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Editorial Letter.
WASHINGTON, J an. 7th, 1865.
The most nomble event of the week, if not
of the country, has been twenty- four hours
of tolerable sleighing here, which the “belles
and beans” have eked out at the “low price” .
of twenty dollars per hour. But the sled-
ding was not less eveuescent than all things
else in Washington, and now every vestage
of the snow has been washed away by one
of the severest rains of the season.
Monday was devoted to the customary
conventional rites of “calling,” and at the
White House, it is estimated that the Presi-
dent was doomed to shake hands with over
seven thousand callers. Not any three hun-
dred of all whom he Would not have felt hap-
py could he have contributed to their equal
enjoyment in some less fatiguing way. Cer-
tain it was that his severest day of rail-split-
ting never found him so utterly exhausted
at night. The great American people, are
not to be cheated out of its flunkeyism, any
more than its transatlantic cousins, and so
our chief public men and rulers must endure
these penalties of forced homage from an ad-
miring populace.
Congress reassembled on Thursday and
the event was signalized in the House by a
downright abolition speech—a speech, such
as four years ‘ ago would have raised such
confusion upon the floor of the House and
such a tumult of rowdyism in the galleries
that no human voice could have been heard-—
a speech which I doubt could be delivered
to-day, in either of our beautiful public halls
in Norwa'Zk to a promiscuous audience with-
out prot‘mking the hiss of certain birds and
reptiles—and yet this speech was not made
by any mad cap from Massachusetts or the
North. It was made by a representative of
now free and emancipated Maryland 1 God
bless her. Made with such fervor of new
born zeal, that even the copperhead portions
of that vast audience paid it the unwitting
compliment of most respectful attention.
The world moves, and hereafter we shall
turn to puritanic New England for our first-
class specimens of pro slavery Conservatism
and to the south for our radical abolitionists:
Such are the mysterious upheavals, transfor-
mations and paradoxes of of this Revolution
-—a revolution, of which, more than of any
other, it can and will be affirmed, mores not
backward i
It is thought a vote upon the Constitution-
al amendment, forever abolishing slavery
rom under the 1aWs of the United States of
America, will be reached by the first of the
coming week. It will be supported not by
h e Republican side alone. Many of the
fairer minded of the democratic party will
vote the bill. Many more will in their in-
most souls desire to so vote, whose moral
courage and past partizan records will deter.
Strange and sad that the future of their lives
and their reputations must be marred by so
‘damned a spot" that “will not out.”
But of the war! Brave and audacious
Sherman is again upon the war path! He
sweeps the anaconda’s coils in firmer gripe
around the reeling staggering citadel of the
rebellion. The fiasco at Wilmington is soon
to be atoned for by more vigorous m ovements.
wherein a distinguished son of Connecticut
is to take a prominent part. (And, by the
way, if any care to get at the real truth
in the matter of the recent failure in
Wilmington harbor and who have read
Porter’s despatches, I think they will find
it succinctly and authoritatively stated by 8.
Norfolk correspondent of the New York
Tribune, who was probably personally pr es~
cut and speaks of what he saw and knows.
His letter appears upon the first column of
the first page of to day’s Tribun c.)
All around the horizon of Mars is gilded
with the brightest rainbow tints of benig—
nant peace, and our public men, best inform-
ed upon the subject, talk with entire assu—
rance of its speedy coming.
Our national finances, always hardest Of
all interests to manage in time of war, are
now deemed in a most encouraging condi-
The ability and willingness of our people to
pay taxes has never been paralleled in histo-
ry, while the fabulous richness of our public
domain, put to shame the absurdest pictures
of the Arabian Nights tales. It is estimated
that the product from the new discoveries of
Petroleum Oil alone would in five years pay
of every dollar of the nation’s war debt——
“Surely God hath not dealt so with any peo-
ple.” B-
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fi" Gen. Wm. T. Clark, of this place, has
received orders to join Gen. Sherman’s army.
and has sailed for Savannah.
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WRev. Mr. Searlcs, of Harwinton, occu-
pied the pulpit of the First Congregational
Church in this place on Sunday last.
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E‘Joseph W. Wilson, Esq., of this town
has been appointed Judge Advocate for
Fairfield County, under the militia Law.
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WAmong the patents issued for the
week ending Dec. 27th, 1864, we notice one
to Almanzor W. Boynton of Norwalk, for
improvement in ladies’ felted skirts, Aute-
dated Dec. 13, 1864.
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93‘ Major Haggerty was again unfortu—
nate in regard to the weal'ur last Wed .e;day
night, and his lecture was very slimly atten-
ded. The weather was not so bad, however,
but that a minstrel company would have
hada good audience. It is a notorious fact,
and disagreeable, that the people of Norwalk
do not appreciate good literary lectures, and
we seriously doubt if the best lecturer in the
country could obtain a fair audience in Nor-
walk unless by some special effort on the
part of friends, or from the curiosity of the
pebble to see a great man.
. .‘.>.
W The Hartford Press commenced the
new year With an entirely new dress, and
printed upon abran-new Taylor Press. It
is now one of the best looking dailies in New
England.
The New. Haven Daily Palladium. is also
out in a handsome new dress, much impro-
vé’d its hitherto good appearance.
The Hartford Times, not to be behind the
times. is also printed from new type.
Glad to hear of such evidences of prosper-
ity. Business must have been prosperous
with them, to warrant suchachange of dress
in these times.
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WOrders from the Provost Marshal
General, applicable to almost every section
of the country, limit all enlistments to the
infantry service alone; no enlistments for-
artillery or cavalry service until further no-
tice.
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Our State Convention. 1
We are glad to observe that certain papers '
in the state are agitating the question of call— ,
ing our Slate Convention at a. period much
earlier than is customary in this state. If it ;
is desirable to obtain our soldier‘s vote (and 1
who are better entitled to a frecmau’s boon
than those who face death for its maintain~
encc ?)—'—tbcn should we have our candidates
promptly nominated and before the people.
The labors and activities of the canvass
should not be lengthened or increased there-
by, but a sharp and lively campaign waged
at home. -
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Professor Richards here again!
We are very much gratified to learn that
there is every reason for our citizens to ex—
pect another visit from this popular lecturer.
He is as successful in the literary realm as
he is in that of science, and our people know
his ability in the latter field. It is now
probable that he will deliver here,next week,
his eminently attractive and entertaining
Lectures on the Life, Wit, and Works of
Thomas Hood, the most distinguished hu—
morist of his age. We need not bespeak for
him the presence of all Norwalk.
.‘op.
Favirfield Co, Bank.
At a meeting of the Directors held on
Tuesday last, it was voted to change the
Bank into a National Banking Association,
under the name of “ The Faii'fiefd County
National Bank,” providing the assent of two
thirds of the stock shall be obtained, of which
there is little or no doubt.
«Q».
WAt a recent meeting of the Stockhold-
ers of the Boston and Eric Railroad Compa-
ny, Le Grand Lockwood, Esq, of this place,’
waschosen one of the Directors.
