Norwalk Gazette, Tuesday, July 28, 1868 · page 2

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filament dinette.

Tuesday, July 28th, 1868..

 

FOR PRESIDENT,
ULYSSES S. GRANT,
Of Illinois.

 

‘ non VICE-PRESIDENT,
scriUvLun COLFAX,

_ Of Indiana.

 

 

 

Derby and State Line a. n.

The Legislature enacted the farce of ap-

pointing a committee of conference on this
enterprise, and the President of the Senate,
had the bad taste to appoint Senator Austin,
one of its bitterest fees, (and unquestionably
selected as chairman ofthe R. R. Committee
on account of his hostility to it,——) as the
Senatorial member of the committee. It is
perfectly idle to waste time, and delay ad-
journment by any pretense of further inter-
estLin this defeated project. The fact is pat-
ent to the people of the State that it passed
the House, by a vote of 115 to 10, and the
Senate not having the courage to openly and
squarely vote it down,by a small majority
notes to continue it to another year. The
people will not easily.be persuaded that this
injury has not been wrought the best inter-
ests of the state,bycorrupt appliances. Had no
money been drawn from the plethoric Treas-
ury of the New York &. New Haven monop-
oly,’ the masses of the people would even
now be able to rejoice in the opportunity of
getting to and from New York, ata reasona-
ble rate of fare, with more numerous, swift-
er and safer trains to convey them. And
what say the laboring masses who mainly
vote the ticket, with Mr. Bishop and his oth-
er railroad managers, who have been thus
deprived ofa most important and advanta-
geous season of employment. Millions of
capital, and thousands Of population have
been forbidden the State, simply and solely
because the N. Y. 86 N. H. Railroad wills it
otherwise.

 

Village Wnlks.

There is no one thing in which our citi-
zens seems to be so remiss as in the adjust-
ment of tho side walks in front of their
premises. A really good side walk in Nor-
walk is an exception, and yet this ought not
to be so. What can add more to the fine ef-
fect of a fine residence than a good smooth
side walk in its front. Within our borough
limits our officers are really at fault that
they do not order repairs to be made where
so badly needed. The space across from
Beldcn’s to new Bank and in front of the
latter building should be put in order with-
out longer delay. While this new and im-
posing structure was being' erected, a side
walk was of course impracticable, but the
structure has been up for months and there
is no excuse for the delay and consequent
public inconvenience involved. We need
more individual enterprise of feeling, such
as will keep things “fixed up” all about ones
premises. Such as will prevent the empty-
ing of garbage into the streets and sweeping
of filth,papers and other debris, to scatter
and fly about or poison the air by their of-
fcnsivc exhalations. A little personal and
individufl care will add amazingly to the
attractions of our town, no universally con-
sidered to be surpassingly beautiful in all its
natural attractions.

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WAS the season of Bali playing pro-
gresses, the reprehensible practice of“pitch-
ing” and “batting” in the public streets is
renewed. One lady last season nearly lost
the sight of an eye while suffering untold
agony, and several others were more or
less injured by being hurt with these abom-
inable “regulation balls.” We beg the boys
to desist street ball playing. Take to the
meadows or else forego the exhilirating
pleasure.

 

 

A 66011 Iowa.

The Young Men’s Christian Union have
carried into practical effect a long time sug-
gestion of holding an out-door Sabbath af-
ternoon service at the Amphitheatre grove.
At five o’clock on Sunday evening last, re-
ligious services were held in this charming
grotto of trees, and an earnest appeal was
made by Dr. Childs tO the backsliders and
wanderers to return to the Father’s fold—
based on the Saviour‘s parable of the Prodi-
gal Son. A large and Quietly attentive au-
dience, embracing every nationality and
creed were present, and there in God’s out-
door temple, beside the still water and un.
der the overarching trees and surrounded
with the rarest beauties ofthe natural world,
they listened to the invocation of the good
Father’s blessing upon his erring children.
Such a meeting cannot fail to do good.

 

WOne of‘ the severest rain storms of the
year visited us on Friday night, swelling
brooks to rivers and rivers to angry floods.
At Baltimore immense damage was done
and several lives are reported lost. The
city was eight feet under water in its lower

sections.
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W‘J. H. Seville, Esq., Chief of the Draft
Bureau of the U. S. Treasury, passed a few
days in Norwalk last week. TO his kind of-
fices were many of our Connecticut manu-
facturers indebted for easy “installments”
during the period of war.

._..__'._¢.,_.__.—
l'oot-No. 12, G. A. 1!.

The following persons have been elected

as officers of the Norwalk Post of the G. A.
o R., for the present term :—

.C., C. F. Loomis. _

S. V. C., C. F. Marvin.

J. V. C., James Hodges.

Adjt., R. L. Eils.

Q. M., W. A. Kellogg.

Surgeon, H. B. Williams.

Chaplain, W. A. Ambler.

O. D., J. M. Smith.

0. G., John Brown.

 

WThc Grant and Colfax Club at South
Norwalk held an opening meeting on Wed-
'nesday evening at their fine Hall over the
New Depot. Introductory addresses were
made by the severe; members, and a spirit
of determined effort evinced which will tell
well in the approaching Canvass.
o‘.-.

Willi: Legrand Lockwood has demon-
strated what can be done and that at slight
cost in the way of making a good highway
and it is » a shame that our most travelled
thoroughfare, West Avenue, now for two
years, has bh‘en so constantly and shocking-
ly out of repair Won’tlllr. Road Supt Stewart
attend to it at once! '

 

 

 

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Union Park.

The owners of property surrounding Union
Park, havevery commendably commenced
the erection of a railing about that beautiful
Square. With a little care and protection
to the trees, this will soon become one of the
most charming sections of our surpassingly
beautiful town. The highway above the
Park ought to be at once worked and put
into fit condition fer the very considerable
travel now passing across it. The trees also
at this pointnccd trimming up as they do up-
on nearly every street of the entire village.
.w——————

. WOur farmers are harvesting an unusu-
al quantity of hay this season and of excel-

lent quality.
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WFrank Blair has written a form‘al let-
ter accepting the nomination for the Vice
. Presidency with great delight. He evident-
; 1y thinks that by some lucky accident he

will one day be made President. Horatio

has not yet printed his promised letter. He
has, had over two weeks to write it in:
.What is the matter? Is the Great Decliner
’.againbroOding on “his honor,” Or cook-
ing up another declinationin order to re-
move the peril in which his nomination

places himself and the party ?

 

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Democratic Purity.

We copy elsewhere a report of the later
modes resorted to by the democracy to en-
sure and continue their ‘ well known immu-
nity in the fraudulent making of voters. No
honest man will object to any enactment
thatprevents fraud at the ballot box, and
all good citizens, We are sure, will frown
upon so despicable and high handed an out-

, rage as the skulking into the Secretary’s of-

fice and clandestincly altering the text of a
public enactment. We learn that Gov. En-
glish designs vetoing the bill now that his
“friends” have been unvaried in their efforts

to make it nugatory.
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Re-unlou of the 17th Ct.

It is proposed to hold the next annual re-
union of 17th Ct, here in Norwalk, our citi~
zens tendering them a complimentary din-
ner. We hope this will prove a gratifying
occasion and that all the boys will congre-
gate to revive the memories of the days
when they went “sogering.” We would
suggest that Gen. Noble be invited to give a
historical and especially a mortuary record
and address of the Regiment.

 

Duo Ball.

The champion Alert club has challenged
the Liberty boys to play a match game on
Thursday afternoon of this week, and the
challenge has been accepted. The Alerts,
with commendable spirits, are daily drilling
for thisgame, it is said, and will thus gain
an honest and fair advantage over their ri-
vals, who, as usual will probably be unable
to play any practice games, but who never—
thc-less will give the Alerts a good pull,pro-
viding they are able to get out their best
nine. As this game between rival clubs will
excite much public interest we trust that
both clubs will exert themselves to get out
their strongest nines on this occasion, and
use every means in their power to make the
game as lively and interesting as possible.

Again let us give the spectators several
hints. DO not crowd the players, give them
plenty of room, especially near the catcher
and let and 3d bases, so that they will have
fair chances to run for foul balls ; bestow all
applause honestly upon good playing and not
specially to your favorite club, and frown
down all efforts of the gamin to 'tease and
annoy players by saucy and insulting re—
marks and organized yells ; if you love the
sport, and like to see a fair and square game
do all in your power to discourage the prac-
tice of betting which is becoming so shame-
fully frequent; avoid all loud remarks de-
rogatory to the umpire; finally, remember
that all these games are necessarily attended
with considerable expense, and that the
players cannot afford, and ought not to be
obliged to pay all these expenses, and that a
small donation from each spectator would
make quite a large amount in the aggregate,
and assist the clubs materially in keeping up
a good and efficient organization.

A game between the “Alert Jr." club, of
South Norwalk, and the Weston Boarding
School Boys, came ofl‘ on Saturday afternoon
last, resulting 10 to 12 in favor of the latter
club.

