but I venture the assertion, that
there is nothing, living, or inanimate, in na-
ture or art, comparable to a sight like this,
As far as the eye could reach, in the roads,
across the uninelosed fields, emerging from
the woods—in short, everywhere—moving
forward like a deluge of waters in such a
:grand and wonderful cavalcade, that no lan-
guage I can employ, can give the reader the
faintest conception, either of its magnitude,
sublimity, or mighty power! Much less can
I describe the emotions which sweep the
soul as with the wand of unutterable elo-
quence. Yes, reader, to look of upon fifty
or one hundred thousand moving men, and
nearly as many animals and vehicles, is the
sight of a lifetime, and beyond description,
. and even conception.
When we had marched to within about a
mile of the banks of the Rapidan, and where
We expected to encounter the enemy, the
several corps were halted; and the news, just
received from Gen; Grant, was announced
to the men. Then it was that hill-top and
valley, woods and plain, resounded with the
loud huzzahs of these determined hosts, till
it fairly seemed as if heaven and earth were
resounding with the wild acclaim. There is
t a power too, and a magnetism, in this sim-
plest form of human utterance, beggaring all
powers of language to describe, and the
clean foal streets of these cheers alone, would
have home this living tide with unfaltering ,
tread, right up to the mouths of the enemy’s
cannon. In fine, there is something of the
‘God’like in man and all that to him apper-
tains. - .
At night we halted near the banks of the
Rapidan; and as for Our Thanksgiving Din-
ner, our main “beverage” at supper was
‘Shard tack," and to the specially lucky, a sly -
box of sardines or slice of indifferent ham.
There were many happy thoughts of the
“dear ones at home,” no doubt, in that im-
mense throng, and visions of goose» and
chickens and turkey and pumpkin pics, but
these were visions and hard-bread the reali-
ty. Our advance had already crossed the
river, and early on Friday morning we also
crossed without opposition. The enemy had
abandoned his fortifications, and retreated
towards Ora$e Court House. Friday P. Mp
the 3d Corps, by mistaking the road, got
into a fight with a portion of Ewell’s Corps.
At evening, our advance got into position,
and our preparations made for a general at-
tack on Saturday morning. But Saturday
-brought with it a heavy rain, and the rain.
caused delay. The rebels were not idle,
however, for they soon presented to our
view a most complete line of earthworks,
and at these they kept digging night and day
without intermission up to the time 'of our
falling back. I rode out in front of our most
extended batteries, and from our ridge could
plainly see the digging rebs. They looked
for all the world like so many sheep, herded
and feeding on corn. Sunday Gen. Meade
preferred to observe, and so ordered no bat-
tle. At the last Council of War, held late
on Saturday night, it was determined to
open the ball at 8 A. M. on Monday. When
Monday came with its first morning light,
came the evidence of our wily adversary’s
superior strategy or diligence. The grand
opening of cannon on the enemy's works
was commenced and kept up for an hour
and a half. Out of the throats of over two
hundred cannon belched forth fire and
smoke and shot and shell, and the noise of
a thousand magazines! Then all was quiet,
'save now and then the sharp crack of the
picket’s rifle. Thus things remained till
Tuesday, when our teams, ambulances and
wounded men were all ordered to the rear.
At 9 P. M. the'main army began to retreat,
and at 11, all our men had left their lines of
battle, and were on their weary way back to
- the banks of the Rapidan.
At the time the order was given to retreat,
it was no doubt justifiable, but whether the
rain of Saturday will excuse the delay in
assaulting the enemy, is not for me to ad;
judge. Had we then engaged them, in all
human probability Gen. Meade could now
boast of a victory ascom plete as his present
mortification over one of the most stupen-
dous comedies of the war! God comfort and
sustain the wearied, sore-footed, disappoint-
ed, yet stout-hearted men Of the Potomac
Army. '
Ileft headquarters after the army had re-
crossed on Wednesday morning, and our
bridges up, and by galloping far in the ad-
.vance, reached Washington in time to be
first to announce its return.
The effect here, as elsewhere, can be read
in the stock market calendars, and in the
ruling prices of gold. What is now to be
done I know not—I fear we are now forced
to winter-quarters, and an end to this year’s
operations, and the hardest fought and the
hardest worked army of the Republic must
rest in ignoble ease.
The event of the week in 'the city is the
completion of the Capitol dome and the safe
surmounting of the Goddess of Liberty
thereon—a description, I reserve for another
letter. ,
Congressmen and Senators do now most
abound. Senator Dixon is at his last year’s
residence on President Square. Mr. Foster
is at Willards, as also our Mr. Hubbard;
Brandagee is at 402 Twelfth street; Deming
in Lafayette Place, and English is to be at
the Metropolitan.
From .present indications, Colfax will be
Speaker, who Doorkeepcr, Serjeant-at-Arms'
Postmaster, &c., I know not.
some half dozen patriots from our State who
desire to serve their country all the way
down from Assistant Doorkeeper to Mes-
senger.
The President has had the varieloid, which.
prevails all about the city, but is better, and
will have his Message, &c., before Congress
in usual season. It is th ought there will be
no delay in the orfianization.
ial reference to speed, and carrying light Yours, &c., B.
‘batteries.- .The other three are to'be as . «9.....—
swiftza's is compatible with broadsides of [lg-Read the excellent advice to Young
heavy.- ‘guns. . ,, Men, on our first page.
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There are ’
Annual Meeting of the Fair-
field Co. Agricultural Society.
The Annual Meeting of this Society was
held at Danbury, on Wednesday the 2d inst,
The meeting was called to order by B. B.
Plumb, the President of the Society. The
report of the officers was the first business
before the meeting. The Treasurer report-
ed the total receipts for the past year at
$1,354.85. Expenses for the same $1,125.00,
leaving a balance of $229.85. The total
amount of funds on hand $2,046.25.
The Committee on Farms and Field
Crops reported as follows :
Best cultivated farm, T. B. Wake-
man, Westport, '
Best field of wheat (4 acres, yield 133
bushels) J. Kellogg, Norwalk,
2d Best, 8acres ield 264 bushel, T. B.
