...—.——. .- iiglattvalk (throttle. . Tessa”, Dec. 10, 1867. ..r"'......_._...__. Amwnw - .ZZKIZIIZJLE?” EDITORIAL LETTER. . I , WAerINoTON, Dec. 9th, 1867; DEAR GAZETTE :—To one who has been more or less familiar with the national capi- to], m.- the last twenty years, the present com- plated l,wearance of that noble edifice, IS the most notable feature of Washington. For fifteen years past, its white marble walls and columns have been so encased and shrouded with rc-tfi‘oldings, dcrricks and timbered ob- ,auuctions, that the beauty and magnitude of its grand prt‘iportionshave never been appar- ent to the beholder til] now. Even asnow externallycompleted, in its architectural pro- portions it is not “a perfect work." Had the central portions comprising the old Halls of the House and Senate been raised another story, so as to have attained an elevation of twenty or-thirty feet above the present Halls on either extreme wing, and from Ollt this central elavation, started the magnificent dome, its effect, symmetry and perfection of form, would doubtless have surpassed any edifice in the world. The new Treasury Building now so nearly completed, is one of the most grand and solidly imposing structures of the country, yet with that fatal- ity that so 'often mars the triumphs of our best architects, they have belittled this noble, granite edifice by a roof decoration of me- tallc filligree, so absurdly out of place as to look e mtemptible. The inspiration of North- ern taste and enterprise, brought here by the war, is clcally diseernable,however, all about Washington in new and improved stores,res- idcnces and architectural decorations. But it is not with the physical condition of Washington that the distant reader is most concerned. What Congress does and is to do, are the grave matters new occupying the thoughtful mind of the country. I was pres- ent in the House on Friday,when Gov. Bout- well, in a calm, but masterlyspeecb, arrangn- cd Andrew Johnson for impeachment for “high crimes and misdemeanors." The speech was a terrible unwrapping Of that vile creature’s wickedness, yet the sentiment of the House was largely averse to the at- ' tempted effort to depose him, as was evidenc- ed by the vote taken Saturday. It tnust not be concluded, however, that, very many Re- publicans members who voted against the impeachment, were not satisfied of the Pres- ident’s guiltincss. It is common to hear our friends reason in this wise. “The President tas done all he could to re-instate rebels to power; is guilty of the union blood sacrific- ed at New Orleans; has paid out money to his creatures contrary to law; has restored rebel property after legal confiscation; has turned over United States property to corpo- rations, whereby he has put money in his own pocket; yet notwithstanding all his crimes it is better to let the animal run, than to keep the country in turmoil another year. It is needless to add that in the view of the writer, it. is far better for Congress to contin- ue its session up to the expiration of Mr. Johnson‘s term, than to attempt his impeach- ment, with a certainty that such a trial could not be ' s'ninated for long mouths alter the expiiz. - ..- his term of office. The corru- t" - - els that he deserves impeach- in ~ . . 1 effects of such a popu- lar set' R- ,- . “re keenly felt by ntt opening r. t - . ‘ 2‘s him in the de- tensive attitu.’ . z. .- «ad executive. lllr. Schenckpro': t; . -’ and Means, then rep: back the bill de- claring that, from and a}: ' its passage, the authoiity of the Secretary of the Treasury to make any reduction in the currency by retir- ing or cancelling United States notes is sus- pended. A running discussion, in which the im- peachment question got mixed up, ensued between Messrs. Schenck,Ingersoll,Garfield, Logan, Stevens, of Pennsylvania, and oth- ers; btrt Mr. Schenck put an end to it by moving the previous question on the bill.— The previous question was s'eonded—94 to Ell—and the bill passed—yeas, 127; nays, 32. These votes upon both matters may be ac— cepted as sure to be sustained in the Senate. Connecticut will be a unit on Impeachment in both Houses. In the matter of further contraction, our Mr. Ferry will sustain the position of Mr. McCulloch, under the mista- ken idea, as it seems to us, of hastening spc- cie resumption. There is a single stubborn fact the friends of resumption seem to over- look, and that is that the country absolutely requircr more than double the circulating me- diuru of paper money needed before the war. Instance house building, five or six years ago a poor man could build him a comfort- ablehous'e for $600, now a house equally as good, costs him from $1.300 to $1,500 and so it is in all the ramifications of trade and : iaiittee of Ways every day life. An instant resutnption would. not and could notvery largely reduce the col- tune of money required by the augmented. and stimulated financial requirements of the country. As with an individual, so with the nation, when more money is owed than can be at once paid, economy, energy, and above all determined integrity, must be put. into active exercise, till such a time as the burden may be canceled. It is believed here, among sagaeious financiers, that this-action prevent- ing further contraction while not increasing the paper issue Of the country, will prove a most beneficent measure to all its business interests and especially to the mercantile, manufacturing and laboring classes. Among the visitors here, we observed Gen Sherman on the floor of the House, on Sat urday. Gideon Hollister, of Connecticut, is also here, and rumor asserts, apossible nominee for the mission to Hayti or Mexico. The Consul-Generalship at Havana, it is said, has been again tendered him and de- clined. We met Senator Dixon on Satur- day, looking in better peysical condition than we have before seen him for years. He is of course “hopeful” of a. democratic future. But the stage did'nt upset, and we regret the genial Senator’s getting out under so sad a delusion. Commissioner Rollins has issued his In- ternal Revenue Report, and made a vastly better showing than was expected. T stories sent home of his purpose to resign, are fabrications, as the country ought to rc- joiee to know. The report of the able Con- troller cithc Currency, also receives marked commendation. The recent gales in the West India regions are likely to interfere with Mr. Seward’s . rtal estate operations. Tire islands of St. Thomas and Santa Cruz were visited this time, as before, with great severity, and the United S‘ates steamers De Soto and Monon- gahela have been lost. On Tuesday Secre- tarv Welles received a dispatch from Mr. Thomas Savage, acting Consul General at Havana, dated Dec. 4th, announcing the ar- rival of the Susquehanna at St. Thomas, and further saying: “De Soto and Mononga- hela lost. Susquehanna damaged. Susque- hanna gone to Santa Cruz, in aid of the vessels’ crews.” The Department has had no ftrrther information concerning this ca- lamity. Private information received from llavana, via New York, states that the lar- ger portion of the ofiicers and crew of the De Soto were saved, while a portion of those of the Monongahela were also rescued. The De Soto was a large side-wheel steamer, 1,- 600 tons, used during the war as a transport steamer, and recently refitted and repaired at the Philadelphia navy yard, and ordered to the North Atlantic squadron. This vessel was commanded by Commodore Charles S. BOEES, of New York. The Monongahela was a regular screw sloop-of-war, built for the navy and was 1,378 tons. She was com- manded by“ Commodore Simon B. Bissel], and was also one of the vessels attached to North A“antic Squadron. A RePublican Congressional Caucus was held 135': week to hear the report of the Con- gressional flCommittee, of which General Schenck is chairman. by which the Repub~ lican campaign in the Southern States has been conducted since the passage of the re- construction bills. Senator Morgan was chairman of the cinetts, and Representative Me Cullum of Illinois, secretary. About one hundred and twenty-five members of Congress were present. Gen. Schenck made along and interesting speech, detailing the work done by the committee, and speaking of it results and the difficulties they had encountered. He said they had received and expended something like $40,000, and had every reason to be satisfied with the ex- penditure. He spoke particularly ”of the manner in which the negroes had conducted themselves, saying the cotnmitte had found them surprisingly intelligent and informed about political matters. Speeches were also made by Senators Wilson, Chandler, Cameron, and; Frelinghuysen, and Rep- resentatives Kelley, Pile,-Higby and others. The committee was commended for its la- bors, satisfaction with the situation was gen- erally expressed, and it was resolved to con~ tiuue the work under the same committee. The Presidential slate seems already “ made up." Gen. Grant seems to be the nominee by general acclaim. Men Of all shades seem to unite on him, and while many with and yearn for a civilian and a statesman, the certainty and ease of his elec- tion scems to make him by