the :plaintiff and his father, and Stephen
Betta, have in succession occupied it exclu-
sively as long as the oldest witnesses 'could
remember, and that gave a title by posses-
sion against the State, and all claiming as
riparian proprietors. But although, ordin-
arily, one acquiring a title to a lot of land
bounded on a highway by adverse pOSSes-
sion, gains to the centre of the highway,that
rule will not apply, (where the soil is not an
exclusive occupation of the highway,) if the
soil of the highway did not belong to the
disseized owner of the lot. Here the State
owned the shore, but did not own above
high water mark; and those who have oc-
cupied the sedge-fiat have had no exclusive
oceupation of the beach, and therefore could
not gain a title to the latter by acquiring one
to the former by disseizin. They belonged
to different owners, and one was not occu-
pied, and a title acquired by occupation or
use is commensurate with the user.
If these reasons did not forbid the pre-
sumption of an original grant from the pro-
prietors, there would remain another diffi-
culty. There is no proof or certainty that
the sedge-flat existed two centuries or more
ago, when the salt-meadows were granted
to and allotted by the proprietors of the
township. Zion. coastal but that it was then
a naked shore. Scdge grows on the shore
of our harbors when a bed of mud is pre-
pared for it by the resurging waves which
carry back and deposit the fine suspended
particles from the abraded shore. How
long is it since that bed was prepared and
sedge was transplanted by ice on the flat in
question or sprung up' there? No one has
told us, and we cannot make any presump-
tion on the subject. . The records of the
town may show that it was before the set-
tlement of the town, and they may not. The
land and meadows which lie above and be-
yond the shore, and away from the action
of the tides and currents and waves and ice,
we can safely presume were then lands and
meadows as now; but we cannot presume
that this sedge-flatthen existed as such.
And there is still another difficulty. The
meadows on the west side of the highway
were allotted in severalty by the proprietors.
How were they bounded? If by the har-
bor, as they may have been, the grant. would
carry the title across the highway to high
water mark. That was also settled in East
Haven v. Hemingway. But suppose that
the grantees on the west were bounded by
the highway? As the proprietors had no
land on the east side of the highway, did not
. those grantees’ take the entire soil- of the
highway? We are not aware that this
question has been decided in this State, and
it is not necessary to decide it; but it must.
be conceded that the views held by the lead-
ing judges in Stiles v. Curtis, 4 Day, 336,
and Peck v. Smith, 1 001111., 103, that “the
proprietors cannot be presumed to have re-
tained any title in reserved highways, but
to have with all their interests when they
granted the adj oininrr land,” tend necessarily
to such a result. \‘fith these considerations
pressing upon us, arising from the fact that
the deed purports to convey a part of a sea-
shore only, we cannot hold that the plain-
tifl' had any title to the beach above high
water mark, and that it was and is a public
b arch. The defendant therefore had a law-
ful right to enter upon it as he did, and is
not liable as a trespasser for breaking and
entering upon land of the plaintiff.
This view of the first branch of enquiry
brings us to the second, namely, whether
the defendant, at the time alleged, unlawful-
ly took and carried away sea-weed belong-
ing to the plaintiff.
On this part of the case the material and
additional facts are substantially as follows:
At the time when the trespass is claimed to
have been committed an easterly wind had
driven a considerable quantity of sea-weed
upon the beach. The plaintiff had employ-
ed the person occupying the small tenement
on the beach to heap up and take care of
whatever weed should be blown up. Most
of the weed then on the beach had been
heaped up by him for the plaintifl" above
high water mark. The defendant drove
upon the beach and commenced loading up
the weed. When partly loaded, the occu-
pant cf the shanty forbade him. The de-
fendant thereupon gave him ten cents, and
he made no further objection, and the de-
fendant gathered and took away a load of
the weed. The defendant supposedhe had
bought the weed, but the occupant: of the
shanty had no authority to take the weed
for his own benefit or sell it. The» plaintiff
expected andintend‘t to gather and take
the weed away for manure. It was not
proved or found that the weed‘ was piled up
within twcnt “four hours prior tothc taking
by the defendant.
The question, has been raised in the casc'
and fully argued, Whether or not sea-weed,
cast by the tide and waves on the land of a
proprietor, at or above high water mark, be-
longs to the owner of the land. The same
question was raised in Chapman v. Kimball,
9 Conn, 38, but not decided. In Banana v.
Turiibull, 2 Johnson, 313, it was determined
that it did. Although the decision was
made by a very distinguished court, and the
opinion was given by Chancellor Kent, our
own court, in Chapman v._Ki.mball, evident-
ly hqsitated to follow it. and that fact has
induced a careful examination of the, grounds
of that decision.
As the weed grows upon land; to which
no individual has title as against; the public,
which will give a title to it, and is detached
by the waves, and floats with the currents of
the 'sea, there is no individual title in it,
and it becomes the property of the
first occupant. The mere fact that it is cast
like wreck upon the land of a ripariiri pro-
prie tor does not therefore give him. title, and
so the court in the case of Ethane v. Turn-
bull iinpliedly admitted. But. it is unlike
wreck in this, that no person has ever had
title before it is cast on the shore, and there
is a seeming equity in giving it to the ripa-
/ rian owner upon whose land it it is cast.
The court in that case were evidently in-
fluenced by that equity, and perhaps justly.
But in some respects the principles by which
tli,ey- professed to he overned are question-
able. Chief Justice ent says : “The sea-
weed must be supposed to have accumu-
lated gradually. The slow increase and its
usefulness as a manure and as a. protection
to the bank will, upon every just and equit-
able principle, vest the propegigtiy of the weed
in the owner of the land. It forms a reason—
able compensation to, him for. the gradual
encroachments of the sea to, which other
parts of his estate may be exposed; this is'
one sound reason for vesting these maritime
increments in the proprietor of the shore.
The jus allum'on'ls ought in this respect to
receive a liberal encouragement in favor of
. private right." N OW neither the slow in-
ereasc, nor its usefulness as manure, makes
sea- .vced alluoion. It grows indeed, and
becomes an article capable of ownership
slowly and imperceptibly, but it is not so
(ulded to the-shore. It is most commonly de-
tached duringviolent storm or strong winds
when the tide is low, and visibly driven in
masses up the shore as the tide rises again.
The “jus allum‘om‘s” attaches to soil, earth of
a solid substantial character, which "Hikes 5,
permanent addition to .the land by imper—
ceptible accretion, and it is a deparf ture from
principle to attach it to vegevjble matter
which will decay and be dissi'Lmted in a few
months. .NOI' can the jus, ~alluvz'om's attach
to it because-it is usefif, 'as manure, though
the 1310*. undpllbt'liily Creates an equity in
litter of the l‘lparian proprietor. As a “pro-
motion to the bank,” and favoring and as-
sisting the deposit of alluviou, however, it is,
if left for that purpose, undoubtedly useful,
by receiving and retaining the suspended
particles of thejabraded shore which would
otherwise be carried away by the resurging
waves, and by reason of that fact the de-
posit may be brought within a liberal inter-
pretation of thejus all'zwi'omls, and save ‘that
decision from the character of judicial legis.
latioii.
The decision however establishes a rule
where one did not exist and was needed;
and although it favors the riparian proprie-
tor, it does injustice‘to no one. And it may
he sustained also without a serious depart-
ure from principle, if we look at the fact
that the weed, when cast upon the land, he-
longs to no one, and the owner may justly
as Well as equitably be deemed the first oo-
czlpcnt. The decision has been followed in
Massachusetts and elsewhere, Phillips v.
Rhodes, 7 Met, 322, and there being none
the other way, we are disposed to follow it
also, for the sake of uniformity and certainty
in respect to a matter of growing impor-
tance. _
But this does not aid the plaintiff. He is
not. a riparian proprietor, and did not own
the beach on which the weed was cast.
N or is this branch of the plaintiff’s case
supported by the other facts found. The
legislature have undertaken to regulate the
title to sea-weed which can be acquired by
occupancy, where it is east upon a public
beach, as this was ; and have said that the
first occupant shall not have title unless _ he
removes the weed within twenty—four hours.
The plaintiff. heaped up the weed, but did
not remove it within that time. It is of no
importance that he had a servant to content
it. The statute requires that he should To»
move it.
Nor is it material whether or not the
agent sold it. He ceased to object to the
taking and intentionally abandoned it, and
left the defendant free to take it pursuant to _
the statute.
For these reasons we have come to the
conclusion that the action cannot be main—
tained, and so advise the Superior Court.
dn this opinion the other judges concur-
re .
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Gazette.
naval}:
Tuesday, November 24, 1868.
To Advertisers.
