PUBLISHED EVERY TUESD a .1." A. H. BYINGTON & e_o.,g GAZETT AT TWO DOLLARS PER ANN‘U M, IN ADVANe-E. '~-*::#—I g gating gunman, good in first! 3m and some, Stuart gutclliymn, gloom», goblin, ghoulish, anionic, can-oatmeal is 18m). i: .22. NUMBER 866--NEW SERIES, N ORWALK, CONN, TUESDAY, AUGUST 16. 1864. VOLUME XLVII--NUMBEI_1:33. fl NORWALK—G-IAZETTE. OFFICE IN GAZETTE BUILDING. A.E.I$YINGTON a co. .1. ii. Brnvo'ron, J. B. ELLs, G, N, ELLs. Advertising Rates. one insertion, two insertions, three insertions, “ one month, " two months, ‘- three months, H six months, One Square, II it .. one year—with paper 15 00 Twu Squares, one year—with paper, 25 00 Each :1 ditional Square, per year, 8 00 One half column, one year, 40 00 One Column, one year, Fifteen lines, or 100 words,make a square. Fraction- al parts of a. square charged for as a whole. Yearly advertisements payable lst of J anuary &July. Yearly advertisers restricted to the business contem- lutcd at the time of contract. ' These terms will be lntlcxrbly adhered to. g BUSINESS DIRECTORY. Norwalk Post Office. MAILS CLOSE. West 7.50 A. M.—2.30, and 8 P. M. East 8.30 A. M.—5.00 P. M. Danbury & Norwalk Railroad 8.50 A. M. Weston, Bedding and Bedding Ridge, Tues- days, Thursdays and Saturdays, at 12 M. MAILS DUE. West 9.10 A. M.—6.CG P. M. East 8.20 A. M.—~3.30 P. M. Danbury 8; Norwalk Railroad 8.00 A. M. POST OFFICE HOURS. From 7.00 A. M. to 8.00 P. M. CHARLES OLMSTEAD, r. n. D. PRITCHARD, M. D.,' Physician and Surgeon, Residence next door to Ruggles’ Store, MAIN STREET, SOUTH NORWALK, CONN. New HARDWARE 8t PAINT STORE, M a i n S t r e e t, Opposite I. H. Campell’s Confectionery, MARVIN a rnowrrr, Wholesale and retail Dealers in Hardware, Cutlery, Paints, Oils, Glass, Paper Hang- ings, Window Shades, &c. JAMES G. HARBOUR, SURGICAL AND MECHANICAL DENTIST. Teeth extracted without pain by the use of Nitrous Oxide or Laughing Gas. Office at Residence, East Avenue, N orwalk, Connecticut. Architecture. SIDNEY M. STONE, ARCHITECT, Will furnish Plans, Specifications, Detail Drawings, and superintcnd the erection of public and private buildings. Oflicc in Mar- ble Block, Chapel-st, New Haven, Ct. tf52 L“ E0. F. BELDEN, Norwalk, Conn.,Man- T ufacturer of Tin, Copper, and Sheet Iron Ware; and dealer in Stoves, Ranges, Furnaces, Cutlery, Brittannia, Wooden and Willow Ware, Crockery; and a full assort- ment of House Keeping articles generally. 0. S. LOGRWOOD, Fashionable Draper & Tailor, and GENTLEMEN’S FURNISHING EMPORIUM ! Main-st, Norwalk, Conn. S. E. OLMSTEAD £00., Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Groceries, Flour, Feed, do, 14 and 16 Main-st, Norwalk, Conn. , Erna INSURANCE COMPANY, 9f Hartford. Incorporated in 1819, Charter Perpetual. Capital and Assets. $3,128,820. Insure against loss and damage by Fire on Terms adapted to the bazard,and consistent with the 'laws of compensation. GEORGE R. COWLES, Sole Agent lv3 For N orwalk and vicinity. RENT-5i!- oeso- Ahj impression having gone abroad that the undersigned has relinquished his profession, this is to inform his friends and -...e public that he still continues the practice 0. his profession at his 011 stand, foot of Main-st, Norwalk, where he will be happy to tender them his best services. In case of temporary absence,a skillful assistant will be found in attendance at the Office, ready and willing to serve all that may call. A. HILL, D. D. S. A- IAGESQN Cl- 330- NQ. 1 Gazette Building. ‘Nl OULD respectfully announce to the ' public and their old customers, that they) have recently made extensive additions to t eir stock of goods. We are now prepar- ed to offer an assortment not to be surpassed in Fairlield County, in quality or price. We would call particular attention to our stock of Watches, which is larger than ever before.— We have a fine lot of Ladics’ Swiss Watches, in gold cases, at prices varying from $20 to $75, which we can recommend as bein cor- rect time keepers. Also, Gentlemen’s atch- es, in silver and gold cases, at any price from $5 to $.00. We buy of the best importers in New York, and altogether for cash so that our facilines for selling Cheap could not be ranger,“ 'Our stock of Jewelry, Silver and- latetf Wares was never better than at pres- ent. and comprises all or the latest styles that are manufactured. A. JACKSON & BRO. I'OR SALE. THE Real Estate formerly owned by WILLIAM SEYMOUR, deceased, situated in this town, on White Oak Shade Street, about 4 miles from Norwalk or Darien, to With—one Large new Dwelling 15911.52; Willi still-buildingfé and 12 0r 14 acres'of very superior Land. well adapted to Gardening purposes. Also a Small House with two acres of land attached—and 4 acres of land situated in or near “ Hanford’s Swamp ” so called. ’ The property will be sold all together or in separate parcels as may suit purchasers, and on accommodating terms; two thirds of the purchase money can remain secured on the premises for a term of years, if desired. For further particulars apply to S. Y. ST.JOHN. New Canaan, Feb 10th, 1863. tt‘? A 1‘! 6‘!!! Earlier for Eerosene fiQFuse'witbout a chimney, and will fitany Illld Lamp ; it makes a good subclitute for Fluid. Price of burner only 20 cents. O.