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VALUABLE Boom—We have received from
Adjutant General Morse, a copy of his Re—
port, anuounccd a. few weeks ago as about to
be published. It contains the names of all
officers and sol-l “91's of the Connecticut Vol—
unteer forc o lave been in service since
the first call - ,oops. It gives_the date of
their muster in, towrl where from, and what-
ever remark stands against their name on
the Adjutant’s roll in Hartford. It is a very
valuable work for reference. For sale by
Cornwall, Bookseller, Bridgeport; 847 pages,
price $3.00. We presume they can also be
obtained at Selleck’s.
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THE BALL—In the past few years there
has been agreat change—and a decided
change for the better,——in the character of
public Balls. Formerly these entertain-
ments were held at Hotels, and directly or
indirectly, for the benefit of landlords who
made money by their “bars” which were
generally largely patronized. Balls now
given in this place, however, are held in an
elegant public hall, and are made as orderly
and quiet, and as free from evil influences
as possible, and consequently have been pat-
ronized by a class of people who would nnt
attend unless they were thus made unexcep-
tionable. The Ball given next week for the
benefit of the Norwalk Guards, will be as
select and well ordered as such an entertain-
ment can be made, the committee hoping
thereby to merit the patronage they expect
to receive.
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WThe Promenade Concert and Ball by
the Post Band of the New Haven Draft Ren-
dezvous, came offal; Elys Hall, South N or-
walk, on Monday night of last week, and
was largely attended, by a most respectable
audience. The early part of the evening
was devoted to 9. Concert by the Brass Band,
which gave much pleasure and satisfaction.
After the Concert, the floor was cleared, and
the Quadrille Band of eight pieces furnished
most excellent music for dancing, which
“continued with unabated fury ” until the
small hours of night began to lengthen.
W We learn that the ladies of the 2d M.
E. Church cleared something over $150 by
their late Supper Party.
. ~<.>.
The slips in the Congregational Church,
South Norwalk, were sold Christmas week,
for $1600,—a larger amount than ever re—
alized before.
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We are indebted to Surgeon N S. Rob-
erts, W. A. J cnnings, and ‘ ‘ our Tim,” for
late copies of Savannah papers, for which
they will please accept our thanks.
«Q».
With. E. Blackman, the enterprising
Main street druggist, has just brought out a
new article for affections of the throat which
he calls Bronchial Lozenges. Try them.
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W A State temperance organization was
formed at Norwich, on Wednesday, called
“The Temperance Union of Connecticut.”
Gov. Buckingham was elected president.
Eight vice presidents were chosen, one from
each county. A. G. Hammond was chosen
treasurer. Dr. Charles Jewett was selected
to act as general agent, to lecture through-
out the Slate and organize societies in the
towns.
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WAt the Annual Election 0 f Officers for
the ensuing year of Phoenix Engine Compa-
ny, held on Wednesday evening last, F. St-
John Lockwood was chosen Foreman; C,
H. Street, Assistant Foreman; G. Ward Sel-
leck, Recording Secretary; J. Turk, Finan-
cial Secretary, and I. Church, Treasurer.
..._.. _-__...4.>.
W The Hartford friends of Gen. J. R.
Hawley have obtained a costly sword, with
the finest steel blade, silver hilt and scabbards
and trimmings to match, to be presented to
him as a testimony of their respect for his
gallant military services. The devices on
the hilt and olade are superbly wrought. A
well-deserved compliment.
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Maximum—Chas. Williams, a lad about
12 years of‘age, was drowned on Friday,
Dec. 30th, while skating on the mill pond
between Broad Street Bridge and the dam.
The deceased was a fine promising lad and
a univer5u1 favorite. Two other boys have
narrowly escaped drowhing there this sea-
son—Rev. L. W. Bacon, of the Congre-
gational Church, having accepted a call to
fill a vacant pulpit in Brooklyn,a committee
was appointed at the yearly meeting held
last week, to select a. pastor to supply his
place—A subscription paper is being circu—
lated for the purpose of raising funds for
building a new house for Engine No. 2.
Advocate.
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PERSONAL.——Cnl. Lewis M. Peck, 1’73d N.
Y. Volunteers, has been restored to the ser-
vice from which he was dismissed without
trial by Gen. Banks, for alleged misconduct
in the Red River campaign. A court mar-
tial was ordered a few weeks since, of which
Brig-Gen. James D. Fesscudcn, who was
in that campaign, was presidcnl. The court
has acquitted Col. Peck and ordered his re-
turn to his regiment, and the findings ofthe
court are approved by that highly educated
ofliccr, Maj—Gen Emory. Col. Peck is an
officer of experience, industry and intelli-
gence. and lichas, on the first opportunily,
completely vindicated himself, and shown
the unjustuess of his dismissal.
Evening Post.
WLieutnGol. ,Lewis M. Peck, is a son of
Obadiah Peck, recently deceased in Brook-
lyn formerly of Greenwioh,pt.
o<.>o .
WON friend Tip Crosby, is Provost
.Maishal at Martinsburg, W. Va., with rank
! The Soldier’s-
- number of votes for
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SECRETAIir’s OFFICE, )_
IIARTFORD, J an. 2d,186o. 5
In answer to repeated inquiries as to the :
Electors of President
and Vice President, received from SOLDIERS
IN THE FIELD, and deposited in the ballot-
boxes, in the several towns in this State, on
the 8th day ofNovembcr last, in accordance ‘; . . _ ,
= Nothing of any importance occurred during
with the provisions of “An Act to secure the
Elective Franchise to Soldiers in the Field.’
The following statement, based on returns
made by the several town clerks and on the
records of the commissioners appointed to
receive and transmit such votes, is furnished
for publication.
The whole number of votes received by
Commissioners, from soldiers absent
from the State, and claiming a right to
vote in the State, was 2868
Of this number, 207 votes given by offi-
cers and soldiers of the 20th Regiment
C.V., then with General Sherman in
Georgia, were not received in this
State until after the day of election, re-
ducing the whole number of votes
transmitted to the respecteve towns,to 2691
Of these (2691) there were received and
deposited in the ballot-boxesin the sev-
» eral towns, except New Haven, Trum-
bull and Weston, about and not ex—
' ceeding
The whole number of votes received by
Commissioners from soldiers claiming
the right to vote in the three towns
above named, was
Making, if all the votes so received were
admitted and deposited in the ballot-
boxes, a total of
It is nearly certain, however, that of the
246 votes received by commissioners from
soldiers claiming the right to vote in New
Haven, not more than 200 were deposited in
the ballotoboxes. (The town clerk stated
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commissioners to have been about 260, but
is unable to say how many of these were re-
jected by the board.) If the same propor—
tion' of votes transmitted was deposited in
the ballot-boxes in these asiu the other 159
towns, the actual soldiers vote must be re—
.duced to 2,249. It is. evident from the above
statement that. it cannot exceed 2,291..
. J. HAMMOND TRUMBULL.
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LEE’S SUPPLIES C UT OFF.
NEW YORK, Jan. 6.—It appears that the
destruction of the Gulf Railroad by Sherman
struck Lee a staggering blow. The Post has
a private letter from the citizens of Savan—
nah, which states, On the authority of an
officer of that road, that it supplied Lee’s
army, up to the time that it was broken, with
11,000 head of cattle per week—the cattle
coming from Florida and Southern Alabama.