5.00
Wakeman, estporf,
Best field of Buckwheat, Z. B. Keeler,
Danbury,
Mr. Plumb, who has served the Society as
its President for the past four years, and Mr.
Hoyt, who has been Secretary for seven
years, earnestly requestedto be relieved from
frrther service, but the members were un-
willing to part with such faithful ofilcers,
and they were consequently re-elected. We
- congratulate the Society on this result. The
following is chef of Officers elected for the
ensuing year:
President, B. B. Plumb, Trumbull.
' _VicePresidents, T. B. Wakeman, West-
port - William Hickok, Wilton - D. H. Sher.
wood, South ort; SamuelA. eeley, Fair-
field; Wm. Cummings,_Darien; Nathan
Wheeler, Monroe; Samuel C. Wildman,
'Danbury- John B.
Sam’l G. Beardslee, Trumbull; Lewis V. St.
John, New Canaan; Alva Pearce, New
Fairfield- Jonathan Camp, Norwalk; B. D.
Norr' Rid efield- George Osborne, Red-
ding; sresl . Wilson, Bethel ' Elmer Nor-
throp, Brookficld; D. D. Coo ey, Weston;
James S. Cole, Easton; Eliakim L. Walker,
Huntington; Charles Hough, Stratford ;
Aaron Sanford, Newtown; Wm. B. Hill,
Bridgeport; Albert Burris, Sherman; Col.
Thomas A. Meade, Greenwich. -
Cor. Secretary, John H. Sherwood, Sout-
fiat; Recordin Secretary, Edwin Ho t,
ew Canaan; ssistant Secrets , Char es
EPlumb, Trumbull; Treasurer, oseph W.
Hubbell, 'Norwalk; Marshall, Josiah Kel-
logg,Norwalk:; Director to State Society,
Stephen Hoyt, New Canaan:
The meeting voted to publish in pamphlet
form for distribution, the Annual Address
delivered by the Rev. A. N. Gilbert, of Dan-
bury.
The question of permanent location came
before the meeting, but no definite action
was taken further than appoining a commit-
tee of three (consisting of B. B. Plumb, Ste-
phen Hoyt and P. D. Crosby,) to take the
subject under consideration, look at grounds,
the, and report at the adjourned meetings.
The location of the next annual Fair was
considered but was left undecided, to hear
the report of the committee on permanent
location and to give towns an opportunity
of considering the matter, make their propo-
sals, &c., due. Most towns in. the county
were represented at the meeting. Danbury,
notwithstanding the meeting was held in
their midst, was poorly represented. The.
meeting adjourned to meet at N orwalk. the
third Manday of January, at 10 o'clock,
A. M.
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NOTICE.
If our friends will address all communica-
tions having reference to the ofiice or paper
to the GAZETTE, instead of our senior by
name, their favors will receive earlier atten-
tion, as Mr. Byington will be in Washington
during the winter.
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CONGREss—Hon. Schuyler Colfax was
elected Speaker of the House of Represen-
tatives to-day, (Monday) by a majority of
twenty.
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THE ANNUAL TOWN MEETING will be held at the
Town House, next Monday.
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W The Ladies’ Fair at South Norwalk, last week,
was a good success,—as it well deserved to be.
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NEW YORK, Dnc. 6.-Thc steamer Isaac Newton
was burned last night, valued at $250,000, and fully
insured. The fire was caused by the bursting of' one
of her fines. About 20 persons were severely injur-
ed, six of whom died on Sunday.
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To Our Subscribers.
We have always been very lenient with
our subscribers as regards the payment of
their subscriptions, but are now forced to re-
mind those who are in arrears that we are
obliged to pay cash—and exorbitant prices
too —for everything used in our business.
Th s we cannot do and trust our subscribers
so “please walk up to the Captain’s office and
settle,” and read the Gazette thereafter with
a clear conscience.—-Nomalk Guam.
The above hits our case to a dot. To print
per annum than it did two years ago. To
meet this extra expense we have not advan-
ced our subscriptions rates, we only ask that,
our subscibers shall pay promptly. The prin-
ters are all on half rations, and need what is
due them when it is due.— Wimted Herald.
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Society, are making extensive arrangements
for their annual Supper, which is to come off
on the 22d inst.
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WCapt. Boudren, of the 6th C. V., is still
at South Norwalk, on recruiting service.
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NEW CANAAN.—Lieut. F. M. Bliss, has
been appointed a Recruiting Agent, and is
now at work trying to raise the town quota
of volunteers. -'
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FLOUR AND Faun—Mr. Pendleton is out
with a new advertisement. He is an enter-
prising young merchant—call and see him.
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School Fair.
The Teachers and Scholars of the Center
District School have for a long time been
preparing to hold a grand Fair, for the pur-
pose of raising money tobuy a School Libra-
ry. The Fair is to be held at Lockwood’s
Hall, Friday Evening of this week, and we
trust that it will prove a great success. Be
sure and attend.
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WThe Steamer Arago arrived in N. Y.,
from Hilton Head, Tuesday night last.
Among her passengers, ~-were Dr. White,
Connecticut State Agent, who has been South
looking after our sick soldiers; Capt. Daniels
of the 17th from Danbury, on furlough; Lieut
Blinn, of the 17th from Bridgeport, who is
just recovering from a severe attack of fever,
and has resigned; and J. B. Ells, of the Ga-
zette, with Lieut. R. L. Elle, of the 17th, who
is now home, but still very low.
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An Example.
James Brewster of New Haven, has vol-
unteered to furnish five men towards filling
up the Quota of that city. Who will be the
first man to follow his example in Norwalk.
, Only three .Weeks more in which to fill our
quota. -
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WAt the annual meeting of Silver Grey
Engine 00., No. 2, held December 2, 1863,
the following officers were elected for the
ensuing year: Howard H. Smith, Foreman;
W: B. Hendricks, Assistant Foreman; Geo.
