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To Advertisers.
Advertisers in order to secure insertion of
their favors must hand them in as soon as
Saturday noon, as we cannot insure the ad-
misson of any long ones sent in on Monday.
WTIIO wiseacres and politicians are
fashiug their brains badly just now as
to who is to be the “Sir Cardinal” of
the Grant administration. The wildest and
most absurd theories are put forth, -and
most of them evincing a complete ignorance
of Gen. Grant’s personal traits of character.
First then, all may rely upon it that the
man whose opinion will rule in the White
House will be Gen. Grant himself. We _rc-
member to have been present at an evening
party at Gen. Grant’s house in Washington,
when the possibility of the General’s be:
coming the next President was spoken of,
in the hearing Of the good, sensible, and
motherly hostess, and her opinion asked as
to how she thought he would manage if in
the 'White ~House. “I think,” said she,
naively, “that he would be very likely to have
his own way about thinga,—at least he always
dqss here i” The bit of pleasantry Was un-
derstood by those who knew the General to
be something more than a joke, however,
and we think the politicians will find it out.
So we would advise them not to bear down
too hard on honest, hard-fisted Elihu B.
Washburne, Gen. Rawlings, C. A. Dana, or
other reputed intimates of the General. It
is_ unquestionably true that in the advise-
ments of public affairs, Mr. Washburn will
hold a very important place in the cabinet
of Gen. Grant. Should Gen. Rawlings
health endure, his personal influence with
General Grant will continue very great.
But if there should be any Richelieu at all,
behind the seat of Executive power,we be-
lieve that ‘ sturdy, unswerving patriot
EDWIN M. STANTON will be that man, should
he remain in the country, and heaven help
the hungry horde of place hunters who
should attempt to bore 'out an office through
his intercession with the President.
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W'l‘he Committee to whom the Nor-
walk Savings Society referred the questions
at issue between themselves and the Fair-
field County Bank, growing out of the refu-
sal of the latter to receive and pay for the
new Bank Building, report that said Fair- .
field County Bank is in equity bound to
purchase. As a majority of the Savings
Bank Directors are also Directors in the CO.
Bank, this decision doubtless ends the whole
contest, which has so long filled the town
with rumors false and true and provoked a'
great deal of indignant comment. The re-
port is elaborate and able and is fully
sustained by such eminent jurists as
judges Shipman and Waldo, and lawyers
Hooker, Perkin‘s,Hubbard, Harrison,Black-
man and others. The “internecinc” war,
should, as it probably will, now come to an
end. Certainly nothing but injury to either
institution, and the community, can come of
its further continuance.‘ ' “Let us have
peace." .
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W After a remarkable exemption from
storms and a rarely open fall; a storm
which . spread over the entire conti-
nent,opened on Friday night, and during
Saturday snow fell to four or five inches
depth. Sunday, about all the churches the
gaudy sleighs and merry bells, with the
bright sun shine, gave a chery aspect to
new come winter. God succor the poor and
famishing families of our great cities, till
summer comes again.
WJudging from the outside appearance,
those beautiful new cars on the New York
road are undoubtedly very nicg, and we
trust that Stamford people and others who
are allowed to ride in them are duly grate-
ful to the company for their enterprise. As
usual, however, Norwalk people are not al-
lowed to enter them. The car on the morning
express down, for instance, is kept locked
until the train reaches Stamford, where the
Supt. resides, when it is opened for the bone-
fit of passengers from that village. Nor-
walk people, asheretofore, must find seats
as best they can, or stand up until they
reach Stamford.
[S'The Center School will close on Fri
day of the present week for a three weeks’
vacation. An examination upon the work
of the term will be held in the Intermediate
department, Wednesday afternoon, and con-
tinue in the, Grammar and High School de-
partments through Thursday and the mor-
ning session of Friday. Friday afternoon
will be devoted to rhetorical exercises, con-
sisting of declamations, dialogues, select
readings, and _singing. All the exercises
will be open to the public, and members of
the Board of School Visitors, parents of the
scholars, and friends of the school are cor-
dially invited to be present.
South Norwnlk Institute Lectures.
The lecture of the Rev. Mr. Woodruii',
last week, was one of the very best, in its
practical value to our every day life, that
we have listened to this season. Not the
least merit of it was its brevity, although the
audience would gladly have listened anoth-
er hour. It was a multum in part-o, and a
congratulation that at last one 'lecturer has
been found who will take the time to make
his lecture short. We hope our up town
- committee will take immediate steps to have
this lecture repeated at Lockwood’s Hall.
