‘ ' , 2‘ I ’- .. K, . ,. ._ u. L» A1581 ysrfifiklk $1 \L‘;\:.-\. _ <- wr/yg’w ' \‘I - recs/7 Kai/.017 r a . r " — / y -_ , "1) 1“". "l \.. Tuesday, April 26, 1866. 01n- Martyr President. WasanmN, APRIL 20th. Scarce three blocks from where now I write, transpired a few brief hours since, an event which has shrouded the World in mourning! From the very pinacle of exnl- tation and rejoicing this N atiou has been cast down to the lowest depths of sorrow and mourning. By the miserable, worthless hand of a skulking assassin,a mighty empire of thirty million hearts are surcharged with all the sorrows of an individual and personal Ubreavement. Throbbing like some over- wrought piston, carrying its burden of sad- ness and woe, the National heart bleeds and mourns its dead chieftain. And well We. may, for as surely as God raised up Moses to ead his chosen people, so did He raise up Abraham Lincoln to be the leader of this great Nation, through its fiery trials. Pain- fully, too, does the symbol hold. Just as he had ascended the mount of coming peace and was looking over into the promised land, he diedl And yet, that Almighty hand which hath led us thus on, and without whose ten- der care no sparrow falleth to the ground, can design in this new and unexpected trial, anything but our just chastisement and our ultimate good. If this sorely tried and af- flicted people, shall, as they contemplate this culminating act of the rebellion, renew their vows of eternal fealty to Justice, to Liberty iand Truth: if the people’s love for the cause n which he fell, shall burn with an intenser flame: if the rancors of partizan spirit shall be swallowed up in a purer devotion for Na- tionality and law, may we not acknowledge God’s smiting hand as laid upon us in infi- nite mercy i Everything that the government can do, has been done and will continue to be done, for bringing the wicked perpetrators of this diabolism, to justice. Several have already been arrested. The assassinator of Mr. Sew- ard is supposed to be ac cured, and other known confederates are in confinement. Wherever the prime couspirator may secrete himself, the mark of cain is indelibly fasten- ed upon him. And if he have a conscience, the weight of a whole world’s abhorreuce and loathing, must make life a burden to him. 01' the funeral pageant, the sublime sor- row of strong men and scarred warriors, sob- bing like women, and in tears, it is needless that I should write. We have buried our more than dead Caesar. His fame has cul- minated and from its topmost height he has stepped upward to Glory. So dieth the tru- ly great and the good, while their memories become immortal. Of Andrew Johnson, who is so suddenly called to wear the robes of Chieftain, much, very much, may be said in justice, in confi? deuce and in praise. No man, could demean himself more admirably in the trying cir- cumstances surrounding him. Clear in in- tellect, modest and sincere in deportment, temperate and judicious in speech and action, he has won golden opinions, and strength- ened the doubling hearts of thousands, Who have called to pay their personal respects to him. No true lover of his country need doubt either the ability or sound judgment which he will bring to the administration of the affairs of this great Nation. Nor is there the slightest cause for apprehension that he will do ought to tarnish the character of a true American Gentleman. B. w Funeral Obsequies of Presi- dent Lincoln, iu Norwalk. Wednesday, the 19th day of April, 1865, was a day which will ever be remembered by the American people, as a day when the whole Nation was in mourning, and millions of people,with saddened hearts, participated in the funeral obsequies of their honored and lamented chief magistrate. Throughout the country, (and even in the Canada) business was suspended. and in every city, and towu and hamlet the occasion was observed with solemn and appropriate services, and public buildings, places of business and private res- idences were draped in the habiliments of mourning. A similar sight has probably never been witnessed in the world. The death of WASHINGTON, the beloved “Father of‘ his Country,” sent grief and mourning to the hearts of all his country- men, but he was removed in the fulness of time, by natural causes, when his country was at peace. There were no telegraphs in those days, and the news was comparative- ly along time in spreading throughout the country, precluding the idea of a general ob- servance of the funeral ceremonies. In striking contrast was the death of our late President, who was stricken down (for the first time in our Nation’s history,) by an as- sassin, when the country was just emerging from a protracted and horrible struggle, and bright winged Peace was just dawning upon the Nation. The heart-reading intelligence was flashed over the wires to the utmost lim- its of our country, prostrating a Nation in grief almost instantly, for never since the days of Washington has a President so won the confidence, esteem and love Of the whole people as did ABRAHAM LINCOLN. In NORWALK, the day was observed in the most solemn manner. On Monday last, our citizens met together, laid their plans and appointed the necessary committees to carry them into execution. On Wednesday the bright and beautiful day Was ushered in by the firing of guns, from Town House Hill and from the high hill in the rear of the Methodist Parsonage at South Norwalk, which were continued at intervalsof one-half hour during the day. The bells of both vil- lages was tolled from'9 o'clock n. in. until 12 m., and from 2 to 4 p. in. Up town the bells were muffled, adding much to the effect. At 12 o’clock, noon, solemn commemOia- five services were held in all of the Churches. St. Paul’s Church was heavily draped in mourning; Rev. Dr. Wm. C. Mead, delivered the Sermon, and was assisted in the services by Rev’s Messrs. Williams and Charles M. Selleck. At the First Congregational Church there was a very large attendance; Rev. Mr. Harvey. of Wilton, ofilciated, and we were pleased to see a large number of his own parishioners in attendance. At the first Baptist Church, the Pastor, Rev. 0. W. Gates, officiated. At the 2d M. E. Church Rev. S. H. Smith officiated. The Churches were all very appropriately and tastefully draped in mourning._ At half-past one o'clock, the Burns1de Light Guards of South Norwalk, and the Militia company, (F, 8th Reg. C. M.,) from Greenwich, Capt. H. W. R. Hoyt, arrived at the Amory of the Norwalk Guards, where W A._..,.:..._.,.. ..... , .1 ‘13:: --.. Tijfigcpwg‘; .1 new: mail feline. ‘ .23.: .,.;»...- ._;_/, I. ,..._.V...-.,‘ .. ,,_ "5"“?"5‘513‘2-‘1351"?F _.._ " U.