these considera- tions the “People’s Candidate.” For Vice- 'President, Henry Wilson has many admirers. Mr. Colfax is also named, and if the East will consent to a matched team of Western candidates, he will undoubtedly secure the second place. It is universally conceded that if gunpowder .and glory were not to win he would be our presidential candidate. The Congressional Election Committee have notyct relinquished the case of Mr. Wm. H. Barnum, but no one here believes that he stands the least chance of being un- seated. The fact of purchasing votes is 'es- tablished, but there happens to be no law against getting elected in that lucratiVe manner. Mr. Barnum is a gentleman of great suavity ofmanncr, and genial good- naturedncss, which has already made him an acknowledged. favorite aruong his asso- ciates in the House. Thtse bland qualities are pro-eminently characteristic of the Bar- num family, we believe. We met Secretary Welles on Saturday evening, and he hears little evidence of the serious illness from which he has just recov- ered. We never saw our Republican friends more hopeful or confident, despite Andrew Johnson’s perversity. The next Presiden- tial election is so assured even by democrat- ic assent, that nothing but the grossest blun- dering can wrest it from us. There seems a fixed determination to go forward; in the right, calmly, but dcterminedly casting aside whatever may rob the country of what has been so dearly bought with its best blood. God grant that JusTIoE and LIBERTY may be not only our party’s but our nation's shibo- leth, and under this banner may we win not a mere partiz’an ascendency, but enduring national greatness, prosperity and Peace. For right is right, since God is God, And right the day must win ; To doubt would be disloyalty, To falter would be sin.- u<0>~ Harbor Improvement. Ifany one doubts the urgent necesity. of having the channel of ottr harbor straighten- ed and deepened, we would invite their .at— tention to the number of vessels and barges waiting below the bar, and at South Nor- walk, for tide enough to come to our wharls. There is betwoen ten and fifteen hundred tons of freight thus detained consigned to the Danbury and Norwalk Rail Road. We hope thematter will be taken in hand this winter, a company organized under the char- ter obtained from tne last. legislature, and that the work may be begun early in the Spring. Nothing in our opinion would tend more to the building up of our place, than a good depth of water in the channel. Let it be done by all means. 4-»+o>— »»»»» —— SUDDEN DEATIr.--On Friday]ast,a MissElsie Bishop, an elderly lady,of Poundridge,while getting into a carriage in front of Mr. Lock- Wtiod‘s store, near the depot,SO.Norwalk,fell back and down between the wheels, aud‘was taken up dead. The doctors, we understand, think her death was caused by heart disease, and not directly by her fall. .<O>—. DnowNEn IN A WELL—On Sunday eve- ning last, about 7 o’clock, a. man named John Hall, while trying to draw water from a well in the rear of Mr. Buckley’s house at the foot of Mill Hill, slipped and fell head- foremost down into the well. He was soon drawn out, badly wounded, and died in about two hours. He igquiie an Old man, worked for Mr. Grace, and had the reputa- tion of being a good, steady workman. .- Q p.- NARROW ESCAPE.—— On Saturday last, while a number of boysand girls were skat- ing on Allan Betts’ pond, familiarly known as “14 acres,” two young girls, one a daugh- ter of Edwin Lyon, and the other a daugh- ter of O. H. Benedict, broke through the ice, in quite deep water. A brother of the Bene- dict girl, seeing their perilous situation, run to their rescue, :aud at the risk of his own life, succeeded in getting them to the trunk of a tree and supporting them there. Other boys did all they could, other assis- tance came, and finally by means of a boat: all were saved, after having been in the Wa- ter nearly half an hour. ' ¢<G>e REAL EsTATE.—.-A large Real Estate trans- action was consummated Monday morning. Messrs.James Mitchell and William G. Street sold a strip of land of a little more than one acre in extent, known as the_Van Antwerp place, lying on tne Wilson’s Point Road just above the Hatch place, South Norwalk, to Messrs. Chester F. Tolles and Geo. W. Ray- mond, for the sum of sixteen thousand dolo lars. The amount paid seems like a very large price, but we have no doubt that it will prove a paying investment to. the enterpri- sing purchasers, who contemplate, we hear, running a street through from the Wilson’s road to the harbor, parallel with Washing- ton street, and thrmegthe whole property into the market for building lots, which on account of their very desirable location will be very valuable. Success to the enterprise. _ “.9..- .__ A..- W Wendell Phillips, the “silver-toned orator" talked for an hour last Tuesday even- ing,at Lockwood’s Hal], about Daniel O'Con- nell, the Irish Agitator. The talk was charm- ing, but we were much disappointed at the abrubt closing, and cannot consequently conscientiously pronounce it a .“finished pro- duction." -We presume it was cut short_ in order not. to wound the delicat esensibilities of those who cannot bear to hear political allu- sions in a public lecture. -———d-<.>-o————— WWhy cannot the cross bars on the green, which are such a nuisance to church goers, be removed during the winter months .9 Their removal would involve no expense and no damage, and would he a gratification to runny. - ' .q9pp.——— , WBe sure and go to Chas. I-I. Byxbce’s to buy your Christmas presents. forlre will be ready for you, and he'will sell as low as the lowest. ' ————-oa<.>-o——-——- A reunion of the officers of the 27th Reg- iment C. V., is called, to be held in New Ha- ven, at the Tontine Hotel, on the 13th inst. The 27th was a nine months regiment, and one company was largely composed of Nor- walk young men. .‘.>..__.._. @Thc London Times criticises the Presi- dents message as follows :— The message shows that Mr. Johnson has learned nothing. He transcends himself in impudencc. He regards his office as abso- lute sovereigns do their prerogatives." ado». WThe New York and New Haven Bail- road Company have declared a semi-annual dividend Of fiye per cent., payable January 2. The translei‘books will he closed'from De- cember 17th to' January 2d. _ 1 Society. The annual meeting of this Society was held on Wednesday morning last. The meeting was called to order by Jonathan Camp, Esq, President of the society. After the reading of the call, the Treasurer, J. W. Hubbell, Esq., made his report, showing the expenses of the society for the past. year, ex- clusive of the Permanent Grounds, were about $2,000; rccelpts,$4,700; totalexpense of the Fair Grounds,$13,434.58; total amount of indebtedness of the society about $8,000. On motion of Mr. E. A. Woodward, it was voted that the thanks 01 the Society be ten— dered to Mr. Camp:for his untiring exertions in behalf of the society during the past year, and for the able manner in which he has fill- ed the oflicc of President of the society. The meeting then proceeded to the election of oflicerstor the ensuing year, with the fol- lowiug result :— Preahlent, Jonathan Camp, Norwalk. Principal Vice President, Hon. Jesse Onley Stratford. Recording Secretary, Charles E. Plumb, Trumbull. . , Assistant Secretar , Wm. D. Gregory, Wil- ton. ‘ Irecwurer, Joseph W. Hubbell, Norwalk. Marshall, E. K. Foster, Bedding. Director to State Society, B. B. Plunrb, Trumbull. . VICE PRESIDENTS: Wilton. J. E. Turner, Fair‘field, S. A. Scelcy, Southport, D. H. Sherwood, Monroe, Charles B. Clark, New Canaan, Edwin Hoyt, Norwalk, E. A. W oodward. ’ Bedding, Benjamin F. Banks, Brookfield, Elmer Northrop, _ Easton, James S. Cole, Stratford, Joel S. Peck, Bridgeport, A. R. Hall, Westport, E. 1. Taylor, Darieu, Henry Morehouse, Trumbull, If. B. Plumb, New Fairfield, Amzi Rogers, Ridgefield, Henry Smith, Danbury, J. L. Beard, Bethe], Nathan A, Seeley, Weston, D. D. Coley, Huntington, David Beecher, Newtown, J. H. Botstord, Sherman, Seymour Woolsey, Stamford, Walter M. Smith. The Committee on Field Crops, reperted as follows :—- Best field of corn, L. B. Wakemau, $10 00 Westport, do do wheat, do do 10 00 Besv acre oats, do do 4 00 do corn, D. D. Coley, Weston. 5 00 Best 1-2 acre turnips, S. Seymour, Nor'k 2 00 Voted, That the President receive $200 00; Secretary, $10000; Treasurer, $20; and Marshall, $20, for services during the pasr year. , Voted, To sell to the town of Norwalk, so much of the Fair Grounds, as the town may desire for the construction of the bridge across Wide River, the sale of the Ground, to be left with the President of the Society. The following gentlemen were appointed as Auditing Committee, viz :—E. A. Wood- ward, Norwalk, S. E. Olmstead, Norwalk, B. B. Plumb, Trumbull, Burling D. Purdy, New Canaan, Edwin Hoyt, New Canaan, Dudley P. Ely, Norwalk, were appointed a committee to revise the Premum List, Rules, Regulations, &c., to re- port to the adjourned meeting. Tire committee on Permanent Location, were retained for another year, and the fur- ther completion and control of the Grounds left to them. A motion was made by Mr. E. W. Stuart, forbidding the renting of the track for horse races, and looking to the total suppression of that sport on the Society’s grounds. The resolution was laid on the table. Adjourned to the second Wednesday of February, at 10 o’clock. a. m. «<0». Y. M. C. A.