Indeed, six weeks before Sherman left At—
lanta,Lee wrote to the President of the road
that its facilties must be enlarged or he
would be obliged to fall back with his army
'from Virginia, near his base of supplies.—
There was reason to believe, from informa-
tion furnished by the residents of Savannah,
provisions on hand. ‘
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W Charleston dispatches dated last
Thursday, published in the Richmond news-
papers, representing Gen. Sherman’s forces
as still concentratingin South Carolina, be-
tween the Savannah River and Hardeeville.
,Gen. Kilpatrick was reported to be still in
South Carolina. The Union troops were
said to be building a new pontoon bridge
across the Savannah, and steamers were re—
moving the obstructions placed in the stream
by the rebels. Gen. Sherman had, it is sta—
ted, given notice to the citizens of Savannah
to settle up their bank and other accounts
within fifteen days.
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COURTLAND, Ala., Jan. 4, via DECATUR.—
The cavalry belonging to Maj-Gen. Stead-
man’s command has pursued, captured and
burned Hood’s pontoon train, captured six
thousand mules, one hundred wagons and
two hundred hogs.
Forrrest is reported near Russellville, and
a deserter from Hood’s army reports that
Hood has been ordered to Tuscaloosa to re-
organize liis shattered army. Rhoddy’s cav-
alry commandis almost entirely dispersed.
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The following hull was lately perpe-
trated: A magistrate asked a prisoner if he
were married. “N o.” replied the man.
“Then,” rejoined his worship, amid peals of
laughter, “It‘s a good thing for your wife.”
Naturalists have remarked that the
squirrel is continually chatting to his fellow
squirrels in the woods. This, we have every
reason to suppose, arises from the animal‘s
love of gossip, as he is notoriously one of the
greatest tail bearers among his tribe.
...>.
THE BLIND EYE OPENED.—-The fol-
eounts of Sherman’s Georgia campaign:
‘ Great God 1’ exclaimed a very intel-
ligent; Milledgville lady, whose all had
been taken, ‘ Little did I think, when l
bade my dear boys, who now sleep in
their graves, good bye, and packed them
off, that this day would come, when old,
impoverished and childless, I must ask
the men whom they fought against, for a
meal of victuals to satisfy my hunger.—
But it serves me right; I was deceived
drove them to battle, death and infamy,
and here I stand their murderess l’
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Docron’s 'VISIrs.—It is not only for
the sick man, but the sick man’s friends,
that the doctor comes. His presence is
ofte as‘good for them as for the pati eat,
and they long for him yet more cage rly.
How we have all watched after him I—
What an emotion the thrill of his car-
riage wheels in the street, and at length
at the door, has made us feel 1 How we
hang upon his words, and what a com-
fort »e get from a smile or two, ifhe can
voucbsafe that sunshine to lighten !—
Who hasn’t seen the mother prying into
his face, to know if there is hope for the
sick infant that cannot speak, and that
lies yonder, its little frame battling with
fever ! Ah, how she looks into his face!
What thanks if there is lightthere : what
grief and pain if he costs them down and
dare not say ‘hope’l Or is it the house
father that is stricken' '
The terrified wife looks on, while the
physician feels his patient’s wrist, smoth~
ering her agonies as the children have
been called upon to stay their plays and
talk 1 Over the patient in the fever,
the wife expectant, the children uncon-
scious, the doctor stands as if he were
fate, the dispenser of life and death ; he
must let the patient off this time, the wo-
man prays for his respite 1 One can
fancy how awful this responsibility must
be me conscientious man. how and
the feeling that he has given the wrong
remedy, or that it might have been pos-
sible to do better; how harrussing the
sympathy with survivors, if the case is
unfortunate—how great the delight of
victory.—— Thackeray.
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WHon. L. F. S. Foster, and Hon. J. H.
Hubbard, will please accept our thanks for
public documents. 0
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W” The New London Daily Chronicle,
which sold out to the coppcrs just before
election, has followed in the wake of “ little
Mac,” and its friends are called upon to hold
a wake over its remains—it having died a
perfectly natural death. May it never hiss
again. ‘
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NOBLE Gina‘s—The union citizens of Phil.-
adelphia purchased andlprcsenled to the wife
of Lieut. Gen Grant,.asn New Year’s pres-
sent, a new first-class residence in that city,
furnished from top to bottom, and costing
nearly $50,000. They also presented to the
widow of Gen. Birney a house Costing $10,-
000, and in addition invested $20,000 for the
benefit of herself and family;
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W“ The pews, in Mr. Beecher's church,
Brooklyn, were rented on Tuesday evening
for forty thousand dollars, nine thousand
dollars more than last year.
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W The exchange of prisoners between
, ounown and the Rebel authorities has been
of Captain. Good for Tip.
resumed on. James River.
the whole number received by him from the ,
ote of the State. I Bombardment of Fort
l
. guuboat “Juniata,” gives the following :ic—
that Lee had not thirty days’ supplies of ..
lowing passage occurs in one of the ac- .
count of this engagement:
Fisher. ’
A young ofliccr, who was on board the 9
“ We left Hampton Roads on Tuesday the
' 'th11 Conn. is a. prisoner in the hands oflhc
13th, in company with the whole llccl, the
army transports having left the night before.
the voyage. On Thursday morning we ar-
rived at our place of rendezvous iu Lat. 3‘6
dog. 55 min. n., and Long. ’77 deg. 17 min. w.
about 50 miles east of Fort Fisher (Wilming-
ton). Wc lay here for some days, waiting
for the rest of the fleet. On the 2lst, the
wind commenced blowing a gale from the
south and west which lasted for thirty hours.
We lost one of our anchors with 120 fath-
oms of chain. Many of the other vessels
suffered in the same manner.
On Saturday morning asteamer contain-
ing nearly 300 tons of gunpowder, comman-
ded by Capt. Rhiud, (of the “Agawam”) was
run ashore near the fort and exploded. I
do not believe that the terrible explosion had
such an effect on the fort as was hoped for.
Soon after, 'quite early, we got under weigh,
and forming iii line of battle proceeded to
make our first attack on the fort. The iron-
clad fieet entered first and steamed in near-
est. This division, commanded by Com-
modore Radford, consisted of the New Iron-
sidcs, Monadnock, Canonicus, Mahopac and
Saugus. Next, and inside of these, came our
division, commanded by Commodore Lan-
man, consisted of the Minnesota leading, next
the Mohegan, Tuscarora, Colorado, Wabash,
Susquehanna, Brooklyn, Powhatan and
J uniata; Outside of us were the Shenan-
doah, Ticonderoga, Fort Jackson, and a host,
of gunboats and purchased steamers.