We know several who feelingly desire its
repetition. But seriously we deem it con-
ducive of permanent good to parents and
young people, and shall refer to it more at
length hereafter, if it is not repeated, as we
hope it may be. ,
WThere is a rare treat in store for us in
the next Lecture Course. If sensitive nerves
can’t stand Petroleum V. Nasby, even now
that he has resigned his Post Office at the
Cross Roads and is going South to organize
the negroes into Democratic clubs, we are
to have Bishop Simpson and JAMES E.
Mennoox, the unrivalled reader and eloeu-
tionist. We’ll forgive the Young Men’s
Christian Association for that want Of char-
ity that takes in all of God's children, of
whatever name, race, color or variety of
opinion, so long as they sandwich in such
talent as thia. '
WA subscription for a new bell in place
of the broken one in St. Paul’s is being
circulated among members of that society.
We are sure this will be good news to a1I
within hearing of the present agonized,
belfry invalid. Had Edgar A. Poe’s sensi-
tive ear even caught a similar sound, the
world would have been given another verse
of ghostly rhyme :
“To the moaning and the groaning of the bells."
2:55
W On Wednesday last, in accordance
with the law, the Presidential electors met
in the capitals of their several states, and
voted for President and Vice-President, and
appointed messengers to carry the votes to
Washington. The electors of Connecticut
met at Hartford, east the vote of the state for
Grant and Colfax, and appointed Joseph
Selden, of Norwich, messenger.
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WGen. Grant passed through town on
his way to Boston, last Tuesday night. He
declined all public receptions, and spent a
large portion of the day in visiting the fac-
tories in Lowell, Waltham, etc. Saturday
he was the guest of Gen. Burnside, at Prov-
idence. He is now in New York, where he
expects ‘to remain several days.
W
WML A: J. Crofut, of the firm of Crofut
Knapp,&.Co.,is travelling out west. He was
in Columbus, 0., last Friday. We are in-
debted to him for copies of leading western
journals. '
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The County Agricultural So'clety.
The Annual Meeting of the Fail-field
County Society was held at Lockwood’s
Hall, Dec. 2d,’and was-fairly attended. [The
following offiegrs were appointed for the en-‘
suing year z—r ‘
President—JONATHAN. CAMP.
Vice Presidents :
001. Thomas A. Mcad.Gre‘enwich.
J. E. Turncr,Wilton, ' '
David H. Sherwood, Fairficld,
Charles B. Clark, Monroe, _ .
Edwin Hoyt;‘New Canaan;
Dudley P.‘ Ely, Norwalk,‘
Jesse Banks, Bedding, ~
Benjamin'BarIium, Brookfield,
William Waikeman, Easton,
David B. Booth, Stratford,-
Charles Spooner,v.Bridgep0rt,
E. J. Taylor,‘IVe9tport-, '
Henry MorehOuseyDarien, .
B. B. Plumb, Trumbull, _ -'
Oliver Taylor, New Fairfield,
Edward H. Smith, Ridgefield,
P. D. Crosby, Danbury, ‘
Orrin Benedict; Bethe],
Matthew Bulkle r, Weston,
J. H. Botsford, ewtown,
George Briggs, Sherman,
David Beecher, Huntington, ,’
Walter M. Smith, Stamford. .
Secretary—Chas E."Plumb, Trumbull.
Asst. Sec—.W. D Greggry, “Hitch.“
Treasurer—J. IV: Hubbell, Norwalk.
Marshall—E. F. Foster, Bedding. .
Member of the State Board of Agricul-
ture—B. B. Plumb, Trumbull. ' _ .
The meeting adjourned-t0 1st Wednesday,
in January, 1869, at Lockwood’s Hall. '
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W Congress commenced yesterday. ' It
will be the short session terminating on‘ the
the 4th of March next. Much important
legislation remains for this congress to en-
act and it is barely possible that a short ex-
tra session may be convened after the 4th of
March. -
W A novel lunar phenomenon was visi-
ble early last Tuesday evening. As the
moon rose, a distinct and perfect duplicate
was reflected close by its Southern side. It-
continucd thus for many minutes and was
Observed with interest by many who. from
any cause, never saw the moon, or .anytliin
else double before. . . . I -
Wendell status.