—A meeting of this Associa- tion is to be held in the Reading Room, on Friday evening,to take measures for starting an evening school for persons who are una- ble to attend a day school. A very lattdable object. Will you assist in carrying out the plan ? . . Mr. Joseph W. Wilson has been chosen Secretary of the Association,iu place of Mr. Kellogg, whose business calls him elsewhere. .40...- ENTERTAINMENT—It will be seen by ad- vertisement that we are to be favored with an entertainment at Lockwood’s Hall, Fri- .day evening, by ladies of~ St. James Church, Danbury. Tire entertainment consists Of a Charadewritteu by aDanbury lady, an ex- hibition of Statuary, Music by a Prima Donna recently returned froth Europe, &c. We trust a fullhouse will greet our Danbury friends. ' ~<Q>a fig” Phoenix Ball comes off next week Tuesday evening. . s".-- WW9 wOuld invite attention to the adv. of Mr. Ives, who has Opened a new Dry Goods Store, in South Norwalk. .4.-. Putnam’s Magazine. Acurious story is told of a gentleman who while riding in a car, and in earnest conversation with a iend, was instantly rendered unconscious ]§ a sudden collision with another train. He remained insensi- ble several days, and when finally re- stored to consciousness he immediately finished the sentence he was speak- ing at the time of the coilision.‘ Thirteen years ago, circumstances render- ed necessary the suspension Of Putnam's Magazine, which had become a general fa- vorite with the people. Now it‘has been re- vived, and come to us with the old familiar form and features of former days, and we give it a hearty welcot’ne. The present number opens with a gossipy, retrospective sketch by the editor, Charles F. Briggs, em- bodying a letter full of old Magazine remi- nescences by the ever genial G. W. Curtis. “Thirteen years of the nation,” commences where the thread was broken and con- tinues the record up to the present time. Dobbs his Ferry, is a delightful poem, by the author of Nothing to Wear. Prof. De Vere writes about corals. Too True, 9. story of to-day is commenced. Be- ginning of New York is a humorous histor- ical sketch. ,W. D. O’Connor contributes». Christmas story, very long but complete in this number, entitled “The Carpenter," a story of the war. Life in Great Cities, is the first of aseries. Tuckerman discourses on the Italian question. Tire other atticles are Gen.Grant with portrait; Dicken’s second visit; The Voyage; The Lyrist; The late Francis L. Hawks; tJustitia; Fredericks- burgh; Monthly Chronicle of Occurrences, Literature, Fine Arts,Music and Table Talk. This number gives good promise for-the fu- ture, and we congratulate Mr. Putnam upon his flattering prospects. «‘Q». WML Wm. Nash, .a practical carpenter who fully understands his businessisin town putting on Clay’s Patent Weather Strip, just the thing to keep out the biting 'cold wind, driving rain, and snow, dust, &c., from our dwellings. These strips are very simple and cheap, and are meeting with‘a ready sale. 4.-.». W One of Mr. White’s propellers got a- ground on the bar near the freight depot, on Tuesday, and remained there until its con- sort-arrived, which in attempting to haul it 03‘, also got fast, and remained there until next tide. They had hardly departed, when a barge laden with lumber got on the same bar, and now seems to be a permanent fix. turc. Hurry ’up that Harbor Improvement Company. _ V ~ .<.>..————— WThe Charles Dickens readings com- mence in New York, to-night (Monday) The seats have all been sold for the first course,‘but we presume there will be a. chance for all to hear him before he leaves the country, without submitting to the ex- tortiona of ticket agents, article—superior to Cologne, and at. half price. . should always be kept on hand. - Religious. . 'ly Spirit’s presence in the geligious meetings held at the Baptist 'Chnreli'during tlie'paetf week, in connection with the labors of Rev. A. P. Graves, Evangelist front New York. All the meetings have been quite fully at- tended. ehristians have been quickened in the divine life, a general seriousness seems to rest upon the S. School and congre- gation, and several persons give evidence Of genuine conversion from the error of their ways. Sunday evening last Mr. Graves preached the sermon before the Y. M. C. A. to a crowded and attentive audience, from the text, "Run speak to that young man'." The discourse was full of earnest appeals and kind warnings to young men. Pastors Childs and Breckenridge, and Rev. Mr. Potter of the Am. S, S.,Union, conducted the devotional-exercises. Mr. Graves preaches every evening this week at 7 1-2 o’clock. There will be meetings every afternoon at 2 o‘clock, for christian conference and prayer. One marked feature of the meetings thus far has been the earnest requests for special prayer for unconvertedfriends. . ' Tuesday evening, Mr. Graves preaches up- on the ‘fUnpardonable Sin," on Friday even- ing upon the “New Birth." The invitation is renewed for all clrristians to pray for a general and powerful work of grace through the town. The South Norwalk Baptist Tabernacle Society have extended a call to Rev. John Davies,a young preacher but recently arrived in this country, from Birmingham, England, to become theirjpastor, which call has been accepted, and Mr. D. will soon be ordained and settled. Mr. D. preaéhed at South Nor- walk the third Sunday after his arrival in this country, and made a very. favorable impression. Wecopy the following in re- gaad to his departure for this country, from the Birmingham (England) Daily Post. A series of valedictory services have re- cently been held in Bond Street Chapel, in this town, in, connection with the departure of the Rev. John Davies (the late minister of the place) for America. Mr. Davies received acall to the pastorate of the Bond Street Church In August, 1861. During the period of his labors the ancient church at Bond Street has been revived, increased, and strenghened. Though only a young man, Mr. avies is an earnest. and impressive preacher, and those who have attended his ministry regularly will never forget many of the discourses which have fallen from his lips; while as a pastor he has often been found In the houses of his people, and has greatly endeared himself to his flock by his Iovrng and sympathetic spirit. On Monday evening last a tea meeting was held in the schoolroom attached to Bond Street Chapel, for the purpose of presenting Mr. Davies with an address, and to bid him farewell. Up- wards of 200 persons sat down; and after tea the friendshdjourned to the chapel. Mr. Davies presrded, and addresses were deliver- ed durrng the ever in g by Messrs. Green,0ak- ley, Dean, Brockington, Hunter, and Hop- kins. In the course of the evening it was re- solved that a purse be presented to Mr. Da- vrs before his departure, and a beautifully illuminated address was given him. The ad- dressrau as tol‘owsjz—“The Baptist Church, meeting In Bond Street Chapel, Birmingham England, to the ministers and members of the Baptist Churches, United States, Dear brethren,—Thta is to certify that we have known the Rev. John Davies, our late minis- ter, for nearly seven years. ,He was educa- ted at Rawdon College, near Leeds, and set- tled at Bond Street,'Birmingham, in August, 1861. He was ordained pastor of the church in 1862, since which time ire has labored zeal- ously and indetatigably in' reaching the Gos- pel, delivering lectures, su erintending class- es for young men and lay preachers, besides holJing a monthly service for the young peo- ple connected with the church and congre- gation and Sunday schools. He possesses the regard and esteem of the whole church, who regret his leaving them; but as he feels he is called by God to labour in America, we cannot persuade him to relinquish the idea, and we pray that God may go with him, and keep him in safety, may go before him and prepare his way, and bless his laboursabuud- antly among yOu, wherever his lot. may be cast. Hehas not. laboured in vain in our midst, as under his ministry the church has increased from 34 to 168 members, and can- didates are now awaiting admission to the church. We hope he maybe divinely guid- ed and blessed in gathering a multitude of souls who shall be his joy and crown in the Signed, on behalf the church, by the deacons and members,Thomas Green,Thomas Brock- ington, Samuel Hunter, William Tippetts, John Oakley, John Hopkins—Birmingham, England, October, 1867. _ u<.>A.——.-—— SOMETHING NEw.—We would call the at- tention of our friends desiring a feed cutter, to the, National Cutter, patented July 30th, 1667, which has created a revolution in the mode of cutting hay, straw, stalks, &-e. This machine has taken the first premium and received a strong complimentary notice from. the officers of the American Institute. W. C. Street has taken the agency for this portion of the County, and has them in stock. '<O>~ LEGISLATIVE ConnupTION.