‘ -' -- a collation had been prepared for them The Military, Firemen, Civic Societies, doc, formed on Union Park, and soon after 2 o’clock, p. m., moved in the following order: Grand Marshal, SAMUEL LYNES, M. D. Aids to Grand Marshal, ENOCII WOOD, SAMUEL BEATTY. Eighth Regiment Band. Norwalk Guards, Capt. W. R. Smith. Co. F, Sth Reg. 0. M., Capt. H. W. R. Hoyt. Burnside Light Guards, Capt. Henry Fitch. Col. R. B. Craufurd and Staff. CATAFALQUE. Clergy, Civil Authorities of town and Bo- rough, and invited Guests in Carriages. Norwalk Guards Drum Corps. Pioneer H. & L. Co. No. 1. . Silver Gray Engine and Hose Co’s No. 2. Phoenix Hose Company, No. 1. Phoenix Engine Company, No. 1. ChiefEngineer, Asa Smith. St. John’s Lodge, No. 6, F. d: A. M. Oiir Brothers Lodge, No. 10, I. O. of O. F. Concord Division N o. 2. S. of T. SLJoseph’s Benevolent Association. Citizens of Norwalk and adjoining Town’s in Carriages. ‘ The military marched with arms reversed, and the entire Apparatus of the Fire Depart- ment was beautifully decorated with flags, mourning emblems. &c. A marble slab, with the inscription “ We mourn our loss,” on the Hook and Ladder Truck, and a picture of President Lincoln on Phoenix Hose car- riage, attracted special attention. ‘ The great fegture of the procession, how- ever, was the uneral Car, which challenged the admiration of all. The Platform of the Car was twelve feet long,seven feet broad and four feet high, heavily draped, and entirely concealing,the wheels; upon the platform was a dais, ten feet long, five feet broad and one foot high. The Cenotaph or_ Catafalque, as the reader may choose to designate it,was placed upon this dais, and was five feet in height and of correspondinglength and width within which could be seen the emblem of our country, our government and our people --the Stars and Stripes. The whole struct- ure was richly and heavily draped with black fesioons, looped with white ; upon the top rested a large flag its folds falling over the front, sides and back of the Cenotaph, meeting the festooning. The Car was drawn by twelve black horses, suitably caparisoned with heavy black and white trimmings, and each led by a colored man wearing deep mourning badges, who thus demonstrated their respect for the memory of him who was the God appointed Moses to lead their race out of bondage. LINE OF MARCH. The Route of the Procession was down Mott Avenue to West Avenue, down West Avenue to South Norwalk, to West Street, thence through West to Franklin street, through Franklin to Washington street, through Washington to West Avenue, up West Avenue to Norwalk Bridge, to the Public Green, passin on the East side of the Green to front of t.Paul’sChurch,thence across Bark Mill Brook through North Av- enue to Main Street, down Main to West Avenue, thence through West and Mott Av- enues to Union Park to PUBLIC MEETING. Upon nearly every building in town mourn ing emblems were more or less extensively displayed, and the display would have been even more general if the material could have been obtained to do it with. The residences on the Line of March, with scarcely a single exception were draped in mourning, and many of them were extensively and ele. gantly decorated. The large windows of Moria do Doty’s Store in Gazette Building attracted much attention. One window was hung with elegant mourning goods, and in the center, standing out in bold relief, was a large white Monument surmounted with an urn filled with beautiful flowers, and on the front was a wreath of eyei'greens and flow- ers, and in black letters, the inscription, “LINCOLN.” In the other window, also com- pletely draped in mourning, was a large pic- ture of the President surrounded with crape. In front of the Bank of Norwalk, a clock was placed, the hands indicating 7.22, and beneath in large letters, the words, “The Nation’s Saddest Hour." At the Fairfield County Bank, and at many residences on the route, a picture of the President was dis- played. But we cannot specialize further, for if we speak of those only which merited “special mention,” we should be obliged to speak of all,——for all did exceedingly well. At Union Park, a large stage had been erected, draped in mourning, and on the ar rival of the Procession, the meeting was called to order and Judge Thomas B. Butler was called upon to preside. (It was understood that the remarks of the President would be preliminary, and they were not prepared. We give them in sub. stance from memory). He said : “Four days since when we were all elated at the surrender of Gen Lee andthe assurance that the rebellion would speedily be sup- presed In the only way by which it has been apparent from the outset that it could be suppressed, by crushing the military power of the confederates, the telegraph flashed to usthe intelligence that the President had been assassinated. The transition of feeling was unprecedented. Men grasped each others hands convulsiyely ; many burst into tears; others seemed transfixed and para- lyzed; and upon almost every countenance might be seen unmistakable evidence of deep and manly grief. Spontaneously and with one accord our active citizens gathered to- gether and made arrangements for the mourn- ful ceremonies of this occasion, and now the day has been benignantiy propitious; ex- pressive badges of mourning have every- where been hung out, and an unexampled procession has passed through our streets. It has not been an empty pageant, speaking with show and tinsel to the eye only; or appealing, as did that greatest of all funeral pageants, With which France greeted the ashes of the ist Napoleon from St.Helena, to a National passion ; but the imagination has filled Ihe funeral car with the murdered remains of the President, and it has spoken through the eyes to the hearts of the gath- ered people, as participants in one vast funer- al ceremony, covering half a continent, and attended by more than twenty millions of people. And its language has met a fit ting response in every breast. This occasion will be remembered by you and by your children as long as the event is remembered, and that can never be efi‘aced from your memory or theirs, any more than it can be efi‘uced from history. Thanks to those who made the arrangements and those who hate partICIpated iii the procession, which has so 'feeilugly'expressed the reverence of all for the serwces and the memory of the lament- ed dead. It: remains for us to further ex- press by a few brief remarks, and appropri- ate resolutions, ihe thoughts and feelings which the event and the commie have stirred within us. ’ . It has long been apparent, and it is now beyond denial,-that Abraham Lincoln al- though uot the equal in some respects of. many of his predecessors in the Presidency had acqurred the respect and confidence of the people to a greater extent than any oth- er of them since the lime of Washington. This was doubtless owing very much 10 the fact that hehas been their leader in a most momentous and exciting snuggle, and to the popularity of his measures for emancipa- tion, but more than all to a general and abi- ding conviction that he was a man of sound judgment and eminently qualified for the position—that his mistakes were atiiibiita- bin to the influence of friends less sagaoious and trustworthy than himself—and that he wasa pure patriot and an earnest. honest man, free from all pride of class, and equally plain and unpretentious in the White House. as when a rail splitting laborer in early life. There never was a popular conviction more just. His honesty was as perfect as it was proverbial. It was not the honesty of a man who restrains the indulgenca of his sei- fish wishes within the bounds of law, or of what a feared public opinion prescribes, but honesty in every wish and every purpose, springing from the absence of any control- ling selfishness, and the presence of a con- . trolling kindnessof heart. As much as any other man whom the people have ever ele- voted to conspicuous posmon, he was > the embodiment of that republican equality, simplicity, sound sense and honesty, which has ever characterized the great massof the people, and must continue to do so, if our republican institutions continue to crust in their purity and strength. _ But he is gone—another has taken his : plucc,—the country and the government live ' and will continue to livc,—but it will belong before we cease to mourn our loss and grieve at the manner of his death. And what of the perpetrators of this ap- pulling