Advertisers in order to secure insertion of
their fa '5 must hand them in as soon as
Saturday noon, as we cannot insure the ad-
misson of any long ones sent in 011 Monday.
omclal Vote ofthc State.
HARTFORD, Nov. 18.
The Board of Canvassers counted the votes
for Presidential Electors to-day. The total
vote of the State is 98,947. Grant, 50,995;
Seymour, 47,952. Grant’s majority, 3,043.
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Our Clty Clin'rter. /
The popular vote upon the question of the
City Charter resulted adversely by 160 ma-
jority. The vote was a very large one,
(some 900) considering the few hours of . the
poll. A majority of 26 in its favor, was
given at South Norwalk. While we respect
the opinions of all who honestly differ from
us, we cannot but believe the opponent! of
the Charter, as acting against their own and
the public’s best interests. We sincerely re-
gret their action and the result, but phil os-
ophieally concludo, we can stand it as long
as anybody else. Our Streets, walks,public
lamps and over and above all our police
system, or rather .vant of one deplorably
needs. more efiicient system oflocal govern-
ment. It is seine consolation to know that
by a careful observation of the men who vo-
ted “yes” and those who voted “no” more
than three quarters of the m‘opcrty interests
within the proposed city limits, favor its adop-
tion ./ It is therefore a question of only a
brief space of'time, for that some change
must be made in our municipal government,
all seem to concede. We absolutely require
a system of water drainage. We require 'at
least, permission, for the already chartered
corporation to introduce water works, and
carry off its overflow. We must adopt some
better means of suppressing juvenile deprav-
ity, and protecting property. We doubt if
ever any matter of public concern was so
ignorantly or purposely misrepresented.
The prejudices and passions of voters were
sought to be influenced by statements the
most untruthful and unworthy. Yet we
hide the result patiently. There were many
seperate clauses in the charter its friends
would have been glad to have had stricken
out or varied. Yet it was arranged to meet
the wishes of the greatest number. As the
question is for the time settled, and its op-
posers may be supposed now to be able to
read the truth without passion and preju-
dices, we append entire, the address issued
to the electors living within the proposed.
.limits, and which had but a partial distribu-
tion. We know every line and word of it to
by the truth and we invite an honest, care-
ful reading, by ever good citizen who from
whatever influence was induced to vote
“Nay” on Tuesday last !—
ed with a view of obviating the objection
that largely increased taxation must follow
from such a form of municipal government.
Compared with our present town system
its tendency will be to prevent unnecessary
titration, and ill considered expenditure of pub-
lic money.
Under this, Charter every public im-
provement must first be voted by a board of
2.0 Councilmen elected from every part of
the city.
If requiring an expense of over $1,000, .it
must then be ratified by a role of the citizens.
The expense of all improvements for the
benefit of particular localities will be assess-
ed upon and paid by the property receiving
such particular benefits.
There is noauthority in this Chartu' under
which the City can be involved in debt by
the issue of bonds.
The object of the Charter is not to com-
pel expenditure or to increase taxation but
to insure the proper appropriation and the
fullest benefits of certain expenditures
which must be made whether we retain the
town or adopt the city system.
It is salt by some that we are to be sad-
dled with the expense of a “City Court.”
7 712229 is not true. The Charter provides for a
“ellyjuslico of the peace, his fees and jurisdic-
tion are substantially the same as those of
any other Justice of the Peace. The juris-
diction of of our present Justices is in no
way interfered with. Suits for violations of
“City By-Laws" must be before this city
Justice; all other suits can be brought be-
fore any Justice. There is no salary to this
office, and its fees cannot amount to $25 a
year. The parties who urge this objection
have not read the Charter, or are intentionally
misrepresenting it. ,
A few claim that the interests of the two
villages are not sufficiently identical to war-
rant a common city government. The ob-
jection applies equally to the present town
and is rather an argument in favor of the
City Charter and a local assessment for local
improvonwnts. If the result should show a
want of harmony, either village could ef-
fect a separation and assume the exclusive
control of its own municipal affairs.
The method ofelectin g councilmen makes
it impossible for either political party to ob-
tain control of the city affairs and will en—
sure an administration for the best interests
ofthe community, without partizan prbju-
dice or jealousy. .
While the Board of Councilmen have all
the power necessary for an efficient admin-
istration, the citizens have also power to
nullify any improper legislation and by a
City meeting can repeal any ordinance pass-
ed by the councilmcn. ' .
Fellow citizens the charter offered is not
the iiesult of a hasty impulse. It has been
considered, prepared and sanctioned by the
deliberate judgment of many of our most in-
telligent and prudent citizens who know
that a more efficientsystem and amore care-
ful administration of municipal government
is re uired now than were necessary when
the “ ridge”and “Old lVell”containcd but a
few stragglin houses. '
Railroads, teamboats, Manufacuring en-
terprises have brought us population,
wealth and prosperity, and it has also
brought us new responsibilities and duties.
A failure to recognise and perform them
will be- neither wise, nor profitable. Every
dollar spent in meeting the requirments of
your present situation, will not only add
largely to your present comfort,convenien.ce
and security, but will yield a tenfold return
in the increased valuation of your proper-
y.
mfi In making your arrangements for a
joyous time on Thanksgiving Day, remem-
ber the poor.
m
No Pnocnmmon—We learn that no
proclamations were read from our pulpits
yesterday, announcing Thanksgiving. Dr.
Childs remarked it as the firs'. instance in
his entire ministry when he had failed to re-
ceive a copy from the Executive office. Was
the Governor’s secretary napping, or does he
owe us a grudge for giving Grant a majori-
ty of 368. If the latter, he should lay the
blame on Babcock, for if he hadn’t come
over and blessed us we might not have been
able to raise our last spring's majority of
148.
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_ Skating Pond.
Skating, like Ball playing, has becomean
acknowledged national pastime among
Americans, of the northern and central lati-
tudes. As the Winter approaches, we: sug-
gest that permission be obtained of the ad-
joining proprietors and a company formed
with a small capital (air it will require but
little) to make a small embankment around
Union Park, and that it be flooded as it eas-
ily may be from the Hillside Springs: adja-
cent, and thus a most cheap, convenient and
safe skating park may be provided. We be-
lieve that $250 would .cover all the echnsc
and that could be easily raised by subscrip-
tion. Who will start the enterprise.
W“ The season thus far has kept remark-
ably mild and open. Before the rigors of
Win“: r set in, our roads should be patched
up, in many places. There are half dozen
1) ad holes in Riverside Avenue, which a sin-
gle load of gravel would repair and it
i should be done without a day’s delay. West
tavenue is also in a disgraceful condition
and should at least be repaired in its worst
places The trade of our merchants, as
well as reputation of our town, and safety
and comfort of our citizens, are all involv-
ed.
01%” A Ball is to be given at Ely’s Hall,
SouthNorwalk, Wednesday evening. See
a .
“The Charter presented has been prepar-‘
a
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The Great Reduction of Fares on the
N. ‘Y. J: N. H. Ballroud.
This monopoly was originally built and
equipped for $3,000,000. It was robbed,
swindlcd and unfortunate to the extent of
its entire cost. An indulgent legislature,
yielding to the blandishments that corpora-
tion knew so well how to use, allowed it to
double its capital stock and also make good
its losses out of the innocent travelling pub-
lic. Thus matters went 011 swimmingly and
the corporation grew more arrogant and
defiant of the public interests and wishes
than ever. Its fares were increased and then
increased over again until its dividends and
surplusses bore a dangerous proportion to
its capital stock. So its capital stock must
be increased and our last legislature gulped
down the bait as heroically as certain mem-
bers of the Senate didroasted clams, provi-
ded to sandwich certain votes. The travel-
ling public must again be made to pay to its
greedy extortion. But no, a reduction of
fares was provided in this instance, and the
President of the road at least personally
pledged his word and honor as a man that
the reduction should immediately take
place. Well it did’nt accrue vory“imiuedi-‘
atcly" and we presume everybody knows
that it would have been increased through-
out for the fourth time, if the monopoly were
not. now menaced by'tlie possibilities of a.
second railroad. But something like a
week ago a great flourish was made over a
forthcoming reduction. It came and is now
ruling on the road. We have been to some
pains to learn how much the travelling pub-
lic are to be benefitted by it. We confess
we don’t see it. But like so many other
prominent reforms, we do find all the clam-
or made about a reduction of fares a cheat
and aft-and ! .
For instance, in travelling west, they have
reduced the local fare five cents to one sta-
tion, but have raised it five or ten cents to
six stations! Going east there is a reduction
to three stations and an addition to one
station. All other fares both ways remain
as heretofore. The Great Reduction foots
up ‘
Reductions 4 stations, Fares raised 7 sta-
tions.