—The revela- tions made last week in Mr. Opdyke’s report railroad paid $205,000 last year to secure leg- islation for the road, and $60,000 the year before' The evidence is complete‘that al- most all this money went Into the hands of the New York» Legislature, besides $20,000 last year for acity railroad job, and $300,- 000 in the stock of another road, which wa divided between eighteen corporators and Albany, out of a capital'of $1,000,000. The stock is, and Ihas been for a long time, . ten per cent. above par. u<°» ,. . @001. H. Brayton Ives, ot New Haven» formerly Adjutant of the Fifth Conn. Vols, and late of the First Conn. Cavalry, has re- cently been brevetted Brigadier General of Volunteers for gallantry in several battles under Ge'n. Sheridan. - .-o,.- ‘ SuansE PARTY AND SERENADE—Last. evening some of the friends of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ells, who have just returned from their wedding trip, gave them a surprise party at their home, the residence of Mr. J. H. Shelton, on Second Avenue. The party numbered some eighty gentlemen and ladies, old and young, married and a'ugle After a couple of hours spent in different kinds of amusements the party were treated to some fine music by the Second Regiment Band, who, after performing two of their best selec- tions, were invited into the' house where heavily laden tablesof good things were soon dispensed to the party by fair hands. Just before therelreshments were served MrL'A. F. Abbott, in behalf of the party, i a neat speech, presented the newly wed ed pair with a splendid silver cake basket, a set of silver-plated knives, spoons, due. Mr. Ells responded and thanked the party for their kind remembrance; Soon aftcrrcfreshments at a seasonable hour, the "party dispersed well pleased with the evening's entertain- ment.— Waterbury Daily American, Dec. '3d. . .<.>. THE LONDON QUARTERLY REVIEW, for October, has the follo‘witrg articles—Royal Authorship; The French Retreat from Mos- cow; Trades’ UniOns; Sir Henry Bulwe’r‘s Historcial Characters ; The Talmud; Science in Schools; Portraits of Christ; The Abys- sinian Expedition; The conservative Sur. render. Be-printed by the Leonard Scott Publishing 00., 140 Fulton street, N. Y.— .Price $4 00 per year. .<.—.~.——— DOWN AMONG THE DEAD MEN, are, at this moment, thousands who might have ‘been- alive and well had they used that great life preserver, Plantation Bitters. Let the living lay it to heart that they are the best known remedy for all dyspeptic complaints, stom- ach derangements, and general dcbility. As a delicious cordial, combined with great tonic virtues, their equal cannot be found. Delicate Females, Clergymen, Merchants, Lawyers and persons of sedentary: habits; particularly those who are weak and suffer with mentalidepression, are greatly benefited by these Bitters. ‘ " " MAGNOLIA WATER—A delightful toilhet 1 e 2t50 04.». W “November chill blawsloud wi' angry sugh;” with these November winds come all the ailments common to a Northern win- ter; a bottle of American Life Drops, curing Coughs andColds, healing sore throat, and, by outward'application, killing till local pain There have been evident tokens of the Ho- ' better world, where partings are' unknown.~ confirm the fact that the New York Central . News Items. 5 —In the Island of St. Thomas a popular ivote has been taken to ascertain ,th‘ouenti- ments of the people on the transfer of the is- land to the United States. A dispatch by the Cuba. Cable informs us that the vote has re- sulted in favor of annexation. —Three more ocean steamers were seized at New York, Thursday, for attempting to pfit to sea With more passengers than the law a ows. .,—A national, convention of the Grand Army of the Republic‘will'be held at Phila. delphia, January 15. —The New York and New Haven Bail- road have just introduced a new system of warming their passenger cars, by means of hot. water circulating through pipes placed under each seat. :—The inventor of the estate of the late Elias Howe, J r., led in the probate court of Fatrfield, amounts to about $613,000. —Mr. Seward'a recent purchase-—St. Thomas—must bea delightful spot. It has been almost destroyed by earthquakes, and now the London Times congratulates the world that the Americans, upon taking pos- session, will extinguish the eause of the con- tagious fevers which prevail. The West In- dia mail steamers 'are no longer to touch there, and the people seeing their business gone, are preparing to leave. ' —-Jubal Early has one to live in Canada. He didn’t feel easy w ile Sheridan was mov- ing about the country so freely. —The colored race are coming forward as inventors, and the patent office shows, that during the past year several have applied to the patent office for patents on their own in- ventions. —-Chiravari has a school scene, “Why don’t you study your Roman history f" says a schoolmaster to a lazy pupil. “I am wait- ing for it to be finished,” was the reply. —A young lady by the name Of Lovina Tilden was drowned in Birlingham while skating Saturday afternoon. A younger sis- ter skating with her at the time, was rescued by Mr. Bone. —A thief walked into the house of Mr. John A. Van Kuren, Bridgeport, and stolea gold watch and chain, Saturday forenoon, at a moment when no one happened to be pres- enn No traces of the watch or thief have yet been Obtained. —The Litchfield Sentinel pitches into Mr. Silas Bronson, for “leaving a muuificent do- nation,to.Wnterbury and permitting his own son, a worthy citiZen of Litchfield, to live unrecognized and unaided, not even men- tioning him in his will.” —-They have a pork packing establishment in Bridgeport, fitted up with all the modern improvements, in which the business of cut- ting up, salting and packing is extensively prosecuted. The hogs are killed elsewhere. —One of our exchanges says that it is sta- ted that there are not less than fifteen hun- dred men out of employ in New Haven, and a man once out‘of work finds it impossible to obtain a new situation. —'I‘he Boston Traveller has this story : Captain Stone, who commands the Cuba, is remarkable for his silence, so much so that some of his passengers have thought him dttu b A lady who knew his peculiarity in this respect addressed him during a denselog on the banks of Newfoundland, as follows: “Captain Stone, is it'always foggy here 1‘" “Madame," replied the captain, “how should I know? I don’t live here." ' -—A call appears in the Hartford Press, signed by over two‘ hundred prominent citi- zens of that city, for a meeting of all citizens favorable to the nomination of Gen. U. S. Gram for the Presidency, for the purpose of organizing a Grant club. The meeting will be held on Tuesday evening, Derembtr 101“- —There is a project on foot to build a first class hotel in New London. The site select- ed the Frink property, on Bank street, di- rectly in front of the MetrOpolitan. The sur- veys have been made, and the architects have examined the site and are now engaged in making the necessary plans. Some of the heaviest capitalists of the city have taken hold of the matter. .‘o>.F——.——- EDITORS GAZETTE :—Some three weeks since, the writer;;enjoyed a beautiful sight while riding up-town, and of which you made mention in your journal at the time. It. was our Superintendent of roads person- ally} attending the “oeueering” of the road with gravel. Since that time we have wait- ed patiently for his apperanee at our end of the road, that we might have the benefit of even that. slight l‘veneering.”. The people wish to know why all such improvements stop at. about the borough limits. Our roads are left unrepaircd as you well know, and during the last week have been like the “slough of desppnd." Is there no remedy? it not, let us have ain'eeting called, and return to the oldlstyle of road’ making. On the 4th of Nov.,_ the' first attempt was made in this south district to repair the roads. Quite too late for them to get settled,and now they are almost impassible for the hubs. And yet we are told the contractors have received their pay for working the roads. A word about the Gas Co. and their works, Are they lawless, and can they tear up our thoroughfares, and leave them in an impass- able statc? Washington street, Flax Hill, Union Street, and others have been torn up, and now are fullof holes and gullies, danger- ous to vehicles. Is it not sufficient for them to charge $5.00 per thousand for wind, and not give an adequate supply of that ? We were about putting up some twenty gas posts by private .subseription,» but the merchants objected to it, fearing that there would not be a supply for their business pur- poses in>doors,a_nd because the supply was so poor, some of ouunerchants have had the gas cut Off, and now are using kerosene, as I intend to do.. Your communication in last week's GAZETTE from 8., is all posh. The New York burners are full as large, and price only saw . Recommend ,u remedy and we are wrth you. Yours, W. S. South Norwalk, Dec. 5. 