This renowned orator, (undohbtedlywith-
out a. rival in the land, when fired with a
fervid enthusiasm,) is to appear again at
Lockwood’s Hall, on Friday evening. His
Lecture, “Lost Arts,” although listened to
by us more than twenty years ago, we ,are
confident has lost none of its rare beauty
and freshness by its long keeping.
Free Lecture.
Mr. J. V. Bitch is announced to deliver a
popular lecture, at Lockwood’s Hall, on
Wednesday evening. Subject, “Life and
How to Enjoy It.” Mr. Rich comes to us
commended as an interesting lecturer. Ad- '
mission:free.
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Skating Club.
We are glad to know that the young men
of the village have organized a skating club;
They have hired the pond in the rear of the
residence of the Drs. McLean, North Ave-
nue, and they propose to clear it of all bush-
es, erect a small building for the comfort of
their patrons and sale of refreshments, put
in a force pump for floating the pond, keep
a man engaged constantly to keep the ice
free from snow and the pond in good order,
etc. To raise the necessary funds they pro-
pose to charge admission.
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a?“ The Pioneer Hook & Ladder 00.,
whose hop was so largely attended last sea-
I'son, are preparing for another complimen—
tary entertainment to their friends.
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@“Mr. C. M. Grumman, the South Nor-
walk jeweler, now offers goods for the hell--
day trade,
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W‘See adv. of the new Drug Store, at
South Norwalk. -
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B3?” Mr. Richard S. Bucknam, one of our
oldest residents, died on ' Thursday last
Years ago he was a tobacconist on Wall
street, but oflate years has kept a saloon on
Main street. ~
6
History of Stamford. -
Rev. E. B. Huntington, in a volume of
arranged and preserved an amazing amount
of exceedingly interesting facts connected
with the origin, settlement and early history
of Stamford. We can scarce conjecture
anything which would afford so great a de-
gree of interest to any son or daughter of
Stamford, wherever they now have roamed.
The work evinces patient research, and a.
vast amount of pains-taking labor. W'e
cangonly wish that a sim1lar work, embrac-
ing‘the history of Norwalk down to modern
timtfi, might be developed from the same
gifted pen. Now that the author’s hand is
in, perhaps he might be induced to collate
us into enduring history.
. N. Y.&N. 11.13. R.
' The “stae(a)l-I'91g" propensity seems to ad-
here to the above corporaflbn and hang to
its destinies with weird-like fatality. Thus
they take naturally to the steel _ra.ils with
which they have been steeling about a third
of their road bed. Heretofore they have
managed to steel theirhearts and consciences
against the public interests and accommoda-
tion, but the dread Of the parallel road,- and
the good advice, so persistently and cheer-
fully furnishcd them in these columns, have
had their effect; but the stealing still goes
on, for only last week some miscreant, at
Stamford, stole the red lantern from the
rear of the train l \Vickcd place, that Stam-
ford; yet, isn’t it singular that even a Stam-
ford man can’t touch a platform ,of one of
their cars without being seized with an ir-
resistible desire to steal something ? The
epidemic has raged with strange fatality
throughout its whole existence, but we shud-
der: to know that it is so suddenly catching
on the line below. '
‘ WA collision occurred on the Ohio riv-
er, near Warsaw, Ind., last Friday, between
the steamers America and United States, re-
sulting in the loss Of a large number of
lives, and destruction Of both vessels.
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WGeo. O. Keeler d7 Bro, advertise flour
at $9.00 per barrel, and a large stock Of
Rubber goods to which they invite atten-
ti on.
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W A patent has recently been granted
to Henry H. Gray, of Haverstraw, N. Y.,
mssignor to self and M. B. Pardee, of Nor-
Walk, for improved brick machine. Also to
Isaac M. Milbank, Greenfield Hill, for im-
provement in breech loading fire-arms.
. .
33" The famous Fort Lafayette, in New
York harbor, was seriously damaged by fire
on Tuesday last, the wood work being near-
ly all consumed.
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— Gen. Grant has sold his residence, in
Washington, to Mayor Bowdeh, for $40,000
MOW—*—
ug- Soon after H. T. Helmhold tendered
that $4,000 check “payable on the day of
Seymour’s election,” a report was started in
one of the city papers that he was insane,
and had been sent to an asylum. We are
glad to be informed that there is no truth in
the report. He continues sane as ever, and
is amassing a large fortune by extensively ad-
vertising his medicenea all over the country.