murder. They are not yet all taken, but they must be had, and must be punish- ed. The ball that crashed through the head of Abraham Lincoln, wounded every nerve in the land which ever vibrat ed for law and order.Tiie pedple must and will protect in the conscientious discharge of duty, those whom they elevate to power. It Will not be enough to punish the perpetrators of the act, every accessory should be hunted out and punished. There is not a spot on earth where we should permit one of them to be shielded or abide. We do not yet know the extent of the plot or the numbers concerned. But it must be that there are many who had knowledge of it and concealed it, and there will be those who assist and conceal the perpetrators of the deed. They should all be hunted out, every man who consented, or may consent to the act. We hear much said Of amnesty. An amnesty, substantially gen- eral, at the close of such a rebellion or at- tempted revolution, is a matter of course. But, whoever else may be embraced or ex- cluded, there are now two classes who should never be embraced in it, those who have wilfulll and barbarously starved,or con- sented to the starving to death, of our s01- dier prisoners, and those who have in any manner consented to the assassination of the President. There are other thoughts which I should be glad to express, but we must all be brief. I refrain, and invite your attention to a pray- er by the Rev. Mr. Gates, and the resolu- tions and addresses which are to follow. Prayer was then offered by Rev. 0. W; GATES, after which the following Resolu- tions were read by Asa B.Woodward,Esq. ABRAHAM LINCOLN, President of the United States, twice called by the voice of his coun- trymen to the honors and responsibilities of that high office, has fallen, an illustrious vic- tim, sacrificed by a murderous hand upon the unholy altar of rebellion ; that rebellion, unparalleled in history for the wickedness of its inception, the cruel horrors which have marked its path, and the enormity of the crime it has slriven to pepetuate. . Called thus suddenly from earth at a time when the dark clouds of civil war were vanishing before the rising sun of peace; when the giant wrong which had long, with deadly purpose, sought the nation’s life, was gasping in its own final agonies ; when to his vision Was unfolding the bright pros- pect of are-united countryga restored union 9. new era of brotherhood and good feeling ; pure in his life, without ambition or self- seeking ; with apparently no aim other than the approval of his Maker and the welfare of that country which as God’s instrument he saved ; whose every act prdved the sin- cerity of his own sublime utterance—“If I can ascertain the will of God, I will do it ;” his Work on earth is done, and, his reward is a martyr‘s crown. ‘ . Therefore, on this day of lfis ,obsequies, set apart and observed, with ope accord throughout the land. as a day of mourn- ready consecrated with the memories Of Lexington and.Baltimore,—hereafter thrice hallowed in allhearta—be it resolved lst,TIiat we the citizens and public bodies have assembled, to mingle our sorrow and our sympathies with the common griet,asthe great heart of the nation throbs at the rave of its late honored and beloved Chief agis- tratc. 2d. That the event which has called us together, standing, as it does, a fit climax in the series of crimes with which the insatiate monster, human slavery, has sought to shield itself against the resistless march of truth, sternly bids us to reject those misgui- ded sentiments of pity that would spare the guiltiest,regardless of the demands made no less by the majesty of the law than by the blood of countless innocent victims crying from the ground; and calls us to unite in lay- ing sure and deep those foundations of equal justice on which alone the nation can endure. 3d. That we will never despair of the re- public; that in whatever trials may yet await us as a. nation, we have an unwavering faith that the same God who transplanted and still sustains us, will, though scourgiug and chas- tening, they preserve and enable us to realize the sacred hOpes which inspired our fathers in their arduous and self-denying toils. 4th. The mortal life of Abraham Lincoln is ended. Yet, in the high example of his statesmanship and of his pure and noble soul, he still lives, and will ever live to battle for the best and truest interests of human kind. Through all the future ages, in the onward progress of man toward the limit of human perfection, his memory will shine With an un’fading luster, and side by side, the FOUN: DER and the PRESERVER of the republic that holds in trust the hopes of humanity, WASHINGTON and LINCOLN, wreathed with immortal honors, will stand exalted on the loftiest pinnacles of fame,rear- ed, as they will be, by a nation’s love and a world’s veneration. Earnest and eloquent addresses were then made by DR. A. HILL and REV. L. PERRY. We regret that we are unable to publish a digest of these speeches. After the address, the Benediction was pronounced by Rev. Augustus Collins, and the audience dispers- ed. There was a large attendance from ad- joining towns, and the streets werethronged with people who came to witness the solemn pageant. A correspondent sends us the following account of the observance of The Day in New Canaan. Upon learning that the Funeral of our la- mented President would take place on Wed- nesday the 19th inst, a call was issued for all citizens to meet at the Town House, on Mon~ day evening, to confer in regard to the prop- er observance of the day. Notwithstanding the brief time intervening, the meeting was largely attended. Professor Samuel StJohn was appointed Chairman, and L. M.Monroe, Secretary. The following Resolutions, pre- pared by a committee appointed for that purpose, were read by the Rev. B. L. Swan, and adopted unanimously. Resolved, That in the death of PassipnNT LIN- COLN by the hand of a cowardly and brutal assassin, an atrocious crime has been perpetrated, not only against his individual life, but against that of the Reguhlic itself and against our common umanity. esol-ved, That deploring with rofou dest rief the calamity which has thus liefa ion the lan , we stand rebuked and humbled before him whose in- scrutable, but Righteous will, hath permitted-this christening stroke: teaching us anew the frailty of all human dependence, and pointing to God alone as the competent guardian and deiiverer of our Nu- tion. Resolved, That from the horror and gloom of this detestable massacres, we arise to a more deter- mined and earnest pur ose to cousecrate under God our best energies, an our unfaitering exertions to the cause of our 00nntry,to maintain her inte ri- t , to extinguish Rebellion, to perpetuate our no ie government, and to carry into cfi'cct the principles upon which it is based. Resolved, That more than ever we recognize with gratitude to God his signal mercies to our land. not alone in the recent, crowning Victories that have defeated rebellion , but also in all his good- ness towards us, and With solemn appeal to his guid- ance We will go on to cherish, and to transmit unim- paired the noble inheritance he has entrusted with us. Resolved. That we will observe the time designa- ted for the funeral of the late President With appro- priate solemnities, and to that end, and in accord- ance with the recommdneations of Secretary Hunter, we assemble in the Congregational Church on Wed- nesday, at twelve o'cloc . noon, for that' pur ose.