Elwood, Secretary; W. S. Aiken, Steward.
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. . . .The rebels made a show of cross-
ing the Bapidan on Saturday, sending ‘a
small force over at each ford, but did not
make any demonstration in force. They
took possession of Gen. Meade’s old sig-
nal stations, and have a fine view of all
. ,1 our movements.
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Knapp, Stamford ; '
an edition of2000 copies now costs $800 more .
SurrER—The Ladies of the 2d M. E.,
HEADQUARTERS IST CONN.
ARTILLERY, Fon'r RICH-
ARDsON, Va. Dec. 2, 1863.
DEAR GAZETTE: I. know that you will
permit me to use a small space in your col-
umns to call the attention of your citizens to
this fine Regiment, and ask them to aid in
filling up our ranks.
This Regiment is well and generally
known in our State, and does not need my
praise. I may be pardoned, however, (for
the State may be proud of it,) in saying that
competent judges pronounce it fully equal
to any in the service. During the time which
we have been in garrison, we have been per-
fecting ourselves in both infantry and artil-
lery drill—the Regiment now being tho-
roughly instructed in both these branches of
the science.
Although it is, perhaps, natural for one to
praise his ‘own branch of the science, I
assure you honestly that I know of none
which affords so many advantages or is so
attractive as heavy artillery. Our Colonel,
(H. L. Abbott, of the Engineer Corps,) is a
most competent instructor and a man of
thorough science.
We have had the honor of being desig-
nated by the Department at Washington to
make experiments with different kinds of
projectiles, and have thus far succeeded ad-
mirably, the results having been reported,
so far as we have made them, and affording
reliable information in this interesting study
and practice. We still continue these expe-
riments.
I have been expecting to see large num-
bers of the soldiers who joined the nine
months’ regiments out again. I cannot con-
ceive how an old soldier can stay at home
contentedly while the war is going on, and
their services are so much needed at this
moment. Danbury, Norwalk,Wilton, Bridgeé
port, and Ridgefield, have sent some excel-
lent soldiers into the field, who are now out
of the service. Where is Tammany now?
He was formerly of Norwalk, and enlisted
in Co. E of the 1st Conn, (three months’
regiment,) and afterwards in the 23d Conn.
I would like much to enlist large numbers
of these good old soldiers in this regiment
as well as new men. Our number is now a
little over, 1,200; We need 600 men to make
our full number. ,
We have the assurance that when we
move from here we take the siege train; old
soldiers amongst you will understand the
advantage of this. .
We have but few men comparatively in
the Regiment from Fairfield County. Can
not you send us some hundred at once. A
vigorous action now on the part of the peo-
ple will, I hope, soon end the war. Our
recent victories are glorious, and our armies
should be furnished with sufficient numbers
to secure them. In our present situation
there is everything to excite the strongest
hope and enthusiasm. Let our friends at
home do their duty, and particularly my old
Fairfield County. Yours, truly,
NELsON L. WHITE,
Lt. Col. lst Conn. Art’y.
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WESTPORT,‘Déc. 5, 1863.
EDITORs GAZETTE: Among the many ex-
pedients that are resorted to for the purpose
of raising men to fill the quota from this
State, it seems that there is one very import-
ant, that is almost overlooked. The men
who are now in the field were not induced
by bounties to enlist; they enlisted from mo-
tives of patriotism. Can there not be some-
thing done to rouse again the public heart?
Is the Union less valuable now, considering
the blood and treasure that have been poured
out in its defence than nearly three years
ago, when the fires of patriotism glowed
throughout the entire North The people
are too sluggish in this matter; something
must be done to rouse up again the war
spirit. Surely there are orators enough in
the country to supply its present need.
Let them now come forward and devote
themselves to the cause of the countryll
Let meetings be held in every city, town and
district throughout the loyal section; let the
people be thoroughly aroused, as they were
two years ago, and the crowuing work of
subduing the rebellion will soon be accom-
plished. L.
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BAsE BALL—After hearing the result of the game
played Thanksgiving day, the Senior Club of Stam-
ford challenged the young “ Monitors" to play .a
friendly game With them. The boys accepted and
the game came ofi‘ Saturday. Five innings only were
played, and Stamford Seniors scored 28 to Nor-walk
Juniors 24. This we consider splendid scoring for
our boys, as they had not only to contend with “ old
and experienced players" of Stamford, but with
players from Brooklyn Clubs, we are informed, and
one who “ rode all night from Boston” to take part
in the game. With organization and practice, we
will put the “ Monitors” against any Senior Club in
the State.
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Cinema, Dec. 3—Tho Tribune has the
(following special dispatch.—
KNOXVILLE, Nov. 30.
During Saturday night the 28th, the
enemy made a general attack in force, on
a large portion of our 'skirmishing line,
and about midnight succeeded in driving
in our pickets. This was intended as a
feint to confuse us, and conceal the real
point of the contemplated assault. Can-
nonading and skirmisbing continued all
night.
Early in the forenoon the enemy charg-
ed in strong force upon Gen. Ferrior’s po-
sition—Fort Sanders. They were met
midway by a murderous discharge of
grape and canister, and the steady fire of
the rifle pits under which they faltered,
and finally fell back in broken fragments
leaving two colonels and several captains,
andin all, over 100 dead on the field.
A considerable force reached the foot of
the parapets, only to tumble into a ten
feet ditch surrounding the fort where the
wounded and dead and living Were piled
in 'an undistinguishable mass. We cap-
tured 234 prisoners. The enemy’s loss
is not far from 700 in the assault. The
Union loss not less than 25. .
General Burnside humanely ofi'ered a
flag of trace to General Longstrcct until
5 o’clock P. M., to afford time for the
removal of the enemy’s wounded, and
burial of the (lead, which was agreed to,
and afterwards extended two hours.
The, wounded were brought into our
hospitals and conveyed on our ambu-
lances to the enemy’s lines. Three stand
of colors 'were captured. ‘
CHATI‘ANOOGA, Dec. 4.-—All is quiet in
Gen. Grant’s army. The expedition to
relieve Gen. Burnside is under Gen.