He has recently enlarged his Broadway
store, which is now pronounced the most
magnificent drug store in the city.
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—-— Gen. Forrest, the hero of Fort Pillow,
was one of the judges at a horse race, at
Memphis,Thanksgiving day. He got into a
dispute with an old man, also one Of the
judges, and struck him in the face. The old
man drew a pistol and was about to make a
good riddance'of Forrest, when the police
interfered. In the melee, a brother of the
hero shot a policeman, and it is thought the
wound will prove fatal. . Great is chivalry.
nearly .five hundred pages, has collected,
Lectures.
Our citlzens are peculiarly fortunate the
present scaeon in the matter of public lcc-
tires. Probably no town in lecture-loving
New England will have more Or better lec-
tures during the season, than this town
where such entertainments in years past
have been but poorly patronized. So far
we have had John B. Gong Anna Dickin-
son, Bishop Clark, H. . Gallahcr, Dr.
O‘Brennan, H. C. Deming, C. T.,Woodrufl‘,
Dr. Morris, &c. We are also promised du-
ring the season, lectures from Wendell Phil-
lips, E.e H. Chapin, ,Bishop Simpson,
Paul Du Chaillu, Rev. John Davies,
Prof. Cyrus Northrop, Rev. Homer
Dunning, Geo. W. Curtis, Rev. A. Willetts,
J as. E. Murdock, and possibly others. And
best of all, these lectures are well attended,
showing a due appreciation on the part of
the public. -
' On Thursday evening the distinguished
lecturer, Rev. E. H. Chapin of New York,
whovin former years lectured simply for
“ FAME—:Fifty And My Expenses," but
who ‘ now lectures for the fun Of ro-
ceivi-ng double and treble that amount
is to discourse on the subject of
“ Building and Being,” before the Y. M. C.
A. of South Norwalk, at Ely’s Hall. The
Horse Care pass the door, and the trips are
rightly timed for the convenience of _per-
sons desiring to attend from up-town.
The lecture committee of our up-town Y.
M. C. A. triumphantly announce that after
constantyand persistent efforts they have
finally caught BishOp Simpson, the eminent
Methodist divine, who has consented to
deliver his lecture at Lockwood’s Hall, on
the evening of the 22d inst. It was the ex-
pectation and desire of the committee to
put him in the regular course, but they can-
not do so,,as they are obliged to take him
on that nigh't or not at all, therefore this lec-l
ture is to be an extra- one. The Com. are
deserving of much praise for their efforts to
get-the best possible talent.
- V .A Move in the Right Direction.
13y oilicial notice in our advcrtising col-
umns it will be seen that there is to be a
IBOrough Meeting on Wednesday afternoon
to consider the expediency of employing
night watchmen and a day police, the same
to be properly uniformed. We trust the
meeting will be largely attended. In our
view the time has come when this proposi-
tion should nfit with general favor.
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Look out for Burglar-s.
Burglars appear to be very busy now-a-
days throughout the whole of Fuirfield Co.
We see. notices of their having Operated the
past week in Greenwich, Bridgeport, Stam-
ford, dzc.
In our own vicinity the store of N. Com-
stock A: Son, at the Wilton Depot was enter-
ed on 1Wednesday night and robbed of about
$75 in money, goods, &c. Also on the same
evening the store of Jehiel Grumman at
Kent was entered and robbed of a small-
amount.
An attempt was also made on Thos. Ray-
mond’s store, New Canaan, on Friday
night, by boring through the cellar doors,
but the rogues wertfi‘rightened and run off
without any booty. ‘ We learn that an at-
tempt was made on the store of Mr. Mather,
Darien, on the same evening, with alike re-
sult. -
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SUNsnnvn AL SHADOW is the title of a
new work by It hew Hale Smith, and of
which J. B. Burr d: 00., Hartford, are the
publishers. ts table of contents is varied,
containing sketches of the City ; High Life;
Prominent Business Men, Lawyers, Minis-
ters, Politicians, Brokers, &c.; An Inside
View of the Great Newspaper Offices, Thea-
tres, Stock Boards, and a General Pccp Be:
bind the Scenes of New York’s Great Wick?
edness—Gift Enterprises,Lotteries,Gambling
Houses, Blackmailing, &c., &c.; together
with sketches of thePolice, Military and
Fire Departments. It is written in a very
entertaining and attractive sensational style.