& E. K. LOCKWOOD 65 CO. NORWALR HOTEL. NORWALK, CONN. E. S. Brewster, Proprietor. " HIS House, having been renovated and improved, is now open for the reception of permanent or transient boarders, and will be kept as a first class Hotel. This Hotel is very pleasantly situated in one of the most beautiful towns on Long Island Sound, and is especially attractive for Summer Board- crs. The Proprietor would assure the public, that it will be his constant endeavor to keep his house in such a style, as will ensure satisfaction to all. NEW FURNISHING STORE, NEAR UPPER END OF MAIN ST. East Side of the Bridge. HAVE at my Store in Norwalk the largest assortment of Household Furniture in this county, consisting of Bureaus of all kinds, Lounges, Sofas, Tete-a-Tetes, Card Tables, Marble top pier Tables and Center Tables, Wash Stands, EXTENSION TABLES, CHAIRS and ROCKERS of all kinds, Looking Glasses, Picture Frames, and everything else in the Furniture line cheap for Cash. Repairing, done promptly and by experienced workmen. Undertaking, I have on hand a large assortment of COFFIN S, of the best materials, and will furnish shrouds, carriages, hearse, and every- thing necessary for the burial of the dead, cheaper than can be obtained elsewhere. I have as good a Hearse as there is in the county; and will attend Funerals in neigh- boring towns, without extra charge. ELBERT RAYMOND. Norwalk, Sept. lst, 1863. 44 NORWAIIK Steam Sawing and Plaining MILL. THE subscriber has fitted up and is now prepared to execute all orders for Pla- ning; Scroll and other Sawing ; manufacture of Doors, Sash, Blinds, &c., &c., in the best and most expeditious manner, and at satis- factory prices. Orders by mail promptly at- tended to. 1y17 TIMOTHY B. FITCH. 1:. owns-ram) a sows, CABINET MAKERS, &c - ARE now prepared to offer to the public the largest and best assortment of Good Furniture, comprising every article usually kept in a Furniture Store, evcr ofiered in Norwalk, which will be sold AT THE VERY LO WEST PRICES. Our customers and the public generally who want anything we keep, will find it to their interest to give us a call. Spring Mattresses of 3 or 4 different kinds, very cheap. Hair Mattresses, made to order, and old ones made over as good as new. UN DERTAKING, We keep on hand a very large assortment of Ooflins of every description, furnish shrouds, scarfs, carriages, and everything necessary for the interment of the dead, and at very low prices. We are just completing another splendid Hearse, which will give us two Hearses equal to any in the State, which we shalluse whenever our services are required, without extra chaage. E. QUINTARD & SONS. .Norwalk, March 15th 1862. srovrsmrsrsnsamess, VER FORTY VARIETIES and sizes of Cooking Stoves and Ranges; over thir- ty varieties and sizes of Parlor and Office Stoves, not excelled in beauty of design, per- fection of operation, or variety, by any Stove in the State. Manufactures Tin, Sheet, Iron and Copper Wares, deals in J appan, Brittan- ia, Crockery, Wooden, and Silver Plated Wares, Stove Blacking, Coal Hods, Shovels and Riddles, Brass Kettles, Sausage Cutters, Matts, Brooms, Bells, Fire Place Grates, Sad Irons, Sheet Lead, Lead Pipe, Fruit Jars, Fluid and Coal Oil Lamps, Stove Castings, in fact, all that constitutes a well filled Kitch- en Furnishing Store. Books, describing prin ciple and management of Stove, free. Lar gest assortment of Pumps in the State. Call at F. H. NASH’S, 1v4 South Norwalk,0t. Hammer’s Champagne Ale. THE attention of the public is solicited to the superior quality of H A M M E R ’ S Fresh Brewed Champagne Ale. This Ale is brewed fresh at all seasons of the year,fand its keeping quality, especially of that brewed during the most excessive hot weather, is guaranteed for any length oftime. For sale in Barrels and half-Barrels, at Selleck’s Packet Office, Norwalk. JEHIEL GRUMMAN, Agent for the sale of Hammer’s Champagne Ale, Wilton, Conn. 2 Notice. HE Subscriber has the pleasure of inform- ing the public that he has purchased the interest of Ebenezer Crissey in the Boot and Shoe Business lately carried on at the Store corner of Wall and Water Street, where he will continue the business. He trusts that the liberal patronage given to this Store while and r his control as partner and man- ager, will c continued to him as proprietor. 9 J. N. :LOCKWOOD. Gash System adopted for Photographs & Caries dc Visitp AT WHITNEY do BECKWITH’S. IN consequence of the great rise in chem- icals, metals, and paper, used in our busi- ness, that can only be bought for on b, we had either to increase our prices, 0 dopt the Cash system. We choose the latter, as it will alike benefit the customer and suit us. Hereafter, when a proof is accepted, the order for prints must be accompanied with the men. ‘ " WHITNEY do BECK WITH. Norwalk, Conn, J one 15. imPORl'ED CUTLERY, And Silver-Plated Ware. THE Subscriber, while in England, recent- ly, made arrangements with the Shef- fied Manufacturers for the sale of Thomas Harrison’s celebrated Cutlery, and has now on exhibition and sale at his Store opposite the Post Office, a large, and one of the most complete assortments of Sheffield Cutlery .cver offered in this Country, "u‘éluding Car- ving Pingives and Forks; read Knives; Butter hives; Table Knives and Forks; Pocket Knives of every description, inclu- ding many curious styles; Scissors, &c., &c. Also, just received, an assortment of beau- tilul Silver-Plated Ware, made by a new patented process, by the same House, and is the first lot imported into this coun- try. Call and examine for yourselves. “46] JOSEPH SHEPHERD. WM. T. BARNUM, 0'. 