83‘ We have nothing to say about the streets, this week. Our South Norwalk friends willundoubtedly obtain a full supply Of good gas as soon as the new reeeiver,near Pine Island, is finished. Our street lamps, in nights gone by, certainly, to us, seemed to give much better light than those of New York city, and the gas now furnished as is certainly of good quality. The Gas Co. Di- rectors evidently desire to give satisfaction, fault with their management as much as we should if their dividends were larger. .‘Opso— S. D. & H.W. SMITE's AMERICAN ORGANS. —These are the Organs that took the first premium over all competitors at the great St.Louis Fair, in October last. There is nothing more appropriate for a present than an American Organ.’ Give the Church pne, the Sabbath School one, and the Minister one. Music such as may be produced from them will benefit us all. Tire morals of so- ciety will be improved, and the young wrll happy hour, that will do them and others good. These Organs are manufactured by S. D. &. H.W. Smith, Boston, Mass.—‘-Topelca (Mo) Record. ~ . 2149 .«o.. ,THE MASON AND HAMLIN CAnrNETOn- GAN.—The success of Mason Sr Hamlin—of - whose reed organs no civilized man in the United States is ignorant—we believe is not the result of chance, butof several combined causes Frat, among these we place a rigid determination that every instrument that bears their name shall be exactly what rs represented, and that if any man ever makes a purchase of them which he regrets, the fault shall not be theirs. Second, the secu- rin of every improvement that genius and ski I could make, with a very free expendi- ture for experiments. Third, they have spared no pains to make the superiority of their workmanship known to the world. Gold medals, silver medals, first premiums. &c., show with what success they have vitr- dicated the: excellence—Boston Recorder. 0‘.-- Woafnu’s Fatima—Not a dandy husband nor costly silks and jewelry, but Pyle‘s O K' Soap, which facilitates the adornment. of cleanliness, with a great saving of labor and expense, Try it. All firsbclass grocers have it for sale. «.>-.——-—— Murmur—“Mother,” said a little fellow four years old, “if a man is. a mister, ain’t a woman a mystery ‘2" The greatest mystery in th world to us, is that any one Will buy 'any ther Saleratus but Herrick Allen’s Gold Medal. It cures dyspepsia, strengthens weal; stomachs, saves your teeth from deeayrug,~_ paves one-halt" the quantity of' shortening; esides it takes so little of Shieratus to do its work. Try it. Most. Merchants sell it. De- pot‘112 Liberty Street, New York. ~<.>- , . PEnuvrAN Srnur.—'-Tlris valuable medi- cine has been silently making its way into public favor by‘ the numerous remarkable cures it has perfortned.= ‘Its singular efficacy "is owing to the protozida ofIron, which re- mains unchanged in this preparation and is the only form in‘ which this oztal element of healthy blood can be supplied. and for that reason we do not enjoy finding. in their use find away to spend many a , w- Fltcln’s Home. The absence of the Secretary, has prevent- ed an earlier acknowledgement of valuable gifts, recently received by the Trustees of Fitch's Home. In a co]]eetion,reeeutly tak- en for this Institution, in the 2nd Congrega- tional church, Greenwich, there was found about $90 in cash, and a pledge from Henry M. Bailey, Esq.,to support one of the child- ren at the Home, for one year, at $2 per week. Would that -a dozen individuals could be found in the 12th District, to follow the ex- ample of Mr. B: iley. It would relieve the treasuryofserious ernbarrastnentpnd gladdcn the hearts of the “Little Ones.” The Trustees also llraukfully acknowledge the receipt of the following :— From Benj; Weed, Esq , Darieu, $20" “ Annual exhibition of the school at the HOme, 4 several persons through B. Weed, 36 Mrs. L. North, Waterbury, cash, 5 “ “ box bedding val’d, 30 Collected on Thanksgiving day, at a union meeting of the Presbyteri- an, Congregational and Methodist churches, Darieu, Donated for Thanks iving dinner, by Mr. Edwin A. eed, Darieu, By others, 13 turkeys, 15 chickens, 2 ducks 4 pies, and 2 pans of cakes. We shall be more thankful at the next Thanksgiving, if the ladies wr]l send in a larger supply of pics and cakes. The Secretary is in doubt whether a prop- er acknowledgement has ever been made of the very generous aid, received sotne months since from a Fair held in South N orwalk.—- It furnishes an example so well worthy of mention, and of imitation, that it cannot be‘ improper to acquaint the public with the facts, even if the gift has been already pri- vately acknowledged. Mrs. Dr. Pardee and a few young ladies associated with her, got up a “Little Fair,” as they called it, by which they raised for the Home, $230. Does not this suggest’a mode by which other ladies in the different towns of this District, can do something during the coming winter, to help the Soldiers' Orphans? A number of ladies in Norwalk, Darieu, Stamford and Greenwich, have been, from the first, greatly interested in providing for these orphan children. Their labors have been unceasing. To them many thanks are due. The Trustees well know that without these he]pers,the children must have suffered and the work of providing for them, been given up in despair. ' But verymany' have as yet’doneuothiug. Their help during these wtnter months is greatly. needed. ‘ By re"- membering that these Orphans at the Home were once “somebody‘s children," but have now no fathers to provide for them, will not other ladies in the different towns, be stimu- lated to aid the Trustees in this work, devi- sing their own mode of doing it. : Thanking the public for the many gifts al ready received, and trusting that the friends who have hitherto helped us, will not falter, we earnestly entreat all others, who have it in their power, to render prompt assistance in the work of feeding, clothing and educa- ting the 40 orphan children of soldiers, now gathered at “Fitch’s Home." P. BUTTON. Secretary of Board of Trustees. Greenwich, Dec. 51h,1867. ___-_..<.-..._.-_-_ WTne Methodist Supper comes on the table next week Wednesday evening, at Norwalk Hall. H I 41 H .<.>~ Dr. J. G. Holland, Delivers the next lecture before the Y. M. C. Association, at Lock“ ood‘s Hall, next' Monday evening. The Dr. is rated among America‘s best writers and speakers, and his lecture is sure to be very interestiun‘. Those who heard his poem,in a previous course,were delighted, and will be sure to avail them- selves ol' this opportunity of again listening to his eloquent speech. All should hear him who can. ..<op. WMessrs Ticknor do Fields have just published an Illustrated Almanac for 1868, upon a plan and in a style entirely new in this country. It contains sixty-four royal octavo, double-column pages, over fifty of which are filled with original matter. The literary character of the Almanac is alto- gether superior to that of any similar Al- manac ever before published. The Almanac contains lotrr full-page illustrations, in col- ors, of the Seasons, reproduced from paint- ings by Mr. A. F. Bellows, the well-known landscape artist. In addition to these the text is profusely illustrated. ._._——o¢<°>-*_._.___ Whit. Alex. Swords, the enterprising News Agent at South Norwalk, (at whose office, by the way, the Gazette can always be launch—and he sels heaps of them every week,) is out with a card in another column, it) which he tells all about the preparations he is making for the Holiday trade. Read his adv. and give hima call. . ca.-. WPatents have been granted recently to persons in this vicinity, as follows :— Harly D. Cowles, of Bridgeport, assignor to Bridgeport horse shoe nail company, im- provement in the manufacture of horse shoe nails. Sebastian Leonard, of Fairfield, im- provement in portable fence. James St. John, of Stamford, improvement in folding glasses for plants, hot—beds, etc. George. Wells, of Bethel, for improved door folder. ’ o<.>..————- —'I'he impeachment matter did not stand a day’s debate in the House. 0"». * Goon FAMILY ADVICE—Let all trouble- some topics be avoided at meals. Donot dwell on the difficulties of business, the de- linquencies of domestics, or discipline the children 'at the dinner-table, for a cheerful spirit not only gives relish for feed, but a good start at digesting the same. 1‘.‘0 ‘Wistar’s Balsam ofWild Cherry Coughs, Colds. Bronchitis. Asthma, Group, Whooping Cough, Quinsy, and the numerous as well as dangerous diseases of the Throat, Chest and Lungs, prevail in our changeable climate at all see- sons of the year: few are fortunate enough to escape their baneful influence. How important then' to have at: hand a certain antidOte to all these complaints. Experience proves that this exists in Wlalar‘s Bal- sam to an extent not found in any other remedy; however severe the suffering, the application of this soothing, healing and wonderful Balsam at once van- quishes the disease and restores the sufferer to won- ted health. From Dean Gray, Jr., 01‘ the firm of Looms, anrs & Co.,Westneld, Mass. “I cheerfully give you my testimony, and, more- over. arn desirous that the public should know the claimswhlch your invaluable preparation of Wis- tar‘s Balsam rave to their attention. About a yearslnce I was attacked with a severe and distressing cough, followed by emacration, night. sweats, and other symptoms of approaching disease. I tried many remedies, to no event; and so alarming did my case appear, that my friends entertained serr- ons fears for my recovery. At. this juncture I pur- chased a bottle of ll’tstar‘s Balsam, and upon using it at. once began to mend, and by the time two bottles had been exhausted, I had entirely regained my penitlh' t‘md strength. I shall always keep it in my amt y. Prepared by SETH W. FOWLE & SON, 18 Tre— mont St., Boston, and for sale by all Druggists. at 25 cents a box. 4t-f6 .49». ‘NIONDEBFULu-LAMONTES COBRILLIA forces Whiskers on the Smoothest Face, or Hair on .BaltLHeads r, ,will curl the straightest Hair ; will Be: move Tan, Freckles. Pimples. Bookmarks, and all Eruptions from the Skirt, leaving it soft and white as an infant‘s. Never known to fail. Price by Mail 10 cents Address REEVES 62 00., 6m4l. 78 Nassau St., New York. .