Price $3 and_$3.50. J. S. Dean, agent for
Norwalk and vicinity, is now canvassing for
subscribers; sold only by subscription. It
is, we understand, having a very wide cir-
culation among all classes of people, being
of the style usually denominated “rich and
racy.”
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New Yasmin—At the Ship-yard of the
N orwalk Marine Railway, at Gregory’s
Point, 8. large three-masted schooner is be-
ing built for Capt. C. C. St. John and others.
It is expected to be ready for launching
early in May. The Propeller City of Nor-
walk, was upbn the ways, for a few days
last: week being overhauled and sheathed for
the winter campaign.
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my? Tire Independent h as again enlarged,
until it is now the largest newspaper print-
ed in the world. The Messrs. Hoe had to
construct a new press with special reference
to its immmse size. The Independent is a
live paper. In many respects we could
wish it were difi‘erent,,yet its enormous cir-
culation proves that others in great numbers
like it. It certainly occupies a field peculiar-
ly its own, and must be doing good in the
world. So believing we wish it a still more
abundant success.
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W A. D. F. Randolph, the publisher,
corner of Broadway and 9th St.,’has issued
an exceedingly neat and attractive little
volmne prepared by Rev. Dr. .Childs - of the
First Congregational church. Its title, “The
Heritage of Paul” gives some idea of the re-
ligious spirit which pervades the work. We
presume it may be had of the author, the
publisher or at Selleck’s book store. Among
the many friends of Dr. Child’s it will no
doubt find a ready sale.
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W‘NO copies of the Private Acts of the
last Legislature, have been distributed this
year, as per ancient and honorable usage.
Neither are those belonging to Norwalk se-
curely lodged with the town' clerk, awaiting
call, as in the case of the Thanksgiving
proclamations. The: clerks in the Execu—
tive offices, must wake up a little.
WOW
WAnna Dickinson's recital of the story
of Hester Vaughan, the poor English girl
under sentence of death in Philadelphia, for
infanticide, has created a wide-spread sym—
pathy for the unfortunate girl. A meeting
was held in Cooper Institute, . N. Y. last
Tuesday evening, in her behalf, resolutions
were passed, and a committee of ladies op-
pointed to wait upon Gov. Geary, and urge
an unconditional pardon. As the evidences
of her guilt were so slight and the circum-
stances connected with the birth of the child
so peculiar there is no reason to doubt that
the Governor will grant her release.
P. S. She has been respited by the Gov.
and will not probably be hung at all.
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PETERSON’S MAGAZINE for January is al-
ready out; the most brilliant we have ever
seen. The superb Colored Berlin Pattern
alone is worth‘twice the price of the Num-
ber. Then there are two Steel Engravings,
one of them, “Mud Pies,” with the canning-
est little chihfldn; a double sized Colored
Steel Fashion Plate; and more than fifty '
WOod—cuts of Fashions, Embroideries and
other Patterns. The stories are of the high-
est class. Mrs. Ann S. Stephens commences
a new novclet. The author of “Margaret
Howth," has also r. powerful tale. Now is
the time to subscribe for 1869! Terms $2.00
a year. To clubs, four copies for $6.00 with
a premium engraving, “The Star of Bethle-
hem,” to the person getting up the club, or
eight copies for $12.00, with both the engra-
ing and an extra copy for premiums. Spec-
imens sent. gratis to persons getting up clubs.
Address CHAS. J.PETEII50N,306 Chestnut St.
Philadelphia, Pa.
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WML A. Oakey Hall was elected Mayor
of New York last Tuesday. When the
democracy "of Norwalk “serenaded" him at
his residence on East Avenue in 1856, they
little thought that the “old nigger loving ab
olistionist” would ever be the democratic
mayor of the great metropolis.
Real Estate Record.
For the week ending Dec. 7, 1865.
A. H. Byington cl (ll to Hattie 8., wife of
J. C. Sutton, one lot 86x160,-on Spring Hill,
Price $550. _- . -»
Ellen Rooney to F. Hayes, 22 acres ofland
at Five Mile River. Price $285.
'F. Hayes to Ellen Rooney, one lot 60x
200. Price $1,600.
W. C. Quintard and J. H. Smith to Alden
Solmans, one lot: containing one ropd of
land, with the buildings thereon, at South
Norwalk. Price $7,000.