The Ironsidcs and Monadnock first open-
ed fire. The Minnesota, comiug abreastof
the. fort, dropped her anchor and opened
with a terrible broadside. Then the rest of
our line, each steaming ahead of the others,
dropped anchor and opened. As we were
last in line we had to steam ahead of all the
others before we opened. When passing by
the Powhattau to take our statiou,they_gave
us three rousing cheers whicu. we returned
With interest. . I ' I
I never saw such a grand sight in my life
as this fight. Our terrible broadsides, fol-
lowing in quick succession from ship to ship
kept the air in a continuous trembling. The
screaming of shells from our guuboats which
were firing over us, and those from the fort,
most of which also went over us, made a
very pleasant kind of music for those who
like it. We fought them until nearly six
o‘clock, when, darkness coming on, we were
obliged to retire. ,
About 3 o’clock pm 100 lb Parrott gun,
burst at the breech, killing and wounding
nearly the whole gun’s crew. ~ Young Lieu-
tenant Wemple, a noble and whole hearted
ofliccr, had both limbs shot away, and, soon
died. When he fell he said “Well, boys,
pick me up and take care of what is left of
me.” Lieutenant Pile, of the Marine corps,
was shot clear overboard, When we drew
him from the water he was already dead.
Paymaster Schenck had his leg broken. We
were a gloomy, sorrowing mess, on that
night as we sat down to supper.
On Sunday morning We again attacked
them, and had another hard fight. We were
much nearer than on the day before, and this
ship nearest of all in the division, so thatthe
shells kept a continuous scream ouer and
around us. The roar of artillery was such
that one could hardly make himself heard
by the next man, however near. But it is
not easy to bits ship in action at 1200 yards,
and we did not sustain very muCli damage.
We were hulled this day six times, and were
hit several times in our spars and rigging.
Only three men were liurt,‘however.
Fort Fisher was oufire several times, and
only fired a few guns, the first day. Their
flag staff was shot away, and at one time we
thought they had surrendered, but the water
batteries continued firing.
I had charge of a part of the Quarter Deck
Division. consisting of four 8 inch broadside
guns, and one 30lb Parrrott. I was busy
fighting my guns, and took little notice of
what was going on around me. After the
men got warmed. up to their work I had
nothing to do but split open shell boxes and
tell the men once in a while to “ go in,”
which order, however, is not found in the
“Ordnance Instructions.”
On Monday, the 26th, we were ordered to
Beaufort for coal and ammunition. .I .do not
know what the next act of the programe will
be, but suppose that before long we will be
at them again. But I think it will be aliard
place to take, as they have long lines of wa-
ter batteries which it is very difiicult to si-
lence. I am nearly sick with fatigue and
excitement; my head is ringing yet, and I
am pretty well usedup, so you must excuse
this epistle. i. '
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WzThe Richmond Examiner, comment-
ing upon the proposal to surrender slavery
for foreign recognition, says it would not
hesitate a moment to do it; “we would sac-
rifice the negro race to insure our independ-
encc;" but it says “that alternative is not
presented.” In another article it furiously
denounces Jeff Davis for his military man-
agement. It says, “the military affairs of the
government must be controlled by more
judgment and better sense.”
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TIN 'lVEDDING.-Mr. A. G. Peck and wife
on Monday evening last celebrated their
tenth wedding anniversary, by‘ an entertain-
ment oftlicir friends at their residence in
Clay street. A goodly number were present,
including several ladies and gentlemen, from
Norwalk, and partook of the liberal bounty
provided for them. After which, the pre-
sentation of TIN in great variety took place.
Among the “ gifts" we must notice a splen-
did watch and chain, manufactured express-
ly for the occasxon by one of our most i ngen-
ious and scientific artists, and warranted to
“run” for one year! (.t is to be l'l'gl'tfltefl
that the recipient had the misfortune the
next day to break the crystal, and otherwise
injure it, so that repairs are considered of.
doubtful utility.) The company, after en—
joying themselves till a reasonable hour,
withdrew to their homes, all wishing (no
doubt) that “ tin weddings" might occur
more fl'cqucntly.- Waterbury American.
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W The escape of the remnants of Hood‘s
Army across the Tennessee has ceased to
be 'a matter of controversy. 'Hood passed
the river on the 23d by poutoons at, Bain—
bridge, eight miles above Florence. A N ash-
ville correspondenl,apparently well informed
says that the Rebel Army when it left Ten-
nessee numbered not more than 18,000 men
all told; that the number of deserters was
enormous; and that in all the army there re-
main not more 1,600 Kentuckians and 4,000
Tennessecans. Of the‘ 2,000 men whom
Hood kidnapped while in Tennessee not 100
crossed the river with him. .
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cg” No lady should be without the J,
Monroe Gold Medal Soap, especially it nice,
white, clean clothes are of any object. It
should be regarded in every family as the
one important and indipeusable article on a
washing day. Indeed it is the only perfectly
pure soap made. It is a model soap, and the
only one worthy of the patronage of the
American people. We feel as if we could
not say enough in its good qualities. A
word to the wise, however, we think will
prove sufficient. Most of the grocers sell it.
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W Mr. E. W. Smith, Phoenix Block,
has just had some business cards printed
which compare favorably with the tasty ap—
pearance‘of his crockery Store, As they
were executed at the Gazette ofiicc,they are
of course very neat and pretty. We can get
up “ more of the same sort, ” or in different
styles, and “in quantities to suit purchasers."
Correspondence of the Gazette.
JACKSONVILLE, l): c. 27, 1864.
You and your readers will be pained to
learn that Col. Win. 1.1. Noble, of your own
rebels. llcloftJacksonvillc on the morning
ofthe 24th to go to St. Augustine by the .
overland route in company will: Licul. Rice,
Asst. Provost Marshal of the Military Dis-
trict of Florida, and a Captain Young, 107th
Ohio, just resigned. On the morning of the
25111 intelligence was received at district,
headquarters that the party Were sur—
prised on the route by Capt. Dickinson with
a portion of his company. Being totally un-
prepared for any such atlack,Col. Noble and
his party became prisoners of war.
For some months the country on the east
side of the St. John’s river has not been in-
vested by the rebels. The evacuation of
Magnolia left the river open for the rebels to
cross, but the gunboats “Hale" and “Ottawa”
were in the habit of picketing and patroling
along the river at irregular periods, conse-
quently it was supposed that as no large
body of rebels could cross, the risk for any
smaller body would be too great for any
small undertaking. Gen. Scammou had trav-
eled over the route to St. Augustine a few
days previous. The rebels are generally
well'informed as to movements made inside
of our lines. It is thought that Capt. Dick-
inson (who is generally wide awake) having
become cognizant of the fact that the Briga-
dier General commanding the District had
passed over the route, formed his plans for
the capture of the General and his party on
‘their return, Which plan was unsuccessful——
And that it was into the hands of this de-
tachment of rebels that Colonel Noble has
fallen. From the fact that Capt. Young
had resigned his commission and was there
fore no longer in arms against the Southern
Confederacy, Dic kinson was induced to
release him and allow him to proceed to St.
Augustine.
It maybe some consolation to know that
‘Capt. Dickinson has uniformly treated with
kindness the prisoners who from time to
time have fallen into his hands. Col.
Noble has been the principal actor in the
operations in this District since last spring,
and on that account would be considered an
important prisoner. His many acts of kind-
ness towards the inhabitants and conduct
towards prisoners have called forth consider-
able praise from the rebels who have prom-
ised to reciprocate. F.