Sherman, who has doubtless reached
Knoxville. The most important work is
now to reopen this railroad from Bridge-
port to Chattanooga, and the work is
being pushed with great Vigor.
Special dispatches say that the rumor
of the death of Gen.John C. Breckin-
ridge, from woands received in the into
battle, is confirmed.
WASHINGTON, Dsc. 2.—The following
has been received from Gen. Banks, da-
ted Brownsville, Texss, Nov. 9th:
His Excelbnoy, Abraham Lincoln, Pres
ident' of the U. S. ‘
I am in occupation of Brazos Island,
Fort Isabel, Brownsville. My most san-
guine expectations are more than realiz-
Matumoras, affecting the government of
Tumanlipas. ' The first was adverse to
the interests Of Mexico and the U. S.
Everything is now as favorable as could
be desired. N. P. BANKS,
. ,,,,,
. . - . ~ achieve permanent success.
Three revolutions have, occurred in.
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The following address to the citizens
of Fairfield County, was unanimously
adeptcil by the officers of the 17th Regi-
mcut, Connecticut Volunteers, and de-
sired by them to be published in the;
newspapers of the county and in the;
Connecticut War Record, and to be sent
to the families of the deceased.
FOLLY IsnAND, S. 0.,
Nov. 10th, 1863.
To the Citizens of Fairficld
County.
The constant movement of our Regi—
ment, after the battle of Gettysburg, on
long and continuous marches, have re-
duced them, and they are at present
in an enfeebled condition. Continued
work on our arrival here have delayed
an appropriate call on you to join with
us in publicly expressing our sense of the
great common bereavement which came
upon the Regiment and the country in
the loss on that field, of Lieut. Colonel
DOUGLAS FOWLER, of Norwalk, and
Capt. JAMES E. Moons", of Danbury.
They both fell in the fight 'of the first
day; the one gallantly leading his com-
pany and the other the regiment into an
unequal contest 'with the overpowering
forces of the enemy. Both Were instant-
ly killed.
The body of Capt Moore was found
by his brother and borne to his home;
that of our brave Lieut. Colonel could
not be recognized among the masses of
the buried slain.
The patriotism and gallantry of both
had been tried on many a battle-field.
Capt. Moore was a standard bearer in
the war with Mexico, and bore the ban—
ner of his country to her capital. On the
outbreak of the rebellion, bOtli led com—
panies of volunteers in the three months’
service, and fought at the firstbattle of
Bull Run with distinguished gallantry
Capt. Fowler afterwards enlisted a
company and joined the expedition of
Burnside into Roanoke Sound, and was
in many of the battles under that gallant
leader. Receiving an honorable discharge,
be returned home.
When the call was made by the Presi-
dent for the first 300,000 volunteers,
they both recruited companies. Captain
Moore, from Danbury, and Colonel Fowo
ler, from Norwalk, and joined this Regi-
ment. As captains of companies, both
faithfully executed their duties, and were
marked and prominent among the officers
of the Regiment. At the battle of Chan-
cellorsville, they both bore themselves
with distinguished bravery; but although
in situations of great peril, they escaped
unburt.
Captain Fowler’s connection with that
fight deserves, hOWever, more particular
notice. When we were ordered to march,
he had just recovered from a severe ill-
ness, but his feeble health he would not
allow as a reason for remaining in the
rear. Unable to walk, he was borne for
many days in an ambulance to the battle-
field, and there, at the head of his com-
pany, he held with them and the regiment
a most exposed and dangerous position
until after the retreat of the other regi-
ments of the brigade.
Soon after the battle, Captain Fowler
was promoted to the Lieut. Colonelcy of
the Regiment, made ‘vacant by the in-
stant death of the lamented Walters,
who fell only a few paces in the rear of
the position occupied by the company of
Capt. Fowler. In the absence of Col.
Noble, at home, wounded, from Chancel-
lorsville, Lieut. Col. Fowler commanded
the Regiment from his appointment till
he fell at itshead, leading them with
distinguished courage and coolness amid
terrific courage and fire.
This is the military history of these
two fallen heroes. Connecticut, on all
her lofty record in this war, can point to
none more deserving of a memory em-
balmed in the hearts of her people.
Tried and bravely serving on many battle-
fields, ever ready at the call of their
country, and flincbing from no‘ duty or
danger, Fairficld County may proudly
oint to them as pattern soldiers. ‘\
We know, brethren of Fairfield Coun—
ty, that no words from us are needed to
rouse in your bosoms the ready tribute of
esteem and gratitude to these two sol-
diers who came out so lately from their
homes on this lofty mission. The vast
assemblage, the imposing ceremonies at—
tending the obsequies of that gallant sol—
dier of two wars, whose body was. so
fortunately found, marked with emphatic
expression the sentiments of regret and
admiration of his fellow citizens in Dan-
bury. They were noted by us with ex—
ulting pride; we felt them as alike hon-
orable to his townsmen, a just tribute to
the memory of the gallant dead, and a
feeling utterance of a whole community
of earnest interest in those who face the
perils of our vocation. '
Could the anxious search of that Com— .
mittee of his citizens, so promptly and
feelingly sent out to look for the remains
of Col. Fowler, have been equally fortu-
nate, we know that the people of Nor-
walk would have been forward to honor
the remains of that other fallen comrade
with no less marked and distinguished
expression of her admiration and esteem.
He was not forgotten. That earnest
people who sent to this regiment two fine
full companies, and so many others to
difi‘srent commands, does not forget her
sons. -
To us who have come out to the battle-
fields of our ,country, to die, if need be,
unmourned, it is a precious feeling that‘
the people at home do not forget us while
living or when we full. It is a glorious
privilege to light for a great and right— '
eons purpose, without any other b0pe
than its success; but it is at the same
time sweet. to know that, whether we
survive or perish, those for whom we
peril our lives, value our work of hard-
ship and danger.