A muflin match of Base Ball between nine
of Legrand Lockwood’s carpenters, named
the “Golden Trubee-dorcs,” and nine of
Knapp & Fitch’s carpenters, named the “Un-
known” came off on the grounds of the
Alert club, at South Norwalk,last Saturday,
resulting in favor of the former. The game
opened somewhat spirited and with some
sharp playing for muffins. The Golden
Trubee-dores went to the bat scoring five
runs and causing the Unknown’s to drop the
bat at the end of the 1st inning with only
one run in their favor. Second innings the
Golden Trubee-dores made a splendid score
of ten runs, against which the Unknown’s
had to retire with three added to their score,
leaving the game at 15 to 4 in favor of the
Golden Trubee-dores. From this time up
to the sixth innings the Unknown’s (with
the exception of Fitch, the pitcher, and Ray-
mond the 1st baseman), became dispirited
and played with indifference. During the
6th inning, however, by the changes that
were made to their advantage and Howard’s
making his 2d base on hands and knees,
their spirits were revived and they played
with a will and determination that would,
had it been shown through the game, chang-

ed if not fairly won it. At the end of the

7th innings they threw up the sponge and
played for the tub of lemonade, notwith-
standing their splendid score of seven which
was added to their game during the innings.
The following is the score :

Golden Trubee-dores. Unknown
0 R 0 R
Wheatenp 1 8 Fitch, p 2 4
Craw,c .. 2 7 Downs, e 2 2
Kellogg, lath 3 3 Raymond.1stb 2 2
McDonal 2db 2 6 Godfrey, sub 4 1
Sullivana b 2 5 HBakersdb 2 2
Me uceny,ss 2 5 Seymour, ss 2 2
Gr th rt 3 5 Lockwood, rf 2 1
Hubbell,lf 3 3 Bouton, 1r 2 2
Mackey,“ a 5 JBaker,cr 3 1
21 47 21 17
Runs each innings.
lst 2d-3d 4th 5th 6th 7th
GTrubee-dores 5 10 l 3 3 8 17—47
Unknown 1 3 0 3 0 3 7—11

Fly catches—Golden Trubce-dorcs 2; Unknown 5. .
Umpire—C Waterbury of Alert club.

Scorers—Golden TmbeMores,—S. Mitchell.
“ Unknown—Geo W. Smith.

 

The Neptune Club.

This club sailed on their annual cruise to
Nantucket, Edgartown and other places of
interest down East, this,(Monday,) morning,
at 10 o’clock, a.m., in the schooner Antoinette
M. Acken. We give below a list of mem-

bers :—

C. H. Tompkins, Rear Admiral;

F. B. Pnrdy, Commodore;

H. W. Lester, Vice Omnnwdore;

J. T. Prowitt. Treasurer,-

J. H. Ferris, Commissary ,-

J. A. Brown, Assistant Commissary,-
W. H. Simonson, Chaplain ; _
M. B. Pardee, Surioeon;

W. R. Seymour, S re (Pirate) Pilot.

E. Wilcox. C. Fox,
E. B. Hoyt, E. Valentine,
E. T. Whitney, A. H. Elwell,

. . Mains, Theodore Fitch,
C. Lawrence, William Cothren,
J. Partrick, R. A. Powers,

Reed, W. 11. Raymond,
E. L. Hendrick, C H. St. ohn,
aker, Geo. W. St. John.
S Comstock, A. L. Peck,
uton, R. I. Tolles,
J Morehouse, H. I Fitch,
J. C. Crowe J. Sherwood,
C. Uhle. E Gruman,
C. Ferris, H. S. Mayce,
% 1Z1 NtOrton, Sr l‘ivarnum, J.
oy , - E. . hitne r.
E. Adams, y.
MUSIC.
Geo. W. Merriam, Allen Lester,

Geo. Selleck, S. B. Spinning.

P. S.—“Quickest time on record.” The
club started from the wharf at 10 a. m., with
flags flying, music playing, hearts beating,
&c., and at 10.05 a. m., were fdst in the mud
flats at the oyster dock justbelow the steam-
boat landing, where they were obliged to re-
main until the next tide.

 

Grampus Club, Attention.

All the members of. the Grampus club
are invited to'meet at the residence of Com.
D. P. Ely, Washington Street, South Nor-
walk, on Thursday evening next, at 8 o’clock
to organize and make arrangements for the
annual cruise. A promptand full attendance
of all old members interested is desired.

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WMessrs. George Seymour & CO., Nur?
serymen at South Norwalk, have devoted
a good deal of time and energy the present
season upon propagating the celebrated
“Clark Seedling Raspberry,” and have been
rewarded with a good measure of success.
They will have for this season’s transplant-
ing an almost inexhaustable supply of first-
class plants, and in the next fruit season will
probably be able to largely supply the mar-
ket with these choice berries. The Clark
Seedling has deservedly taken place at the
head of Raspberries, it being larger, firmer
flesh, sweeter and of far pleasanter flavor
than the celebrated Philadelphia Raspberry;
it will also stand transplantipg better. The
plant is a hardy and vigorous grower, holds
its leaves until frost comes, which is a desk]-
eratim with this class of berries. The Ant.
werp, for instance, generally los'ng its leaves
before the berry has ripened, thus spoiling
the fruit. It will pay lovers of fine fruit to
pay a visit to Messrs. Seymour do Co’s. fine
nursery, as these plants are now in their
prime.

 

Funeral of Ram Henry Benedict.

In our last week’s paper we gave notice
of the death of this beloved servant of
Cln-ist. The facts of his being a native of
Norwalk, of his growing up and exercising
his ministry among us, as well as his emi-
nent worth and usefulness, induce us, in ac-
cordance with the wishes of many of our
readers, to pay further tribute to his memo-
ry.
- We learn that Mr. Benedict started for
Saratoga Springs on Wednesday July 8th,
in good health and spirits, in company with
his wife and his daughter Helen (Mrs. Todd,
of Port Chester.) On Saturday the llth, he
visited the various Springs, and seemed to
be in his usual health and elasticity, al-
though he complained somewhat of the heat,
and of a pain through his temples ; but he
called at his brothers house in the evening,
and retired as usual. On Sunday 'morning
(12th inst.) he awoke exclaiming “I cannot,
I cannot, Impossible l” His wife, perceiv-
ing that he was in a delirious state, sent for
his old friend Dr. Freeman, a skillful physi-
cian, who pronounced him to be in an apo-

‘pletic condition and in great danger. Bleed-

ing in the temples was resorted to, which
seemed to mitigatethc unfavorablesym ptoms
and prevented his immediate death which
probably, would have resulted. His right
arm and leg were paralized for a time ; but
he afterwards regained the partial use of
them. His mind, from the first, was bewil-
dered and wandering. His speech was af-
fected by paralysis of the muscles of the
throat, so that he- could utter very few
words. At times during the day, he would
recognize those about him, and and answer
“Yes or No” to questions, and lab or to give
expression to what was on his mind, but
without success. Sometimes he used words.
of other languages, Latin, Greek or French.
On Friday he became worse. On Saturday
he had four or five convulsions; and at 8
o’clock p. in. he passed quietly away, not
entirely unconscious up to the last, but una-
ble to communicate his thoughts. His testi-
mony as a living witness to the truth and
preciousness of the Gospel of Christ, was
ended at his first attack. His friends may
regret that they could not have the testimo-
ny of his dying hours, to sustain faith in the
power of those everlasting arms on which
he leaned in that last emergency ; but they
know that he never {altered in his faith. He
was much affected at the death of one of his
grandsons who died June 1st, and said “I
would gladly lie down by him and go with
him. I do not expect to survive him many
weeks.” - _

One who knew him long and intimately
says, “I never saw him cast down or de-‘
spondent at any trials or afflictions, but al-

.ways cheerful and resigned. In all -my in-

tercourse with the world I nev er knew one
whose character was radiant with more vir-
tues, or who possessed so complete self-con-
trol. He has left a legacy to his wife and

children, in his character and example, more _

precious than the wealth Or honor of. an
earthly kingdom. The expressions of at-
tachment to him are very marked through-
out the entire community.”

Hc received every attention at Saratoga
flom his brothers Alfred and Anson and their
wives. These with his brother Samuel and
his sister Harriet (Mrs. Merritt), and Aman-
da (Mrs. Geo. Benedict), were present at his
funeral. Another sister, J ane,(Mrs. Rev. X.
Betts) resides at Vienna, Ohio—He 'leaves
six children, Henry M. and E. Cornelius, (of
Greenwich), Sarah, (Mrs. Taylor residing at
Oakland, Cal.,) Mary, (Mrs. Peters, of Port
Chester), Elizabeth, (Mrs. Mead of Brook-
lyn), and Helen, (Mrs. Todd of Port Ches-
ter). Francis L. died in 1853.

The remains of Mr. Benedict were remov-
ed to Port Chester-on Monday, 20th, and on
Tuesday were borne into the Presbyterian
church where a large concourse of friends
' and citizens attended the funeral services.
These were conducted by B. F. Munday, the
pastor, who preached the Sermon, from I
John 3': 2. Scriptural lessons were read, and
prayer offered by Rev. C. W. Baird of Rye ;
and the concluding prayer was uttered by
Rev. F. G. Clark D. D. of Greenwich. The
'Rev. S. B. S. Bisscll of.Norwalk, narrated a
striking incident in Mr. Benedict’s early life
communicated by his wafm friend C. Isaacs
Esq., illustrating the strength of Mr. B’s.
friendship, and the force of his will, and al-
so some facts connected with his ministry at
Norwalk especially during the great revival
of 1831, and pronounced the benediction ;
whemthe deeply moved congregation took
their last look at the face of the beloved and
reverend pastor, whose body was then re-
moved to Greenwich for interment in the
burrial lot of his sen, adjacent to the Con-
gregational Church.