5. War Claim Agent, Will promptly collect Bounty Money, Bac Pay, Pensions for Hisahl ,d,‘ Dis- charged Soldier-g, Widows and hildren, Mothers and Sisters, and all other Claims against Government. Office opposite Con- cert Hall. All business letters promptly answered. Danbury, Conn. 1y36 Home, of N. Y., Assets Jan. 1,’64 $3,286,270 Etna, of Hartford, “ “ 3,128,820 Phoenix, of N.Y., “ “ 722,219 Home, of N. H., “ “ 500,000 Norwich, “ “ 390,501 Lamar, N. Y., ' “ “ 389,375 . North American, Ht’d“ “ 384,010 City of New Haven, " “ 330,419 Merchants, Hartford, “ “ 301,443 Western Mass, Pittsfield, “ 236,424 Hampden, Springfield,“ “ 200,000 People’s, Worcester, “ “ 00 000 Norwalk" h llllllllllllll llllll’lllY,'. nonwrun CONN, Chartered Capital $500. 000 Paid up Capital $100,000 WM. C. STREET,President. Gno. R. Cownns, Secretary. EBEN. HILL, Treasurer. Norwalk, Jan lst. 1864 INSURANCE. HE subscriber havin taken the agency of the Nina England '12 and-Marine In- surance 00. of Hartford, is prepared to insure all kinds of property against loss or damage by fire, on as accommodating terms as any other Company. The New England Fire and Marine Insu- rance Company has been recently established with a paid in capital of $200,000 and has a surplus of $6,295.00. JOSEPH W. HUBBELL, Agent for Norwalk and vicinity. N orwalk, Feb. lst, 1861. . tf5 Assets over $23,000,000. GEO. R. COWLES, S AGENT at Norwalk, and issues Policies for the following Insurance Commons. 13’ ) and other Companies, Stock and Mutual, in Connecticut, Massachusetts and New York, with assets of $13,000,000. At So. Norwalk application may be made to WM. T. CRAW. REMOVAL! MRS. J. E. HOYT, would rQectfully inform the public that she has Remo- ved her MILLINERY ROOMS to Curtis’s Buildin , (directly over the Store of Mr. Bat- terson,) ain St, where she will be pleased to meet all her old friends and patrons. Attention is called to her new stock of Spring Millinery Goods, which will be on exhibition and Sale, on and after April 1st N orwalk, March 18th, 1864. 12 MILLINERY. M I S S P I L G R I M Ias Removed to the new Store between the Bank of Nor- walk and the Danbury R. R. Depot. ltf Groceries Cheaper than ever EOR OASEI THE subscriber would inform the public general] , that he still continues to sell the best of roceries, Provisions, etc., at his old stand, No. 4 Skiddy's Block, as cheap as the cheapest. He offers great inducements to cash buyers, as he has as large an assort- ment of groceries of the best qualities as can be found at any store in the count . He would invite the special attention of tohis stock of COFFEES, TEAS AND SUGARS, which are of the very best quality, and will be sold cheap. The public are invited to call and examine and judge for themselves. A. MOREHOUSE. WILLIAM B. SWAN, SADDLER 6r HARNESS MAKER, ADJ OINING Danbury and Norwalk R. R. Depot, N orwalk, Conn, keeps con- stantly on hand and will make to order eve- ry description of Harness,llcrse Furniture, Trappings or Clothing. Also Saddler’s Hardware and outfits, Trunks, Valises, Carpet Bags, &c. All in want of anything in his line, will do well to give him a call. Orders for any kind of work promptly executed. Repairing done neatly and cheaply, and at short notice. Business Change 1 WATERBURY & DUNCAN, WOULD announce to the public that they have purchased the Carriage Ma- king Business formerly conducted by Mr. Edson Beers, and connected it with their Blacksmith Shop, making one comple 6 es- tablishment. They are now prepared oexe- cute in the best manner, and with greater gispattcb than ever before, anything In the ne 0 Carriage Making and Blacksmith- 111 I Carriages made to order, and Painting, Trimming, Repairing, &c., done by experi- enced workmen, with dispatch. W Good Carriage timber taken in ex- change for work. Norwalk, Nov. 23d, ‘63. tf47 THE Subscriber having purchased the Hardware business, formerly conducted by Edwin V. A. Chichester, hopes by fair dealing, and close attention to business, to retain all the customers of the old stand, and add many new ones. THEODORE FITCH. A CARD. HE subscriber takes this method of thanking his friends for their good will, during the past ten years. At the same tints requesting them, and the uhlic, to exten their patronage to his suc cssor, Mr. Theo- dore Fitch. EDWIN V. A. CHICHESTER. Norwalk, Dec. 15th, 1863. 51 HOWARD H. SMITH, No. 4, Pmamx BLocx, Dealer in China, Glass, Earthen. Plated, and Wooden Ware, TABLE GUILERY," KEROSENE LAMPS AND OIL. Also, a full assortment of Marbles and Alleys. G. 8‘ G. M. Holmes, DEALERS 1N Groceries, Flour, Provision, ac , Main Street, In Love. BY ALICE CARY. Her tresses so soft and so curling, Are as bright as the sunbeams at noon, And the cheek and"the mouth of my darling Are red as the roses in June. My heart with its bliss is half crazy, A week is as short as an hour, 0h, she’s a sweet little daisy ! 0h, she’s a sweet little flower l Her tenderness melts into sadness When pity her bosom hath stirred, Yet is she so glad in her gladness She seemeth half lamb and half bird. My heart with its bliss is set crazy, A week is as short as an hour, 0h, she’s a white little daisy ? Oh, she’s a bright little flower ! To lose her glad smiling would kill me, The day would be dim as the night, - And if I am blind, as they tell me, Pray God I may not come to sight? My heart with its bliss is half crazy, A week is as short as an hour, Oh, she'g a dear little daisy, My light and my love and my flower ! Ne‘wYorIc Ledger. «0» WTbis sketch is given to show the kind of teaching enjoyed in Rebeldom.