Brethren around the firesides at home,
we leave the" memories of all our brave
dead in your hands. We have yet a
great werk to' do in the field—when in
the ranks of the gallant battle-torn and
way-worn Army of' the Potomac, we may
feel that, no dishonor fell from us on the
unblemished. record of our State and
County. We are now in another field,
hoping we may still so bear ourselves in
beating back the rebellion from this place
of its birth, that we may yet more de—
serve the welcome approval of our peo—
ple. Exposure and the battle-field may
sweep many of us away—we ask of you
always to preserve green the memory of
those of us who die deserving well of
their country. ‘
With great respect, in behalf of the
officers of the 17th Regiment, Connecti—
cut Volunteers, '
W. H. NOBLE, Col.
A. H. WILCOXSON, Lt. Col.
HENRY ALLEN, Capt. Co. F.
- -~‘,.—
LrvELv TIMES AT BAanrns.—It' does
not require any great length of time for peo-
pie to discover where they are liberally and-
fairly treated, and it is only those establish-
ments conducted upon this system, that
This furnishes
the clue to the popularity of Mr. F. B. Bald-
win, No. 70 and 72 Bowery. Everybody
knows that it is the best place in town to se-
curc handsome clothin at a monderate
price, and the knowle gc has been made
good use of this season, for business was
never more active than it is at present.
l
Nut; .. herb-”w hum-IL.
From the Bridgeport Standard.
To the People of Connecticut.
During the past few weeks many ap-
penis have been made to the Soldiers’
Aid Society of this city, to send in quan-
tity, fresh vegetables and supplies of all
kind: to our soldiers now encamped
where the warm and debilitating climate
rcudci's such articles of food, which are
unprovidcd by the Government, essential
to their health and comfort. A few days
since, another and still more urgent re—
quest wus sent us, in behalf of several
Connecticut regiments located at Folly
Island, near Charleston, S. C. We have
there three regiments and a battery of
artillery from our own State, and five
more at or near Portsmouth, Va. In
consideration of the great need of fresh
vegetables and various other articles, this
Society have deemed it expedient and
highly important that these appeals for
help should be met with a hearty and
generous response, and have, by the ad—
vice ofseveral prominent citizens of our
State, decided to send from port a vessel
with a cargo of such articles of food and
clothing as seemed to be needed by our
soldiers at the present time.
Our hospitals are overflowing from
daily accessions to their numbers, while
repeated demands come to us from those
more contiguous to the scene of action.
The call is immediate; the cry is for
relief. Shall we, while enjoying the se--
curity peacefully surrounding our own
firesidcs, fail to extend an arm to relieve,
and a band to soothe our friends and
brothers, who in privation and exposure,
are suffering for the want of those com—
forts with which wo are so abundantly
supplied? "Freely ye have received,
freely give.” Do you ask what shall be
the measure of your offering? Consider
the magnitude and importance of the
work— remembering withul, that the
smallest gift will always gludden the
heart, and strengthen the courage of
some weary soldier; for be will realize
that he is remembered at home. We ap-
peal to your benevolence—we appeal to
your humanity—we appeal to your love
for the final triumph of truth and right;
and further, we appeal to your purse to
aid as in this work. It cannot be accom—
plished without ample' means and geni-
donntions from all parts of the State.
Can we have a nobler object, or reap a
richer reward, than the consciousness of
having relieved the necessities of those
brave men Who have left their homes to
bear a part in the Nation’s conflict, and
avenge our Country’s wrongs?
Any assistance, of money, provisions,
or hospital stores, is earnestly solicited;
especially fresh vegetables, fruit, cider
and vinegar; and it is expected that
some responsible individual will accom-
pany the vessel, and personally attend to
the distribution of the cargo.
Those wishing to send boxes or pack-
ages to their friends can do so, and any
person having a preference as to where
their'donations shall be sent, can so de—
signate, and such articles will be left in
the hands of those for whom they are
intended. All packages not so marked
will be distributed as uniformly as pos-
sible.
We add a list of supplies needed in all
our regiments, and hope that with such
a variety of articles applied for, no one
will be found who cannot furnish some—
thing toward this good work.
It is desirable that as many things as
possible should be packed in barrels, and
all boxes or packages should be directed
to the care of the “Sotnisus’ Am So-
crurv, Bainoeronr, CT,” with the name
of the place from which' they are sent,
and for whom they are designed, if any
preference exists. ‘
The New York and New Haven Rail-
road, the Naugatuck, Honsatonic, Dau-
bui-y and Norwalk and New Haven and
New London Railroad Companies; have
generously offered to convey all articles
forthis purpose free of apense, and it is
hoped that the other railroad companies
in the State will aid as in like manner.
The Adams Express Co., with their cha—
racteristic liberality, have preposed to
carry, gratuitously, ,small packages de-
signed fer this object.
It is intended that this vessel reach its
destination by Christmas, and all done-
tions are expected to be here by or be-
fore the l4th of December. Let us give
our soldiers one more “Merry Christmas”
and “Happy New Year.” Let us write
our deeds of kindness and mercy deep in
their hearts, and we shall also find them
recorded in the great “Book of Ac-
count,” vltli the assurance, “Inasmuch
as ye have done it unto one of the least
of these my brethren, ye have done it
unto me.”
By order of the President.
Mus. L. H. NORTON,
Sec’ry Soldiers’ Aid Society.
Bridgeport, Conn, Dec. 30, 1863.
Articles called for by Connecticut Soldier .
Potatoes, Cranberries,
Apples, Ginger Snaps,
Turnips, Cheese,
Onions, Lard, ‘
Beets, Corn Meal,
Carrots, Soda &. Cream Tartar,
Cabbage, Stationery,
Cider, Jellies,
Beef & Pork Hams, Candles,
Wines for the sick,
Shoe blk’n &. brushes,
Combs an brushes,
Cotton and linen rags,
Pickles of all kinds,
Vinegar,
Buckwheat Flour,
Yeast Cakes,
Codfish, Pillows, and beddin
Sugar and Tea, of all kinds, old an
Tobacco and Pipes, new,
Condensed Milk, ' Cordwood,
Dried Fruit, Apples Towels, ,
particularly, Tinware,
Lemons, Knives, forks, spoons,
Canned Fruit. Pins and Twine,
Butter, Stockings,
Hospital Stores, Reading matter, of all
Hickory Nuts, kinds, and Games.