P. S.—A report reached headquarters a
few hours ago that the capturing party were
still» on 'the east side of the river, and meas-
ures had been taken to prevent their cross—
ing to the opposite side.
be possible that as our forces have become
pretty thoroughly acquainted with the coun-
try the party may be overtaken and the Col.
rescued. : F. H. G.
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“ Last Word.”
S. B. S. B., in his “ last word,” has so far
presumed upon my retirement as to make
one or two statements that require correc—
tion. .
In his communication of Dec. 13, be ex—
poses a mistake I had made in locating the
Assembly 0. S. at Rochester, N. Y., in 1862,
instead of 1860.
In his late communication he again refers
to that mistake, evidently with the design to
discredit the whole statement. For what
transpired at that time I would refer him to
the secular and religious papers of that
date. ,
To prove that I had misrepresented the
spirit and motive of the (Assembly, that sev—
ered the Presbyterian Church, S. B. S. B.
cites some half dozen highly respectable
names, who participated in that transaction.
All of them were,I believe, thorough pro-
slavery men at thatitime, and so continued
for several years thereafter. Some of them
preached in defence of the Fugitive Slave
law in 1850; and it was not until the repeal
of the Missouri Compromise in 1854, that a
portion of them opened their eyes to the
grasping and intolerant nature of slavery.
One or more of them however, lived to utter
stirring words of loyalty and fervent prayers
for the success of our arms.
S. B. S. B. disclaims for the South any
feeling of intoler‘erandetOWaid Con gregation-
alists. How does he interpret the‘decision
of the Assembly to terminate all intercourse
and correspondence with the various Con:—
gregational Bodies of New England,theSouth
voting as a unit, in favor of the measure .9
The General Assembly met at Philadelphia
in 1861. Dr. Spring introduced patriotic
resolutions pledging the Assembly to stand
by the government in its contest with rebels.
Instantly, the South rallied as one man in
opposition; and with the aid of northern
doughfaees, laid the resolution on the table
by ayote of 118 to. 102. At alater period
however, they were taken up, and passed, in
the same church where that most arbitrary
and tyrannical measure, the exscinding act
was adopted For a graphic account of the
exhibition slavery made of itself on that oc
casion, see the “ Independent” of May 23,
1861, and “Evangelist” of May 30th.
S. B. S. B. complains that there is no re—
traction on my part. I have nothing to re-
tract. Since my last, communication, Messrs.
Editors, there has been put into my hands
copy of a letter written by Dr. Plumer which
confirms all I have said of him; but as the
Rev. Gentlemen has left us, I have no dispo-
sition to pursue him, or the subject.
The oft repeated and reiterated assertion.
that I originated this controversy, is too ab—
surd to require further notice. ' Whenever
an invidual, or friends in his behalf, see fit
to put forth a “ Card” in a public newspa—
per, that card becomes. a legitimate subject
of criticism ; and is so regarded everywhere.
This controversy,of‘ which the public must
betircd, had‘its origin in the Gentleman‘s
desire to appear before the public; a fault
that has often been a source of regret and
remark among his friends, and sometimes.
leads him to do a very unwise thing. C. S.
——-———o-<o>-o—
W The Evening Post’s Washington des-
patcli says that a Connecticut farmer who
has a son a prisoner in rebel bands not long
since sat down and wrote a letter to the Pres-
ident upon the subject. Not fully under—
standing the difficulties in the way of bring—
ing such a case (one of forty thousand) before
Mr. Lincoln, and fully believing that he
would answer his letter, he stated his grief
in a very minute but at the same time graph-
ic and natlual style. Mr. Lincoln, by good
fortune, saw the honest farmer’s letter, and
wrote a careful reply, assuring his corres-
pondent that he hoped to be able to obtain
his son in exchange before long. The farm-
or was greatly encouraged by the President’s
reply, and is very naturally proud of the
document. It is a valuable autograph in his
family. ,
—O-<.-->._—_
W'l‘he British authorities are somewhat
disturbed at the testimony of a witness, who
had been engaged as fireman on the rebel
pirulc Ruppuhunock, He testified that a
government lug took the ship out of'Sheer—
ness harbor. He said he had been iii the
service and knew a gover nuient tug when
he saw it, and he could not be mistaken
_- .-....-..___._
W A gentlemen, who practices what he
preaches, says that the best. way is to owe no
small bilfs, pay as you go, tll)“'lll10ul. things
till you have the money to pay for them ', to
which we say, Amen.
0".>..—
A New CONUNDIlUlI.-—\Vlly was Pisus—
‘lratus of Athens like a fallow candle? Be—
cause it was in Greece that his wicked-ness
was brought to light.
It is believed to .
”NEWS ITEMS.
It is lcporlcll that the bulkhead of.
out ‘
lllc DI)lt‘ll (lop (‘uiml was blown
ailhgunpolwlcron Sunday afternoon.—
'l‘lu- ('flllll wu~ blown to a great Ilcighth,
but fx-Il back into the ditch again, block-
ing up l-onunllnil-ulion Dredging ma~
jot-:or persevere in lhc work.
.. . .'l'llc ll'llfflfl" of Ill-v. II. \V. Beecher,
:itl’l-ckskill and vicinity, who were re
cently l‘tllllt‘tl by that gentleman’s (:lllllll- ‘
. sinstic eulogy on the apple as a fruit, made
g him a New Year's present of a huge ap—
! pic pic two and a half feet in diameter,
and cooked most deliciously.
On the 17th of December the coiling
of the new Atlantic cable was commen-
ced from the mnuufuclory at Greenwich,
England, to the ship Amethyst, lent by
the British Admiralty for conveying the
cable lo the Great Eas cm, at Sheerness.
The coiling was proceeding at the rate
of two miles per hour.
The latest geographical discovery is
that the river Amazon has been found to
be navigable from one cud to the other,
so that a new route has been opened be-
tween lhe Atlantic and the Pacific.
Lute rebel papers contain accounts of
the movements of the North Carolina‘und
Texas Unionists, for the purpose of restor-
ing their States to their proper position
in the Union.
—-—The Illinois Central Railroad is making
an effort to have the capital of that State re-
moved from Springfield to Decatur, and of-
fer, as an inducement, $1,000,000 to build a
new capitol at that place. The people at
Springfield are in consequence much exer-
cised on the subject.
-—-—Two hundred rebellious New Zealand-
ers have stronly fortified themselves in some
of the New Zealand ountains,and the Brit-
ish governor, with 2 ,000 British soldiers at
his back confesses that he is afraid to attack
them. New Zealand is quite as much plague
as profit to the British government, for the
naltives don’t take at ali kindly to British
ru e.
-—-The recent expedition sent out under
Kilpatrick, succeeded in destroying the Al-
bany and Gulf railroad to the Altamaha riv-
er, a distance of 60 miles. The trestle work
at that river was burned, but the only ap—
proach to the bridge was over a swamp on
this trestle Work, which was commanded by
guns that our artillery could not reach.—
Hence the bridge was not touched.