— We recommend that all business be suspen ed and the Stores closed,that the teachers in allthe Schools be requested at. the end of the session to-morrow af- ternoon to set before their 11 lie the dreadful crime which has overwhelmed t c - ation with monrnin , anddannounce the closing of the Schools on Wed- nes ay. A committee to arrange the exercises for Wednesday, was then appointed, and the meeting adjourned. Early on Wednesday the people began to assemble. A Proces sion consisting of citizens, Sons of Tempor- ance, Masons, Odd Fellows, and Youths, headed by company I, Capt. Webb, of the Slate Militia, with muffled drums, formed at the Town House and alter marching through the principal streets arrived at the church at 12 O'clock. The church was densely crowd- ed and appropriately draped in mourning, as were also most of the dwellings and stores of the village. Professor St.Jolin presided. The Secretary then read the proceedings and Resolutions of the previous meeting, and on motion they ing and of solemn religious rites; a day 81-; wer e rc-adoptcd by the whole audience ri- sing. " ' Prof. SLJolln, Chairman oi‘the Comniitte on exercises, then opened the meet in g mm the following introductory remarks: FELLOW CiTIans.-—We are assembled today in circumstances of appalling interest. 'Some of‘us have often met in this house to mingle tears of sym- pathy with bereaved ones, who have come here to pay the last and rites to the objects of their affection stricken down at their sides. But the mourners of today are a people of more than twenty millions. Hundreds of thousands of our country- men, at this hour, are assembled to celebrate the obsequies of the head of this. great household—the late President of the United States— strickep down, not by disease, nor in the ordinary course of nature, but by murderous assault, with a brutality that as- tounds the world ; so that we stand before the Na- tions of the Earth, not only as a bereaved, but an humiliated people. With what spirit and what intent have we come up to this house ofGod? What is the lesson ofthe hour for us ? It were presumptuous for me to attempt the interpretation of this inscrutable Previdence. Years will elapse before its full mean- ing shall be discerned by even those most skilled in vindicating the ways of God to man. But some of the its teachings are so obvious that he who runneth may read them, We are taught that de pendence on any one man is dclusive and vain. A week ago, elated with recent important victories over those who have taken up arms against the gov- ernment, and spread out banners to the breeze, in token of the glad hope of returning Peace, Harmony and Prosperity. But on Saturday last we were startled, as bya vivid lightning flash from serene heavens, by the announcement, “President Lincoln was assassinated last night, and is now dying."How did our hearts sink within us? We trusted that it had be‘ he who should deliver us from the accu- mulating toils that beset our path. By his cool judge- ment, his firmness ofpurpose, and by his gentle,con- ciliatory spirit, (discerned and acknowledged by many of the most intelligent of our misguided fel- lowcitizens of the revolted States) we fondly hoped speedily to realize a restoration of our beloved Union in all its integrity. But these bright pros- pects seemedto vanish as in a moment, and intense ‘gloom, like a pail, settled down upon the nation. Where shall we find a more impressive sanction for the injunction, "Cease ye from Man whose breath is in his nostrils.” But while sadness and dark forebodiugs fill our hearts, let us not despair of the Republic. The great Ruler of Nation’s lives ; and bath too clearly indi- cated his purposes of mercy and blessings to us as a people, to warrant the fear that the sun of this na~ tion is to set in eternal darkness, cre it has half at- tained its noonday height. Not one century has yet elapsed since we began our career as an independ- ent nation. A similar—perhaps a darker-gloom overspread the land when Washington the, “Father of his Country” died. The young nation, whom he had led through the War of the Revolution, and un- der whose guidance they essayed their first steps in Constitutional Government, scarcely felt able to stand alone. But despite their feebienessmnd ex'ces- sive rancor of party-spirit, they were conducted in ways of unexampied prosperity, until they stood among the foremost nations of the Earth. For four years we have, indeed, been passing through deep waters, andbeneath frowning skies; but surely we discover the glimmering of a brighter day beskirting the dark clouds. But it is not my purpose, fellow-citizens, to guide your thoughts at any length, on this occasion.— When death invades our dwellings, crushing our hearts, and benumbing our faculties, we are wont to resort to those, whose office it is to wait at the altars ofour holy religion, that they may minister conso~ lation to us from the fuluess of thegospel 'of Peace, Let be now in humble resignation, and filial trust. striving to learn the teachings ofDivlue Providence in this painful stroke : and daily labor with renew ed devotion to the true interest of our own Clouu- try, and while we firmly resolve that justice shall be executed, with “ Charity for' all, and malice to- ‘vards none,” let us strive to bind up the bleeding yunds of our Country, with the firm assurance that s e will yet emerge from this fiery furnace purified and invigorated, to be not only the proud inheritance of our children’s children, but Freedom’s beacon light to the emiggling, oppressed millions of the old world. and a joy in all the Earth. . “America” was then sung by the Choir i fine style, after which prayer was offered by the pastor. Appropriate portions of scrip- ture were read by Rev. Win. A. Debrisay, after which he read and the Choir sang the following dirge hastily written for the ocea- sion, for the F. & A. M., and I. 0. of O. F. Brothers now the mournful bell, O’cr us tells a parting knell ; Solemn requiem of the brave, Marching to a peaceful grave. Slowly moves the funeral train, illuflled drums and music‘s strain; From a nation’s silent gloom, Millions gather round the tomb. gear the shrouded form away, anacrs droop in dark array ; Peace to those who go before, Whom nn-nnmbered hearts deplore. Lay sweet flowers on the bier, Moist with sorrow’s fallen tears ; Garlands twined above the breast, From the storms of life at rest. Lay him sadly in the ground, Wra'pt in slumber most profound ; Clouds of summer softly weep, Nightly where the fallen sleep. Lowly in our‘mother earth, Silent in their golden worth : Nations rest and kingdoms lie, Still, they live who nobly die. Calm the sleep and low the bed, Where the soldier rests his head ; Autumn leaves will there recall, Passing sigh and funeral pail. See the royal arch on high, Lifted o’er the vaulted sky ; Echoing still the nation‘s song, Rolling ages shall prolong. Watching o’er a chosen land, Birthright from a noble band; Hills, and vales, and mighty sea, Sing the anthem of the free. In our transient home below, Hearts will break and tears will flow ; In our Father’s home above, All is peace and joy, and love. The 1st, 2d, 5th, Sth andfOth verses were sung by thechoir. Rev. J. M. Carroll then addressed the au- dience ably and feelingly upon the history of President Lincoln’s early life and the no- ble virtues and kindness of heart he had exhibited from his mother’s grave to the summit of fame from which he was ruthless- ly torn by the assassins blow, closing with an earnest eulogy upon our new President, up- on whose worthy shoulders the mantle of the illustrious dead has