,Catsup.
Nora—Mr. George F. Cook, of this
city, has generously offered the use of his
storc,‘ No. 100 Water street, footo of
Wall street, for storage of all the arti-
cles as they are received.
WWe give place to the above appeal, in
hopes that the people of Norwalk and viciné
ity will take hold of the work earnestly, and-
contribule liberally to the noble object.
Those who are willing to contribute ‘are re-
quested to leave all large bundles, properly
directed, at the Railroad or Express Offices
and small packages with the Secretary of the
Norwnlk Society, Miss Elizabeth Hoyt, at
her Fathers Residence in Main Street. Let
everyone send something.
———-—--—Ov<.I—-o
. . . .Owing to numerous guerrilla fit-
tacks on steamers, Adiutant General
Thomas has is<iicd orders to furnish all
boats in Govm'nnmm. mnplny, plying on
the Mississippi rive-r, with arms and am-
munition for self-pro ti of Wu.
_..._....--4 “.9... A--. ._ ..
LIST OF LETTERS remaining in the
1863
Post Office at South Norwalk Dec. 8,
A n'Joim Robbins Nellie A
Bfitlrc Miss Mary E
Whitney J no E
Brown Mrs Mary Ann Stevens C C
Bates Mrs Hannah Wilson Dr (colored)
Mills Chas E-—-2 ‘ Williams C B
Persons calling for any of the above Let-
ters will donate sa “Advertised.”
’ l y M. WILCOX, P. M.
.».—-—. 9-... 49...”. -.._._......
‘ WWbat an amount of stifi‘erin and dis-
ease among the Voluutceis woul re-
vealed by the free use of HOLOWA S
PILLS AND OINTMENT. For wounds,
sores and scurvy, the Ointment in certain
cure, and for bowel complaints, fevers and
small pox, &c., the Pills are the best medi-
cine in‘ the world. Only 25 cents per box
orpot.
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friend-or. Earn
New York Election.
The city elcctiou, Tuesday, resulted in
the choice of C. Godfrey Gunther, fur
merchant, for mayor. The result is a
smashing up of the “Ring,” and demo-
cratic machine, which ran Boole, 'l‘am.
many and Mozart Halls uniting on him.
Gunther was taken up by the McKeon
and Brady democracy, and elected, to the
surprise of nearly everybody, as an honest
man. The total vote of the city was
70,989, or 4,030 larger than at the State
election. Gunther had 28,938, Boole
22,347, Blunt ( republican ) 19,485.
Blun't’s vote was a decrease of 4,124
from Opdyke’s vote. The republicans
evidently voted for Gunther as the only
way to defeat Boole. ‘
0‘.-.
DEATH or U. S. MARSHAL CARR—Da-
vid H. Carr, U. S. Marshal for the Dis-
trict of Connecticut, (lied suddenly at 7
o’clock last (Tuesday) evening at his res-
idence in New HaVen, at the age of 6].
While engaged in his garden last Friday
says the the N. H. Journal, he happen-
ed to prick his arm with a pruning knife.
The virus affected his whole system, and
he was attacked with erysipelas of the
head, which caused his death. He was
for many years Deputy Sheriff of New
Haven county.
«.>-o
. . . .Geueral Thomas Francis Meagher
was captured during the late engage.
ment, and is now in the hands of the
enemy. He was not on duty, but Visit-
ing the army in civilian’s dress. '
s<.>.
181‘ of Letters remaining in the Post
Office at Norwalk, Ct. Dec. 8, '63.
Ames John Marsh Geor e
Byxbee Giles! Morse Fran F
Buttery Sarah M McCormic Miss Ellen
Coleman Miss S 8 Olmsteud John H
Colren Jacob Osborn Miss Ella
Camp Isaac Parkerson Mrs Thomas
David Samuel J Raymond Miss Rebecca J
Elwood Mrs Betsey A Smith Charles (Machinist)
Finn Ming Shopsbire Jose h A
Gre or amuel L Sevmour Miss E
Ha M so Mary StJolm CA
Ho 00 le Weeks Miss Carlyle
Kc soy rs Sarah J Wakeman Lewis P
Knapp Hardin . White Miss Maria
Inackli‘vood Mr Agt of Bug
6817 .
Persons calling for any of the above Let-
ters will please say “Advertised.”
7 CHARLES OLMSTEAD. P. M.
Corbm’s Worm Destroy1 ng Syrup-
Pnrcn 25 CENTS,
The proprietor has received abundant evidence of
the virtues and good effects of this medicine, both
verbal and written. Mothers declare. with expres-
sions of joy and gratitude, “Your Wormipestroy-
iny Syrup has saved the life of my child."
Many certificates could be published, of the won-
derful effects of this medicine on children and adults,
in expelling large quantities of worms, and of the
great improvement in health after its adminis-
tration.
Dr. Terrel’s Healing Ointment
Should be kept on hand in every family. No article
can equal it for a Burn or a Scald; it relieves the
pain immediately.
It cures Chilblains, Corns, Piles, Sores, and Chaf-
ing of Children, Scam-Head, Salt-Rheum, &c.
It is nice and clean to use for Sore Lips, Pimples
on the Face, Chopped Hands, and all healing pur-
poses. Price 25 cents.
o‘.>o
TO THE YOUNG OR OLD,
Male or Female,
YOUTH OF BOTH SE'XES. _
If you have been sufi‘erin from a habit indulged in
b t e
WHICH CAUSE SO MANY ALARMING
SYMPTOMS
9
It unfits them for Marriage, .