 

 

Buernss CnANcEs—Mr. D. S. Bartram
has sold out his Livery Stable business to
Mr. Dean, of New Canaan, who proposes to
move his family here and give his personal
attention to the business, while his son takes
charge of the new stable in New Canaan.
Mr. D. has been in the livery and stage busi-
ness in this vicinity, for years, and we have
no doubt will win success in this enlarg-
ed field.

 

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ANNUAL Pro-Nio—Thc annual Pic-Nic of
Si. Mary‘s Society is to be held at the Am-
p ithcatre Grove on Thursday next, for the
benefit of the new stone Church. Arrange-
ments have been made for the usual festivi-
ties and a good time may be expected by all
who attend.

 

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SAD AccrbnNr.——On Wednesday afternoon
last, a son of Gershom Raymond, aged
twelve years, had the misfortune to get run
over by the Danbury freight train, near the
South Norwalk depot. His right foot was
crushed. so that amputation was rendered
necessary, and the operation was performed
by Dr. Pardec assisted/by Dr. Lynes.

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mThc Standard Association have issued
in a very creditable manner a Directory of
the city of Bridgeport, containing in addition
to the list of names, many things of local in-
terest, including a fine colored map of the

city. .
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. —-Congress will adjourn until September
21st. The Republicans have agreed not to
come? together then, unless notified by a
Committee, consisting of Senator. Morgan
and Representative Sehenek, that their pres-
ence is deemed necessary for the welfare of

the country.

WRev. S. B. S. Bisscll occupied the pul-
pit of the First Congregational Church, Sun-
day evening last, and delivered a sermon
suggested by the death Of Rev. Henry Bene-
dict, closing with a brief sketch ofhis minis-
try in Norwalk and Westport, incidents of
his death, etc.

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THE anrsna'ruan. We won’t bet on the
adjournment of this deliberative body so
long as there are any _rich interested corpo-
rations left willing to furnish the Senate with
free rides, good dinners and champagne.

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WThc annual Methodist Camp meeting
is now in session at Northport, Long Island.
The attendance so far, it is said has not been
as large as it was last year.

OW .

WPostmasters or others who havemorc
nickel cents than they know what to do
with may send them in quantities of not less
than ten pounds to Henry R. Linderman,
Director U. S. Mint, Philadelphia, and re-
ceive in return their nominal value in three
and five cent pieces, The reasonable expen-
ses of transportationof the three-cent pieces
in sums of $30, and of five-cent pieces in
sums of $50 or upwards, to any point accesi-
blc by railroad or steamboat, will be paid
by the Mint. No “ spoiled, illegitimate,-
or doubtful pieces,” in short, no bad pen-
nies will be taken. The pieces will be taken
not by count, butby weight; and the sole
object of the arrangement. is to withdraw
from circulation a few million' of cents.
which coin is now so abundant as to be in
many cases a positive nuisance.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Letters from the People.

 

Our Public Schools.
NO. 8.

It is a pleasure to announce that the ob-
ject aimed at in our last communication, has
been accomplished. Our Schools are free.

Another great advantage would be gained,
especially in our large towns, by a comoh‘da-
tion of districts. All the children of a town
should, as far as possible, have equal advan-
tages of education. In other respects the
town acts upon the fact of its unity. Why
not in this most important matter? The
general principle will not be questioned that
every child of a town is entitled to the same
privileges of public education that every
other child enjoys. In fact, however, this
principle is practically denied. The advant-
ages that a child has, depends on which
side ,of a given line he lives. One discict
will always have a good school. The; ad-
joining district, either not having the same
means or the committee not feeling the same
interest, as invariably have a poor school.
True, a scholar by special payment, may at-
tend school beyond the bounds of his own
district, but the masses of pupils must be re-.
stricted to the advantages or disadvantages
of their own district.

Then the authority and responsibility of
securing teachers, and directing the interests
of the school generally, are divided between
the district committee and the board of
'school visitors. No one, we venture to ~ say,
who has had much experience of the work-
ing of this mongrel system, can have failed
to be thoroughly disgusted with it.

In this connection we quote from the last
report of the Secretary of the State Board

of Education :—

“Two sets of officers, practically. inde-
pendent, and sometimes antagonistic, are
concernedin one work. The Visitors “con-
demn” a school house. The District Com-
mittee pronounce it good enough: The Vis-
itors, as by law is their duty, require uniform
text-books. The District Commrttee dc-
nounce and resist their interference. The
Visitors determine to approVe only well
qualified teachers. . The Committee will em-
ploy nonc but “cheap” ones. The ViSitors
advocate permanency of teachers. The
Committee dismiss a tried and successful m-
cumbent, to make room for some personal
favorite.” .

The remedy for all this is a consolidated
system. Let the town he one district. Let
there be one Board of Education composed
of the best men of both political parties,
and to them let the whole management of
all our schools be. given. The advantages
of this are obvious. It would secure uni-
formity of plan and action. The privileges
of a child in every section of the town
would not depend on the poverty or parsi-
mony of that section. A systematic educa-
tion could be secured to every child who
Wished it, beginning at the primary depart;
ment and ending in the High School. This
introduces a subject upon which we shall
speak in another paper. C.

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Following up his Victory.

.chterdaly,(Thursda last) says the New
Haven Pal adinm, the cnate wrth Lieuten-
ant-Governor Hyde and the officers of the
Senate and the reporters and Railroad Com-
missioner Pike availed themselves of an in-
vitation from the Hon. Wm. D. Bishop, pres-
ident of the New York and New Haven rail-
road, for a trip to Gregory’s Point, Norwalk.
The part .left by special train at about half-
past twelve o'clock and returned at about
nine r. m., having had a delightful time.
One of the finest engines of the road and
“its most elegant car conveyed the excursion-
ists, President Bishop accompanying. Car-
riages conveyed the party from the depot at
Norwalk to the Point and back. At the
Point, after a capital sail by the company,
part in Senator Wheeler’s yacht and part in
aBridgeport yacht, which was at the Point
waiting to return with a party there stop-
ping, a dinner, highly palatable, was dis-
posed of amid the best of good, humor and
freedom from restraint, Governor H de pre-
siding and President Bishop and ilroad
Commissioners Austin and Pike enjoying it
with the rest. Senator Wheeler made spec-
ial efforts to render the guests thoroughly
comfortable, and his endeavors rendered the
whole party indebted to him. On the way
down the train was stopped to show the
working of the steel rails, the party alight-
ing and President Bishop sending the train
by them at full speed. The steel rails ride
far more cOmfortable than the iron ones, and
will last a dozen times as long, costing only
about twice as much. 0n the way down
also the party were entertained in a most
hospital manner at the residence of Hon. N.
A. Baldwin of Milford and Senator Wheeler
of Westport The occasion was greatl en-
livenedb Senators Wheeler,Brainard, cott,
Austin, odgers, Blydenburg and Others,
and will ltmg be remembered by the partici-
pants as an exceedingly enjoyable affair.

#

Gen. Burnside. Governor of Rhode
Island, Col. Davidson, of New York and
Andrew S. Matthews, of Stonington, have
been appointed by the Superior Court, the en-
gineeers to prepare a plan for the draw
bridge to be erected by the Shore Line Rail-
road, over the Connecticut river, at Say-
brook. ‘

 

o

WMajor-Gen. William T. Clark, former-
ly of this place, but now a lawyer and Asst.
U. S. Dist. Attorney for the Eastern District
of Texas, is running for Congress from that

State.
Dedication of the 3rd M. '17.“. Church.
We would invite special attention to the
dedication of the “ Third M. E. Church of
Norwalk.” By a commendable effort this
Society has succeeded in erecting a credita-
ble edifice, 31x53, and have secured the ser-
vices of Rev. Mr. Haulenbeck, as Pastor.
The dedication services are to take place next
week Tuesday, and the ministers announced
to preach the sermons, are two of the most
talented preachers in the M. E. Church.

HOW—f— '

WUnion Religious services, under the
auspicesofthe Young Men’s Christian Asso-
ciation of Norwalk will be held every Sun-
day afternoon (unless stormy) at 5 o’clock
precisely. Seats will be furnished; All per-
sons are cordially invited to attend. 0n
Stmday, Augusc, 2nd, preaching by Rev. 0.
W. Gates.