fallen. Rev. J. L. Gil- der then followed in' an eloquent address up. on the scenes of this memorable day, after which Rev. B. L. Swan spoke pertinently and forcibly of thenecessity of cultivating the special virtue of which President Lin- coln was so notable an exemplar, quoting from Mr. Lincoln’s first inaugural passages that seemed more beautiful and forcible than when they first came from the giod man's own pen, dwelling with fervor upon the ieligious, solemn,-almost melancholy char. actor of his last Inaugural Address. The Rev. gentleman concluded his remarks with ahopeful vision of the future, enjoining all to put their trust in Him who doeth all things well. A Chant was sung by the Choir, Rev, Mr. Glider followed, in prayer. That glori- onsold Doxolgy, “Praise God from whom’ all blessings flow," was sung by the congre- gation. Benediclion by Rev. Mr. Debrisay, and‘tlie assembly silently retired. Thinking that the proceedings of the ever to be remembered l9th (lily of April, 1865, in each locality are worth jotting down for fu- ture reference, ‘I have hastily thrown the above together, 'recollecting with what inter est in younger days I listened to the feeble voices of our revolutionary sires recounting the events Of their times. Then, I thought that-the history of their day was worth re- cording. but not of .mine 1 How changed the scene. We are making history faster than our Fathers. Since the flat of the Al- mighty creatcd man, no such scenes as has this day been enacted have been witnessed by humanity. ’l‘wunty-five millions of this N aiiou, with a unanimity unparalleled, bow- ing themselves in mournful sorrow under the terrible affliction they have this day met to soleninize. Five other millions of this same Nation, with a frenzy and madness-inexplic- able, are bounding with joy over the mas- sacre of the very person, who of all others had the ability and disposition to be to them their truest and best friend ,on earth. The luf‘ !_‘.">~"’.‘i"" r ' .. '«sv -. ~Wrsvam~ -- ~ has no parallel. Abraham Lincoln—cold in death by ihc‘ World never knew the like before. Ilisiory But the end is not now. assassin‘s bullc1,—is more powerful to day than all the barbarous reliefs of departed ages. From this day forward with unanimity un- drciii‘t ihe conniry will rise to the magni- tude Oflllc fiei'cc ordeal through which we are passing. The power of party is gone! The assassin’s knife at the throat of a dying Secretary has cut the gordinn knot. The American people have not, will not be led by murderers, assassins and Traitors. Willi a majestic grandeur iieretofore unknown, they are buckling on ilieir armor, and over the mu‘tilated body of iheir departed chief enveloped in their national emblem for his winding sheet, have resolved in their inmost heart, “that come what may" that glorious ensign of our country shall float from the .At- lantic totlie Pacific, from the Gulfs to the Lakes, “till beneath its beautiful folds the whisper of Treason or- the clanking _of the chains of the slave shall be heard no more forever. ABRAHAM LINCOLN yet lives in the hearts of his Countrymen l unillions yet unborn will rise to bless his memory. UNION. New Canaan, April 19th, 1865. WEs'rPORT.—Tile day appointed for the funeral soleninities of President Lincoln, was observed by all classes with due re- spect. The stores, shops and all places of business were closed. A large number of stores and private residences were draped in the liabiliments of mourning, services were held in all the Cliurches,which were also've- ry tastefully draped; the exercises, inhall’ were very impressive and manygaéfgtfigland downcast look told too plainly tile/heartfelt sympathy for the loss of our de .» riled-Presi- dent. " 1.. . «m.-. [lg-Tile body of President Lincoln arrived in New York on-Monday, and the Funeral obsequies to be observed to-day (Tuesday) .wiil undoubtedly surpass any pageant ever "before witnessed in that city. - _.. ‘.. . m- We are requested to state that .Rev. Henry Powers, of Hartford,( who so accepta- bly” filled the pulpit of the First Congrega- tional Church on Sunday, 16th inst.,) will again occupy the pulpit of that Church on Sunday next, and in the evening will present the cause of the Christian Commission, at a union meeting, at the same Church. The public generally are invited to attend. s<.>. History of Norwalk. Mr. A. Selleck, Gazette Building, has just issued a new edition of Rev. Edwin Hall‘s History of Norwalk, from the year 1650. This most interesting work has been out of print for several years,und will now probably be in great demand, and should be fOund in every house in town. There is but a limited supply,—secure copies while you (fill. —-o~<.>eo————--_ ‘F _. . WThe Spring term of the Wilton Academy commences May 3d n-. p s -n DivrpENn.—The Directors of the First National Bank of'South Norwalk have declared a dividend of four per cent. payable May 3d. 4 -<.>~o—-——-—-—— E5“ Gov. Buckingham has issued a Proclamation dated April 17th. giving notice that the payment of $300 each, as a State bounty to volunteers has been stopped. ' __..<.>. E“ The Hartford Daily Courant has been recent- ly enlarged, and is now. we believe, with one excep- tion the largest daily published in New England. Glad to see you prosper Friend Clark. ‘ .<.>. “ Children and Fools.” ' There is an old saying that “ Children and Fools, always speak the truth.“ A fine illustration of this occurred when the sad intelligence first reached as of the assassination of the President. . Quite a number of persons, whose names we have board, could not refrain from expressing their joy over an event that should have caused them the pro- foundest sorrow. The spontaneous emotions of their hearts, would out, and thus they gave expres- sion to theirfeelings. “Damned glad of it,” says one, “ Served him right; it ought to have been done five years ago." “Good, good" said'others, Glorious news," says a third. And such like kindred expres- sions. But then, these were hasty words. Public sentiment had not yet had time to develops itself— This murderous sympathy was hot in the. breasts of these cowardly Copperheads, and it burned its way to the public ear, just as soon as an opportuni- ty, offered. And there can be no doubt at all, that they spoke their true sentiments. But the over- whelming public grief, the shuddering horror, and the terrible indignation and even vengeance, which immediately manlfeated itself, cow’d down these bad spirits and taught them the great importance ofsilence, on such a subject, and at such a time. But " Murder will out”—and those . who were wishing and and hoping, and almost praying for the assassination of the Presfident, were so delighted when the news came, that they must needs rejoice. And we are credibly informed that one of them, on receiving the intelligence, commenced singing the “ Glory Hallelujah” Chorus. Thus these sympa- thizers with treason voluntarially proclaim their- everlasting shame—and unconsciously identify themselves with the most murderous and wicked not known to modérn history, and classify them- selves wrth those, who many years ago exclaimed “ His blood be on us and our children.” But for the credit of our common humanity it is to be pre- sumed, thatzthe number of such specimens, is by no means large. -<.>> WAn attempt was recently made to rob the office of the D. & N. R. R. Co., at Dsnbury. The burglars effected an entrance, but did not succeed in opening the safe. There was but fifty cents in the safe at the time. 0‘.-. .