The people are made to pay even more
than before, and they Will be subjected to
the same extortion for all coming time un-
less these continued and oft repeated “reduc-
tions” result in waking up the people and
the legislature of Connecticut, to the vital
necessity of subjecting her railroad inter-
ests to the same laws of competition that
govern steamboats, banks or manufacturing
corporations.
WSince the defeat of the City Charter
Some of our South Norwulk friends have
been advocating a Borough charter for that
village. If they really want such a charter
we have no doubt they could obtain ours for
the asking, and thus save the large expenses
incident to legislative action. We have no
doubt a majority could be found in our vil-
lage to vote to abolish the charter and go
back to the old town system, in order to pre-
vent progress and reduce taxes, especially
as the benefits derived from the instrument
are so limited,
WAn eIYtETHinment is: to be given on
Friday evening at Rev. C. M. Selleck’s East
Avenue, by the ladies of St. Paul’s ‘Parisli.
It will undoubtedly prove a pleasing affair.
o
TROT’I‘ING.-—A matcli for $100 is to come
off at Woodside Park, Stamford, Thanksgiv-
ing Day, at 2 o’clock, p. at.
Syl, names blk. g. Steady Billy.
Owner “ b. 1'. g. Brown Jack.
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Goon News—The price of Flour is fal-
ling, and bread,-—thc stafi‘ of life,—-will be
cheaper. See the adv., of J. C. Randle,
Winnipauk. '
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WAn important legal decision, of
interest to many persons on the sea shore,
will be found on our outside to-day.
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W‘Dur Own” Club are preparing for a
series of 'Sociables similar to those given
last season.
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WAttentiou is called to the adv. of J. R.
Raymond in another column ofa Steam En-
gine and Boiler for Sale. The pressure of
his increasing business necessitates more
power, so that he is; obliged to throw out this
engine, although run but a short time, to
make room for a larger one.
o
WSolmans dis Co. have purchased the old
and widely known Quintard «S; Smith car-
riage manufacturing property at South Nor-
walk. They are to take immediate posses-
sion and soon the venerable blacksmith
shop, long carriage slide, and general wreck
of vehicles surrounding ye ancient edifice,
will be among the things that were.
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WAs an evidence of the rapid advance-
ment of “Whistleville,” in all -tl.ie modern
features of a higher, civilization we must
note the establishment there of a newsroom
where the leading New York dailies are
largely sold, and where an addition over
previous sales, of seventeen copies of the
GAZETTE were ordered last week. Next we
shall hear of a School House and Chapel
there. These are the residents, who make
our town a busy hive of profitable industry,
and more than our residents of fortune, add
prosperity, growth and development to N or-
walk. “May their tribes increase.”
ISL-3.5.“
THANKSGIVING ENTERTAINMENT—The
German Saenger Club are to give another
public entertainment at: their Hall, on
Thanksgiving evening, consisting of a. dra-
matic performance, singing, dancing, die.
49*“—
@‘The St. Mary’s Total Abstinence Be-
nevolent Society give an entertainment this
(Tuesday) evening, at Norwalk Hall.
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W James D; Shea, that worthy son of
Vulcan, hitherto domiciled in the Horse
Railway depot, has had a new and spacious
shop erectedjust opposite, where he will
continue to dress the feet of that noblest of
all the domestic animals, in his superior ac-
complished style.
Or—O——-—————
WJames Humphrey, formerly editor of
the Litchfield Enquirer, died on Friday Nov.
week, at the residence of the Hon. Robbins
Battell, in Norfolk. He was a son of James
Humphrey, formerly Congressman from one
of the Brooklyn, N. Y., districts, and a grand-
son of the Rev. Heman Humphrey, former-
ly president of Amherst College.
0
WML Elbert Raymond, Furniture dealer
Main Street, is putting on a large addition
to his Furniture Warehouse, carrying it up
the whole three stories. An evidence of
business success. ‘
OW
W°Messrs Klein & Plant are out with a
half-column adv. to-day of special interest
to the ladies. .
MCW—t
WML Jacob Turk announces that 'cash
Will buy Clothing cheap at his store. A
word to the wise, &c.
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There is another consideration which
should be remembered, especially by the
holders of real estate. Every additional
railroad which centers in New Haven must
increase the value of property.
——N. H. Palladium.
I WPshaW, you don’t mean it, do you?
If so, why couldn’t you see it when the
“Parallel Road” was before the Legislature?
Oh consistency l
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A Busv AND FRUITFUL VACATiON.——The
Congregationalist states that one of the stu-
dents in the Baptist Theological Seminary
at Newton, during his seven weeks’ summer
vacation, engaged in home mission andSun-
day school work, and assisted in organizmg
nine Sunday schools; one in Blackstone,
two in Mendon, one in Northbridge, one in
Bellingham, one in Taunton, one in East
Bridgewater, one in Denis, and one just
across the Rhode Island line in Woonsocket.
They are all organized as union schools, and
are all in districts but litile remote from
villages. and churches, and yet it is stated
that in seven of these nine schools not. over
one in ten of the members was regularly
connected with any church or Sabbath
school. ,
lloul lactate Record.
For the week oiidlni: Nov. 23, 1568.
W. R. Lockw00d to Julia E. wife of R.
M. Hoyt, one lot 150x150 at Granitvlllc.
Price $1,200. .
George 0. Radar to E. P. Harvey, one lot
7511210, Down Town. Price $1,500.
0. C. StJolin to Oscar StJohn, one lot 107
x85 with buildings thcrcon standing, Down
Town. Price $500.
D. H. Gedney to Jacob Fabel, one lot
5011125 at South Norwalk. Prip $800.
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Lectures.
Those who heard Mr. Gallaher lecture
last winter “Ireland and the Irish,” will be
sure to attend his lecture before the Y. M.
C. A. at Lockwood’s Hall, Wednesday even-
ing, and hear what he has to say about
“America and the Americans.” Grecian
Benders should lace up strong, for the laugh
is sure to come in somewhere.
The nextlecture before the Y. M. C. A. of
South Norwalk, will be delivered at Ely’s
Hall, Wednesday evening,(instead ofThui-s-
day as heretofore announced,) Dcc. 2d., by
the Rev. Curtis T. Woodrufl‘. Subject, “The
lVant of our Times."
Rev. Mr. Boylaii, noted as the Irish “Ten-
ant Right Agitator,” is announced to deliv-
er a lecture at Nor.walk llull, Thanksgiving
Evening. “The Green above the Red,” is
the subject. The price of admission has
been placed at. only 25 cents.
Robert Morris, L. L. D. is to deliver a lec-
ture in the new Masonic Hall, on Tuesday
evening of next. week. Subject : “Masonic.
Researches in the Holy Land.
Hon. H. C. Deming’slccture at South Nor-
walk before the Y. M. C. A. on Wednesday
evening last, gave most excellent satisfac-
tion. The attendance was large, and the
course opened auspiciously.
Clly Charter.
The vote on Tuesday last on accepting or
rejecting the City Charter was 373 yes, 533
no; a majority of 160 against the Charter
and progress.
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Republican State Central Committee.
Hon. 0. H. Platt, who has been the caps.-
ble and efficient chairman of the State Cen-
tral Committee, during the present year,
owing to pressing professional engagements,
has resigned his position. Bartlett Bent,
Esq, of Middletown, has been appointed to
fill the vacancy. Mr. Bent is energetic and
admirably qualified for the position.
=2:
WThursday next is the 'day appointed
by our State and National authorities as a
day of Thanksgiving and Praise to Almighty
God for his manifest blessings during the
year. In New England, especially, the day
will be universally observed as a holiday
and day of rejoicings. May all the turkeys
be sweet and tender, and plenty reign every-
where.
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Grant’s Cabinet.
The Stamford Advocate, in an article of
much force and ability, follows up the prop-
osition for a place in Grant’s Cabinet for our
own gallant, earnest, brave and noble “Joe
Hewley.” The entirely unpledgcd and un-
tramnieled manner of Grant’s assumption of
the Presidency, renders it the more fitting
that old political hacks and intriguers
should be ignored and selections made from
among the talented young men of the nation,
and especially those who have exhibited in
addition to conceded superiority in civil ad-
ministration, heroism, devotion, and courage
in the field.
The Advocate says :
At least one cabinet officer will be chosen
from New England. Who, is the coming
man? We know that the political battle
fought by the Republicans of Connecticut
has attracted the attention of the whole
country in an unusual degree. As there is
more rejoicing over one sinner that repent-
eth, so the five thousand Republican gain
which gave Connecticut to Grant and placed
her in the Union line with her New England
sisters, elicited more enthusiasm than even
the magnificent seventy-five thousand of
Massachusetts. The news from our allant
old State was looked for with keener interest
{1y all parties than that of any State in the
nion. When Gen. Grant and some of his
friends gathered on election night, to receive
dispatches, the Qws from Connecticut was
hailed with the greatest enthusiasm, and the
political revolution here was rightly regard-
ed as decisive of the general result. It. is
not unreasonable to suppose that Connecti-
cut will furnisli a member of President
Grant‘s cabinet, and when we reach this
conclusion the name of Gen. Joseph R.