M.
MOONLIGHT EXCURSION—Remember the
excursion on the Nelly White, next week
Monday night, for the benefit of the ever-
obliging officers. The programme embraces
a cool sail on the pleasant sound under
the soft, silvery light of the moon, with
music by the Bartram & Fanton Band,
dancing for those who delight to trip the
light fantastic, 9. stop at City Island, and

home again‘at an early hour.
0

WThe Old Well Hotel, including the
new addition, has been crowded all summer.
Barnum says the Neptune club are all right
for he furnished them with brandy to be

used exclusively for medicinal purposes.
o»————-

Excnnsron MAGAZINE—This new clai-
mant to popular favor has just issued its sec-
ond number, which like its predecessor is
replete with “good things” served up in mast
attractive form. No, 2 has a fine line engra'
ving of the house where Major Andre was
tried, Washington’s Head Quarters at Tap-
pan. Olmstead do Wellwood publishers, Sun
Building New York, price $2,50. Now is
the time to order a copy, which you can do
through any of the newsmen or direct from
the office of publication. In the August

 

 

 

 

 

' number is to be commenced a series of Bio.

graphical articles concerning ourUnion He-
roes—adopted especially for the-young and
which will be worth alone twice the price Of

subscription.
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m” Rev. Joseph Anderson, of Waterbury,
is taking his annual vacation. He intends
spending part of the time at Charles Island,

and part of the time in the wdods of Maine
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EMr. G. H. Holden, Five Mile River-
Landing, has shown us a quantity of fine
looking “Early Rose” potatoes, raised on
his farm. They were of good size, clear and
smooth, and yield largely. This is a new
“fancy” variety, bringing enormous prices.

WMessrs. C. R. Bennett and G. R. Bailey
have purchased a tract OI land below Whis-
tleville, South Norwalk, which they are go-
ing to cut up into building lots. -
f“. ‘

WThe summer term of the Center Dis
trict School ended on Friday last and the

 

 

 

School will remain closed for five weeks.

Real Estate Record.
For the week ending July 21th, 1568.

 

F. H. Nash et al. to Sarah A. Sammie, five-
sixths part of one lot at South Norwalk.
Price $2,000.

Josiah Kellogg to J. H. Keyser, four acres
of land at South Norwalk. Price $200.

T. B. Butler to same, three acres of land
at South Norwalk. Price $225.

R. Johnson to Loretta A., wife of Lewis
Tattle, of New York city, two acres of land.
Price $800. '

L. Provost to Margaret, wife of Job Wil-
son, one lot 70x130. Price $500.

Mary A. and Daniel Townsend to C. R.
Townsend, twenty rods of land at South
Norwalk. P‘ice $300.

C. L. Raymond and wife to H. V. Lock-
wood, one lot at Five Mile River. Price
$85.

C. S. Voorhis to Burr Knapp and H. R.
FRch, one lot 87x145, with buildings there-
on, Down Town. Price $5,000.

D. H. Gedney to Harriet A., wife of H. D.
Gedney, one lot 90x140, with buildings there-
on, at South Norwalk. Price $4,500.

A. H. Byington to S. E. Olmstead, one-
third part of two tracts of land, at Spring
Hill and Union Park. Price $7,500.

fl

THE PARTY oF FRAUD:

 

A Dastardly Attempt to Defeat Legis-
lation. _

The House of Representative was startled
yesterday by areport from the engrossxng
committee, that the bill to preventfrauds
at elections, which passed at the close of last
week’s session, had been essentially altered
by erasures and substitutions, during the time
that intervened between its passage and its
cngrossment. An examination showed that
the erasures had unquestionably been made
by the use of acids, or chemic'al preparations
of some soft. The substituted words were
in some instances, written with ink, and in
others with pencil, and the effect of the al-
terations was to incorporate into the ‘blll va-
rious amendments which the democrats at-
tempted but failed to make before its pas-
sage. In one instance the word fire was
erased and the word m'm substituted, the
effect of which is to provide for the even-
ing sessions of the selectmen. The word
shall was also changed to may in several in-
stances, and other material changes mode.
When, or by whom this piece of yillamly
was perpetrated is not quite certain. Sus-
pition rests on several parties. The bill
gassed the House Friday night, or rather

aturday morning atone o’clock. It was
deposited in the office of the secretary of
state, by Mr. Taintor, the clerk of the House
Saturday morning. The mutilations were
discovered by Mr. Marsh, clerk in the office
of the secretary of state, Monday evening,
while the bill was being engrossed. The
bill has been recalled and restored to its
original shape, and a committee has been
appointed to investigate the matter. We
hope they will prosecute their work
thoroughly and bring the. guilty tO justice.
If any additional proof were needed to show
that the democrats are guilty of the basest
contrivances and standin fear of wholesome
le 'slation, it is furnished by this piece of
Vi lainy which is unparalleled in the history
of Connecticut legislation, at least for its
atrocity—Palladium.

 

_______— _‘ O

W On Monday, 20th inst, Sec, Seward
officially announced that the Constitutional
Amendment, Article VIV, having been rati-
fied by: the necessary number of states is
now part of the law of the land.

-l—-—-.-4.

WThe quarterly session of the Grand
Division Sons of Temperance was held at
Ansonia on Thursday last. The attendance
was quite large.

 

 

 

.r—.——-——-

@‘The following are the returns of the
Internal Revenue Assessors for four divis-
ions of the 4th District, for the month of
June, 1868; ‘

1st, Bridg'port, Stratfor -Honroe Hunting-
ton, rumbull, Fol field, naston 99,49460

2d, Norwalk, New Canaan, Weston, Wilton.
estport, 6,069 16
3d. Stamford. Greenwich, Darien, 1,596 31

4th, Bethe] Danbury Brookfield, Newtown,
Bedding, New Fairfield, 4,900 49

 

o
. WWe hear that there is to be a re-un-
ion of the old 17th C. V. at Norwalk, the 28th

 

walkers will do a handsomer thin than
Bridgeport did last year.—Danbury 'mes.

Or-o——-

WAt the Worcester Regatta Festival
last Week, the race between Yale and Han-
vard came off on Friday, and resulted in a
victory for. the latter by the best time ever
made by a University crew in this country.
A gold medal to'be presented to each mem-
ber of the winning crew in this race, gave
additional zest to the efforts Of every man.
The start was prompt and rapid—every
muscle seemed strained to the utmost, and it
was a moment of intense interest to the wild-

 

went flying up the lake, their friends on
shore encouraged them by loud and contin-
ued applause. The Harvards led finely all
the way from the start, winning the race in
17:58; Yale time, 18:381/2. On Wednesday
the Harvards made five seconds better time
but were beaten by the Ward Bro’s. in 17:
45%. In the Ball matches both of the Yale
clubs were badly beaten.

.>-.—-—-

WEditor Vail of the Winsted Herald
has recently been getting married ; and like
all other editors begins to realize that it is
desirable to have subscribers in arrears set-
tle up occasionally, and gives them the fol-
lowing kindly hint :—

“We take pleasure in announcing to our
subscribers who are in arrears,—and they
are not a few—that until further orders we
shall be gratified to receive in pa ment
therefor at par, greenbacks, fractiona cur-
rency, checks, drafts, Post Office orders,post-
age and internal revenue stamps, certified
due bills, payable in Winsted, seasoned
wood, coal, potatoes, dried beef, boots and
shoes, brass, copper, iron, zinc, tin ware and
putty. We prefer greenbacks because we
have no trouble in disposing of them. What
a joy it gives to be able to wear a smiling
countenance whether your subscribers pay
'up promptly or not !

P. S.——Such of our subscribers as live out
of town no not wait until they come to
town, but can send by mail.” ' ,

————.—o.o—.————

Who successful ratification of the four-
teenth amendment to the constitution by the
requisite three-fourths of the states, is a sub-
ject of sincere congratulation. That amend-
ment, it will be remembered, was drafted by
Congress after mature deliberation, and pro-
vided for five thin : the security of the civ-
il rights of every citizen of the coun ; citi-
zens ip the basis of representation; agrant
trators rendered ineligible to important oili-
ces, except by the vote of twodhirds of Con-
gress; the public debt inviolable, and the
rebel debt never to be paid. These prop-
ositions, to which no valid objection ever
has been urged, were nevertheless bitterly
opposep by the democrats in every state,
they going so far in two as to withdraw a
vote assenting to the amendments by a later
legislative vpte. But all these efforts have
proved in vain, and at length these necessa-
ry and sagacious amendments have been
adopted into our fundamental law.
.r—‘-—-—-

—-—The First Brigade of Connecticut Mili-
tia, General Charles H. Prentice command-
ing, will encamp at Norwich early in Sep-
tember. .

‘—-The hay crop in Litchfield county was
never better, and the barns will not begin to
hold it. Hay is selling from $12 to $14 per
ton. ' '

 

 

 

.>—.————

—The New York politicians took meas-
ures recently, according to a Herald corres-
pondent to smoke out President Johnson,
and learn how cordial his support of Sey-
mourwas likely to be. Samuel J. Tilden,
Seymour’s groom in the Tammany conven-
tion race, sent John D. Van Buren, an inti-
mase Mend of Seymour, to Washington to
sound Mr. Johnson. It is repo.d that he
apprdached the subject by saying that Sey-
mour would have persisted in declining the
nomination had he supposed there was a
chance for his election, and then said he
wasin Washington to learn what aid the
President could give the Democratic party
to secure the State of New York. The cor-
respondent reports the President as reply-
ing substantially as follows ;

“Colonel Van Buren, some time ago Gov-
ernor Seymour declared, that the very best
thin that could happen for the country
wo dbethe removal of the_President by
Congress. I do not for t that, sir, and be-
lieve me now, sir, that have no desire to be
found flying at the tail of Governor Sey-
mour’s kite. To the democrats of New
York I owe nothing. They have been con-
trolled by a newspaper clique which has
never been friendly to me, and therefore I
cansee no reason why I should go Out of '

 

my way to assist them.”

of next month. Iftrue, we hope theNor?