W‘Thc National Convention of Photo-
graphers, held a session in Philadelphia,
Dec. 1st and 2d, very interesting proceed-
ings took place. A constitution was adopt-
ed and a permanent organization efiectcd.
Among the names of ofiicers elected for the
ensuing year we were pleased to notice the
name of Mr. E. T. Whitney of Norwalk, as
One-of the Vice Presidents, .and Abraham
Bogardus of New York, as President. The
following gentlemen were elected honorary
members : Dr. C. M. Cresson, Philadelphia,
Profs. S. B. Morse, J. W..Draper, L. M. Ruth-
erford, O. N. Reed, E. M. Tiegman, N. Y.
Prof. Oliver W’endell Holmes, Drs. H. Fo-
gel and P. E. Liescgang, Berlin; Hon. L.
Scrank, Vienna; F. T. Gaifield, Boston ;
Prof. Doremus, N. Y., Thos. P. Sheppard,
Providence, Profs. Hamilton Fish, Geneva,
N. Y., J. Fowler, H. Morton and M.’Carey
Lee, of Philadelphia, all of whom are ama-
tucr Photographers. The utmost harmony
prevailed during the entire proceedings and
the meeting adjourned to meet in Boston the
first Tuesday in J unc next.
W A case of great interest has just been
tried in Rye. A millionaire named Taylor
lately died, and one of his daughters brought
an action to force a settlement of the estate,
dividing it among the children of a deceased
wife. But another woman stepped in with
a claim for herself and children, as the wife
and children of the said deceased. She was
fOrmerly employed by the daughters of Tay—
lor as a sea stress, and the old gentlemanh
there not ng manifested sufficient con-
genialty of feeling to suit him, finally pre-
vailed 0n the seamstress to live and cohabit
with him as his wife. The daughters did
not acknowledge her as such, and thus
brought suit, but it was decided against
them, and the seamstress and her children
come in 101' a proper share of the fortune.
W.»-
WWC copy from the New Haven Palla-
dium for Friday last, the following obituary
notice of the venerable Hawley Olmstead, a
native of Wilton, and at one time a teacher
in this town:
Death or nuwlcy Olmstond, LL. D.
It is our painful duty to record this morn-
ing the sudden death of one of our most vcn
erablc and honored citizens, Hawley 01m-
stead,’ which, occurred yesterday forenoon,
at his residence.
Mr. Olmstead was born at Wilton, in this
state, December 17th, 1793. His father,
Aaron Olmstead, was'a descendant of Rich-
ard Olmstead, one of the first settlers of Nor-‘
walk. His mother, Sarah E. Hawlcy, was also
of Norwalk. In early life he devoted him-
‘self to a liberal and thorough course of edu-
cation, and after preparation entered Yale
College, as Sophomore, in 1813, graduating
in 1816. Ill health and a weakness of the
eyes caused him, great trouble during his
course, and during certain periods of his sub-
sequent lifc, to such an extent that he had
serious thoughts of leaving College, and was
obliged to give up the idea of professional
study. In this extremity he turned his at-
tention t0 the instruction of youth, as the
vocation which Providence had apparently
assigned to him. He began by opening an
academy for both sexes at Wilton. ere
he taught four and a half years, and at Nor-
walk three years. His health again failing,
he intermitted his labors and engaged in
agricultural pursuits for over two years in
Wilton, after which be reopened the Acade-
my in that place and taught thirteen years,
when he removed to New Haven and took
charge of the Hopkins Grammar School for
the next. ten years. This school he remod-
elled and conducted on principles in harme-
ny with his own clear views of education
and government. Obligcd by ill health to
again resign his office, he continued to give
private instruction until 1860, when his pro-
fessional life ' closed. His Alma Mater, in
1862, conferred on him the-degree of LL. D.
For several years he has been a deep] in-
terested and highly valued member 0 the
“Circle of Retired Ministers and Laymen,”
who for twenty years met at the house Of the
late Rev. President Jeremiah Da , and since
then at that of Rev. Prof. E. T. itch.