Hawley, at once occurs as the man of all
others who ghould receive the coveted dil-
tinction. As chairman of the National Re-
publican Convention, his influence largely
contributed to the framing of a platform
which fully embodied the aspirations of a
loyal people to secure the fruits of the tri-
umph of the Union arms, and to honestly
and honorably sustain the inevitable finan-
cial burdens created by the war. During
the whole canvass Gen. Hewley has done
noble service for the Union cause. His ex-
ertions in Pennsylvania contributed not a
little to the decisiv!’ October victory in that
State, and his influence here in Connecticut,
all through the campaign, has been an im-
portant element of success. But not for
these political services alone should his name
be urged, but because he possesses,in an em-
inent degree, the ability to fill a cabinet po-
sition with credit to our State, and with use-
fulnesss to the whole country.
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Moan Pnarsnwonm CONDUCT.—Ifthere
is ever anything that will wean us from the
advocacy of another railroad through Con-
necticut to New York, it will be the repeat-
ed acts of unostentatious kindness by Direc-
tor Trowbridge. To show that he at least
is no respecter of persons and that Ethiopia
is not denied when “stretching forth her
hands,” we observed him ciao backa poor
old negro woman who had got astray on the
trains ; while on Saturday evening week, a
young mother and child got on the wrong
train and were carried to Stratford when
they desired to reach Fairfield, and no triin
returning that night, Mr, Trowbridge took
her to New Haven, placed her on the Ex-
press and ordered it stopped, at Fairfield,
thus relieving the great distress of the lady
and her friends who awaited her coming.
This is introducing a new feature into the
management of this road, and we know “a
fastidioul public," will hell it with joy.
Such a spirit of accommodation will kill off
opposition more surely than bribing virtu-
ous senators. We bespeak for friend Trow—
bridge a place‘as Director on the “Parallel
Road." Such christian graces will be better
appreciated there.
W The Goodenough Horse shoe, we
deem one of the good things born of inod-'
ern inventive skill. The principles of their
construction are humane and wise, but there
have been objections to their use in winter.
The principal, and indeed the only one, the
rapid wearing down of the small corks, has
been met by the construction of steel but-
tons, or points. This we think obviates the
only objection of moment and renders them
by far the bent shoe in usfi. They are scien-
tifically put on by Wm. H. Wilcbx, of So.
Norwalk. See his adv.
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WThc Miss Major Pauline Cushman
Dramatic company gave three performanees
at Norwalk Hall, last week.
.w————
WWe learn that our Dry Goods Mer-
chants have agreed to close their stores on
Thanksgiving Day, and we presume other
merchants will do .the same. Close up and
observe the day in a proper manner.
0 .
WThe annual ball of the Americas
Club, of New York, is to be given at the
Academy of Music, on the evening of Jan.
7th. Our thanks are due to Mr. E. A. Wood-I
ward, of the Board of Supervisors, for com-
plimentary tickets.
o
WThe insurrection in Cuba has made no
change in the price of board at Barnum’l
Old Well Hotel._
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W Schuyler Colfax, Vice President elect,
was married on Wednesday last, to Miss
Nellie Wade, of Ohio, niece of the Senator.
<‘.
WA horse belonging to Alex. Austin
was seriously hurt, Monday, while unload-
ing sand from a vessel.
Another lt'ulnl Accident.
Another fatal accident occurred on the
N. Y.& N. ll. lllailroud, Saturday evening,
resulting in the death one nian'and the seri-
ous injury of another, by being run over by
the cars. Mr. H. Blakeslee, of Saugatuck,
together with Mr. John Joyce, of New Ha-
ven, a man in his employ, and obey named
Smith, were riding home from Norwalk on
the old road. Joyce was driving, and as
they came to the crossing—one of the most
dangerous on the Road,—-they attempted to
pass, seeing no evidence of the approach of
any train; just as they came up to the
track the boy saw the light of the locomo-
tive, gave the alarm and jumped out, saving
himself. The locomotive struck the hind
part of the wagon, throwing out the men,
and throwing down the horse, which, how-
ever cxtricated himself from the wreck and
ran home, not seriously hurt. The train
Stopped, and Mr. Joyce was taken to South
Norwalk, where he soon (lied, and Marc-
mains were taken to New Haven. Mr.
Blakeslee suffered some injuries about the
head and body, but walked home. His
strength gave way, however, as soon as he-
nrrived at the house, and he was put to bed.
All day Sunday he was irrational, raving
constantly, and fears are entertained of his
recovery. The crossing, especially going
cast, is very dangerous and other persons
have there met. with narrow escapes.
Letters [Tom the People.
Ml:- chklnnou Again.
Eui-i'ous zeu'nieznl perceive that my good friend
Miss Anna E. Dickinson has once more stirred up
some of your readers. who rush to the defence, not.
of the helpless and suffering clues for whom she so
nobly speaks, and who, in her, have found an elo.
queiit voice that. ought. never to be silent, but first to
the defence of St. Paul, and secondly to the defence
of the ‘ Young Men's Christian Association."
On these two points this correspondent begs leave
to submit the following remarks: Flrst, as to St.
Paul, according to the references given—Isl; Cor. xiv:
84, SIS—“Lot your woman keep silence in the churches;
for It is not permitted unto them to speak," Joe.
“And it they will learn anythlng, let them uk their
husbands at home: for it is a shame for women to
speak in the church."
Ihave made the words “in the church” and. "in
the churches" emphatic, because. when literally con.
Itrued, they go no farther. Now, in your correspond-
ent "B." prepared to give them the full force of a.
literal construction 7 If so, he will soon find himself
In a not-work of difficulties from which it will be no
easy task to extricate himself. The reference to Tim.
r, 11, 12. is certainly more conclusive.
‘And if he does construe them literally, will he be
kind enough to tell us how than words interfere
with a woman’s liberty to speak fr the platform be-
fore 11 miscellaneous Inalence? As to‘me‘re question:
of tam or fitness, people may be allowed to differ.
We find multitudes of people who listen with wrapt
attention to the music of a prime define, and hail the t
advent of such upon the stage with the most up-
roarloul applause. Yet these persons shrink with
holy horror, and immediately take refuge behind St.
Paul, when a woman present: herself before them
either to argue a question of morals or politics, or to
declaim with stirring eloquence against the giant
wrongs which oppress and crash her own sex. Mrs.
Funny Kcmblc Butler is heralded with unbounded
enthusiasm, and greeted by audiences of the most
elite and fashionable society, when she steps forth
upon the platform to give her “readings." But when
Miss Dickinson comes forward to utter her burning
words in eloquent sentences against what she deem:
the wrongs of society, then, {oi-sooth, St. Paul is
quoted—“I suffer not a woman to teac ." In short,
a woman may sing, a woman may read, or a woman
may dance, and this is not offensive. But let a
woman who is mistress of her own language pre-
sume to utter it in public, and the “jig is up." Now,
if this iii a matter of taste simply, all is well. And
then again, how tender our consciences. It seems
almost sacriltgiouii to raise funds from lectures dc-
llvered by Phillips or Miss Dickinson ; but funds raised
by fairs, concerts (in which ladies slug) and tableaux-—
are not these of the most approved orthodox pattern 'I
But, says the President of the Young Men's Christian
Association, “Mi-s Dickinson opposes evangelical
religion; she not only derides the-religions opinions
of most Protestant denominations, hut ridicules and
sneer: at beliefs and relations which we are taught
by the Scriptures to hold saol‘ed;” and then; as proof
of the foregoing, quotes an expression of sharp irony,
as follows: "There are two classes of people who
have my most unmitigated pity—those who are mar-
ried, and those who expect to be." Cement here is
needless.
Now, Messrs. Editors, I have some slight acquaint-
ance with Miss Dickinson, and some members of her
family, one of whom is an honored minister in the
M. E. Church. I have yet to learn that these sus-
picions are well founded. I hesitate not to say that
I always listen to her with deep interest, and never,
I think. without advantage.
Even good people are often reluctant to listen to a
class of truths, and prejudice never did, and never
will do justice to the person or persons against whom
it is indulged. _
If it be a question of taste, let us agree to differ:
Yours truly, A. HILL.
SMALL Pox.—It is reported by the physi-
cians that this foul disecse has been preva-
lent in town, at South Norwalk, for some
two weeks, and is now on the increase.