— Mrs. H. promises as some narratives of her experience as soon as her eyes are re- stored : For the Gazette. Inside Views of Rebeldom. BY MRS. H. C. HATEAWAY. .— A sermon by Rev. Mr. Spencer at We- co, on Sunday, 11th August, 1861. The war of Gog in the land of Magog. This sermon was an exposition of the 38th and 39th chapters of Ezekiel. Ho apo plied it to the present conflict between the North and South—Gog meaning Lincoln, and Magog the dissolution of the Union. Mr. Spencer says the prop- er names and localities are not applicable to any people or place of ancient origin. All proper names of persons and locali- ties were given ou account of some pecu- liar trait of character, which terms used in reference to events and nations in the latter days are now applicable where these traits,peculiarities or characteristics may be found in harmony with the chain? of prophetic allusions. To apply this test he says Gog means "roof covering,” a people under one roof, or united gov— ernment. Magog means roof that dis- solves, or government that separates. A war, stupendous in its results and re- markable for its atrocious objects and the complete overthrow of its originators is predicted. It is to be inaugurated by Gog, chief among Governors of sovereign States, or among a people who are sepa- rating or dissolving. The country or continent whore this war is to be waged is the land of Mesheek and Tubal. Me- sbeek signifies surrounded, shut up, drawn by force. This describes the geo- graphical area of which Gog is chief prince, remarkably applicable to the nor— mal condition of this continent and its aboriginal inhabitants, when first discov- ered by the Jepthic race, it was a wilder- ness surrounded and shut up by two vast oceans, and its inhabitants were drawn or conquered by force. Gog was to advance with his mighty army from his place out. of the North parts (ver. 25, ch. 38), or sides of the North (ver. 2, ch. 39). The allies in this unholy war were Persia, which is not meant to allude to that still existing geographical locality, but to the traits or peculiarities of a class. Persia means that cuts, nail, horsemen, those who are skillful in making utensils and such machinery out of metals as shall be driven by horse power, die. This is that ingenious class of machinists, artificers and workmen who live nowhere so nu- merous as in tbe'North parts. Ethiopia is another ally and signifies the black or negro race. The free negroos and fugi- tives of the North and Canada are al- ready enlisted under the banner of Gog. Lybia is another ally, and signifies the heart of the sea, or the commercial class most connected with or interested in ship- ping, whose grcat interests centre around the commercial emporiums of the Conti— nent which are strictly on sides of the North. Gomez is another ally, it signi— fies to finish, accomplish, a consumer or manufacturer of raw material. This represents another great interest among the people of Gog. The House of Togsrmah, of the north quarters is the fifth and last ally of Gog. Togarmah signifies which is all bone, strength, that which sustains the entire body or government. This means the House and Senate, or law making power, which gives-bone and strength by its pro- tectivc legislation to the mechanical,man- ufccturing, shipplng and other classes whose wealth and numbers will be wield- ed for the purpOse of invasion. Gog shsll ascend and come like a storm,liks a cloud to cover the land. All his bands and many people with him. It shall come to pass (verse 10th) that at the some time (that is at the time of invasion) shall things come into thy mind (the mind of Gog) and thou shalt think an evil thought or conceive a mischievous purpose. What is the mischievous thought or evil pur- pose ; It is a want of pillage and down- tation (Verse 11th and 12th). And thou, Gog, shalt say, I will go up to the land of unwalled villages, I will go to them that are at rest, that dwell in confidence, all of them dwelling without walls, and 14 Norwalk, Conn! having neither bars nor gates ; to spoil the spoil , to prey the prey, to turn thy hand upon the people that are gathered out of the nations which have got cattle and goods that dwell in the midst of the land. This is remarkably descriptive of the topography of the South and the ex- posechondition and sense of security of the inhabitants. It is also remarkable that, contrary to the usages of modern warfare and the custom of belligerents, under the low of nations, the leaders and press of this mighty army now about de- scending'upbu us, from that side of the North, have thought an evil thought, and hold out as an incentive to their soldiery, universal pillage, .