___'___ fi' A man, name unknown, was found dead near the N. Y. .15. N. H. Railroad, between Bridgeport and Fairfield, on Saturday morning last. It is thought he was killed by the up freight train. His head was cut entirely 011‘, and the body was warm when found. —o<‘.>.p—-_._ Samuel F. Lambert. A notice of the decease of fr. Lambert appears under the obituary head in this week’s Gazette. In the death of this gentleman this District has lost one of its oldest and most respected citizens. Fifty years since the Homestead in which he resided at the lime of his death, was one of, if not the most attract. ive in this county, and many of our citizens have enjoyed the hospitalitiee of its gentlemanly pro- prietor. He was truly a gentleman of the old school and will be much missed by his numerous friends. ' .«Q»-o———--..‘ . A new on Company. We learn that a new Petroleum Company, composed ofsome of the most reliable busi- ness men of Danbury, is now being organ- ized in that town. It is stated that they have obi/ained some valuable land in Penn- sylvania. The Iefl'erxom'an has the follow- ing in regard. to the .;. unpliny: French Creek Petroleum Com- pally. A company is forming to operate in sink- sinking wells for developement ifa pie-Ce ofoil property upon French Greek, Penn sylvaniu, which receives the countenance and support of some of our enterprising business men of undoubted honor and energy. It is to lie-managed upon princrples of equity, economy and honor, which tend to give it character and most warrautable prospects of success and profit. Subscription should be made at once as there Will be but a short time before the company Will be organized. Information can be had ofH. B. Fanton, Esq, oi'D-ao- bury. .» We learn that persons desiring to gain information in regard to the prospects of the company can do so on application to Mr. Geo. R. Cowles, at the lii-iirum-o Rooms. ___.._....ogs—»- ,. Committee of Arrangements. ‘ ATTENTION. ' - The Committee of Arangcmenls for the ceremonies of Wednesday last, are requested to meet at A. H. Camp’s Office on Wednes- day eveningjiexi, at 7 12 o'clock. All per- sons having unsettled bills against the com- mittees, aie requested to send them in before that time. ' / Anniversary 01“ ST. JOHN’S LODGE, No. 6., F. & A. M. The one hundredth anniversary of the or- ganizulioii of the Masonic Lodge, ill this place, occurs on Tuesday, May 23d, and for some monllispast the members Ofthc order have been preparing to celebrate the event with appropriate and imposing ceremonies. As a “ Centennial Annivcisary " is llie “ event of alifc time ” we presume no effort will be spared tomake the commemorative exercises asinteresting and attractive as pOS' sible, and to make the occasion one never to be forgotten. The following is the programme of exer- cises: ' A procession will be formed at 11 o’clock, a. m., at St. John‘s Hull, and march to St. Paul's Church, prececded by Helmsmuiier’s Band. At the church the following order of exercises will be observed. let—Music by the Choir. 2d.—Prayers. 3d.—Music by the Choir. 4tli.—Historical Sketch ofSt.John’s Lodge ~ \ by Wm. Cooper Mead. Stir—Music by the choir. \ (Stir—Address by Geo. ill. Randall, P.G.M. of Massachusetts. 7th,—Music by the Choir. 8tli,—Prayer and Benediction. After services at the church, the Proces- sion will reform and march to Norwalk Hall, where a collation will be served. In the eveningthere will be a Ball and Supper, at Lockwood's Hall. Helmsmuller has been engaged to furnish Music for the occasion. ntcrmlal C — — m- —_—-o.<.>....__.__ Sherman. This brave soldier who has startled the world by liisbriliant Generalship, and won the applause of'all mankind, has suddenly and irretrievahiy disgraced himself. While the country has been lOOking to him with perfect confidence, daily expecting to hear of the capture of Johnston and wondering why the delay, he has been presumptuously assuming to himself the duties of President of the United States, and negotiating with Johnston for a disgraceful peace, offering terms which the rebels would have been glad to obtain at any time during the past two years. His terms are disapproved by the» President, the Cabinet and Gen. Grant, and Grant is already far on his way to look after affairs in Sherman's army. . «Q... nv HIS EXCELLENCY, WILLIAM A. BUCKINGHAM. GOVERNOR on THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT, A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS, An act of the General Assem- b_ly, entitled “An act relating to State Boun- ties,” ap roved May 17th, 1864, provided that the overnor, if‘ he should " deem it needfnl for the public benefit,” might cause the payment of three hundred dollars to cease, which by the third section of “An act to provide for the bounty to Volunteers and for other purposes,” approved January 15, 4854, was made payable to the order of each non-commissioned Officer, artificer, musician, or private who should enlist and be muster— ed into the service of the United States, and be placed to the credit of the State; and, whereas, the War Department, by an official notice, dated the 13th instant, has made known its decision to stop all drafting and recruitin in the loyal States ; Therefore, I, WILLIAM a. BUCKINGHAM, Governor of the State of Connecticut, deem- ingit “needful for the public benefit,” do is- sue this, my proclamation, to cause the fur- ther payment of three hundred dollars as provided by the act referred to above to cease, and I hereby declare that no person who may enlist and be mustered into the service of the United States after this date shall be entitled to such state bounty. Given under my hand and the seal offlie ~v~ State, at the city of Norwich, this 3 L S gthe 17th day of April, in the year of ' ' our Lord, one thousand eight hun- vrv tired and sixty-five, and of lhe Inde- pendence of the United States the eighty- nintli. WM. A. BUCKINGHAM. By his Excellelifiy the Governor, J. AMMOND TRUMBULL, Sec'y of State. . <.>-o— WThe following brief sketch of the life of our new President will not be amiss at the present time: ' Andrew Johnson, lately Vice president of the United States, who now by the provision of the Constitulion becomes President,—was born in Raleigh, NOl‘lii Carolina, December 29 1808. At the age of four he lost his father; at 10 he was apprenticed to a tailor, whom he served seven years. While learnin his trade he oiso learned to read, and is emphat- ically, as was his lamented predecessor, - a selfiaught man, and ofplebeian origin. In 1824 he went to Laurens Court House, S.C., where he worked for nearly two years, in May, lc26, he returned to Raleigh, where he remained until September, when he removed to Greenviilc, Tenn. The first ofi‘ice he ever hold was that of Alderman of the vii- lage. He was reelected twice, and in 1830 was chosen Mayor. In 1835 he Was elected to the Legislature, in 1837 was defeated, and in 1839 was reelected. In 1849 he served as Presidentialeiector and canvassed the state for the Democratic ticket. In 1841 he was elected to the to the state senate, and in 1843 was sent to Congress, where he served Until 1853. In that your he was‘elected Governor of Tennessee, and again in 1855. He was in 1857 chosen United States Senator for the full term ending March 4, 1863. He has been a Democrat all his life, and at the cele- brated Charleston Convention, in 1860 he re- ceived twelve voles, (which number he held until the 36m ballot.) for candidate for the office of President of the United States.— When Nashville was captured by our forces in the Spring of 1862, he was made Military Governor of the State by the President.