1y enthusiastic spectators ; and as the boats.

NEWS ITEMS.

——If a person is sunstruck, or prostra‘tcd
by the heat, let him immediatcl be removed
to a cold and private lace,his c othing taken.
off, and therbody rub ed from head to foot
with large pieces oficc, at the same time that
pieces of ice are kept in the armpits. This
simple treatment, it'stcadily pchcvcred in,
will save cascswhich seem almost desperate;
and there is reason to believe, under ‘any
other treatment would certainly prove fa-
to].

—Some American ladies at Copenhagen,
who recently called on the Queen of Den-
mark, wcrc not alittle astonished to see that
she wore a cheap dress, and that, on rising
to receive them, she laid on her working ta-
ble a cotton stocking, on which she had
been knitting. '

——Thc Springfield club , organizers of the
national horse show in that city last fall,
announces a grand full meeting September
8th and 10th, at which $8,000 in prizes will
be awarded, $3,000 for running and $5,000
for trotting. Over fifty of the best running
and trotting horses in the country have
promised to be present. ‘

—The San Francisco Bulletin saysa sufl'ic-
iency of the very best mechanics of all dc-
scriptions can be picked up in the streets of
that city at anytime.

—Thc number of visitors at Newport is
estimated at four thousand. More than three
hundred equipages turn out on the avenue
every pleasant afternoon.

—The gentleman who was set on fire by
a baseball match, was put out by the first
base.

-—-Thc Atlantic cable have decided again
to reduce prices, this time to $15 for ten
words, and at that rate in general.

-—Six of the rebel states are now fully rep-
resented in Congress. But four remain un-
represented—Virginia, Georgia', Mississippi,
and Texas. .

o—The New York Times, commenting up-
on the announcement that Frank Blair will
stump Illinois, Ohio and Indiana next
month, pertinently asks, “ Have the Conn.
Democrats invited him to visit that state ?”

—Lord Shaftesbury, speaking from his
own knowledge and. experience as a com-
missioner of lunacy for twenty years, says:
“Fully six-tenths of all the cases of insanity
to be found in these realms prise from no
other cause than from the habit of intempcr—
ance in which the people have indulged.”

—Thc first Presbyterian church in Chica-
go has called the Rev. Newman Hall of Lon-
don to a salary of $10,000 in gold and a par-
sonage. .

—Three of the western express robbers
wereJianged on Sunday by a mob which
stopped the train and took them from the
tofficers of justice.

—To an indignant person, who was per-
petually boasting of his ancestry, an indus-
trious, successful tradesmen, of humble or-
igin, observed, “You, my friend, are proud
of your decent; I am proud of my ascent.”

—One of the audience assembled to hear
the argument before an important commit-
tee of the assembly at Albany, last week,
said that the members of the committee
looked as though they had a bias in their
minds. “It all depends,” answered another,
“whether you spell it bias or bug/us.”

—On Friday a boy named Phelan broke
his neck, in an elevator, at the Ansonia
Cloth Factory, at Ansonia. ’ His death was
instantaneous.

—On Thursday last, Admiral Farragut re-
ceived through the Prince of Wales, who
was visiting the American fleet off Cowes,
an invitation to visit the Queen. The next
day the Admiral and the principal officers
of his fleet proceeded to Osborne House,
where the Queen was then stopping, and
‘were received in the most cordial manner
by Her Majesty, the Prince of Wales, the
Duke of Edinburgh, and the member! of the
Royal Court. ‘

—Our eastern exchanges say that the crop
of grass, now about one-half gathered, will
be the “largest that has been cut in eastern
Connecticut for a number of years, and is of
the best quality. Oats, 'which are about
ready to harvest, are most excellent. On
some fields they were beginning to lodge
two weeks ago, but the dry weather check-
ing the growth ofstfaw, has filled the berry
and the crop if safely secured, will be far
above the average.

—chdcll Phillips denounces Chase in
the Anti-Slavery Standard and demands his
impeachment. ‘

-—-In a speech delivered in Indianapolis in
August, 1860, Frank Blair “stigmatized the
Democrats as hell-hounds.” .

—An Omaha dispatch states that 540 Mor-
mons from Europe, arrived there on Tues
day night and left by the Pacific railroad.

—An exchange wonders why genuine
princes and millionaires find so much trouble
in getting wives, while bogus counts and ba-
rons have all the beauty of the watering
places at their feet.

—A process has recently been patented in
England, by which the bran of flour, after
being separated, is ground into an impalpa-
léle powder, and then again mixed with ‘the

our. »

—Only eight hundred lyceums seek the
services of Gough this year.

—The Montgomery (Ala) ‘Senttnel s les
the Tammany declaration of principals,“ he
Platform of the Second Rebellion.”

—A curious method of killing rats is re-
commended in a German journal as very
efficient. A piece of new or unused sponge
is cut into small pieces, which are smeared
with butter, and placed within reach of the
rats, next to a dish of water. The rats cat
the sponge and becoming thirsty drink the
water, which swells the sponge, and in a
short time kills the animals, which are found
lying dead all around.

—Gen. Rosecran’s is the last name thathas
been sent in by the President for the Mission
to1 Mexico, and he will probably be confirm-
e .

—A new association entitled “The New

England Express Company,” will soon be-
gin operations on the line of the principal
railways of the north-eastern states.
fl—J. Hubley Ashton of Philadelphia, who
was Assistant Attorney-General under Mr.
Speed, was confirmed for the same office on
Saturday.

—President Johnson on Saturday vetoed
the bill discontinuing the Freedmen’s Bu-
reau after Jan 1, 1869. Congress wasted no
time in passing the bill over the veto, so that
it is now a law.

—All outstanding 7.30 notes must be con-
verted into 5.203 on or before August 1st, or
they will be payable in currency.

——The people of Seymour, Indians, have
hung three more of the Adams Express rob-
ers. They were taken from the authorities
by amob of masked men.

—Thc Evening Mail gallantly remarks
that “Danbury and Norwich, Conn, are
towns celebrated for their pretty girls.”

——Brigham Young declares that those that
enter polygamy to get rich are mistaken.
His own returns have been only in small

prophets. ' .

—Among those seeking the Austrian mis-
sion is John G. Saxe, the poet politicion.

Mrs. Pendleton is the daughter of Francis
Barton Key, author of the Star Spangled
Banner.

—Mrs. Olive Hooker, wife of General J.
E. Hooker, and sister of Hon. William
Groesbeck of Cincinnati, died on Wednes-
day at Watertown, N. Y.

—Seymour’s “friends” are inspired with a
burning enthusiasm. They burned a negro
school-house in Tennessee a day or two
smce.

——Horatio Seymourori inally had a mid—
dle name, Nelson, which e dropped. G00 (1
chance for a few articles in The World.

—The Democrats are so deficient in arith-
metic that in adding up Northen states they
don’t know how to.“ carry one.”

—The applications for admission to Yale
College this year, have been unusualy large,
and the indications are that the new Fresh-
class will number about two hundred, though
very many applicants have been rejected.

—Thc comparative merits of Grant and
Shaman being under discussion on a Mis-

who was present, was asked his opinion.
That gallant soldier promptly and chame-
tcristically replied : “ By G—d, gentlemen’
Grant knows more than Sherman and all
the balance of them banged into one?”

——The editor of the Cynthiana (Ky.) News,
in making an appeal to his subsbribers, who
are in arrears, to pay up, says: ” We hope
they will settle without delay. Not that we
need the money, oh, no ! Our ink is given to
us, we steal our paper, and we win our prin-
ters’ wages at ‘seven up.’ So it costs us noth-
ing to carry on business. Nevertheless, as a
matter of accommodation, and to case their
conscience, we will take what they owe us,
if they will send it in immediately.

—It is related of the Miss Foote, who has
just married Senator Henderson, that once
when she and her sister went to a part
with their uncle Senator Foot, now deeeas ,
a grammatical servant of the Hibernian per-
suasion, announced: ” Sinatur Foot and two
Misses Feet !” ,

——A woman attempted to drown herselfin
Cleveland,0hio on Saturday night, but her
clothing caught upon the dock, and there she
hung, her head within a few inches of the
water. Her husband was notified of her
dan er, as well as narrow escape, but he re-
fuse ,tO go to her rescuc,and avowed his wil-
lingness to “let her slide.”

——AN Annuous TASK i—Fair Invalid :—
Lor, Jane, I do feel that bad! Do, please,
make me a tumbler 0’ brandy and water, as
hot and strong as you can—and—and just
make me take it whether I other no I” 7

 

soul? steamboat last fall, Gen. Frank Blair fin

CONNECTICUT LEGISLATURE.