‘.>. ‘ Dodd’s ,_ Nervine AND INVIGORATOR. This medicine is a Nerve TOnic. It stops the waste of-vltality', braces the nerves, and quietly regulates the system. Sleeplessness,Irritability, Loss of En- ergy, Loss of Appetite, Dyspepsia, Constipation, Local Weakness, and a general failing of the mental and bodily functions, are the common indications of Nervous Disease. Dodd‘s Nervinc and Invigorator is a. complete specific for all these troubles. It. is al- so the best as it is also the nrost agreeable 7 Remedy for Female .Oomplamts, ever offered to the public. Prostrution of the strength Hysterin,—retaincd, excessive, irregular or painful menses—yield to its magic yowcr. TO M OT H E R S . , Meghan” l we also comment] the Nervinc, for use rains atiéaseti‘yvarcn ulllict children while teething, as certain to afford quick and grateful relief. Tire stupefying Syrups, of which opitrm is the principal ingredient, are dangerous to 'lifc,impair the functions of the stomach and bowels, and actually impede the growth of your offspring. To cure Wind Colic, regu- late the bowels, soften the gums, and relieve pain, the NERVINE will always be found safe and efficient Don’t Ilse Anything Else : WDodd’s Nervino contains no OPIUM or other poisonous ingredient. For sale by all Drugglste. if. B. STORER 6‘: CO., Proprietors, ' No. 15 Fulton Street. New York. , t ' Formerly occupied-bv New —‘ Dry Goods _ .u, r.. _. ._c '4... , & -B RNUM‘ The Best Roofing Known. ‘ TWENTY YEARS USE Has demonstrated that WARREN’S rrrenovnn Felt, Cement, AND ' ' GBAVEL ROOFING. Is the best Roofing in rise. It will not corrode will pot crack. will not. leak and does not wear out. It is the testimony, of all who have given it a. fair trial thntrt has no superior. We confidently refer to the hundreds in Fairticld County who have had roofs put on by us. LOCKWOOD d: ADAMS. N. B. Orders left at. the store of D. W. 0. Russell, Mallory’sBuilding, will receive prompt attention; enquiries freely answered. ‘49». DR. S. S. PITCH'S “FAMILY PHYSICIAN,” Seventy-six pages; price 25 cents. Sent to any address. No money required until the book is re- ceived, read, and frilly approved. It is a perfect guide to the sick‘ or indisposed. Address yG DR. S. S. FITCH, 25 Tremont St., Boston. .«.>. AMAZEMENT I With the quickness of thought, without injuring skin or fibre, or leavinga stain upon the scalp. A Head is Trausfigured! or, in other words, changed from red, or sandy, or white, or grizzly gray, as the case may he to a trans- cendent black or brown by The Mystic Spell of that scientific wonder of the century, CRISTADORO’S HAIR DYE. a pure, compound that defies rivalry, and is manufac- tured by J. CRISTADORO, US Maiden Lane New York. Sold byall Druggisls, Applied by all Hair Dressers. dttt} .«o». SGHENOK’S MANDRAKE PILLS A Certain Cure for Diseased Liver and the many Dangerous Maladies which are caused by (1 mm bid condition of that organ. 0 give the ptrblie a. clear understanding of the nrode in which SCHENCK’S Mandrake Pills produce those wonderful effects which are attested by thousands of reliable witnesses, we present a brief DESCRIPTION OF THE HUMAN LIVER and its functions. which will make the operation of this popular medicine perceptible to every man’s un- derstanding: _ The liver is supplied with blood vessels, nerves and nbsorbants. One ofits obvious uses is to se- crete‘ and prepare the bile. It likewise filters the blood and separates that fluid from all impurities. How indispensably necessary to health is the vapor performance of this function! If the liver is iscas- ed, it cannot purify the blood, and if that is sent back through the lungs, brain and other parts in a morbid condition,it must cause jaundice, bilious- ness, obstruction of the kidneys. rave], and many other complaints more or less pain it] and dangerous but. the least of them quite enough to make a. man sick and uncomfortable, and unfit for the per-form- unce of any of the duties oflife. This rtnhealthy state of the system very often ends in pulmonary con- sumption. . The circulation of the blood is conducted in this manner — The heart sends the vital current down through the arteries ; it passes through the flesh ta- king up all impurities in its progress; then the stream of blood flows backward throuah the veins, and passes to the liver to be purified. It is im ossi- ble to cure consumption, scrot‘ula, or scarce yany , other kind of ulceration while that important organ, the liver, is diseased. It is for that reason that“reg— ular hysicians” rarely cure consumption. They ttsua] y begin their treatment with the use of some cough medicine, the basis of which is morphia or opium in some shape, which looks up the liver in- stead of relaxing the secretions, giving a tone to the stomach, and producinga healthy flow of bile. Dr. Schcnck‘s Pulmonic Syrup, Seaweed Ionic, and Man- drake Pills will strengthen the system, purify the blood, and ri- pen anti heal ulcers on the lungs. Avolunrc would be required, to give a brief ac- count of the remarkable cures performed by Dr. Schcnck’s medicines, viz. Pulmonic Syrup, Seaweed Tonic, and Mandrake Pills—lull of which are ac- companied by frtll directions for the use of them. DB. SCHENCK will be professionally at his rooms every week 82 Bond St., New York, and 35 Hanover Street, Boston, from 9 a. in. until 3 p. m. He gives advice free, but for a thorough examination with the Respirometor the charge is five (5) dollars. His medicines are for sale by all drurrgists and dealers. Also a full supply at all times at hrs rooms. Price of the Pttlrnonic Syru and Seaweed Tonic, each 1.50 per bottle, or 7.50t 0 half dozen Mandrake Pills, 25 cents per box. GEO. C.GO0DWIN & 00., 38 Hanover Street. Agents for Boston. For sale byall druggists. 3 .<o...- DDBESS TO THE NERVOUS AND DEBILITA- ted whose suffering have been protracted. from hidden causes, and whose cases require prompt treatment to render existence desirable. If you are suffering or have suffered from involuntary dis- charges, what effect does it produce upon your gen- eral health? Do you feel weak debilitated, easily tired ? Doesa little extra exertion produce palpita- tion oftlre heart? Does yourliver, or urinary or- rrans, or your kidneys, frequently get out of order? Is your urine sometimes thick, milky, or flocky, .or is it ropy. on settling ‘3 Or does a thick scum rise to the top 1‘ Or is a sediment at the bottom after-it has stood awhile? Do you have spells of short breath- ing or dyspepsia? Are your bowels constipated? Do you have spells oflainting or rushes of blood to the head ? Is your memory impaired ‘3 Is your mind constantly dwelling upon this subject. ? Do you feel dull, listless, moprng, tired of company, oflife ‘2 Do on wish to be left alone,to get away from every- body ? Does any little thing make you start or jump ? Is you sleep broken or restless ? Is the lus- tre of youreye as brilliant ? The bloom on your check as bright ? Do yonpursue your business with the same energy it Do you feel as much confidence in yourself '? Are your spirits dulland flagging, given to fits ofmelancholy ? It so, do not lay it to your liver or dyspepsia. Have you restless nights ‘3 Your back weak. your knees weak, and have butlittle ap- petite. and you attribute this to dyspepsia or liver‘ complaint 1* Now, render, self-abuse, veneral diseases badly cured,nnd sexual excesses, are all capable of produc- ing‘a weakness of the generative or rans. The organs ofgeneration, when in perfect healt , make the man. Did you ever think that those bold, defiant, energet- ic. pcrsevering, successful business-men are always thoseavhose generative organs are in perfect health? You never hear such men complain of being melan- choly, of nervousness, of palpitatton of the heart. They are never afraid they cannot succeed in b1151- ness: they don‘t become sad and discouraged; they are always polite and pleasant in the company of la- dies, andlook you and them right in the face—none of your downcust looks or any other meanness about them. I do not mean those who keep the or- gans inflamed by running to excess. These will not only ruin their constitutions, but also those they do business with or for. How many men from badly cured diseases, from the effects of self-nbuseand excesses, have brought abontthat state of weakness