— November 8. 1864, he was elected VicePres- ident, and succeeded to the Presidency, by deal h of President Lincoln, April 1565. 7~ ——.»--. . -13-.- W The tragedy at the capitol recalls the advertisement copied last December from the Selma. Ala, Dispatch, in which the ad- vertiser offered to procure the death of Abra- ham Lincoln, Andrew Johnson, and Wm. ll. Seward before the first of March for a million dollars. This may have been the or- igin of the conspiracy \"llil'll has proved so terribly successful. u-a.>-o [3‘ The Washington correspondent of the Boston Transcript left-graphs : “Addi‘ tional evidence just received from Richmond shows that the rebel leaders, headed by Jeff. Dims, were privy to the infernal plot, which has but partially been carried out. They Intended not only to assassinate President Lincoln and his cabinet, but also Vice Presi- dent Johnson, Speaker Coliltx, Senator Fos- ter, the president pro lcln. of the Senatefind Cliiei‘Juslice Chase. They thought by this consuinnlion Io destroy illifidvernment al- together." . a». . ~.~&».. There was a nicciing of citizens of Conm-ciicut in Washington on the l7th,lle|d at the rooms of Gov. Buckingham at W'l- lords, at which brief addresses WU'C made, appropi-iulc resolutions were passed, and reparations made for the funeral of the resident. .. -.._._.._r.-. A.— _s.. W’l‘he following is the will :Tal account ofthe number of men and arms surrendered by Lee: Parolicd prisoners, 26,115; small arms, 15,918; cannon, 159; Colors, 7]. -—~-r——~o‘.’r.—--.. _. STAMFORD—The Congregational, Baptist, Methodist and Presbyterian Societies held union services at the Congregational Church- es, on Fast Day. Rev. Mr. Halsey of the Pres. church preached a practical and pat- rioiic sermon—On Wednesday, the stems ware closed, and all business suspended.— Nearly all the houses were draped in mourn- ing—Adverate. . _. d... . . ———'l‘lle p rate Slmnzlililonll slili lies at Mel- bourne, Australia, and the authorities theic will not permit ilei‘ in provision and fit for a new voyage. ’I‘iu- pirate captain then-lore with St'CCSlI gl'amijloq‘uv-nw, threatens to re- port the action of the l:illuiil:ll authorities “to Richmond." He Will have a good time l doing it. At a meeting of the Wardens and Vestry- mcu of Sr. MATTIIEw‘s CHURCH, Wilton, Conn.,-held on Monday, April 17th, 1865., the following preamble and i'csoluiions were unaniiiiously— adopted: Whereas, It has pleased Almighty God in his infinite wisdom to remove from this world the soul Of our brother and fellow Vestry- _man, SAMUEL FITCH LAMBERT, therefore it is Resale-ed, That in his death we recognize a great .loss to the Parish, in that We are de prived of his wise counsels and mature judge- ment,as Well as of the bright example of Christian patience and fidelity which his life afforded. Resolved, That we sympathize with the family of the diseased, commending them to Him who “ does not afflict willingly,” for consolation, and reminding them of the res- urrection promise that“ them Which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.” Resolved, That these resolutions be inserted in the Norwalk Gazette and Calendar, and a copy sent to the bereaved family. _ SAMUEL B. BELDEN, Clerk of Vestry. —- ———~. < . m--~~—-- First Circus of the Season. On Saturday next, the 29th inst, our citi- zens will have an opportunity ofwitnessing— we judge from the well kuowu equestrian talent set forth in the bills—an entertainment seldom equalledjn sterling merit, as a whole in their various performances. Familiar among the names known to be par excellent, are the STICKNEY family, the NICOLo’s, and many others of renown, which the crowded state of our columns precludes us from re- ferring too. Their Exhibitions will be held on WEsT AVENUE, rendering the locality contiguous for Ladies and Children to the Afternoon Matinee, whicliaakes place at 2 p. in. From the array of talent set forth in the programme, we are satisfied the perform- ances are of a superior order, and we predict a rich treat in its way, for our lovers of amusement and a remunerative patronage to the proprietors. ; m.»r——-——— —-—The Po rtugues authorities have removed the governor of the fort which fired on the U. S. Steamer Niagra, agreeable to the de- mand of our minister. a.-. WOUNDID SOLDIERS, ATTENTION ! ALL 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. T. BARNUM, Licensed War Claim Agent, Danbur , Ct. Office—First Door South of the ooster House. E‘For reference see advertisement in another column of this paper. 38 -————<o+o>— Warren’s Improved Felt, Ce- ment and Gravel Booting. 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 Roofingheen used for our best resi- dences. The combinations of this roofing are such as to render it perfectly water- proof; makes solid, haudsome 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- field County. All orders left at the Store of A, Mooreliouse, Main Street, will receive his prompt attention ; enqmries freely an- swered. 1y34 ————-——O ~4...>. FaniiLr Dru Corpus—Among the most popular useful of th eday are the FAMILY DYE Cor.oas,man- factured by the well known practical chemists, Howe & Stephens. So very superior are these dyes, so easily used, and withal afi'orded at so low a price, that they are literally getting into every body‘s hands, just as the praises of their merits are on ev- ery body’s lips. Once tried, they become indispen- sable. In many parts of the country they have dis~ placed all other substances and methods of dyeing. We, without any hesitation whatever, pronouncc them the best dyes ever manufactuaed, while at the same time they are the cheapest in price, The la- dies are particularly delighted with them. ——--—_——-4 . 4 .... . .._.-._._- S. '1'.-—1860.-—X. Persons of sedentary habits troubled with weak uess, iassitude, paipitation of the heart, lack of ap- petite. distress after eating, torpid liver, constipa- tion, doc. deserve to suffer if they will not try the celebrated ' PLANTATION BITTERS. which are now rcccommended by the highest medi- cal authorities, andwarranted to produce an imme- diate benificiai cfi‘ect. They are exceedingly agree- able, perfectiy 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 of water and diet. They overcome effects of dissipation 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. They cure Diarrhoea, and Cholera Morbus. They cure Liver Complaint and Nervous Headache They make the weak strong, the languid brilliant, and are exhausted nature‘s great restorer. They are composed of the celebrated Calisaya bark, win- tergreen, asssafras, roots and herbs, all preserved in pure St. Croix rum. For particulars, see circulars and testimonials around each bottle. Beware of imposters. 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 stufi‘. Any person pretending to sell Plantation Bit- ters by the gallon or in Bulk, is an imposter. 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 close quarters. The demand for Drakes Plantation Bitters from in- 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 espectabie druggists, grocers, physicians, hotels, amboats and country stores. saloons’ m p. H.DRAKE a CO. Broadway, N. Y. ___——4 v»-¢.>u.———___.. WHISKERS ! WHISKERS ! Do you want Whiskers or Mustaches. Our grecian ' Compound will force them to row on the smooth- est face or chin, or hair on hai heads in Six Weeks. Price, $1.00. Sent by mail anywhere, closely sealed on receipt of price. Address, eyag WARNER do 00. Brooklyn, N. Y. _———..‘.-..