——-A pair of runaway horses and sleigh, in
Bridgeport. the other day, came in collision
with another sleigh in which Mrs. Northrop
Beers of Trumbull was riding, and the pole
of the runaway sleigh struck Mrs. Beers un-
der the chin, breaking her jaw, and making
a serious wound.
—The selectmen of Trumbull have filled
the quota of that town under the pending
draft, at a cost to the town of $300 per man.
———The Bridgeport Farmer says the “ itch”
is prevailing in that neighborhood.
——The local editor of the Hartford Times
is represented in the trenches before Peters-
burg by a contraband. There is a difference
between preaching and practicing.
————Gov. Yates has received the caucus nom-
ination for senator from Illinois.
——The;Riehmoud Examiner gives a report
that Gen. T. Sterling Price had died of apo-
plexy.
——-——-The debate on the constitutional amend-
ment, prohibiting slavery in the several
States of the Union, began in Congress Fri-
day morning. Its friends have strong hopes
of the success of the measure.
—-——A man in Cincinnati has got into trouble
by the publication of the income taxes. His
banker refused him credit, on the ground
‘that the amount ofhis tax showed either
that he was living beyond his means, or that
he had swindled the government, and would
swindle others if he had a chance.
——Rev. John Eaton Smith, formerly of
Waterbury, has received and accepted a call
to become rectorof the Episcopal church in
Westport. .
—-—Oflicia1 dispatches from Savannah, rep—
resent that city to be more loyal than any
rebel city yet captured by our forces. Gen.
Hardee‘s brother resides there, andis said to
be decidedly in favor of the Union.
«I...»
LADIES or CONNECTICUT. The agency
established in Washington to promote
the welfare and efficiency of'soldiers from
your State, would appeal to you most
earnestly for supplies of clothing. The
cold weather is upon us, and we are do:-
ly receiving applications from men Ieav
ing hospitals for the front, who are on
tirely destitute of suitable under-clothing.
Our stock being completely exhausted,
we are under- lhe painful necessity of re-
fusing the requests of those to whom
these articles are absolutely necessary for
comfort.
Any contributionsintended for Conn.
soldiers. in order to ensure thcirdistribu-
tion 10 such, and such only, should be
forwarded directly to W. A. Benedict,
Connecticut State Agent, 252 F street
“’iishingtou, D. C
a.-....
&A Bridgeport man whose daught-
er, thirty years old, has been insane for
the last eight years, last spring put up a
little board shanty in the rear of his sta-
ble, and put her in there to live. She
has remained there ever since, receiving
little care or attention, and having no
fire during all this severe cold weather.
One of the selectmcn, a. physician, and a
citizen residing in the neighborhood, re-
cently paid her a visit.
in a stale of perfect nudity, lying on a
mattress of'struw, with no covering what-
ever but some course coffee sacks, and a
piece of an old sail.
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18" Regarding the inextinguishable
brag of the Richmond papers the Herald
says : '
Finally, 'wheu Richmond (with Jefi'er-
son Davis and the remaining conspirators
enclosed, surrounded and captured by
Grant and Sherman) Shall cease to be a
rebel capitol. some fugitive from Rich-
mond, in some unf'rl queutcd marsh or
rice field, will, if possible, get out an
extra, on the tail of his last shirt, pro-
claiming to the world, by all that is sa-
cred, the confederney survives and has
achieved its independence.
~<O>eo———_
etters remaining unclaimed in the Post
Office at Norwalk, State of Connecticut,
the 10th day, of January 1865.
Allen. .lliss Mar ' Kchongli, Catharine
Ansel. Clark & ‘0 Keep. Thomas
Brown, Miss J cnnic Lynch, Bridget
Baker,N:mcy .lchIalion, lhomus
Bennett. Mrs Emma J Mead, Peter W
Barnes, James Matthews, James ])
Betts, Sarah E Nuynl Edward
Burns, Thomas O’Brien, Michal
Condon, Miss Mary—2 Phillips, George
Cutlar,’.~f G l’cck. .lliss .lliiry J
Dcmorest, .lliss Sarah Rowan. R If
Downs, Imogene Raymond, .ll‘lss .liury E
Edmonds, Carrie .-1 Shonroc. Stephen
Holmes. Mrs Laura A Sullivan, John . _
Hill. Mrs .118 Saundersou, Emiline
Holly, John Smith. J’n‘nc
Hoyt, Mrs Frank 'l‘horpc, flies P_
Hill, .llrs Wm Thomas. ’Iicrney
Handford, Miss Anna. “flute, Henry A V
IIundford, Sarah E \\ arren, Messrs J D & (.0
Johnson, Edwin Weed, Mrs r
June, 111-5 E Wliitbcck, Cc) \\
Persons calli 1‘! for any of the above Let-
ter-s will blouse say “Advertised,"ga‘ring the
I y. [la Mil.
(a c of ‘CUARLES ()LMSTEAD. P. M.
.<.-. .__-. .._._._.
[ [ST OF LETTERS remaniug unclaimed
in the Post Office, at South Norwalk,
Jun. 10th 1865.
Dyer, James 6'
Dufi‘cy. lllrs diary
Finncy, Fred
Gilbert, Wm
Godfrey, Mary Jane .-1
Jucklin, .llui'y .Al—zl -
Johnson, Mrs Sarah .11 ' ‘
Kinisey, Geo iI _ V olk,l; :l
Lockwood. .lliss ltllllly
Persons calling for any of the above Let-
ters will please say “Advertised,”rgzimgthe
date 0] the list. M. WI LOOK. l’. M
.. r
Lockwood, Eunice
Leavenworth, (.v‘co
Smith, Widow
Smith, Miss Mary 0
Smith. Jlrs louvre-nee
Smith. .llrs Betsey
'l‘eiriicv, Jcrcuiiuh
. ...-¢.‘1...
Fowlo’s Pile and Humor Cure.
“211?!“ N TED A PERJLAINENT CURE F0}:
FILES. LE PROSY, SCROFULA. SALT RIIEUM. in
their worst forms. Also, all diseascsol‘ the SKIN.—
In case of failure. the Proprietor requests all
to return the em )ty bottles and take back
their money. For: NTERNAI. AND EXTERNAL use.
ENTIRELY VEGETABLE. Prepared by HENRY D.
FOl E Chemist.71 Prince street, Boston. Sold
everghrhorc. Send for Circulars. Price $1. 5t51
They found her .
“G
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chiuc> will be l'csorlcll to, should the pro- ,
cneral Headquarters State of
, Connecticut.
ADJUTANT GENERAL’s OFFICE, )
llarlford. Dec. 31, 1864. f
lPECIAL ORDERS NO. 201—The State
MedicalBourd will assemble at the Knight
General Hospital New Haven, on TUES— »
DAY, the 17th day January, 1805, at 10
O’clock a. m., for the examination of
applicants fin--posili0iis as Surgeons and
Assxstant Surgeons in the Connecticut Vol-
unteer force.
By order of the Commander-in-Chief,
HORACE J. MORSE, Adjt. Gen.
—————— _. - < Q- . ~—
1Varren’s Improved Felt, Ce-
ment and Gravel Boofi ng.