' And is the greatest evil which can befall
MAN 0R W0
See sym toms enumerated in Advertisement if you
are a s erer,
Cut out Advertisement,
And send for it at once,
Dela s are dangerous,
sk for Hefmbold‘s
Take No Other.
UURES G 014 RANTE'ED.
Beware of C'ounterfeits and Imitations.
«a.»
To Horse Owners.
DR. Swnnr’s INFALLIABLE LiNiirENT ron Hon
ses is unrivaled by any, in_aud _all cases of Lame-
ness, arrising from Sprains, Bruises or Wrenching,
its effect is magical and certain. Harness or Saddle
Gallo, Scratches; Mange, &c., it will also cure Spee-
dilly, Spavin and Ringbone may be easrly preven-
te and cured in their incipient stages, but confirm-
ed cases are beyond the possibilityiof a radical cure
No case of the kind. however, is so des crate or
hopeless but it may be alleviated by this iniment,
on its faithful application will always remove the
Lameness, and enable the horse to travel with com-
parative ease, - _
Everfy horse owner hould have this remedy at
hand, or its timely use at the first appearance of
Lameness will effectually prevent those formidable
diseases mentioned, to which all horses are liable,
and which render so many otherwise valuable nor
ses nearly worthless. ‘
See advertisement.
2m45]
Q».
’ [From the New York Herald]
MADAME ZADOC PORTER’S CUBA-
TIVE BALSAM—“ This invaluable Medi-
cine possesses the extraordinary ower of re-
lievin immediatel Coughs, Co ds, Hoarse-
ness, ifilculty of teething, and Huskiness.
Such at least we have found.” For sale by
all 4gruggists at 13 and 25 cts per bottle
in
‘ 1‘.-.
‘WARREN’s Imnovnn FELT, CEMENT AND
vam. ROOFING.-—We refer to the above
roofing, believing 'it to be decidedly the
best, most durable and cheapest known in
this country, the merits and popularity of
which are so perfectly demonstrated about
the village that we refer to it, thinking that
We ma thus confer a favor upon our read-
ers an the public generally. Very many of
our best buildings are covered with this
material; our own being one of the number.
Materials which are liable to be confound-
ed with this have long been in use for cov-
ering factories and barns, &c., but never un-
til this recent discovery has any kind of Ce-
ment Ro‘ofing been used for our best resi-
dences. The,ccmbinations of this roofing
are such as to render it perfectly water-
proof; makes solid, bandsomc work, is a
very great saving of at least 25 per cent
over any other roofing in use.
0. W. Lockwood is sole agent for Fair-
field County. All orders left at the Store
of A. Moorehouse, Main Street, will receive
his prompt attention ; enquiries freely an-
swered. . 1y34
”masseuse. ‘
In Norwalk, Wednesday, Dec. 2d. at the residence
of the brides father, by Rev. Geo. C._Creevey, Lieut.
Edward H. Schuell to Miss Amelia F. Raymond,
both of Norwalk.
W ..
On Monday Nov, 23d, ofDiptbci-ia, Mary E. dough
ter of Thomas B. and Mary E. Weed, a ed2 years.
The father is absent in- thel'iteregt. C. .
On Sunday, Nov. 29th. Miss Diana C. Richards, of
Smith’s Ridge, New Canaan, in the 84th year of her
age.
__ ._...._.,(..._
The Scholars of the
CENTER SCHOOL DISTRICT,
will hold aFair for the sale of useful and
ornamental articles at
LO0KWO0D’S HALL,
0N IRIDAY EVENING, DEG. llth,
for the purpose of raising funds to start a
SCHOOL LIBRARY.
Admission, - - - * - - : -. ' 10 Cents.
The public generally are inVited to attend.
I O S '.l.' l
A GOLD BUCKLE attached to a black
belt, any person by returning the same
to this office shall be well rewarded, as its
value to the owner is more than its real
worth.
. Town Meeting.
HE Inhabitants of the Town of Norwalk
are hereby notified and warned, that
a Town Meeting will be held in the
Town House in said Norwaik on Mon-
day the',14th inst. at 1 12 o’clock P. M., for‘
the following purposes, to wit: To hear the
several Annual Reports rend. To lay the
Town, State, Highway and School Tux-
es. To authorize the Town Treasurer to
pay the interest on the Town debt When It
becomes due—and to pay the flimiles _of
drafted men the same as volunteers families
are now paid. Also to take such action
relative to an not passed in 1860 to pronde
for holding]; juries of inquest [chapter for“?
v
S U PPER.
. The :le-ladies
0 tie
2d M. s. CHURCH,
will have their
Annual Supper
on
TUESDAY EVENING, the 22d, incl.
at
NORWALK HALL.
There will also be a
CHRISTMAS TREE
with numerous articles suitable for
HOLIDA Y GIFTS.
Admission, - - - — - - - - 15 Cents.
3t49
$100 REWARD !
TOLEN from the premises of the Ne
S York Farm School. East Chester, N. Y:
Saturday night, Dec. 5th, a horse, wagon
and harness, Horse dark grey, fifteen bands
high, long heavy grey tail, fore legs point-
ed black two thirds of the way to the body,
broad full forehead, mane worn off just be-
hind tlic ears. Harness silver-plated ; wagon
old Witlt tire broken. Fifty dollars paid for
the recovery of the horse and fifty for the
arrest of the thief.
Mount Vernon, N. Y. L. M PEAS113349
5th Anniversary of Phoenix En-
gine and Hose Co. No. 1.
NORWALK, CT.
THE Officers and Members of Phoenixiiz~
Engine and Hose Companies will cele-
brute the 5th year of their organization b 3 °.
grand Invitation Ball, at Lockwood’s Hill, 5
Tuesday Evening Dec. 15th. 1863. Cards of
imitation can be obtained of the following
named subscribers:
F. St. J. Lockwood, Andrew J. Hamei'sley,
E. R. Dupignac, Fred. T. Betts,
A. H. Byington, Asa Smith,
J. W. Hubbell, J r., E. K. Lockwood,
A. H. Camp, William Mitchell,
Geo. S. Allen, G. Ward Selleck,
J. C. Kelley, B. W. Hurlbutt,
Geo. F. Smith, Allen G. Betts,
Jacob Turk, Geo. H. Raymond,
Geo. O. Keeler,
Michael Donahue,
John Roberts, Jas. D. Shea,
Sylvester St. John, Geo. Jennings, 2d.