 

MAY SESSION, 1863.
_ ~ THURSDAY, July‘ 23.
Helium—Opened with prayer by Rev. Dr.
Beardsley.
Bill to lay a State tax of 2% mills,
was called up by Mr. Churchill, who stated
1h it this tax would pay all the expenses of
the state, and leave in the treasury $303,539.-
46. Passed-
The resolution to purchase 1,000 copies of
Morris & Crofut’s military and civil history,
was called up by Mr. Minor.
Mr. Cook, of Goshcn,favored thebill. He
moved to amend, so that a copy of the book
should be furnished to every widow in the
State whose husband was killed or died in
the late war, and that no copies be placed in
the school districts. ' ‘

Mr. Bennett thought the sooner we oblit-
erate every trace of the abominable civilwar
the be ttcr.‘

Mr. Averill said it could never be done.
He favored the commemoration by monu-
ments and histories, the deeds of the Union
soldiers. _

Mr. Brown of Windsor Locks, moved to
amend, so as to include the widows of sailors.

Mr. Cook accptcd the amendment.

The amendment moved by Mr. Cook was
adopted.

Mr. Eaton thought the recollection of the
war should be obliterated.

The resolution .wus passed by a vote of
111 to 53. '

 

FRIDAY, July 24.
SENATE—Prayer by the Rev. Mr. Church-

ill.

Bill amending thc law requiring towns to
erect guide-posts, was passed. This bill
makes. the suit against towns neglecting to
erect guide-posts a gut tam action.

Report of the Committee on Railroads on
the petition of G. G. Bishop, for a raih'oad
from Derby to State Line, which had been
rejected by the Senate, came from the House,
where a, committee of conference was asked.
Such committee was raised, and Mr. Austin
appointed on the part Of the Senate. .

Resolution appropriating $5,000 to pur-
chase 1,000 copies of Crofut d: Morris’ Histc-
ry of Connecticut during the War, came from
the House amended. Senate concurred and
passed the bill.

House—Opened with prayer by Rev. Mr.
Halliday.

Bill requiring the publication, annually,
by savings banks, of unclaimed deposits in.
the banks, was reported and passed.

Bill providing for an additional term of
the Superior Court in New Haven County
in October, and also one in December in
Hartford CO., and an extra term in March in
Fairdeld County, was read and passed.

——-———.—4‘p—.—-——-

EEEFThc Legislature will adjourn this
week. Let us rejoice at that. We reiterate
our conviction that another J udgcship
should be created before adjournment.

“*4.
Q

WG. ’A. Townsend in the Hartford
Post says that “The most that they can get
against Grant is to call him Hiram Ulysses
as his father named him but the United
States, adopting him at seventeen years of
age, foresaw his wise and adventurous future
cadre-baptized him Ulysses, to the satisfac-
tion of his father and mother, and the world.
If St. Paul were our candidate for the Presi-
dency. Moses M. Marble would dub him
Saul Tarsus, and on that ground try to beat
him with Judas Iscariot.”

 

 

WGencral Frank Blair, in his speech
in Omaha, the other day, said there was but
one race in our country who were capable
of maintaining a. free government, and the
results of the past few years had demonstra-
ted the fact that only a portion of that one
race were thus qualified. Thercupon some
one in the crowd shouted, “ I suppose that’s
the Blair family,” but he was at once poun-
ced upon by those near him, and most un-
mercifully pounded. When wearied, they
let him up and then discovered that he was
one of their own number a genuine demos
cratic sop, well saturated. “Billec i” said
one chidingly, “them was the onfortinous
words ye ever spoke.” And he seemed to
think they were.

WA fast and handsome young lady of
Belgium, whose mania is physical culture
and asearch fo’r' adventure in male attire,
but whose morals are in'eproachablc, heard
that three young bloods had been boasting
of her favors and determined upon a charac-
teristic revenge. To each she sent a delicate
little note, making a private appointment at
the same place, half an hour apart. They
showed the billets with triumph and came,
with , friends posted near to witness their
success. The first was greeted warmly by
the young woman with a Cll( gel, beaten
soundly and sent off. The second the same,
and the third likewise. Each has a physi-
cian’s bill to pay, and the muscular young
lady is free to continue her cccentricitics with
out fear of slander.

—————+st—+——-

—A colored man in New Haven named
Frank Howard, has six toes on each foot
and five fingers and a thumb on each hand
——sll perfect

—A young man drew a knife in a street
fight in Meridcn on Monday, when his broth-
er, ashamcd of such cowardly conduct, gave
him a good thrashing.

An eight-hom-a-duy man, on going home
the other evening for his supper, found his
wife sitting in her best clothes, on the front
stoop, reading a volume Of travels. “How
is this ?” he exclaimed. “Where is my sup-
per ?” “I don’t know,” replied the wife;
“ I began to get breakfast at six o’clock this
morning, and my eight hours ended at two
P. it.

—At a meeting of the Baltimore demo-
cratic association last week, Colonel Bowie
declared that the interest on the bonds
must be taxed “because the bondholders
gave their money to prosecute the most un-
holy war ever known on the earth.”
————-—o—40p——.—————-

WThomas R. Agnew, the New York
Grocer, occupies his own store, and has no
rent to pay; imports and buys exclusively
for cash; never gave a note in his life, consc-
qucntly can underscll any house in the city.
This is the shop to buy at. Sec Adv.
Gr—‘—.——-—.

W’Thc late Mrs. Gen. Hooker, when
Miss Groesbeck of Cincinnatti,‘ was one of
the handsomcst and most ele ant women of
the west, though a native of ew York, and
and for several years was the bcllc of Sara-
toga and Newport, where, as well as at
Paris and other European capitals. she was
distinguished no less for her beauty than her
thorough breeding and brilliant conversa-
tion. he was exceedingly accon plishcd,
and for various seasons 9. reigning hello in
Washington. She was said at . different
times to be engaged to John Van Enron and
other men of distinction. But it was thought
by her friends she had resolved upon celibi—
cy until rather late in life she accepted the
hand of General Hooker. She had ever
since her marriage been in delicate health,
and after her return from her last European
tour it was known she could uotlivc long.
— 4.»-_W__.._

Writ Akron, Ohio, a few days ago, two
persons of spiritual faith married them selves,‘
with a little aid from the um '01‘, by repeat-
ing the following formula; “ n the presence
of our spirit and earth friends, I take Elects
A. Sanford, whom I hold by the right hand,
to be my lawful wife, hoping by kindness

 

 

 

 

ing husband, while in the earth form,”
“The lady then repeated: “In the presence
of our spiritual and earth friends, I‘ ickc
Abel Underwood, whomlhold by the 1' hi
hand, to be my lawful husband, hoping by
kindness and affection to be to him a thith-
ful and loving wife while in the earth form.”
The mayor then said, “Having pledged
your marital vows in presence of" these wit-
nesses and of the world, Iuow, in Ohio, pro-
nounce you husband and wife.” The Boa-
con says they would have no form of core-
mony in which the word death occurred.
.p—o

 

 

ufacturcd by S. D. d: H. ‘W. Smith, Bos-
ton, used at the late convention, deserves an
especial notice, a large double banked instru-
ent of 14' stops, whose heavy sub-bass notes
were distinctly heard above the whole cho-
rus of 350 voices, while in accompanying the
rccitatives in the oratorios, the effect of the
stops and tremolo were very striking. lVe
notice that the use of these beautiful instru-
ments is beginning to be appreciated by mu-
sical societies in the larger cities.
Burlington. Free- Press.
MY Wmns Cn‘orcn, AND run wuom FAN--
ILY PREFER IT. Mrs S. A. ALLEN’s m-
PROVED (new style) HAIR Rns'ronnu or Duns-
SING, (in. one bottle). Every Druggisl sells it.
Price One Dollar. 4127 .
”*4.” _
(535” To the Weak, the “form, and the
Weary, the Editor of the Boston Recorder
says, “We can most unhcsitatingly recom-
mendthc Peruvian Syrup, a protected solu-
tion of the proloxide of iron, to all the weak,
the worn, and the weary, having richly ex—
perienced its benefits. It possesses all the
qualities claimed for it by its proprietor.”
. ————.—‘Or-+—-———
I care not how lofty he carries his head.
The wretch who dares poison our cake and our
bread— '
Living, he should forfeit respect and renown,
And doubly, in dying, should he go down,
To the vile dust fl'om whence he sprung.-
Unwcpt, unhonorcd and unsung!
J. Monroe Taylor’s Gold Medal Sulcrntus
is warranted to possess no deleterious prop-
erties, produces the nicest. bread, pics and
cakes, while the salutary influence it. exerts
on a weak stomach is invaluable. ‘

 

 

 

and affection to be to her a faithful and lov-'

WThe excellent AMERICAN ORG AN, man- A

The Best Roofing Known.

TWENTY YEARS USE
. Has demonstrated that
Warren’s Improved

Ftlt, Cement, and Gravel Ruling,

Is the bcst roofing in use. It will not corrode, will
not crack, will notleak and does not wear out. It is
the testimony of all who have ivcn it a fair trial that
it has no superior. We conll ently refer to the hun-
dreds in Fairlicld County who have had roofs put on
by us LOCKWOOD S; ADAMS.
N. B.—Ordcrs left at the Feed store of I. 86 F. Scl-
lcck, Jamcs’ Building, Water Street, or with J. It.
Raymond, at the Steam Saw Mill, west of the Depot at
South Norwal k, will receive prompt attention; cnqui.
rics freely answered.