Decidedly the best, most durable and
cheapest known in this country. Materials
which are liable to be confounded with
this have long been in use for covering
factories and barns, &c., but never until
this recent discovery has any kind of Ce-
ment Roofing been used for our best resi-
dences. The combinations of this roofing
are such as to render it perfectly water-
proof; makes solid, handsome work, is a
very great saving of at least 25 per cent
over any other roofing in use.
C. W. Lockwood is sole agent for Fair-
ficld County. All orders left at the Store
of A. llfoorehousc, Main Street, will receive
his prompt attention; enquiries freely1 an-
212
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WOUNDBD 01.31235,
ATTENTION !
LL Soldiers Discharged by reason of
wounds received in. Battle, can now
procure their One hundred Dollars Govern-
ment Bounty, by making application, per-
sonally or by letter, to
WM. ’1‘. BARNUM,
Licensed War Claim Agent, Danbury, Ct.
Office—Opposite Concert Hall.
WFor reference see advertisement
another column of' this paper.
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Wedding and Visiting Bards,
Engraved or Printed, at the GAZETTE Jon
OFFICE. Cards, plain and colored, for sale.
in
38
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@‘Dr. PARDEE, of South Norwalk, is
the only Agent in the town for collecting
back pay and bounty, for the friends of de-
ceased or discharged soldiers. 6m28
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WHISKERS ! W'HISKERS !
Doyou want Whiskers or Mustaches. Our grecian
Compound will force them to grow on the smooth
estfacc or chin, or hair on bald heads in Six Weeks.
Price, $1.00. Sent by mail anywhere, closely scaled
on receipt of price. Address,
ey5'2 WARNER 8:. 00. Brooklyn, N. Y,
.<.>.
To Our Patrons.
We would again remind our readers that this sea-
son of the year is a time when they are constantly
liable to sudden coughs, influenza, sore throat, 62C,
while the children are in constant danger from
croup, throat and lung complaints. It is important
that every head of a family should provide a remedy
that is ready at all times for immediate use, wheth-
er assailed at the dead hour of night, with the
breaking out of a hard cold, the racking of a violent
cough, or the children with that most dangerous
disease—cronp—or at the midday hour, you should
always be prepared. In Coe’s Cough Balsam, you
will find a ready and effectual remedy. It grapples
and controls instantaneously the most stubborn
coughs, while in croup it is a sovereign cure. The
price is but forty cents per bottle—the bottles twice
the size of any other at the same price. Delays are
dangerous. You should always have it in the house.
It can be found at all our drug stores. 4t50
<<.»*————
BILL HEADS, all sizes, in any quantity,
Ruled and Printed in the best style, at the
GAZETTE J on OFFICE.
~—-.> .
A Card to Invalids.
A Clergyman, while residing in South America as
a missionary, discovered a safe and simple remedy
for the Cure of Nervous Weakness, Early Decay.
Diseases of the Urinary and Seminal Organs,and the
whole train of disorders brought on by haneful and
vicious habits. Great numbers have been already
cured by this noble remedy. Prompted by a desire
to benefit the afflicted and unfortunate, I will send
the recipe for preparing and usingdhis medicine in
a sealed envelope, to anyone who needs it,free of
charge.
Please inclose a post-paid envelope, addressed to
yourself. Address JOSEPH T. INMAN,
17t4‘2 Station D, Bible House, New York City.
c4gp...————_
S. T.-—-1860.—X.
Persons of sedentary habits troubled with weak
ness,1assitude, palpitation of the heart, lack of ap-
petitc. distress after eating, torpid liver, constipa-
tion, &c. deserve to suffer if they will not try the
celebrated .
PLANTATION BITTERS.
which are now reccommended by the highest medi-
cal authorities, and warranted to produce an imme-
diate benificial effect. They are exceedingly agree-
able, perfectly pure, and supercede all other tonics
where a healthy, gentle stimulant is required.
They purify, strengthen and invigorate.
They create a healthy appetite.
They are an antidote to change ofwater and diet.
They overcome effects ofdissipation and late hours
They strengthen the system and enliven the mind.
They prevent miasmatic and intermittent fevers.
They purify the breath and acidity of the stomach.
They cure Dyspepsia and Constipation.
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They cure Liver Complaint and Nervous Headache
They make the weak strong, the languid brilliant,
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tcrgreen, asssafras, roots and herbs, all preserved in
pure St. Croix mm. For particulars, see circulars
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Beware of impostcrs. Examine every bottle.
See that it has our private U. S. Stamp unmutilated
over the cork, with plantation scene, and our Sig.
nature on a fine steel plate side label. See that our
bottle is not refilled with spurious and deleterous
stuff. Any person pretending to sell Plantation Bit-
ters by the gallon or in Bulk, is an impostcr. Any
person imitating this bottle, or selling any other
material therein, whether called Plantation Bitters
or not, is a criminal under the U. S. Law, and will
be prosecuted by us. We already have our eye on
several parties refilling our bottles, &c. who wil
succeed in getting themselves into clase quarters.
The demand for Drakes Plantation Bitters from la-
dies, clergyman, merchants. &c. is incredible. The
simple trial of a bottle is the evidence we present of
their worth and superiority. They are sold by all
espectable druggists, grocers, physicians, hotels,
snlOOns, steamboats and country stores.
. P. H. DRAKE 3; CO.
Broadway, N. Y.
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PASSAGE CERTIFICATES
AND FOREIGN DRAFTS.
A. H. BrINGToN & Co., Gazette Office
Norwalk, continue their Agency for the sale
of Foreign Drafts, and Passage Certificates.
Tickets for the “ National” Line of Steamers
and “Black Star” Line of Packets, sold at
the same rates charged at the New York of-
fice. Present pricess of Drafts, per £, $2.00.
l~_.
"Whitewash.
A MN“_WA--,._
In Redding, Dec. 31st, by the Rev. Mr.
Nash, Isaac Wells to Miss Mary F. Beers,
both of Bedding.
In New Canaan, Jan. 1st, by Rev. J. M
Carroll, George F. Geddis, of Wilton, to Miss
Martha A Sarles, of New Canaan.
1n Danbury, Jan. 4th, by Rev. W. T. Hill,
Mr. Eugene Conklin, to Miss J osepliene Tur
bush, all of Danbuy.
In Westport, Jan. lst, by Rev. Eaton
Smilh,Wni. H. Handford, of New York c1-
ty, (formerly of Danbury,) to Miss Marlha A.
Taylor, of the former place.
V Eran A
AfSoVNorw.ilk: ’ftli, inst, Mary J. Hoyt,
wife of Stephen Sargent, and daughter of
Catharine and James Lucas, aged 31 years,
5 m s. 24 (in 's.
IlfReddinir. Jan. ‘ Glh, Mrs. Whitehead,
wife of Harvey Whitehead, aged 47 years.
A—mel-né‘JmAWIm .h... -._ -._
JAMES SHERWOOD,
REAL ESTATE NWT
OFFICE IN
Sherwood’s Elliltling,R0t .. if; ,, .,
Up stairs, Main strcc
NORWALk, »
Real Estate bought aid w‘. l
, patronage.