The disease is not limited to one or two
houses, yet no public notice seems by the
Health Officers to be required to Warn citi-
zens, as by law required in most places, of
the localities of the disease and to provide
for a general vaccination and other preven-
tions to check its spread. If this is not the
duty of the Health Officers, then the Board
of Health had better be reconstructed for
the protection and safety of our citizens.
If we tamely submit to incompetency and
wastefulness in street surveyors and mag-
nates of more dignity, is it well to expose
our friends and imperil the lives of our
families by not exercising our rights with
that true spirit of manliness which we fail
to do in most matters of public welfare ?*
Mullcnle at Miss Beecher-’3 School.
Quite a large party of ladies ‘and gentle-
men enjoyed a pleasant entertainment at
Miss Beecher’s School Rooms in thnix
Block on Friday evening. Some, who had
not visited them before, 1 were surprised to
find how commodious and well adapted
these rooms are. Miss Beecher and her able
co-adjutor, Mrs. DeForest, have evidently
given themselves wholly to their work and
have consequently achieved most gratifying
results. Teachers and pupils seem to be on ,
excellent terms, while the latter are duly
controlled. The musical exhibition was
very creditable, especially in point of time
and uprightliness of execution. Mrs. De-
Forest’s Paintings adorn the walls of the
apartments. Her performances on the pine
accompanied by Master Brush on his violin,
gave especial satisfaction. B.
That New Haven Trot.
We can’t remember when so much genu-
ine fun has been wr‘ung out of a horse trot
by the sporting boys as resulted from the
long talked of Stallion trot between Wm. R.
Nash’s sorrel horse “Young Slauson," and
Mr. Blakeslee’s horse “American Prize,” to
come off at New Haven. It seems that Mr.
B’s horse had been ill and at last got lame
and he had exhausted about all the devices
known to horsemen to escape the contest.
But the backers of "Slauson” were game to.
the teeth and would’nt let “Prize” off; Then
came the day, one of the wettest and most
dreary of the whole year. Hereupon Blakes-
lee still further demoralized, offered to pay
$200 forfeit money rather than trot his horse
under such adverse circumstances. But
“play or pay” were the only terms the op-
position would name—and the terms were
$5 00 to winner. So driven to the wall,
“Prize” was finally trotted out,easily beating
his spunky rival and distancing him on the
last heat. The Palladium gives the following
report :—
“Notwithstanding the bad day and track,
the trot between the stallions “American
Prize” and “Slauson,” came off yesterday at
Hamilton Park, attracted considerable inter-
est. The race was for a purse of $1,000, to
wagons, mile heats, best three in five.—
“American Prize” owned by Mr. Blakeslee,
was lame and in such bad condition for trot-
ting, that his owner offered to pay the for-
feit and withdraw, but the backer of “Slau-
son” refused and insisted upon the strict
rules of the trot, “play or pay." The first
heat was won by “Slauson,” time 3.27%.
After the first heat the driver of “American
Prize" gave up the reins to Chas. Dickerman
who drove and won the next three straight
heats; time, 3.25, 3.20, 3.20. In the last heat
“Slauson” was ' taneed.r The track was
very heavy and s w, and it was hard work
for the horses to keep on their feet. Had it
been in better condition, both horse: would
probably have shown three minutes or bet
ter, and the result might have been different
althou h we are inclined to think “American
Prize” as too much leg for the little sorrel.
The match may be repeated.”
WMIS.’ M. Levyson has opened a new
fancy dry goods store at South Norwulk.
Ethic-school. for American children.
Thc American Sunda School Union is in
pressing need of immed ate aid in its great
work of establishing and supporting Sunda
schools in the destitute places of our lan ._
Ilt pleads for the sake of Christ and the chil-
ren.
During the months of June, July, August,
and September, sixty-two missionaries were
employed. The full returns of some of them
are not at hand; but reports received from
fifty-five missionaries show 59% new schools
organized. having 3,451 teachers and 25,129
scholars; besides 1,974 schools visited and
aided, having 13,571 teachers and 108,900
scholars.
They visited, - religiously, 9,393 - families,
apd ditsuibuted 3,995 copies of, the Scriptures
e c., e c. .
. The extension of this patriotic and Chris-
tian enterprise is most urgently demanded,
especially in the vigorous and enlarging
West, and in the desolated and impoverished
South, where whites and blacks alike claim
true Christian sympathy and help.
Thenfaithful laborers of the society must
be paid, Libraries and elementary books
must be 'ven, largely.
.. Our ational Thanksgiving is at hand.
Shall not this national society receive a
thanksgiving blessing for the children of this
county ?
Contribution ma be sent to L. Knowles,
1122 Chestnut st., hiladel his, or to Geo.
S. Scofield, 599 Broadway, ew York.
~«.
The ship Isaac Webb, in making this port
on Tuesday alight, during the gale, struck
on the Outer iddle of andy Hook and
filled with water. At 7 o’clock, yesterday
morning, she was found by the New York
Submarine Company’s steamer Phillip,
Capt. Charles Hazzard. Both of her an-
chors were gone, and all her sails were
blown from .the yards. She had eight feet of
water in her hold. The sea was tremendu-
one and made a ftill sweep over her. She
had on board 354 passengers, who have
been at work at the pumps for the last thirty
days, and were completely worn out. Capt.
Hazzard succeeded, at a great risk, in get-
ting a hawser to the ship, and With the as-
sistance of the steam-tug Yankee, Capt.
Hennesey, towed her into shoal water in-
side Sandy Hook. If it had not been for
Capt. Hazzard’s timely assistance the ship
must have gone to pieces on the beach, and a
great many lives lost, and to him too much
credit cannotbe given—N. Y. Sun.
[3" This is not the first time that the gal-
lant captain,—a Norwalk boy,—has perilled
his own life to save others, and if he “ can’t
keep a hotel” in dull times _and make it pay,
he certainly knows how to command. a
steamer in storm or sunshine.
“Or
With. A. C. Arnold, Assistant Superin-
tendent of Howard Mission New York, who
was instrumental in commencing the meet
lugs for prayer in Water Street in that City,
will give an account of the origin and pro-‘
gress of this religous movement, at the Bap-
tist Church next Sabbath morning, 29th inst.
0
WA communication from “Rowayton’
is unavoidably crowded out this week.
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A Card.
R..FRED’K S. LYON and the famil friends of
his deceased wife express their than s to their
net hhora and friends for their many acts of kindness
an love to Mrs. Lyon during her illness; and for
their sympathy and attention to his family.
I also take this opportunity to say to the citizens of
Norwalk, that these tokens of your regard for those
dear to me have renewed and increased the love I
feel for you, and are a personal kindness to me.
J. J. WOOLLEY.
intensities).
In Norwalk, 15th inst" by Rev. 0. W. Gertes, Mr.
Aaron Olmstead to Miss Josephine Ericson, both of
Norwalk.
In Bethel. Nov. 18th, by Elder W. L. Hayden,
George A. White, of Norwalk to Miss Susan B.
Hoyt, only daughter of Joshua Hoyt, of Bethel.
Bridal compliments received.
In Bethe], 17th, ,Mr. Austin Ferry, of Sandusky,
Ohio, to Miss Hattie T., daughter of Wm. H. Ferry,
of Bethel.
In New York, Saturday Nov. 7, by Rev. Levi S.
Weed, '1‘. Jefferson Gardiner, M. D.,. of Wilton, to
Priscella L., daughter of the late Capt. James Smith,
of Brooklyn. -
In Ridgetleld, Nov. 15, by Rev. Win. R. Webster,
gelldson A. Finch to Miss Carrie Beers, both of Ridge-
e .
In Bridgeport, Nov. 12, in Trinity Church by Rev.
Sylvester Clark, Emery A. Weller, ofN. Y. City to
Miss Emeline .Dni-ling, of Bridgeport.
In East Bridgeport, Nov. 14. by the Rev. S. H.
Smith, Mr. William Myers, of New York city, to Miss
Gertrude W. Warner, of Bridgeport.
In Bridgeport, on the 19th inch, by the Rev. A. M.
Hopper, Mr. Willis II. Pnrdee and Miss Augusta C.
Hotchkiss, both of Bridgeport.
0n the 18th1nst., by t e Rev. J. M. Carroll, Lafay-
ette Barnum to Anna Lee, both of Bridgeport.
In Bethe], Oct, 27, by the Rev. Mr. Abbott, D. B.
ISherman, of Newtown, to Mis- Maria Bates, of Dan-
ury.
In Bridaeport by the Rev. J. B. Falkner, Mr. John
Wade to flies Ida Sumner, all of Bridgeport.