 

+«Or+———
RIP VAN WINKLE,
waking up from his nap of twenty years, if he could
only have moistened his
“’itliored Locks
with CRISTADORO’S DYE, would have looked like
A Young Man
Marvelous, indeed, is the effect of .
CRISTADORO’S HAIR DYE
in rejuvenating gray-haired humanity. Why yield to
Time when you can ballle him? Manufactured by
CRISTADOROJ 63 Maiden Lane, Nchork. Sold by
all Druggists, Applied by all Hair Dressers. 4t27
_ __ w. I
1
13 ODD’S NERVINE
AND IN V IGORATOR.
This medicine is a Nerve Tonic. It stops the waste of
vitality, braces the, nerves, and quietly regulates the
system. Sleeplessness, lrritability, Loss of Energy,
Loss of Appetite, Dyspepsia, Constipation, Local
Weakness, and a general failing of the mental and
bodily functions, are the common indications of Nerv-
ous Disease. Dodd’s Ncrvinc and Invigorator is a
complete specific for. all these troubles. It is also the
best as it is also the most agreeable
Remedy for Female Complaints,
ever offered to the public, Prostration of the strength
Hysteria,—retaincd, excessive, irregular or painful
menses—yeild to its magic power.
TO MOTHERS.

Mothers! we also recommend the Nervinc, for use in
the diseases which afllict children while teething, as
certain to afford quick and grateful relief. The stupe-
fying Syrups, of which opium is the principal ingredi-
ent, are dangerous to life, impair the functions of the
stomach and bowels, and actually impede the growth
Of your offspring. To cure Wind Colic, regulate the
bowels, soften the gums, and relieve pain, the NER—
VINE will always be found safe and efficient.

DON’T USE ANYTHING ELSE!

[Hf Dodd’s Nervine contains no OPlUM or other

poisonous ingredient. For sale by all Druggists.

II. D. STORER .9; CO., Proprietors.
No. 75 Fulton Street, New York.,
— -+4°r—b

llAT EVERY IIORSEMAN WANTS. A good,
cheap, and reliable linimcnt. Such an article is

DR. S. I. TOBIAS’
VENETIAN HORSE LINIMENT,

In Pint Bottles at one Dollar :1 Bottle.
For ancness, Cuts, Gulls, Sprains,‘litc., warranted
cheaper than any other. It is used by all the great
horsemen on Long Island courses. It will not cure
Ring Bone nor Spavin, as there is no Linimcnt in ex-
istence that will. What it is stated to cure it positive-
ly does. No owner of horses will be without it after
trying one bottle. Onc dose revives and often saves
the life of an over-heated or driven horse. For Colic
and bellyachc it has never failed. Just as sure as the
sun rises, just so sure is this valuable Liniment to be
the Horse Embrocation of the day. Use it one and
‘ all. Depot, No. 56 Cortlandt Strec, New York. Sold
by all the Druggists and Storekeepcrs. 4t27

.W'W---

again.

 

 

 

The following Remedies are all old and well estab-
lished and thousands have been benefited by their use.
They are for sale by druggists generally.

The Peruvian Syrup.

a protected Solution of the Protoxidc of Iron, supplies
the blood with its Life Element, Inox, giving strength
vigor, and new life to the whple system. For Dyspep-
sia,‘Debility, Female Weakness, 65c, it is aspecitic.

A 32 page Pamphlet sent free. The genuine has
“Peruvian Syrup” blown in the lass.

J. P. DINSM RE, Proprietor,
No. 36 Dey St. New York.

Wistar’a Balsam of Wild Cherry

has been used for nearly half a century for Coughs,
Colds, Consumption, and every affection of the Throat
Lungs and Chest. It cures a couch by loosening and
clensing the lungs and alloying irritation, thus remov-

ing the cause behind.
SETH W. FOWLE do SON, Proprietors.
No. 18 Tremont St., Boston.

Dr. H. Andrers’ Iodine Water,

A pure solution of Iodine dissolved in water without a
solvent. containing 1%; grains of Iodine to each fluid
ounce of water. Iodine is admitted by all medical
men, to be the best known remedy for Scrofnls, Ul-
cers, Cancers, Syphilis, Salt Rheum,
sands can testify to the wonderful virtues of this pre-
paration in such cases. Circulars free.
J._P. DINSMORE, Proprietor,
No. 36 Day St., New York.

Grace’s Celebrated Salve
cures in a very short time
Cuts, Burns, Scolds, li’ounds, Bruises, Sprains, Erys-
ipelas. Salt Rheum, Ringworm, Chopped Hands
Boils,VFrozon Linibs, Felons, Chilblains. «1:0.

It is prompt in action, removes pain at once and re-
duces the most angry looking swellin gs and inflam-
mations, as if by magic,—thus affording relief and a
,complete cure.

SETH W. FOWLE J; SON Boston, Proprietors.

Sold by Apothecaries and Grocers, generally.

W unneunmniw

In Bridgeport, July 21, by Rev. Geo. Richards, Mr.
F. W. Goodyear, of North Haven, to Miss Emeline L.
Barnum, youngest daughter of J. C. Barnum, Esq., of
Bridgeport.

 

 

 

 

r~~\/x,. , . _— \ Awash

In Norwalk, July 15th, Mr. Matthew Middlcbrook,
aged 87 years, 8 months, 12 days.

1: North Wilton, July 17, Peter Fuycrwcathcr, aged

60 years, 11 months.

In Mill Plain, Danbury, July 18, Lydia Stevens,
aged 85 years. '

In Fairticld, July 22, Mrs. Catherine Whalen, aged
27 years. July 22, Mathew McDonald, aged 26 years.

In Stamford, July 15, Henry W. anton, aged 22
years. July 17, J amcs N. Tompkins, aged 51 years.
July 19, Angeline Waring. aged 60, years.

Declination.

HE THIRD M. E. CHURCH, of Norwalk, at Five
.Mile River Landing, will be dedicated, to the

Servxce of God, Providence permitting on Tuesday
August 4th. Preaching by Revs. Cyrus D. Foss, an
J. S. Insklp, (both of N. Y.), at 2 and 7% o’clock, p.
m. A cordial invitation is extended to all friends of
the cause. Stages will leave Mr. Cole’s Corner at x
to 1 and 6 o’clock, p. m.; and South Norwalk depot
at 1 and 6%; o’clock, p. m.
2t30 G. HAULENBECK, Pastor.

ANNUAL PIC-NIC.
The annual Pic-fie of ,
ST. MARY’S CHURCH,
will be held under the cool shades of the beautiful
AMPHETEXEATRE GROVE,
Cu Thursday, July 30th,
FOR. THE
BENEFIT of the NEW STONE CHURCH.
A QUADRILLE BAND will be in attendance.

 

Admission 25 Cents.
It?" The Public are invited to attend. 4;:

_.__',.n -1. _._. ..___.__._

.OR SALE.——A COACH, to. seat six: will be
sold cheap if called for soon; it has never been
used enough to injure it. Enquire of
2t30 0. ll. TAYLOR, Westport, Conn.

 

 

 

 

 

’ FOR SALE.

GOOD MILCH cow Six Years old. Enquire
of 2t'30 WM. II. J UBB, Winnlpank, ct.

 

 

Notice
S HEREBY given that the Norwalk Savings Socie-
ty will hereafter pay interest on deposits from the
first day of every month, also that the sum of One
Thousand Dolliirs will be received on deposit from
any one person in any one year,
JOSEPH W. HUBBELL, Scc’y. and Tress.
Norwalk, July 27, 1863. - 3011'

ORSE FOR SALE.—A very handsome and
stylish Bay Mare, seven years old, sound and
gentle; Weight about 750; in good condition in every
way, will be sold at a great bargain if applied for im-
mediately. Enquire at the GAZETTE OFFICE. 3t‘30

 

LOST.

"5 5 naturism—In the immediate vicinity of
$ Mrs. Wondbury’s house, Prospect Hill, or be-
tween that nnd the turnpike, a Black Onyx SLEEVE
STUD with Pearl in the center. A reward of 85 will
be paid the finder on leaving the same at the Guam
Orr-non. 1t'29

 

Livery. Enable.
WILLIAM E. DANN,

(Successor to D. S. Bartram.)

‘HE SUBSCRIBER having purchased of D. S.
Bartram, his stock of Horses and Carriages, in

the stable in the rcarol‘ Norwalk Hotel, and replen-
lshcd the some with a New Stock 01"Ilorses Cara
ridges and Coaches, is now prcrared to furnish all
who wish with good Horses and Carriages, either
double or single. Carriages furnished for Wedding
Parties, Funerals, 5:0. Passengers conveyed to and
from all the trains and steamboat. 30

BUTTER’S PATENT BOX ‘
FLAT IRQN.

ARRAN'I‘ED more Economical and more Con-
venient in use, and to give A BETTER POL-
ISH, than any other Iron ever invented. It was
awarded the FIRST PREMIUM AT THE MASSA-
CHUSETTS S’ ‘A’l‘E FAIR.
. . ' CHAS. kl. BYXBEE,

Agent for Norwalk.