THE NORWAIIKWGUARDS
WILL CIVE THEIR
SECOND ANNUAL
BALL,
Lockwood’s Hall,
()n Tnlzusoar EVIL, JAN. 19TH, 1865.
Music by Allen’s Band.
Lost.
ON Wednesday, Jan. 4th, in the village of
Westport in front of Mr. Bradley's store
a Victorine of Stone Martin fur. Any per-
son who will lcave the same at the store of
D. A. Salmon d: 00. in Westport, or at W.
A. Batterson’s Norwalk, will be suitably re-
warded. B. J. RELYEA. 1t*
NOTICE.
HE Annual Meeting ofthe Stockholders
of the “ Norwalk Mills,” will he held at
the factory, on Wednesday 18th inst, at two
o’clock,P M.
. . E. C. BISSELL, Sec’y.
\Vmuipank, Jan. 9th 1865, 21.2
STOLEN.
- ROM the vestibule of lhc Congregational
' Church, last evening, (or taken away by
mistake), a handsome Fur Robe, lined with
blue felt. A liberal reward will be paid for
its recovery.
‘ ' E. C. BISSELL.
W'innipauk Jan. 9th, 1865. M2
for Sale.
AHANDSOME young Stallion of the
fastest and‘finest stock in the State.
D. S. BARTRAM,
Norwalk.
Store to Rent.
THE STORE occupied by Mr. Jacob Fox
' for Ready Made Clolhin , to rent.—
SAMUEL YNES,
Norwalk.
Enquire of
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Enquire of
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Notice
IS. hereby given that the semi-annual Meet-
ing of the N orwalk Savings Society, will
be held at the office of said Savings Society,
Monday, the 16th day of January, 1865 at
10 o’clock forenoon, to hear the Treasurers
report and to appoint the several commit.
tees. Pcrorder,
.. JOSEPH W. HUBBELL,
1tw Sec.
POWELL’S
American Harness Soap.
A ESSRS. GLENNER do WEEKS hav-
ing formed a co-partnership and pur-
chased the palcnt recipe and good will of .
the above celebrated Soap, for cleaning har-'
ness without labor, and removing stains
from Horses, intend making and keeping
constantly on hand a full supply, manufac-
tured in the very best manner. It will soft-
en the leather equal to Neal’s foot Oil.
GLENNER & WEEKS,
5 Pruyn St., Albany, N. Y.
THEODORE FITCH, Agent for Nor-
walk and vicinity. ‘ tf2
BLAGEMAN’S
Bronchial Lozenges.
HAT terrible disease Diptheria—a terror
“to every family is making its desolating
marks all around us—to guard against that
terrible disease, the proprietor in connection
with a skillful Physician has compounded
an article called
Blackman’s Bronchial Lozenges, -
which will act as a preventative to Dipthe-
ria, will cure Hoarseness, Soreness or Irrita-
tion of the throat. Try them, they will rec-
commend themselves. .
Sold Ecerywhere.
E. BLACKMAN, Pro rietor.
No. 11 aiu St.
Stationery! Stationery!
BLACKMAN, has just received from '
o the manuf‘actory, 200 Reams of the
best quality of writing paper, all sizes ; 300,-
a good assortment of VVriliug Books, Pass
Books, Memorandas, Pocket Diaries, Lead
Pencils, Slate Pencils, Slates, Steel Pens,
Gold Pens,Pen Holders, Blue and Black
Ink, Arnold’s Writing Fluid.
The above articles are purchased directl
from the manufacturers for CASH, and wi 1
be sold at wholesale and Retail at the low-
est Cash figures. No. 11 Main St. .
Dissolution.
THE (Jo-partnership heretofore existing
under the name and firm of O. I. A? J. S.
Jones is this day dissolved by mutual con-
sent, and all payments due the concern are
to be made to O. I. Jones, who is alone an-
thorized to settle. OSCAR I. JONES.
' JOHN S. JONES.
Westport, J an. 2d, 1865. 3t*3
0 HOUSE PAINTING
And Paper Hanging ! '
A Card.
IN disposing of my good-will and interest
in the late firm of Marvin «S7 Prowitt, to
H. M. Prowitt, it was mutually agreed that
I should have the right of working at House
and Sign Painting and Paper Hanging. Al-
so to go in the employment of any one as
Clerk, Salesman, or Workman.
In accordance with thembovc reserved '
rights, 1 would announce to my firiends and
the public generally, that I can be found at
the OLD STAND, lately occupied by Mar-
vin & Prowitt, where I shall be happy to re~
ceive and execute all orders relating to House
and Sign Painting, Paper Hanging, \Viudow
Shades, or Hardware Business. -. '-
GEORGE MARVIN.
Notice.
HE subscriber having rented the store
recently occupied by Messrs. Marvin 8:.
Prowitt, would announce that he has pur-
chased a choice stock of Goods, cousxsting of
Hardware, Paiuls, Oil, Glass,Wiudow Shades
and Paper Hangings, which are offered to
the public on favorable terms. Would also
say that I have secured the services of Mr. .
George Marvin, as Agent in dispensing the
above articles to the public, and to receive or-
ders for House and Sign Painting and Paper
Hanging, which will be executed by experi-
enced workmen at short notice. Hoping by
fair and honorable dealing and close applica-
tion to business to secure a portion of public
A. C. ARNOLD.
Norwalk, Jan. 20. 1865.
REMOVAL.
II. M. d: J. '1‘. PROWITT.
AVE removed their Hardware Store
to the new double Store in Sherwood’s
New Build’ng, on the West side of Main
Street.
A Card.
The subscriber would inform the public
that he has sold out his interest and good
will in the firm of Marvin & Prowitt, and
in returning thanks for the patronage here-
tofore extended to that firm would request
the public to continue their patronage to the
new firm of H. M. d: J. T. Prowilt.
GEO. MARVIN.
Norwalk, Nov. 9th,1864.
The Brocksiepe; Gas Regu-
lator.
HIS regulator manufactured at Bridge-
port, Conn., is the best and cheapest
Regulatorin use.
The manufacturers claim for it the follow-
ing advantages :—A saving of 30 per cent. of
gas, while the some amount of light is pro—
duced as by the common burners—Persons
can adjust them so as to make the flame
large or small, lo suit lht'll' convenience.—
thn adjusted to burn a cell..iu amount of
gas, no pressure atlnined at lllc gas works
will vary the quantity of gas consumed by
them.—-'l‘his Regulator can be applied to any
burner in use—ll is not liable lo be clogged
by any accumulation of the impurities ofthe
gas—ll. is the only Regulator l:\'L‘l‘ invenled
that will .rl-glllnlc lilo Al‘guud Blillit‘l‘.-—-A.
brilliant while llilll. without smoke, unsur—
passed by anything before witnessed.
Price 75 cents latch.
GEO. HODGES,
Age-ill for Norwiilk, Danbury and Slam-
ford. '
Can he hadiu Norwalk, of R. R. Berwick,
on the most favorable terms. l
j Agent of Gas Co.
000 Envelopes of all colors and styles; also- -' - "
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