“ booty and beauty.” It is the special purpose of this war "‘ to spoil a spoil, and pray a prey. That is to spoil and prey upon the African slaves, who were originally a spoil kidnapped from Africa. In thus spoiling a spoil, they seek to exterminate the slave, and destroy slavery. Ezekiel chapter 38th, verse 13th, is a continuation of the de- scription of the country which the hosts of Gog design to spoliate. Sheba and Dedan and the merchants of Tarsbisb. Sheba signifies a general name for the South, also captivity or slavery. compass- ed about, watched as by In overseer, Ind repose, as of an owner. The term is most remarkably significant of the local- ity of the people upon whom the story from the North parts make war. It is the people who dwell in the South, who have Slaves, which are watched by over- seersga‘pd whose mothers enjoy repose or leisure on account of their wealth. De- dan is a term signifying friendship, com. ple of Sheba or the South a homogeni— ous people with one common interest. Re- mon interest. This implies that the pee— markably applicable to the Agricultural population of the South,who,without com merce or manufactures have but one com mon interest, and, therefore a unity and friendship to bind them as one man to meet a common fee. This is more re- markably true of the South than any other population of any other country on the globe. —Merchants of Tarsbish signi- fies those who export in the staple prod- ucts of Sheba. This requires no inter- pretation as it is applicable to those of the South only, who deal with the agricultural producer of the great slave staples that are King of both commerce and the world.. The land of modern Is- rael. Which term means Prince of God, or a peeple in God’s special favor, is ad- mitted by all modern commentators and bibliologists, to be on this continent- Herc, Christ’s Church is pure and nude- filed, uncontaminated with the sbomina. blc “ isms” that have corrupted the whole North with Infidelity. 0-..h-o Transom: Dsrxarusur,} July 25, 1864. To the 'People of the United States. By an act of Congress, approved J one 30, 1864, the Secretary of the Treasury is authorized to issue any amount not exceeding two hundred millions of dol- lars in Treasury notes, bearing interest at a rate not exceeding seven and three- tentbs per centum, redeemable after three years from date, and to exchange the same for lawful money. The Secretary is further authorized to convert the some into bonds, bearing interest at a rate not exceeding six per centum, payable in coin. In pursuance of the authority thus conferred, I now offer to the people of the United States, Treasury notes as de- scribed in my advertisment dated J uly 25, 1864. The circumstances under which this loan is asked for, and your aid invoked, though differing widely from the existing state of sfi'airs three years ago, are such as to afford equal encouragement and security. Time,vwbile proving that the struggle for national unity was to exceed in duration and severity our worst snticipstions, has tested the national strength, and developed the national re- sources, to an extent alike unexpected and remarkable, exciting equal astonish- ment at home and abroad. Three years of war have burdened you with a debt which, but three years since, would have seemed beyond your ability to meet.— Yet the accumulated wealth and produc- tive energies of the nation have proved to be so vast that it has been borne with comparative ease, and a peaceful future would hardly feel its weight. As sprice paid for national existence, and the pres- ervation of free institutions, it does not deserve a moment’s consideration, Thus far the War has been supported and carried on, as it only could have been, by a people resolved, at whatever cost of blood and treasure, to transmit, unimpaired, to posterity, the system of free government bequeathed to them by the great men who framed it. This de- liberate and patriotic resolve has devel- oped a power surprising even to them- selves. It has shown that in less than a century a nation has arisen, unsurpassed in vigor, and exhaustless in resources, able to conduct, through a series of years, war on its most gigantic scale, and find- ing itself, when near its close, almost an impaired in all the material elements of power. It has, at the present moment, great armies in the field, facing an enemy apparently approaching a period of utter exhaustion, but still struggling with a force the greater and more desperate as it sees, and because it Ices, the near sp- proacb of a final and fatal consnmstiou. Such, in my deliberate judgement, is the present condition of the great contest for civil liberty in which you are now en- gaged. ' Up to the present moment you have readily and cheerfully afforded the means necessary to support your government in this protracted struggle. It is your war. You proclaimed it, and you have sustained it Igsinst traitors everywhere, with a patriotic devotion unsurpassed in the world’s history. , The securities ofi‘ered are such as should command your ready confidence. Much efi'orts has been lands to shake public faith in our national credit, both at home and abroad. As yet we have asked no foreign aid. Calm and self-re liaut, our own means have thus far proved adequate to our wants. They are yet ample to meet those of the present and the future, It still remains for a patri- otic people to furnish the needfnl supply. The brave men who are fighting our bat- tles by land and sec must be fed and clothed. munitions of war of all kinds must be furnished, or the war must end in defeat and disgrace. This is not the time for any lover of his country to in- quire ss to the state of the money mar- ket, or