In New Canaan, Nov. 17, by the Rev. Wm. Des
Brisny, Mr. A. K. Comstock to Miss Mary Louisa
Lambert. all of New Canaan. .
In New York, Nov. 18, Mr. John D. MeClay, of
Stamford, to Miss Josephine McKinsey. of N. Y. city.
DEED.
“may-.. mm..\.\MV\..-\.~..-.
At Lucas’ Hotel South Norwalk, Nov. 23d, Emma,
daughter of David and Nancy J. Bishop, in her 21in
year.
In Westport, Monday Nov. 16, Levi T. Downs aged
76 years. and 10 months.
In Ridgefield, Nov. 11, Daniel Perry, aged 86 years
and 2 months.
In Darien, Nov. 14, Ann Crissy, aged 47 years and
8 months.
In Brookfield, Nov. 11, Henry Ruggles, in the 73d
year of his age.
In New Faiifleld, Nov. 7, Lucy Stevens, aged 80
years.
In Patterson, N. Y., Nov. 9, Widow Ruth Mable,
a ed about SS years.
n Danbury, Nov. 19, Polly, wife of Pearce Abbott,
aged 51 years, 8 months and 20 days.
In Southport, Nov. 8, Frances E. Baxter. aged 16
years and 5 months.
In Bridgeport, on the 17th inst., Jacob 0., young-
est son of Christopher and Sarah Ann‘Fones, aged
6 years and 5 months.
_
"».'\_’\. \.'\ Aux m.
A:
on SALE.—One engine, 8x14, with 1 extra
2-tlue boiler extra thick, 28 Inch shell, 18 feet
long; with_2 driving wheels. one “Loin. face, the
other 5ft. 10m, face; smoke stack and all connections
complete. Will be sold cheap. Address
J. R. RAYMOND,
South Norwalk, Conn.,
For Sale.
GOOD WORK HORSE, together with a wagon,
horse: warranted true. Enquire of "
tf-a‘t JOHN WASSON.
The Ladies of St. Paul’s Parish
ILL give an entertainment at Mr. SELLECK’S,
_ t East avenue, on FRIDAY EVENING, the 27th
ms .
The rooms will be open as early as 5 g’clock. after-
noon.
IA few articles—useful and fancy—will be offered for
so e.
Admiseiim. 20 etc; Children, 10 cts.; Refresh-
ments. extra.
Tickets can be procured at Selleck’s bookstore and
It Jackson’s jewelry establishment. 115-47
“Our Own” Sociables.
HE members of “Our Own” are hereby notified
of aregnlar meetin THIS (Tuesday) eveninrr.
Nov. 24th, at the ofilce o the Secretary, at S‘o’cloc
precisely. The tickets for the Course will be we fly
or delivery, and members are requested to procure
the same at that time.
W. S. HANFORD, Prest.
A. H. CAMP, See. and Trees. 1t'4'!
Lost
N Thursday last
A SABLE MUFF.
. The tinder will be suitably rewarded by leaving it
at the office of _ A. E. SMITH’S SONS.
Lots for Sale.
1 LsOs'I‘mgorner West avenue and Elm street. 74x220,
1 lot adjoining, on West avenue, 74x210, 32,900.
1 lot on Elm street, opposite residence T. L. San-
ford, 80x186, 81,500.
1 lot on Elm street, opposite residence A. B.
Woodard 80x160, 81,500. .
One-bail can remain on mortgage. Enquire of
6:11.47 0. T. WEEES or F. B. SMITH.
To the Ladies.
THE subscriber is prepared to repair or clean, in
the most thorough manner,
ALL KINDS OF FURS,
and alter them into the
LATEST STYLES.
F. A. GUNTHER,
Hoyt. street (Whistleville)
South Norwalk.
4t'47
New Dry Goods Store
AT SOUTH NORWALK.
RS. M. LENYSON. of New York, would inform
the citizens of South Norwalk that she has ta-
ken the store on Main Street, near the Depot, (for.
merly occupied by Mr. S. Comstock,) which she has
stocked with a full assortment of FANCY DRY
GOODS, consisting of Flannels, De Laines Woolen
Goods, Calicoe Alpacas, Domestics, all kinds of
Buttons, 'l‘rimin rigs, 8m, She also manufactures un-
dergarments of all descriptions for Ladies, Shirts for
Gentlemen, &c. She is confident that she can make
it for the interest of 8 public to give her a liberal
share of patronage. 3M?
Auction Sale. ‘
ONE pair of valuable Horses, Blankets, Halters,
ac
One pair of heavy Oxcn, 7 years old, Cart, Chains,
e.
Three first-class Cows:
Two double and two smote Carriages.
One double and one sing e Sleigh.
Three double and three single set: of Harness.
A general assortment of Farming Tools, con-
sisting of a Mowing Machine, Horse Rake, Harrow,
Hoes, Rakes, &c.. &c.; together with a quantity or
Hay and Straw. Also, a Salt Meadow at Calf Pas-
ture, and :1. Salt Meadow of 4 acres at Rocky Spring,
east of Henry Smith’s. _
A sale of the above Will take place (unless previous-
1 dis used 0 at. the residence of the subscriber, b
AS. .lITCH LL, Auctioneer, on FRIDAY NEX' ,
27th inst" at 10 o’clock A. M.
F. ST. JOHN LOCKWOOD.
Land for Sale at Auction.
HE twolots belonging to Rev. S. B. S. Bissell,
and lying between the homesteada of Henry
Bennett and atrlck Hanlou. in quantity about 3 3-4
notes, will be sold at auction on Saturday December
5th at 2 o’clock . m.. if leasant, if not, then on the
next fair day. he lan has a front of about 300 feet
on the road, commands fine views of the Sound. and
town, and is very suitable for buildin lots,being less
than amlle south-east from the Brl go. Terms of
dnyment, half cash. half note payable lat. May, 1868.
JAMES MITCHELL Auctioneer .
harness, plow, &c.; is a first-rate farm or truck ~
Y. M. o. A...
Third Lecture ofthe Course.
Rev. E. M. GALLAHER, -
Will Lecture in LOCKWOOD'S HALL,
WEDNESDAY EVENING, Nov. 25.
Subject: “ AMERICA AND THE AMERICANS.”
Doors 0 on at 7 o’clock' Lecture commence at X
to W’cloc . Course Tickét holders can obtain Re-
served Seats on application at Selleck’s Book Store,
331.133.3333, gong”, 1103523111. Evening Ticket
0 u eservc cats on! ,
ture, Admission 59 cents. g on day of loc-
THANKSGIVING BALL.
A GRAND. BALL
Will be given at
ELY’S HALL, so. NOR‘VALK,
WEDNESDAY EVENING, NOV. 25m.
TICKETS 91.00, admitting Gentleman and Ladies.
Edit (10 Bragli.
REV. DR. BOYLAN,
' THE GREAT IRISII “TENANT RIGHT"
AGITATOR,
Will deliver a lecture at
NORWALK HALL,
0n THURSDAY (Thanksgiving) EVENING, Nov.
26th, 1868.
SUBJECT:
“ The Green Above the Red.”
All true friends of civil and religious liberty are
cordially invited.
Tickets of admission only 25 cents.
O’Doois open at. 7,3,1; Lecture to commence at. K to 8
C De '.
THE GERMAN SAENGER CLUB
WILL give one of their PLEASING ENTER-
MENTS, consistliig of a
Theatrical Performance, Concert
and Hop.
AT PHGENIX HALL,
0n THURSDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 26th.
Tickets no cents, admitting one gent and ladies.
Doors open at 6 o’clock; commence at 8 o’clock.
The Committee of Arrangements will do their best
tomake this a pleasant entertainment. in all respects.
MAsoNIC.
St. John’s Lodge No. 6, P. and A. M.
LECTURE on “MASONIC REsnanonns IN
ME HOLY LAND," by -
Robert Morrls, L. L. D.,
at MASONIC HALL, Norwalk, Dec. let, 1869, at 7
o’clock P. M.
Tickets 50 cents. 2t-47
Y. M. C. A. Lectures,
scum nonwam.
Rev. Curtis T. Woodruff,
wlil deliver the second lecture 01 the course, at.
ELY’S HALL,
Wednesday Eve. Dec. 2,1868,
Subject : “The Want of Our Times,”
Course Tickets-holders can obtain Reserved Seats,
without extra charge, on application at Purdy’s Drug
Store South Norwalk, on and after Monday,Nov 301k.
Evening ticket holders can procure reserved seats
only on day of lecture.
Single Course Tlcket, 81 50: Double Course Tick-
ets $3 00; Single Admission Tickets, 50 Cents.
t Ignore open at 7 o’clock, lecture to commencr at ,1;
o .