__. Throat and Lung Diseases. Apractical Treatise by H. Phillips, M. D., being the result of many years’ experience in the special treatment of Asthma. Consumption, Bronchitis, andother ailments of the air passages. Mail- ed for so cents by Mll‘CHELL .t suixas. 911 Broadway. and by the principal booksellers of the United States ; or by the author, 31 E, 411 Fourth Avenue New York. 3'09 ........_.____._ Hall’s Ancient History of Norwalk from the Year 1650. 0W READY, Beautifully bound in half Morocco. Illustrated with Maps and Plates rice 2.00 at ’ p $ ’ A. SELLECK'S .. _, ___...-.-.,_ _ ETTERS remaining unclaimed in the Post Ofllce [4 at Norwalk, State of Connecticut, on the 25th do of a ril, 1865. _ _ Ad’hms, Mrs J ’l‘ llntchm’s 8'. Ferris Allen. Mrs Sarah E Hatch. Bciijumiiie L Armstrong.MissEiizabefiilliggins, George A Anderson, Fred Lockwood, Harry Baker, .llarionC Lyon Miss Mary Bagon. Joseph Lewis. William 2 Burdick illrs L‘s Bell, Miss Aiiiiic Bates, Mrs 111E Beckmun, Miss Marina Bartram, Mrs Elizabeth Caiiflcld Francis M Conley, Francis Corbin, Miss Carrie Converse James Downs. .llrs Phebe E Dilnou. Frederick Elwood, Mrs Fisher, illiss Martha J FitzPatrick Miss Aim Lockwood. James E \furray. Miss J iniiia .lfetcaif, Miss Martha .llulvany, Miss B Stirling, David , Stevens, Miss Susan Seymour, Win. R Saunders, Francis Terry, Miss Lelia Williams 3'. Chester \Vesterileld, Mrs Adeli-I White, Mrs J udoe Whitney, . iss Jury A 2 \Vliitloek. Miss Mary M Finnio'an, Ann Wilcox, Miss Lizzie R 2 llut, Warren Smith Which, Miss Noria Persons calling for any of the above Letters will lease say “ADVERTIsi-m,“ givin the date of the fist. CHARLES Lnsrsap, r. is. i [iii [RD [E [D a On Wednesday, April 19th. by the Rev. William Cooper Mead. D. D . Charles F. Osborne to Harriett Enyonngcst (laughter of Stephen Smith, Esq, all of this place. him ,,,,, prep. In this town, A Mi 72311: F — I N: V- '1‘ A I I. >' 33 years 1 uionthl. rcderiLk church, aged ”The relatives and friends, are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, at St. Paiiis' Church on Tuesday, at 3 o‘clock. p. in. In Wilton, April 13th, Samnc ‘ ‘ in the 81st year of his age. I}. Lambert, qu., In New Canaan, on the 23d inst., Deacon Win. Crissey, aged 81 years, 6 mos. 16 days. At Madison. Conn., on the 20th inst, Wm. H. Clock. .aged 45 years; formeri of this lace. In Ridgefield, April 21st, Minerva, wife of Tim- othy Jones, aged 42 years. In Stamford, April 14th, Joseph S. Knapp, agedd’i years, 29 da 5. In Darien, A ril 13th, at the house of her sou-in- law. (Rev. E. . Kinney) Mrs Nancy Anthony in the 90th year of her age. She had been for several weeks quite feeble, but came down stairs as usual that morning, sat up in her rocking chair a part of the day. She spoke of death, of her funeral, of her Heavenly Father, but as she was in the habit of doing so,it excited no alarm She then laid down on the Sofa, and at, 8 o‘clock in the evening, surrounded by two or three sympathiz- ing neighbors, and oulyu part of her own little fam- ily (one grandson being in the rear of Spanish Fort at Mobile, and another, sleeping in a lonely grave in Iowa, and her son-in-iaw at his distant post of in- bar.) this aged disciple, this beloved mother and grandmother, without a struggle or a groan, drooped her eyes, like a tired infant, and slept in Jesus, surely “Jesus did make her dying bed, Feel soft as downy pillows are ; While on His breast she leaned her head, And breathed her life out sweetly there." FERTILIZERS! FERTILIZERS ! ! I HAVE just received and shall keep through the season the largest stock of FERTILIZERS ever brought into Norwalk, consisting of FISH GUANO in bills; SUPER PHOSPHATE OF LIME, in bbls and bags, GROUND BONE in bbls., POUDRETTE in bbls. a bulk, &c., - &c., &c., All of which will be sold on the most favor- able terms. ' 2m17 CHARLES T. LEONARD. WILTON ACADEMY. THE 'next Session of this School will Open On Wednesday, May 311, continuing twelve weeks. EDWARD OLMSTEAD, Preeeptor. Spring and Summer MILLINERY GOODS. N entire new stock of Spring 5nd Sum- mer Miiiiuery goods, bought since the great fall in gold, which are offered at low- er prices than ever. All the latest Styles of Silk, Lace, Straw Bonnets and Jockeys, made to order. , Constantly on band, also assortment of. fancy goods and dress trimmings to he sold cheap for Cash. - MRS. J. E. DAVIS. New Canaan, April 20th, 1865. THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK or SournNonwnx, CONN.,April18lh,1865. 2' ' Dundend Notice. HE Board of Directors has declared a Dividend of Four per'cent. (.04) on the Capital Stock of fhe Bank, free of Govern- ment Tax, payable on the 13'. Wednesday of May next, the 3rd. The Transfer Books will be closed from the 22d lust. and rc-Opened May 4th. J. J. MILLARD, Cashier. STRAYBD. FROM the premises of the subscriber on Thursday, April 13th a brindle color COW, about 10 years ol-i, crumpled home, farrow, gives milk. Whoever can give information respecting said cow will Oblige the owner and be suit. ably rewarded, by addressing JOHN MOORE, So. Norwalk, Conn. LOST. N Wednesday, April 17th 1865, near the head of Main Street,a Mink Muff. The finder will confer a great favor on the owner and be reasonably rewarded by leaving it at D REGORY’S, Main Street. For Sale. HORSE, suitable for a family, (Pony Breed.) sound, kind and gentle; per- fectly safe fora lady to drive, enquire of J. C. BETTS, Wilton, near the Depot. BOY IVAN TED. TO LEARN THE DRUG BUSINESS. . H. M. PROWITT. Just Received. NEW and large assortment of TRUS- SES, SUPPORTERS, and SHOUL- DER. BRACES, m , H. M. PROWlTT‘S Corner Drug Store. FOR SALE. TWO COWS with Calves, one four years , and one five years old. Enquire of . W. H. WEBB. House and Lot: at Auction. HE late residence of Mrs. Charlotte Gib- bon’s in Main Street, Norwalk, will be sold at Auction on Saturday, April 291e, 1865, at 2 o'clock afternoon. The premises consist of about one acre of land with a good and convenient two story dwelling house with ten rooms, barn and oth- er out buildings, large garden a great variety of fruit, g- od well of water and cistern, is but a few minutes walk from the Depot of Dan- bury and Norwalk Rail Road, and is conve- nient to the village, churches, School House and in a good neighborhood. . JOHN A. WEED, Administrator. Norwalk, April 22nd, 1865. 1t*17 k Taxes. NOTICE is hereby given to all persons li- able to pay taxes in the Town of Nor- walk, (and non-residents) on assessment list of1864, that ihey are now due ; and that I will meet them for the purpose of receiving said Taxes, at the following places to wit: at the Post Office, at South Norwalk, on Sat urday the l3lli (lay of May, from 4 iiiilil 6 o’clock p. m.; and at the Storeof Lewis J. Curtis on and after the 15th of May until the lst of Nov. 1865. STEPHEN RAYMOND, Colhctor. Norwalk, April 24m, 1865. 2117 ROBERTSON BROTHERS, PRACTICAL Boounmpsns, AND MANUFACTURERS OF PHO’l‘oGRAPHIC ALBUMS, Plain and Ornamental Jobbing, No. 3 Gazelle Building, No: walk, Conn. WMAOAZiNEs, MUSIC &c., done up in the best s1 ylcs and Oi.p Books rebound. Residence for Sale. ' ‘IIE subscribe-r “til-rs his pi u-o for sale, 1 collipl'isina ii iii an acre of" loud \\ 1|, :i two story D\\'\‘l|il];.‘, House, situai- ii on Chapel Street. within five minutes walk of the Bridge. Said House is nearly new, is in good comiilion, contains nine rooms and a Liood collar. There is a burn on the piemi- see. and a never falling Well of' pond water and a cistern. The place is “‘03” sh cked \villl Fruit Trees, Vines. eic. _ DENNIS SHEA. For particulars enquire of JAMES D.SHEA.
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