ask whether he can so invest his surplus capital as to yield him a large return. No return, and no profit, can be desirable, it followed by national dissolu- tiou,or national disgrace. Present profit, thus acquired, is but the precursor of fu- ture and speedy destruction. No invest- ment can be so surely profitable as that which tends to insure the national exist- once. I am encouraged in the belief that by the recent legislation of Congress our finances may soon be placed upon a sounder and more stable footing. The present deranged condition of the curren- cy is imputable, in a great degree, to disturbances arising from the withdrawal of necessary checks, often inevitable in time of war, when expenditures must largely exceed any possible supply of coin. The opportunities thus presented to acquire sudden wealth have led to vi- cious speculation, a. consequent increase in prices, and violent fluctuation. The remedy is to be found only in controlling the necessity which begets the evil.— Hitherto we have felt the need of more extensive and vigorous taxation. Severe comment has been made upon what seemed to many an undue timidity and tardiness of action, on the part of Con- gress, in this regard. I deem it but just to say that very great misapprehension has existed, and perhaps still exists, upon this point. Legislators, like all others, have much to learn in a new condition of affairs. An entirely new system was to be devised, and that system must nec- esssrially be the growth of time and ex— perience. It is not strange that first efi'orts should have proved imperfect and inadequate. To lay heavy burdens on a great and patriotic people in such a man- ner as to be equal, and as to occasion the least amount of suffering or annoyance, requires time and caution, and vast labor; and, with all these, experience is needlul to test the value of the system, and cor- rect its errors. Such has been the work which Congress was called upon to per- form. I am happy to say that daily re- sults are proving the Internal Revenue Act to exceed in efficiency the most san-. guine expectations of its authors. In the month of June, 1863, it yielded about four and one-half millions of dollars, while the corresponding month of this year re- turned about fifteen millions, undsr the same law. Under the new law, which went into Operation on the first day of the present month, the Treasury not an- frequsntly receives one million in a day. As time and experience enable the ofii - cers employed in collecting the revenue to enforce the stringent provisions of the“ new law, I trust that a million per day will be found the rule and not the excep- tion. Still, much space is undoubtedly left for improvement in the law, and in its administration, as a greater amount of necessary information is acquired.— Thc proper sources of revenue, and the most effective modes of obtaining it, are best developed in the execution of exist- ing law. And I have caused measures to be initiated which will, it is believed, enable Congress so to improve and en- large the system as, when taken in con- nection with the revenue from customs, and other sources, to afford an ample and secure basis for the national credit. Only on such a basis, and in a steady and vigorous restraint upon currency, can a remedy be found for existing evils. Such restraint can only be exercised when the government is furnished with means to provide for its necessities. But without the aid of s patriotic people, any govern- ment is powerless, for this or any other desirable end. The denominations of the notes pro- posed to be issued, ranging from fifty to five thousand dollars, place these securir ties within the reach of all who are dis- posed to aid their country. For their redemption the faith and honor and prop- erty of the country are solemnly pledged. A successful issue to this contest, now believed to be near at band, will largely enhance their value to the holder ; and peace once restored, all burdens can he holds his aid in the hope of turning his available means to greater immediate profit, is speculating upon his country’s misfortunes, and may find that what seems to be present gain leads only to future loss. I appeal, therefore, with confidence to a loyal and patriotic peo- ple, and invoke the efforts of all who love their country, and desire for it a glorious future, to aid their government in sustaining its credit, and placing that credit upon a stable foundation. W. P. Frsssunru, Secretary of the Treasury. «Q». Public Acts. PASSED, MAY SESSION, 1864. CHAPTER XLIX. An Act in addition to an Act entitled “An Act relating to Courts.” Be it enacted by the Senate and Home of Representatives in General Assembly convened: That whenever any action at law'shsll be tried by the superior court, without a jury, it shall be the duty of said court to find, upon the motion of either party, the facts upon which the judgment of said court is founded, and cause such finding to become a part of the record. Approved, July 9th, 1864. CHAPTER L. An Act in addition to “ An Act concern- ing Crimes and Punishments." Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives, in General Assembly convened: Sec. 1. Whenever the lessee or tenant of any house, room or tenement shall be convicted of keeping a house of ill-fame, resorted to for the purposes of prostitu- tion or lewdness, in such house, room or tenement, or of a violation therein of any law against gaming, the lease or contract for letting such house, room or tenement shall thereupon be void, and the lessor shall have the same remedy to recover ”possession of the promises as is provided by the statutes relating to summary pro- cess, but no notice to quit possession shall be required. See. 2. EVery person who shall know- ingly let or lease any building, room or tenement owned by him or under his con- trol, to be used for purposes of prostitu- tion or lewduess, or for illegal gaming, or who shall knowingly permit any build. lug, room or tenement, or any part thereof, while under his control, to be used for any such purpose, or who, after due notice of any spch use, by any ofiicer of the town or city in which such build- ing, room or tenement is located, shall neglect to take all reasonable measures to eject therefrom the occupants so using or permitting such premises to be used, as soon as it can lawfully be done, shall pay a fine not exceeding five hundred dollars, or sufi'er imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding six months. SEC. 3. Every person who shall act as bar-tender, or as chambermaid, or as servant in any other capacity in a house of ill-fume, resorted to for the purpose of prostitution or lewdness, shall be punish- ed by imprisonment in a common jail for a term not exceeding six months, or by a fine not exceeding one hundred dollars, or by such fine and imprisonment» both. Sec. 4. Any sheriff, deputy sheriff, constable or police officer having a war- rant to arrest a person charged with keeping a house of ill-fame,or with viola- ting any law against gaming, in the house or rooms occupied by him, may break open any outer door to gain admission to such house, after demanding admittance, and may, after like demand, break open any door to any room or closet in such house in which there is any person who has resorted to or is resorting to such house for the purpose of lewduess or ille- gal gaming, and may immediately arrest any and all such perSons and take them before a justice of the peace or police court, to be dealt with according to law. See. 5. Whenever any case shall come to the superior court by appeal from the lice court, or by binding over by a justice of the peace or police court, for a viola. tion of any statute against keeping, or frequenting or maintaining houses of ill- fame, or for a violation of any statute against gaming, or for neglecting to eject a tenant who shall have been convicted of a violation of any of said statutes, such case shall be tried at the first term of the superior court, at which a jury shall be in attendance, after such appeal or bind ing over, unless on motion for good cause shown, the court shall order the case to be continued. Approved, July 9th, 1864 CHAPTER LI. An Act in addition to An Act entitled “ An Act concerning Communities and Corporations.” Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Assembly convened: That an annual town meeting of the town of New Haven shall hereafter be held an the Tuesday next after the first Monday in November, in each year. Approved,.July 9th, 1864. CHAPTER LII. An Act in addition to and in alteration of “ An Act Segulatiug find Protect~ ing the Planting of Oysters.” Be 2'! enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Assembly convened: Sec. 1. Whenever any person has had or shall haven place in the navigable waters of this State, designated and, let to him by the proper committee, under and according to the provisions of the act to which this is in addition, such per- sons may enclose the same with bonys or with stakes, and the same when set at suitable distances and plainly and dis tinctly visible above the surface of the water at highwater, shall be deemed to be a lawful and sufiicient enclosure. SEC. 2. The selectmen of each town, having navigable waters within its limits, in which grounds have been or shall here- after be designated as aforesaid for the planting of Oysters, shall provide a book to be kept by the town clerk of such town for recording all applications for grounds for the planting of oysters as aforesaid, together with the written des ignation and descriptions of the grounds designated and set out upon such applica- tions, and all transfers or assignments of such grounds and no such designation or enclosure, and no transfer or assignment of any such grounds hereafter made, shall lightly borne. He who selfishly with- bs of any validity untill such application judgment of a justice of the peace or po-r and description or such assignment: shall have been left for record with the, town clerk of the town within which such grounds are situated. And it shall be the duty of the town clerks to record the same, and to make a memorandum. upon each such application and description or assignment, of the day when the same was received for record, and of the book and page in which the same was recordodf and they shall make an alphsboticslindsx of all such applications designations and assignments, specifying in each index tho names of the applicants, sssignors sud assignees separately. And the hos of town clerks shall be for recording each application and designation together, for- ty cents ; and for recording each Issign- ment twenty-five cents. And no town clerk shall