The Floor will be under the management -
of a competent Floor Committee and every
effort will be made for the pleasure and
amusement of the guests.
Supper at the Connecticut Hotel.
F. ST. JOHN LOCKWOOD, Chairm'n.
G. WARD SELLECK, Secretary.
2t49
'1'0 BENT.
E. Va Chicbester, '
A. H. Gibbs,
OSSESSION GIVEN IMMEDIATE? '
ly. The dwelling house and lot lately
occupied by Alonzo Arnold. The place is
well watered and well stocked with a choice
variety of Fruit. Is near the centre of the
village, convenient and in every respects.
very desirable residence.
For terms adply to -
EDWIN LOCKWOOD.
Norwalk, Dec, 7th, 1863. 3M9
WThe undersigned would again call the
attention of the Public to the Stock of Goods, : 5
now on hand, and constantly arriving at the
New Flour and Feed Store.
In the
I'lour Department,
we can show as desirable grades of Flour as
can be found in this market, and at prices to
suit all. In our
Food Department,
we have the LARGEST ASSORTMENI
to be found In this town. We also have a
chdce stock of HOMINY, SAMP, Srrcns, did.
We have the largest and best assortment of
.A. P P I.- E 8 .
to be found in this County, consisting in part
of Spitzenbergs, Greenings, Gillflowers,
Swarrs, Vandevcers, Russets, &c., doc.
Finally, we have the best -»
Assorted Stock of Goods
in our line, to he found in this market, and
should any parties attempt to sell lower than
we do, we “propose to more immediately on
their rooms.”
MR. T. C. HANFORD,
will remain here, and will be happy to so.
all of his friends who may favor us with u
call.
tf'44 J. B. PENDLETON,
24 Main Street.
Empire Shuttle Machine.
THE SUBSCRIBER having taken the
Agency for the towns of Norwalk,
New Canaan, Wilton, Westport and Ridge-
field, for the sale of these well-known fami-
ly Sewing Machines, would respectfully in-
vite all persons in want of a good Machine,
which will be warranted, to call at his resi-
dence in Silver Mine District, Norwalk, and
examine the Machine and its work, before
purchasing elsewhere. It has only to be
seen in motion to be appreciated. Call, or.
amine and try for yourselves.
- THOMAS M. RAYMOND,“
N orwalk, Dec. 5th, 1863. 2m
I'he Inventor of .(truck l'iro
is dead,
But Capt. G. W. Smith, still Lives,
AND Solicits the attention of the young
men in this vicinity to his liberal offer
to all enlisting in the famous “900” lst Refit.
U. S. Volunteer Cavalry. Our cry is not
only come in out of the Draft, but tour
yourselves away from your mothers apron-
strings. .
The Bounty offered is enough to purchase
a farm in the West, or start any young man
in a lucrative business when his time of ser-
vice lias expiied or when the war shall have
ended. Who knows but you, like the noto-
rious “Miles O'Rielly” may sometime be in-
vited to partake of a Thanksgiving dinner
by the president, for “Scott’s 900” are the
President‘s Pets. . i
You are almost certain of promotion, the
above named Officer having enlisted as pri-
vate. In all probability you will never see
much hard service. The Regiment is stu- -
tioned at the City of Washingtion, and {pr-
thermore it is the opinion of Officers of high
rank and citizens of intellect that tlicvcuomo
ous little “Snake” that first saw the light of
day in Chai-lestOn nearly three years ago,
and whose folds have encircled nearly the
whole Southern States, has received its
death blow from the "mighty hand” of “Un-
conditional Surrender Grant.” ‘
I only need Ten good men to fill Comps-j 3‘
ny L, “Scott's 900” lst U. S. Volunteer Gav-‘5
alr . -
y SO BOYS
1t49Octane Forward.
, Wanted to Purchase,
'From 8 to 40 Acres of Land,
AVING upon it a fair dwelling and
some improvements, and within about
fifteen minutes walk of either Norwalk, Du-
rien or Stamford stations on N ew Haven
Rail Road. Addres, (stating particulars of
location and price,) “ Farm,” care of D. &
S. Bailic, 748 Broadway, New 1 Ol‘li.
4t*48
New Goods for the Holidays.
E HAVE :1 fullassoi'liiiciit Ol Chin.
Toys, Match Boxes, Vases, 0010 9
Bottles, Tea
assmtiiient of
LAVA WARE.
a new article consisting of Match Boxes luk-
standS, segar Holders, Card Recs-liters the,
at the Crockery Store of
HOWARD H. SMITH,
N0. 4 Phoenix Block,
Norwalk.
District of Nomaallc, as. Probulc Court, D”,
5:11, A. D. 1863.
STATE of STEPHEN lIYATT, info
of Norwalk,iusaid District deceased. , , |
'0RDERED.—Tbat the Executor exhibit? ~.
his Administration account to this” Court
for adjustment, at the Probate ()llh-t- in Nor-.2.
walk, on the_16tli day of January 196:}. {it 9
o’clock, forenoon: and that all persons not»
rested in said Estate may be notified ilmroo‘.
the Executor will cause this Orderly b.
publishedin a newspaper printed In Fairfiold
County, and post a cepy thereof on llu- sign.
post in said New Canaan, nearest the pine.
Sets, Toy Cups, «be, also a no ,
75*?
9.5 -.
' r m determine.
mNErSZlk “ngf’fillfiolgligd. ay where the deceased last dwelt, at least ten
MARTIN 5- CRAW, Select- days before said 16th day of January . a .
WALTER C. QUINTARD, men. GEORGE A. HAVEN PORT,
JOSEPH P. HANFORD, Jr. A can 7 Judge.
may: we ‘1
«rt:
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