LOOK HERE I
NOW IS THE TIME TO LAY IN
YOUR WINTER STOCK
OF
P 1'.- O U B. .
500 BARRELS OF FIRST RATE FLOUR
To be sold at
812 and $12.25,
FOR CASH ONLY, ‘BY
J. C. HANDLE,
Winnipnuk, Conn.
Every barrel warranted. 21:47
Klein to Plant,
Invite respectfully the citizens of Norwalk and v!-
tof give them a call and look at their handsome
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Fall and. Winter Goods,
which are arrivin daily. We are able to please and
benefit our frlen s and customers.
OUR PRICES ARE LOW AND UNIFOR M,
we are always ready to accommodate our customers.
Among oni stock we have the choicest styles of
Dress Cloak and Suck Trimming,
such as all styles and colors of
Fringes, Satin, Silk, Worsted, Crupc and Beaded
Gimp Trimming and Silk Cord. '
All widths and colors of Velvet Ribbon.
Satin, Silk, Velvet, Crochet, Broehet, Jet and all other
kinds and styles of Buttons.
Our selection of Laces is large and elegant; we
have real and imitation, Valencia, Clnny, Thread,
Apliqne, Point, Gimpure, and Blonde.
Also, a. splendid assortment of
Lace, Embroidered ansd given Sleeves and Collars in
e s.
Embroidery, Edgings, and Insertions in Swiss and,
Jaekonets. Embroidered and Dimity Bands.
I Embroidered and Braided Yokes,
Children Embroidered Vests iind Capes.
Stamped Bands for braiding and embroidery.
Lace, Embroidered and Linen Handkerchiefs,
Hosiery and Gloves.
Ladies and Children! under vests and drawers.
Corsets,
Hoop Skirts,
Worsted Shawls,
Sontngs,
Nubias,
Hoods.
Cloaks,
Jackets.
Leggins’
Merino and Worsted Scat-rs.
Berlin, Worsted and Woolen Yarns,
Tidies, Slipper and Ottoman Patterns, worked, on-
canvass and paper. .
Lace, Grenadinc, and Berage, for Veils, all colors.
All kinds of Beads and Working Braids and Knitting
Cotton.
Rutlling and Braids of all Descriptions.
Perfumerles, Hair Oil, Soaps, Combs. Tooth and Hair
Brushes, Jewelry, Pocket Bocks,Satchels, Fans. Coils
and Hair Braids.
A full assortment of
Gent’s Furnishing Goods,
You can find with us everything you can expect to
find in a first-class Fancy Store, and what you do not
see, please ask for.
We would especially inform the Ladies that we now
have a connection with a large manufacturing: house
in all styles of real Hair. and request them to give us
a call and examine our stock, we have always a good
assortment on hand.
MILLINERY GOODS
we sell lower than ever.
Our Jockey Hats and Bonnets are always neat and
and trimmed with good tasth. We have an elegant
stock of Trimmings which cannot be surpassed in
his State; such as all kinds of Ribbons. Flowers,
Feathers, Silk, Satin Velvet, Grape, Illusion, Orna-
ments, Rushes, Swan’s Down and Laces, rames, &c.,
&c.
Also a large assortment; of Dress Caps.‘
Milliners and Dressmakers supplied at wholesale
prices.
No. 1 Cornwall’s Building 5, wall Street.
ROFUTT & GREGORY’S NEW BUCKWHEAT
vFLOUR at G. 0. KEELER & BRO.’S.
AMS, HAMS, RAMS, of 0 ur own smoking, at
G. 0. KEELER :2 BRO.’S
CORBUSIER’S DANCING ACADEMY.
AT
NORWALK HALL,
Will 0 an on MONDAY, NOV. 9th. 1868. All fash-
ionable anees of the Season wlllbe taught. German,
Varieties Parisiens, &.e., 8m. Ladies’ Class, 3 o’clock
p. m.; Gentleman’s Class, 8 o’clock, p. in. Tcnus, $6
per quarter. 40tf
HAND MIRRORS.
A LARGE AND VARIED ASSORTMENT
Can be found at.
THE CORNER DRUG STORE.
47 II. M. 435 C. S. PROWITT.
F01! SALE.—A good pair of team horses. one
4 month colt, one 1 year old, and two cows; also;
ten acres ofland, within five mlnntcs’walk of depot,
for $55,000, if sold soon. J. F. SILLI'MAN,
tf-45 New Canaan, Conn.
Notice.
THERE will be a meeting of the Selectmen and
School Visitors of this town, at the Town Clerk’s
Ofllce, on Friday, the 20th instant, at 2 o’clock, p. m.,
for the purpose of abatiug the School Bills of persons
wh o are ear and unable to pay the same. All bills
presented, must be certified by the Committee and
Collector of the District. MARTIN S. CRA W,
Chairman of Board of Selectmen.
SAMUEL LYNES, M. D.,
. Chairman of Boafd of Visitors.
Dated, Norwalk, Nov. 16, 1868. um
N. B.-—The Board has adjourned one week, to Fri-
day, the 27th inst., tits )4 o’clock, p. in.
Y. M. C. A. of Norwalk.
REE READING ROOM—Open from 7 o’clock,
A. M., to 9 dclock, P. M., in Lockwood’s Build,
ing. Mornin and Evening Newspapers, Magazines
and Religious apers, etc.
Situation Wanted.
Y A PRACTICAL FARMER. An American with
a family; is an experienced foreman, and would
take charge of afarm, or take one on shares; thor-
oughly understands the care of horses, all kinds of
stock and all things connected with, or pertaining to
farming. For particulars address, NASH A: IVES,
2t’40 Norwalk. Conn.
Dissolution.
HE co-partnership heretofore existing under the
name and firm ot'HOY'I‘ &. RAYMOND, is here-
by dissolvcd by mutual consent. J. R. Raymond,
alone, is authorized to sign in liquidation. The
business will be conducted as heretofore by
J. R. RAYMOND.
South Norwalk, Nov. 7th, 1868. 1‘7
. Notice.
THE ANNUAL MEETING of the Fairfield County
Agricultural Society will be held at. Lockwood’s
Hall, Norwalk, on Wednesday, December 2nd, 1868,
at 10 o’clock, a. in. C. E. PLUMB, Scc’y.
N orwalk, Nov. 12th, 1863.
a" County Papers please copy.
ADIES TAKE NOTICE.—Those about pur-
chasing their MILLINERY for the Winter will
do well to call at MRS. M. J. SLAUSON’S, ham
Street. 2t46
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Wanted—Board.
GENTLEMAN wishes to obtain board for his
wife in a private family. ;.
References given if required.
tiff-46 Address Box 419, Norwalk Conn.
"N 7 ANTHEM—A young man, by whom good refer-
ences will be given desires a situation as
teacher in a boarding schoo . Address
' 0. R. MULKIN, Norwalk, Conn.
WORK BOXES.
A SPLENDID ASSORTM ENT
JUST RECEIVED,
To which attention is specially invited.
H. M. A: C. S. PROWITT.
CHOICE APPLES just received
G. 0. KEELER &. BRO'S.
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5 0 0 BfiR‘RELS
LL ersons w' hing Poultry for Thanksgiving
wil please cal on TUESDAY and WEDNES-
DAY, at. G. 0. KEELER & BRO‘S
FROM THE
City of New York”
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Begs leave to inform the public that she has re-
moved her residence to this place, and is now pre-
pared to make engagements with any who may dc-
sire her services as
PIANO TEACHER.
Her long experience in the city, where she has
never failed to give satisfaction beyond expectation,
makes her feel confident that she can please all who
desire instruction in music, from the beginner to the
experienced performer.
The very best of references given.
For further information inquire at the Fancy and
Staple Dry Goods store of CAMP 8.7 KYTE, Main
street.
OB SALE.-—Five acres of land, on the John
. Taylor Road, South Norwalk, suitable for gar-
dening or for Building Lots. Enquire of -
‘46 D. R. SELLECK.
CASH
'9
WILL BUY
Goons vnnv CHEAP”
THE LARGEST
AND CHEAPEST
ASSOBTMENT
OI"
OVERCOATS,
FOP.
MEN AND voU'Tns,
CANNOW
BEFOUNDAT
TURK’S.
Winter Suits,
GOOD AND CHEAP.
For instance:
Double and Twist: Suits at - $18 00
Good Satinet Suits, 10 00
Superfine Black Suits, - - 25 00
SilkVelvet Vests, - - - - 6 50
GIVE ME A CALL
BEFORE PURCHASING A
ELSEWHERE.
CASH
WILL BUY
GOODS
VERY. CHEAP 2.3
.WDEIEIIfd-
EXPERIENCED NURSE AND SEA MSTRESS
Enquire at this Office.