in those organs that has reduced the neueral system so much as to induce al- most any other disease—Macy, lunacy. paralysis. spinal afi‘ections, suicide, and almost every other form of disease which humanit is heir to, and the real cause of the trouble scarce y ever suspectedmnd have doctorcd for all but the right one. Diseases of those Organs require the use ofu dirti- etic. HELMBOLD'S FLUID EXTRACT BUCHU is the rent Diuretic, and isa certain cure for diseas- es of t to Bladder, Kidneys. Grave], Dropsy, Organ- ic Weakness, Female Complaints. General Debilrty. and all diseases of the Urinary Organs, whether ex- isting in Male or Female. from whatevencnuse origi- nating and no matter Of how long standmg. If no treatment is submitted to, Consumption or Insanity may ensue. Our limit and blood are sup- ported from these sources, and the health andhappi- ness and that of posterity depends upon prompt use of a reliable remedy. Helmhold’s Extract Buchu, established upward of 18 years, prepared by H. T. HELMBOLD. Druggist. PRICE—31.25 per bottle. or 6 bottles for $7.50,deliv- cred to‘ any address. Sold by all Druggists every. where. "farmhouses In South Norwalk, on the 5th inst, at the residence of the bride’s mother, by the Rev. Mr. Simonson, Benjamin F. Stevens, of New York. and Miss Lizzie 0., youngest daughter of the late Capt. Charles S. Day. No Curtis. - Thanks for Bridal Compliments. In Bedding. Nov. 20th. by Rev. John Crawford. of Danbury, Simon C. Wilson. of Greenpoint, L. I., and Miss Frances A. Jellifl', of Bedding. No Cards. Bridal Compliments received. » In the M. E. Church, Darieu, Nov. 20th, by the Rev. Geo. L. Fuller, William Waterbury, of New Canaan, to Miss Harriett Weed. of Darien. In Bridgeport, Dec. 3d, in the North Church, by Rev. Daniel Lord, Sylvester Mead to Anna A.Kippen In Stamford, Nov. 21th. by Rev. B. B. Thurston, L. H. Olmstend, and Miss Lillie Hyatt, both of Stam- ford. In Brewslcr Station. Nov. 24th. by Rev. Albert I). Vail, Bradley T. Weed, of Norwich, N. Y., to Miss Anna Keefer of Bidgefield. ‘ On Tuesday, Dec. 3d. at 2d Congregational Church Greenwich, Conn., by the Rev. Wm. F Hatfield, as- sisted by the Rev. Dr. Clark, Austin II. Cooke 10 Martha :3. Close. daughter of Jonathan Close, Esq, of Greenwich, Conn. . In New Haven, Nov. 5th, by the Rev. IIenryFrtch, Charles M. Lockwood, of Norwalk, to Miss Maria Tattle, of Greenwich. _ In Weston, Dec. 4th, by Rev. Z. B. Burr, Colum- bus Buckley and Miss Eliza Jane Smith, both of Weston. ' are... ..-V\r..v\.'\..\r_/V V's/x. \. ~. >— 'fx—r‘a' In Westport, Dec. 7th, Paul Taylor. Willie funeral will be attended from the Corr- gregatiouo‘. Church, Westport,on Tuesday, Dec. 10th, at 1 o’clock, p. m. Friends are invited to attend. In Bridgeport, Dec. 2d. Mrs. J ulia A. Lewis, aged 61. Dec. 2d, Birth Parrott, aged 80. Dec. 2d, Henry Osborne, aged 49 . In Southport, Dec. 2d, Benjamin Bennett. . In Milton, Mass, at the residence of” her son-rn-law Rev. A. Tcelc, Mrs. Harriett Curtiss, formerly of Stratfosd. aged 77 years. . . In Bettie], Nov. 281b, Anna, wife ofElrud Barter, used '27 years. ' " . ‘ . ‘In Danbury, Nov. 30th, Widow Pensrvc Miller, aged 81. Dec. 2d, Mary Hulk 01' John ll. Merritt, aged in tears. 1 month and 5 days. Dec, 5th, Fanny, wife of Villiam Cypher, aged 2': years. _ In Newtown, Dec. 2d. Matthias 't‘ine. aged 66. In New Fair-field, Dee. ath, Elias Cromwell, 36 years. aged "NfANTED.—By a person who understands gen- eral Cooking and Housework.a Situation In a Apply to JonN Protestant family. Terms easy. Sunrnnnn’s Store. want olnse.n five years old Colt, or will be exchanger! for a HARVEY FITCH. 350 OR SALE, for . i in good condition ; two horse lumber wagon. » DRY GOODS AT SOUTH NGRWALE. . IVES, having refitted _ 0.3 ' The Store in Ely a Block, Mr. Dibble, is now“ 13ceivingt csh from New York large quantities 0 re urns gleasonable, beautiful’and elegant Dry Gonds,selcct- ed with special reference to the wants of this mar. Store,SCOFIELD ' The Ladies Of St. James‘ Church Danbury, will give a Grand Entertainment, AT LOCKWOOD'S HALL, On Friday Evening, Dec. 13th, ’67. In aid of tlreirnew church ; on which occasion they will present to the eitrchspf Norwalk, a select and varied programme, consisting of a OHARADE, (written by a lady of Danbnry) I Music and Statuary. A celebrated Primu Donna, just returned front Eu- rope and now visiting her friends in Danbury, has kindly volunteered her services on this occasion, thus affording the citizens of Norwalk an Opportu- nity but rarely offered. The evening‘s entertain- ment to conclude With a line exhibition of Statuary. As the object Isa worthy one, it: is hoped the peo- ple of Norwalk Will give it their generous support. Y. 171. G. A. The‘lth Lecture before the Young Men's Christian Association, will be given at LOCKWOOD’S HALL, Monday Evening, Dec. 16th, on. J. cilantro, the popular author and lecturer, better known per- haps under the sobriquct of "Timothy Titcomb.” Dr. Holland‘s efforts as a lecturer are in no wise infe- rrer tothose of a writer. We can safely say to our friends who have so generously patronized our previous lectures, that as a scholarly production,Dr. Holland's Lecture Will be inferior to none. Go and hear him on Monday Eveninrr, Dec. 16th. In order to accommodate our South :Norwalk friends, very many of whom are attending our lectures, this lec- ture will commence at 1-1 before 8 o’clock, that they may be ready to take the last horse-car down. Reserved Seats may be obtained on antl after Fri- day Dec. 13th. Lecture to commence at 14 before 8 doors open 1-4 before 1'. ' Supper l Supper! l THE LADIES OF THE 2d M. E. Church, Norwalk,, Will give their ANiuuAL surrnn, For the benefit of the new Parsonage, AT NORWALK HALL, Wednesday Evening, Dec- 18th This is intended to be an elegant and sumptous entertainment, as well as a pleasant social reunion. Admission fee, 15 cents. Supper Tickets 50 cts. Y. M. G. A. SPECIAL MEETING oftltc Young Men‘s Chris« llfln_ASsoCltlt10nWlH be held in the rooms ofthe Alsocratron on Friday evening, Dec. 13th, 1867. All persons interested in the work Ofthe Asso. are cor- diallyrnvitcd to attend. 1t50 Y. M. G. A. UNION PRAYER MEETING every Wednesday commencing punctually at12m. and continuina 30 minutes, at the readidg room of the Young Men‘g Christian Asso. Persons ofal] denomination are in- vrtcd to attend. Auction of Household Furniture. ILL be sold at Public Auction, on Wednesday. Dec. 18th. at the house next below the resi- dence of Wm. B. Smith, near the Shirt Factory, at 9 o clock, a. In . 1 l'arlor set, consisting of 1 Carpet, 1 Marble-top table. 1 sofa-bottom Rocker. 4 sofa-bot- tom chairs, 1 tete-a~tctc; 1 Bedroom Set, consist- ing of 1 Bureau. 1 Bedstead, 1 Waslrstnnd,4 Chairs; lextcnsion table, 12 feet. long. Bedstcnds. Bureaus, Work-stands, Wash-stands, Tables. 1 Bookstund. Mattresses, Carpets, Crockery and Glassware. 0i] Cloth, Matting, 1 Refrigerator, Stoves and Drums, wrth various other articles too numerous to mention. JAS. W. SMITH. JAS. MITCHELL, Auctioneer. ‘ll50 Boarding- RS. A. BROWN has taken the residence of Mr. James Finney, Main Street, near the Bridge, Ref- Otfl ll’ andis prepared to receive first-class boarders. ercnces exchanged. Notice. THE undersigned having taken the Norwalk Mills, is now prepared to grind FLOUR, FEED, MEAL And all kinds of GRAIN, at the Lawns-r MAIrKsr RATES. Custom grinding promptlyattendcd to. W. S. SPANLOVE. For Sale. TRACT OfLand, (50.000 acres) in Tennessee, adjoming Marion County, (all surveyed) Tuis land was located in 183-1, by actual settlers and a clear title can be given. The property is rich in Coal and Iron, and a large portion can be, adapted to Farming purpose.‘ It is within six miles of a rail- road depot. For further information address letter to AMOS S. GRIFFITH, J asper. Marion County, Tenn. or enquire of CHAS. L. RAYMOND, South Norwalk Conn. 2m50 Farm for Sale- SMALL COTTAGE HOUSE, with 21 acres of land, all good, and pleasantly situated in Nor- walk, near West: Norwalk. on the Main road leading to Stamford, two miles from Nort Bridge, is of- fered for sale. A large stream of or runs near the house. Will be sold cheap ifapplied for immediate- ly. Apply at S. T. WOOD‘S. Keal LEstate Agency and Intelligence Office, Norwalk. tf-SO DB PITCH ‘Will open his Family Boarding School for Boys, “Hillside,” Norwalk, Conn, on Monday, Jan. 6th, 1863. For Circulars address Do. J. I, FITCH, Principal, Fairfield County National Bank. Norwalk, Dec. 9th, 1867. HE Annual Meeting of the Stockholders of this Bank, for the election of Directors, Will he held at the Banking House, on Tuesday, Jan. 14th, 1868, between the hours Of 11 and 12 O'clock. n. In. For order, GEO. E. MILLER, Cashier. BURDICK’S National Hay Cutter. OMETHING entirely new, patented July 30th, 1867,_willcnt Hay, Straw or Stalks, nearly or quite twice as rapidl as any other cutter in use,aml requires but little la orto operateit. Cal] and see them. For sale by WM. C. STREET, Agent for" Nor-walk nudadjoiuing towns. The Holidays are Coming. s<°>~v—--—— ' A. SWORDS, AT THE NEWS DEPOT, SOUTH NORWALK, CT., Is now opening and offering for sale the most extensive and attractive