 

 

Just Received.

OETUE and Schiller, , , _
Count Mirabcan, } 1’3 I" Muhlback,

Foul Play, ,
Norwood, ,
Voice and Action,
Not Wisely, but Too Well,
New Cheap Edition of Marryatt’s Works,

“ “ . “ . . Scott’s Illustrated,
. Plum Pudding Edition of Dickens, illustrated,

Good Stories, Nos. 3 and 4.
Appleton’s Railroad Guide,
Harvey’s Base Ball Book,
oliirby’s Improved Planchtctc.

3 , ' A. SELLECK.

x

S5 500 4\IItTOI’JifII of NEW MUSIC. just received

 

WELLMAN’S.

A. A. FARE-3152 ,
Would inform his friends that he has opened a new
LAGER BEERPSALOON, -

in Phoenix Block, where he will keep a good "supply
of New York Luger Beer, of the best quality, con-
stantly on hand. For sale by the glass, gallon orgbalrs-
re m

 

ing the cause instead of drying up the cough and lcav-_ .

&c., and thou-- .

THEO. L. STURGES.
DEALER IN
GRAIN, MEAL, FEED, &C.

Orders Promptlyilllcd at the Lowest
New York Prices.

H ‘.A. Y ,
and other Agricultural Prodficts-sold on. Commission.

I?“ CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. 455

Foot of Grand Street, East River, New York.
FIVE DOLLARS RE‘VARD! ‘
OST.—On Sunday, July. 5th,betwccu the reel.

deuce of George Benedict and the 2nd me'].

Church. A GOLD BRACELET. The finder willel'e-

ccive the above reward, by leaving it at the house of

the subscriber. GEORGE BEN EDIC’I‘.
South Norwalk, July, 1863. 2t'~29

 

rouu'rn GRAND
MOONLIGHT EXCURSION '

'I‘OR CITY ISLAND.

M ,

The Steamboat NELIY WHITE will make her
Fourth Moonlight Excursion, from Norwalk,

 

 
 

Monday Evening, Aug. 3rd.
Leaving her Dock at 8 o’clock, p. m.

BARTRAM 8:. FANTONS’ CORNET BAND, of
Danbury, is engaged for the occasion.

ORDER OF DANCING :

1 Quadrille, Our Friends, 13 Virginia Reel.
2 Les Lancicrs. l4 Quadrillc, Family Set.
3 Polka and Waltz. 15-Waltz and Esmeralda.
4 Quadrillc Nine Pin. 16 Les Lanciers.
5 l’olka,Redowa d: Selim-17 Quadrille Basket.
tische. 18 Danish Polka and Schot-
6 Caledonlans. tische.
7 Quadrille Sociable. l9 Quadrillc, Nelly White.
8 Quadnlle, Cheat dsJig. 20 t nadrille, Cheat ,8: Jig.
9 Redowa and Gallop. 21 arsovienne & Esmeral-
10 Les Lanciers. (la.
11 Quadrille, Bralram andz2 Les Lanciers.
Fanton’s , own. .23 Polka, Redowa Gallop.
12 Prince Imperial. 24 Quadrillc, Norwalk.

Floor Mannrrcr, J. A; PEASE, (White Badge), assist-
ed by the fo lowing gentlemen:—R. M. WILCOX,
WM. H. CLARK, W. A. ALLEN.

Tickets, admitting Gent. and Lady,

Extra Lady,

23' To accommodate our Danbury friends, a train
Will be run in connection with the boat. from Danbury,
gtggpmg at intermediate stations, leaving Danbury a:

. p. m.

ICE CREAM and all kinds of Refreshments furnish-
ed on board. '

N._ B.-——Il‘ the weather should prove stormy, the ex-
cm-sxon will take place the next fair night.

THOMAS R. AGNEW,
250 AND 262 GREENWICH srnnnr,
COR-YER or MURRAY srnnsr, NEW YORK,

Has reduced the rice of TEAS, COFFEES, SUGAR,
FLOUR, and all inds of GROCERIES,
From 10 to 20 Per Cent.

BEST JAPAN TEA $1.00.

BEST ENGLISH BREAKFAST TEA, $1.00.

SPLENDID OOLONG TEA, 90 Cents.

COFF EES, ROASTED add GROUND, 15 cents to 40
cents. (licst in market.)

1,000 Barrels FLOUR, all grades.

1,000 Packa es No. 1 MACKEREL.

SUGARS, a l grades, at REFINERS’ PRICES; every
thing used in every family cheaper than in any oth-
er Store in New York, '

1,000 Barrels MOLASSES, N. 0. and P. 0.

THOMAS R. AGNEW occupies his own store, owns
the property, and has no rent to pay; imports and
buys excluswely for cash; never gave a note in his llfc
consequently can under-sell any house in the city.

31 . 00
50

 

 

II. M. Sc C. S. PROIVITT’S

SODA WATER.

PURE, COLD, AND SPARKLING.‘

Five degrees above Freezing Point.
The Soda Water is manufactured in an apparatus free
from all objectionable metals.

The Syrups are made on the premises, directly from
the fruit, and are celebrated for their

FINE FLAVOR.
The attention of the public is also called to our
Superior Flavoring Extracts,

which we prepare ourselves and are warranted to be
free from deleterious substances and the SUPERIOR-
I’l‘Y of which is acknowledged by the best judges.

 

LIQUID BENNET,

For Gold Custards and other Desserts. Robinson’s
Patent Barley, and Greats, Gelatin, Bermuda Arrow
Root. and a variety of articles of Food for Invalid:
and Infants.

COMSTOCK’S RATIONAL FOOD
For INVALIDS, INFANTS, and Dvsrrr'rrcs.
For sale by II. M. a c. s.1>Row1'r'r,

Corner Diug Store.

TOILET PERFUMES.

A complete assortment of Toilet Perfumes from the
leading Foreign and Domestic Manufacturers.

LUBIN’S EXTRACTS,
PHALON‘S NlGIIT-BLOOMING cnnnus, ‘
PIIALON’S NEW PERFUME,

FLOR DE MAYO.
For Sale by If. M. 55.0. s. rnom'r'r,

Corner Drug Store.

53.21”... .
TOILET AND NURSERY.

An excellent assortment of articles, comprisin Hair,
Tooth and Nail Brushes, Combs, CoSmeties, I erfnm-
cry, Tooth Pandora and Soups, Sozodont, Dcntilinc,
Pamadcs, llair Oils, Hair Dressings, Hair Invigora-
tors, liair Dyes, I’oilet Powder.

TOIL'ET SOAPS
in great variety. Powder Pads and Boxes.
LUBIN’S SOAPS,

FRENCH SOAPS.
For Sale by H. M. d: C. S. PROWITT.
FOR THE cfiannEN.
A large variety of Toys, Games and Books, for sale by
H. Ill. & C. S. PROWITT.
For R0 UND 8H0 ULDERED PERSONS.

We advise them to use Shoulder Braces, a fine assort-
ment of which, for Ladies and Gents, may be found at

H. M. 8: C. S. PROWITT’S

Corner Drug Store.
.

Flies 2 Flies :

These troublesome insects that annoy you when
awake or asleep; that deface your walls and paint,
may be cxtcmfinated at a

Very Cheap

rate, by using Dutchcr &. Son’s, Lightning Fly Killer,
which may be obtained of H. M. a: C. S. PROWITT,
at

the Corner Drug Store. The investment of a few cents
for a sheet of this paper may save many

.A. Dollar

and if used according to directions, where flies are
thick, a single sheet wrll kill

A Quart;

 

Disltrict logsh'arualk, (as. Probate Court, July 25th,

STATE of PETER FAYERWEATHER, late of
Wilton, in said District. deceased.

The Court of Probate for the District of Norwalk.
hath limited and allowed six months from the date,
hereof, for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their.
claims for settlement: Those who no lect to prenupt-
their aeeouuts, properly attested, within said time WI“
be debarrcd a recovery. All persons indebted to said
estate are requested to make immediate pay ment to
3t‘3l) J. S. FAYERWEATHER, Administrator.

District of Norwalk, u. Probate Court, July/22d,

A. D. 1368. .
STATE OF ROSANNA McDONALD, med! Nor-
E walk, in said District diseeased. . /
The Court of Probate for the District of Norwalk
hath limited and allowed six monthsftom the date
hereof, for the creditors of said Estate, to exhibit
their claims for settlement. Those who neuter-t to
present their accounis properly attested, within sold
time, will be deharred arecoveryw' All rsons in-
debted to saioolistatc are requested , toms 0, immedi-
ament . wt..._

$1301) y JOHN IKE-RNA, Administrator.

'm‘m Norwalk so. Home Court, July12ot,1868.
D'isrxvrii or wrhuarrconsrocx, late of w u-
L ton, in said District, does
The Court oi'- Probate for the District of Norwalk
hath limited and allowed six months from the date.
hereof, for the Creditors of said,Estate, to exhibit
their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to
present their accounts, properly attested, within said
time, will be debarred a recovery. All persons indebt-
cd to said Estate are requested to make immediate

l GEORGE II. COMSTOCK,

)a meat to
do Ct‘ Executor.