be bolden or compelled to re- cord any such instrument, or to receive the some for record until such foo h- psid. Sso. 3, Any person, owning GEM-é ing such grounds at or before the time when this act takes efi’ect, may have the evidences of his title thereto recorded in the manner and on the books afoul-id, on the payment of the fees heroinbs‘foro provided. Sec. 4, Copies of the records made cl hereinbefore provided shall be receivable in evidence in all courts in theme mn- ner and to the same extent as copies of the records of conveyances of real estate. Src. 5. If any person to whom any such grounds have been lawfully designa- ted sud set, or who has acquired title thereto by lawful assignment, shall have lost the evidences of his title thereto, he may apply to the committee of the town, within which grounds are situated, to have the s e designated and set to him anew ; an if he shall satisfy such com- mittee that the same justly belonged to him, and that he had obtained and filled such evidences of title with the town clerk, and that such evidences have since been lost or destroyed, such committee may designate and set such grounds to him anew, notwithstanding he may have acquired title, either by original applies"- tion and designation, or by lawful assign- ment, to other grounds so that the whole of the grounds so held by him would ex- ceed two acres in extent, provided, that no such new application and designstldu shall effect the rights of any person or persons to the ground so designated and set out, or to the oysters that may be thereon. And any person who shall fraudulently procure any such ground to be designated and set to himself or to any person under the provisions of this section shall,on conviction thereof, be pun ished by a fine not exceeding three hun- dred dollars,'or by imprisonment in the county jail not enceeding six months, or by such fine and imprisonment both, at the discretion of the court having cog- nizance of the offence. SEC. 6. The propery in the claims which have been or shall be set out to individuals or companies in accordance with the provisions of the act to which this is in addition, shall be liable to as— sessment and taxation in the towns where such claims are situated, in the some manner as other property. Approved, J uly 9th, 1864. CHAPTER LIII. An Act for Encouragement of Fisheries. Be it enacted by the Senate and Home Representativesjn General Assemblywn ' : N 0 person, for the purpose of taking bass, shall use any spear, seine or not, in either of the lakes known’ as Woshineo, Washing and Train Lake, in Salisbury of this State for the term of three years from the first day of July, 1864 : and every person so ofi‘ending shall be punish- ed by a fine not exceeding seven dollars for each and every offence so committed by such person. V . Approved, July 8th, 1864. CHAPTER LIV. An Act in addition to An Act providing for the payment of .a Beauty to the Families of Volunteers. ‘ __ | Be it enacted by the Senate and Home of Representatives, in GeneralAsacmbly Concerned: Sec. 1. That in addition to the sworn certificate of the physician, provided in the second section of an act entitled “An Act in addition to ‘An Act to provide for the organization aud’equipment of I Volunteer Militia and to provide-jar the Public Defenco,’ ” passed at ”EM” session, A. D., 1861, approved Julleth 1863, there shall also be presented by the selectmeu of towns, to the cOmptrol- lot, at the time application shall be made for the bounty provided by said set, I further certificate signed and sworn to by a majority of the selectmeu, of the town in which the family of thermal- or soldier making the application may reside, which certificate shall state that such ofiicer or soldier, in the opinion of such selectmen, is incapacitated by reason of disability incurred in the ser- vice of the United States, from pursuing his usual avocations in the same manner and to the same extent as he was able to pursue them before entering such service. Approved, July 8th, 1864. ' CHAPTER LV. An Act in addition to “ An Act extend- ing the Action of Replsvin.” Be itcnacted by the Senate and Home of Representatives, in General Assembly convened: Sec. 1. That the writ of rcplsvin au- thorized by the act to which this in in addition, may be in the following‘form: To the sherifi' of the county of ‘- , or his deputy, or either of the constables of the town of , in said county—-Gl'eot- mg. By authority of the State of Gunnect- icut, you are hereby commanded, without delay, to cause to be replevied to A. 13., certain goods and chattles, to wit : Ede:- scribe them] of the said A. B., and of the value of dollars, now in the posses sion of C. D., of , at ,and by him, as it is said, unlawfully detained; and you are to attach to the value of dollars, the goods or estate of said O. D., and him summon to appear before the superior court, to be held at , within and for the county of , on the Tuesday of ; [01; “be- fore the city court of the city of , to be held within and for the said city on the day of ;” or, " be- fore E. F., Esq, a justice of the peace for the county of , at , in the town of , in said county, on the day of , at o’clock in the noon ;” than and there to answer unto the said A. B., in a pies, wherein the ' Effiiw ' ”3.3m . “' ' ,'
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