assortment of articles suitable not only for CHRISTMLAS. but for “all the year round,” ever exposed in this vicinity. They will be sold at a reduc- tion of25 per cent. on last year‘sprices. The following list includes but a small portion of their varied stock, too numerous in detail to occupy the valuable columns of the Nor- walk Gazette, viz : Wooden and Tin Toys, _ of every description, Dolls of all sizes, Tea. Sets, Music Boxes, Work Boxes, . Writing Desks, Drums, Fiddles, Fifes, 860., the. A choice invoice of nicely Bound Books, Photograph Albums and Juvenile Toy Books, for Christmas. A large lot of Assorted New York Confectionery, will be kept on hand during the Holidays. Masques and Dominoes, Account liooks, Paper, Pens, Pencils, Inks, and a full assortment of School Bot-ks on hand and for sale as low as usual. A large assortment of Pipes, Stems, and Meersehaums. over thirty kinds of Smoking and Chewing Tobacco and Segars. Notice. Norwalk Shirt Manufactory, Dec. 1st 1867. LL persons having accounts with Morison, Son 8; Hutchinson, ’l‘hos. H. Morrison, or the late tirru Morison, Son K: Hoyt, are requested to present them forpuymeut at the Shirt Factory before Dec 20th. The public are fartherint‘oruretl that we will not be responsible for any account unless crttrtractcd by '1‘. ll. Morrison or delivered upon his written or- der. MOBISON, SON J:- IIUTOHINSON. Dissolution. ' OTICE is hereby given that. the Co-pnrtncrshrp heretofore existing between the subscribers under the name and firrn ol' Seymour 8: Co., rs this 611 ' dis 0] ' l] n ttttnrl consent. 3 s Wt )y l JOHN A. SEYMOUR, ll - 'l 'chhe is re arcd to ofi'erupwrm than 1&3? dtiliizri‘hiiusc. Tlth: ppeople of this vrcrnityare In- vited to call and examine the stock for themselves. Call early and secure the best Bargains in Merinocs DeLaincs Empress Cloths, Dressand Farr- cy Goods:Cloakings‘, Shawls, Gloves, Hosiery. But— tons, Linen Goods, Cussimcrcs. Bufilrng, Gent 5 Furnishing Goods, and all articles usually kept in a first-class Dry Goods Store. A. J. CROFU’I‘. _ South Norwalk, Nov. 25th, 1567. tit-)0 HORSE E'GR SALE. GOOD Horse six years old, sound in every re- spect. good traveller, kind in Harness, &c. For futhcr particulars 5“)in to Charles McQurllen= op the premises of Patrick 1 eQurlleu, Norwalk. stints NATHAN S- ROBERTS, M. D., PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, Main Street, next door to Byxbee's Hotel. 4t*3‘5 South Norwalk, Ct. FINE tissortment of Ladies FANCY WOR BOXES, justreccived by H. M. K: C. S. PRO‘VII‘T. AUCTIOfi' : Extensive Sale of Real Estate. Stock, Store dac- Attire old slant] of E, S. WINTON, Eastori, Cont The cstateof E. S. Wintou, deceased. \vi;l be 510’ at Auction, toucthcr with the stock, Horses Colt Cows, Hay, \\ ngons. Harnesses r~‘lorennd Fikture ..,A : with all the stock ofGoods, consistinvot'Dr Good ‘ Groceries, Hardware. Crockery, Boots: Sliced, Leat‘ er and Findings, Clothing, Sewitnr Mll‘h a " Fifty cords of \Vood. and a large iiumlferldltgb’tlit articles and things not herein mentioned. The sale will commence SATURDAY, Dec. "(1] 1867, at 10 o‘clock. a. m.. and will continue on car succeeding Saturday rrnti] closed ottt. A. L. WINTON, Administrator. PHOENIX ENGINE and HOSE 00’: 9th Annual Ball AT LOCKWOOD’S IIALL, On Tuesday Evening Dec. 17th, ’6' Music by G. W. ALLEN, of N. 3 Tickets admitting gentleman ansttdies,$2.- Supper-extra, by Douglass 3: Meat], at Norwa Guards Armory. O Every effort will be made by the Committee of .5 rangements to keep up the reputation the Conrpa has acquired of giving the Best Ball of the Season. Tickets can be procured of any member. CHAS. F. LOOMIS, Chairman C, WARD SELLECK, Secretary. CHAS. II. STREET, Treasurer SECOND ANNUAL MASON IC BALI Under the Auspicts of StJohn’s Lodge, No. 6, F. and All NORWALK, CONN, Friday Evening, Dec. 2712 AT Locxwooo's HALL, MUSIC BY Grafullas Seventh Reg. Bar COMMITTEE“. 01“ ARRANGEMENTS: R. W. Asa Smith. Chairman. W, T. Wilcox D Pollard P. M. S Lyrics J F. Smith “ WW Storey S Benny “ T B Butler E A Woodward “ F StJ Loek‘d H 1) Fox " E I’ Weed A C Golding,r I Church, Jr W S Ilaudford A S Hammers H F Guthrie If H Elwcll A H ltyingtor J Fitch E B Dupignat I M Bullock D M Lane J P Beatty 'I‘ II Morison I F Hoyt C T Cornwall '1‘ Searies G B C olwcll S Merrill J II Hoyt W C Quintard C F Tolles C E Brown C J Gruman G G Bishop S D Byxbee J W STOREY, Secretary. W C QUlNTARf), 'l‘re FLOOR MANAGERS ; G B Cholwell C J Gruman II D Fox C E Brown S Beatty, I M Bullock Tickets $2.50 admitting Gentleman and Lat' Slipper at Norwalk Hotel. extra. Members of Orderare requested to appear in Regalia accort to rank. Tickets can be procured of any nrr-nrbe the Committee. GRAND Masquerade & Civic Carnit Given by the O. I. W. I. IS. 5. 01.133. ON NEW 'EAtrs EVE, Tuesday Evening, Dec. 315 AT LOCKWOOD‘S HALL, Norwal Com. of Arrangements.—Prof. 1. Allen I Bridgeport; J. N. Wise. J. O. Jennings, Jae Mitchell, G00. 1’. VanDcWater, Norwalk. The Corn. take great pleasure in announcing t Ladies and Gentlemen ot'Norwalk and vicinity they will give one grand Masquerade Carnivt as above No pains or expense will be spare make this THE BEST BALL OF THE SEASOI COSTUMES furnished by Prof. DANIELLE of York. at the Norwaik Hotel, two days in advent the 15:11]. Terms reasonable. Music by GOODSELL’S FULL QUADBI BAND, of Bridgeport. Walter Dunbar, Prompter Tickets admitting Gentleman and two ladic: all parts of the Hall, $1.50. for sale by the Con Arrangements. andalso at Douglass ti: Meatl‘s. lcck‘s Book Store, E. Blackrnan's Store and . Dormanns‘ Saloon. Hacks furnished by the Club,for those in Cost to the Hall only. Grand entree at 9 o‘clock. N. 13,—All persons will be required to unmas fore entering the Hall. ,. On an even pace with the A HE subscriber would respectfully inform hi: runs and the public generally, that he the 0p an OYSTER SALOON For the accommodation of Ladies and Gentlem his ICE CREAM AND CON-FE .TIONERY ES". LISHMEN’I‘, No. 18 Main St., South Norwalk. is now prepared to serve up Oysters in his usual style. Families or parties furnished with large small quantities. Also Pickled. and shipped :11 or barrels, to any part Oftlle Country. Parties Weddings furnished with every requisite, inclt' Silver and Glass Ware. All kinds of Cake, Domestic Pies, Cakes, Tea and Coffee : Boned Turkey Jellied ; Boned Chicken Jellied ; Boned Ham, .lellied ; Blane Mange : Tongue, Jellicd ;_ All kinds of Jellies, Benet] Salmon: the, &C., &c. All orders thankfully received and promptly at d to. . Thankful for the generous patronage herct received. and bya strict attention to the war the public, I hope to merit a continuance u some. C. B. D‘ARTO The First National Bank of So N orwalk. South Norwalk, CL. Dec. id, 1i \I.IZC'1‘ION.-Thc regular Arnual Meeting c ; Stockholders of this Bank fortlte electiurrt rectors for the ensuing your. will be held at. its 1 inghousc on Tuesday, the 1~1t b day of January : between the hours of 1 and 2) o‘clock. p. in. 7t-ltl J. J. MlLLAllD, Cash Selling of? at Cost. The subscriber offers for sale his entire stoc' Harness and Horse Furmtur at cost. These goods were made for my regular tom and are warranted to be of the very best. in al. Those desiring anything in this litre can great bargains for a few days only. Also one Empire Sewing Machine. Please call and judg yourselves. GEORGE S. BEERS, ' Saddlcruudcr Conn. Ho lain and ornamented Brief-a-la-modc : Plum Pudding Glace ' Pudding Ecs Surprise t'hnrlotte-de-Russe ; HOOP SHIRT more] AND Fancy Goods Store Next to the D. «it N. Railroad De Look here Horsemen. Persons wishing to try the G 00 DENO UGH HORSE- 5'11 05!, can do so by callingat the shop of the nndcrsr; where-they can get them of our own make, ju good, quick and as cheap as at any other shop i town of Norwalk: and every shoe warranted to satisfaction. JOHN McQI'HI South Norwalk, Nov. Sth, 1867. blip/Tet afRidgc/z‘eld, as. Probate Courf,l)ece .6 l. 1867. STATE of IIIBAM O. NASH. late of B field, in said District, deceased. The Court of Probate for the District of Ridg lurthlimitcd and allowedsix months from the hctcol, t'ortlrc creditors of said Estate to ex their-claims for-settlement. Those who negle- prcsout their uccountsmroperly attested, witnrr time, will be debarrcd a recovery. All person debtetl to said Estate are requested to make it tliatc payment to JOHN D. NASII,Administ All persons indebted to the late firm ofH. O. & Son are rcqucstqd to make immediate pay int arse JOHN 1). NA: Dist-rial of Norwalk, rs Probate Court, Deer 7th, A. D., ism. STATE of JOHN S. OLMSTEAD, lat J Wilton. in said District, deceased. Ounnrtnn-~'l‘l1at the Acting Executor cxhihi .-\drnrnisttation account to this Court for adjust) at the Probate Office in Norwalk, on the 21st t Dccentber,1867.ar i) o‘clock.forenoorrgand that a} sons interested iusuid Estate may be notified 1] the said Executor will cause this order to b lishcd in a newspaper printed in Fuirtield Count post. a copy tliereot‘on tl: sign-post 111 said Nor nearest the place where t to ttcccas ed lost tlwe least ten days before antd 21:1 day of December, 1 GEORGE A. DM ENFOR'J‘, Jut'
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