AN
Miss LILLY" DYER,
Winter Millinei‘},
Mrs. S. M. Vanderbilt,
OULD announce to the Ladies of Norwalk and
vicinity, that she has 011 hand a Large and Well
Selected Assortmeutof Goods suitable for the present
and coming Season. DRESSMAKING by Mrs. Ira
Edwin Hoyt, of New York.
Two good Dressmakers and two Apprentices want-
ed immediately. 2mm)
MILLINERY.
MRS. M. A. BETTs
WOULD now call attention of the Ladies'o'f N or-
walk aud vicinity to her NEW and A} l‘llAC-
TIVE assortment of MILLINERY GOODS, fm‘ the
presentscason. Ready-made Bonnets constantly [on
and, and made to order. “‘44
COME LADIES,
- ONE
AND ALL
T0
MRS- W. DANN’S
Cheap Millinery-
She has now on hand a large and splendid assortment
l‘
o READY MADE VELVET BONNE’K‘S,
from 85 to 810, and madefof the best quality of Velvet.
J OCKEYS of all descriptions. Feathers, Flowers,
Laces, Ribbons, Ate. Call at. her new rooms on
HIGH STREET. ZL‘lo
‘V INTER MILLINERY.—Bmincts, ready
made and made to orderlaf; Mrs. M. J. SLAL.-
SON’S, Main street. Just. received, a new and select
assortment of round hats, feathers, flowers, laces, and
everything in the Millinery line. dbl-I
To the Ladies of Norwalk and V1
emity.
THOSE that wish their Muft‘s and Fur Collars new-
ly lined or repaired, or Ca on cut. and made into
Mufl‘s or Collars, can have t cir work done by hi r.
If. BENEDICT, by leaving them at W. K. Lewis do
Co.’s Dry Goods Store, and at Mrs. S. E. Hotehkiss’s
Millinery Store. South Norwalk. Mr. B. has on hand
a good quality of Silk Linings, and Tassels, and lint-
tons, colors to match the Furs, and will sell them as
low as can be bought elsewhere.
South Not-walk, Nov. lst, 1868. 2111’44
something that Can’t be Beat!
SCE‘VARTZ’S
PATENT HAIR SIIAMPOC
NEW DISCOVERY, by JACOB SCHWARTZ,
A. of Norwalk, for cleansing the Hair. All impuri-
ties removed, sure.
Manufactured and for sale,
wholesale and retail, by the Paten tee.
Every bottle warranted.
For Sale.
A VERY handsome and stylish, dark chestnut
dapplcd HORSE, seven years old, gentle, sound
‘and kind, a good traveler and a splendid Saddle-
Horsc, and perfectly safe for a woman. Price 5275.
Apply to LEGRAND COMSTOCR.
Norwalk, Nov. 2, 1568. d4tf
For Sale.
BAY HORSE, sixteen hands high, sound and kind,
is seven years old, and good traveler; awarded
at the late fair first premium for family horse; also
two-seated top Wagon and Harness. Apply to
C. T. WEEKS, West Avenue, opposite New Church.
0!} SALE.—A BAY MARE, of the celebrated
IIAMBLETONIAN STOCK. Apply at the
GAZETTE OFFICE.
t
JUST THE THIN o:
A. LUKACH’S
Wine, Liquor (is Segar Store,
\VATER STREET, NORWALK, CONN.
Sample Room,'a la New York, well supplied wltfi
Choice Wines, Liquors, and Premium Lager Beer.
Motto, “Quick Sales and Small Profits.”
DR. NESBITT’S
COUGH‘ SYRUP.
SINCE its introduction into this market, has gained
a wide popularity, and is now eagerly sought for
wherever its great curative virtues have become
known. ‘
It will cure
Asthma,
Colds,
\Vhoopmg Cough, ‘
and Consumption.
Unlike ordinary cough medicines, it contains p0
dangerous agent, but is purely vegetable .1“ its
composition. It. is soothing and healing in its in.
fiuence, and maybe given to any age or sex with
perfect safety.
H. M. (b C. S. PROWITT, Agents.
For sale, wholesale and retail. 4?
F. E. Nash it Bros,
DEALERS IN
Furnaces, Portable Heaters,
AND
STOVES,
AGENTS FOR THE CELEBRATED
ORIENTAL HEATERS (it STOVES,
NONE LIKE THEM IN THE WORLD.
For Books and Circulars, descriptive of, please call
and obtain FREE. . _
A New Article of Sud Iron,
A Combination of Soapstone and Iron. No hot han-
dles, call and see them.
We have just received direct from the mannfactory
a lot of
GRANITE WARE,
consisting of
SLOI' JARS, WHITE AND GILT, COSPADORES,
SCALLOPED NAPPIES, SALADS,
BED AND CHAIR
&C.
PAN S,
Making our stock complete in that line. We have a
fine assortment of
3110NZED LALBIPS .
We have almost everything in our line. Itwill give
us pleasure to have you call. Wenvtll endeavor to
make it for your profit.
F. H. Nash a; Bros.,
SOUTH NORWALK, CONN.
FOR THE
TOILET AND NURSERY.
An excellent assortment of articles, ccmprismg llair
Tooth and Nail Brushes, Combs, Cosmetics, l’crt’uur
cry, Tooth Powders and Soaps, Sozodout, Dentlliiie,
Pomades, Ilair Oils, llair Dressings, Hair Invigora-
tors, llair Dyes, Pellet Powder.
TOILET SOAPS
in great variety. Powder Pufis and Boxes. “
LUBIN’S SOAPS,
FRENCH SOAPS.
ForSale by H. M. it C. S. PROWITT.
FOR THE CHILDREN.
A large variety of Toys, Games and Books, for sale by
H. M. .97 C. S. PROWITT.
To the Probate Court for the District of Noru'alk :Y
HE application of JAM ES McNERNEY. of her-
walk, in said District, respectfully showetlig—
That he is parent and also legally appointed guardian
to his son, Michael J. McNerney,_ a minor belonging
to said district, and that said minor 15 the owner of
an equal undivided one-half of the following real
estate, viz.: One piece of land lying in said Norwalkd
in quantity three roods, more or less, and bouiide
northerly and westerly by land of James Fitzgibbons
and wife, eastesly by land of John Seymour and wife,
and southerly by the highway, the same being SllllJeLt
to the life estate of said James Mchrney. ‘ ‘
And he further says, that; the estate is at. present
unproductive; that the avails thereof are wanted for
the suppon, maintainancc and education of said Mi-
nor, and that it. will be for the adv-anta- e of said Mi-
nor to sell the same, and invest. the avai s thereof-ac-
cordinnr to law; wherefore he says that there is Just
and redsonable cause for selling the same. Be there-
fore pra 's the Court to order said real estate to be
sold, an to empower him or some other meet person
to sell the same, parsuant to the Statute in such case
made and provide .
t November 20th 1868.
D3 ed . ’ JAMES McNERNEY,
Parent. and Guardian, as aforesaid.
District of Noricalk, Probate Court, as. Nov. 20:11, A. 11.
136R. - . .
OminanD—That the foregoing application he heapd
and determined at. the Probate Office in -1\orwalx,
on the 13th day of Febmary,1869,at 9 o’clock forcnouu ,
and that: notice thereof be published in some public
weekly newspaper, near ”t e place where such real
estate lies, three weeks guecgsmvely, at. least six
' ' ' e asswne .
Selig before sad‘iziiiion AIDAVENPORT, Judge.
District of Kai-walk, ss. Probate Court, Nov. 213:,
As'iik'lrsiis'or MARY BENEDICT, late of New
Canaan, in said District deceased. ' ’
The Court of Probate for the District of Nor“ alL
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 willbe debarred arecovety. All persons m.‘
dcbted to said Estate are requested tovmake immedi-
ate pavmcnt to WILLIAM L. WARING, .
air—1'7 Acting Executor.
one tantrums, 53.1‘robate Court, Nov. 213:, .1. D.
1bSTATE of FREDERIC DIMON, late of Nor-
walk, in said district, deceased. . _
Gunman—That the Executrix exhibit 1191- Ad-
minstrution account to this Couit for adjustment, at
the Probate Ollicc in Norwalk on the 5th day (-I Do-
ceinber, 1563, at 9 o’clock, forcuoon: and that all per:
sons interested in said Estate, may be notified thereof
the said Executrix will cause this Order to be pub-
lished in a newspaper, printed in Falrtleld Conpty and
eat a covy thereof on the sign-post 111 said Norwall.
nearest the place where the deceased last. dwelt at
at least ten days before said 5th da of December.
41' GEORGE A. DAV NPORI‘ Judge.
Norwalk Chronicler