The announcement of his sudden death
will awaken affecting recollections of by-
gone scenes in many hearts in this city and
state. . Commanding the respect of all who
knew him, even casually, he entrenched him-
self in the esteem and love of all who knew
him intimately. The stranger even, meeting
him, would say, “truly a gentlemen of the
olden time,” so impressive was the native
dignity of his mien, while the kindly gentle-
ness of his intercourse made those who were
admitted to familiarity with him, hail him
as “a friend and brother.” As a husband
and father, we may not venture farther into
the sacred grief of the widow and children
than to say that as his» delight and joy were
in the home of their happiness, so he was
emphatically the joy, the pride and the hap-
piness of their home. But all these relations
as well as the more public ones which he
”sustained, were for many years regulated
and controlled by a grateful and jo one,
though calm, sense of-God as Creator, tuler
Saviour, God the Just, the Wise, the Good
——his Father, his Friend, his Lord. The
modifications of his character and life by
this pervading sense gave occasion to the
answer given by one who was asked “what
especially was the one prominent character-
istic Of Mr. Olmstead? “Unwavering, su-
preme fidelity to truth and right.”
The circle of his esteemed associates were
yesterday mornin holding ‘ their stated
weekly meeting at r. Olmstead’s house, in
compliance with his desire, as he did not
feel able to meet with them elsewhere.—
Ncar the close of the meeting he replied to
an able and extended argument against the
binding obligation of the scripture rule estab-
lishment for the crime of‘ murder. This he
did in his pure classic style, in clear tones
and distinctness Of euunciation, utteringa
most thorough, logical, and as his compan-
ions felt, richly beautiful argument. He had
stood partly leaning on, his staff in his left
hand, and partly leaning with his right on
the shoulder of his friend, Rev. D. W. Lu-
throp, moderator of the meeting. Just at the
close of the argument, the latter gentleman
felt the pressing of his friend’s hand a little
more heavily than ,belbfrg, and in a moment,
assisted by anothe ' be strange duty to
perform of gentl ~ , mg to the floor the
relaxed body Of him on whose lips they had
just hung witlgso much delight. '
It was indeed the beautiful death of the
Christian soldier with his armor on—the dis-
ciple going out of the earthly service to the
“Well done" of his Lord.-
Crlmlnul Record.
EDITORS GAZETTE :—The date of my last
report was Nov. 14. Since then the follow-
ing cages have been determined :—
Nov. 19—State vs. Jerry Ryan. Complaint
for assault, &c. Found guilty. Fined $3
and costs. Fine and costs, $10.56, secured
to be paid and prisoner. discharged.
Nov. 24—Statc vs. Patrick Hayes. Com-
plaint for‘ breach of peace. Found guilty.
Costs paid and prisoner discharged.
N ov. 25—State vs. Michael Daugherty and
James Kelly. Complaint for stealing poul-
try in night season. As to Kelly 3 nolle was
entered, and as to Daugherty a day’s pur-
suit was unsuccessful.
Nov. 28—State vs. Patrick Garvey. Com-
plaint for running away and leaving his
wife‘ and child to be supported by the town.
A nolle entered upon payment of costs,
$10.49, and taking his family to Bridgeport,
where he has been living for some months
past. '
Nov. 28—State vs. Lawrence M. De Mott.
Information for assault on Phineas Dusen-
berry, and for breach of peace. Count for
assault nolled. Plea, guilty of breach of
peace. Fined $2 and costs—total, $11.64.
Paid and discharged.
Nov. 30—State vs. James Quincannon.
Complaint for stealing jhorse from Wm. B.
Fish. Procurcd bond tO-appear at Superior-
Court and respond thereto, if needed.
. Dec. l—State vs. Phineas R. Dusenbury.
Complaint for assault on Lawrence M. De
Mott, and for breach of peace. Demm'red
and appealed to Superior Court. Recog—
nizancc of $50 procured.
JOSEPH F. FOOTE,
Justice of the Peace.
Norwalk, Dec. 5, 1868.
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hanged at Chesterfield next month.
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LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE.
Miss Anna E. Dickinson—Knight-Er-
nutty—Y. M. C. A.—-Woman9s nights,
kc.
Masons; Emronsz—lt may be that, after the impet-
uons and chivalric dash of your correspondent “B."
(which I suppore stands for Diesel], and not the Pres-
ident of the Y. M. C. A.), againstthc “distressed dam-
sel’s" “Knight of the sorrowful countenance," you
will permlt‘a modest rejoinder. It would occupy too
much of your valuable space, to follow him at length,
in his more pleasuntry; so, if you will permit, we will
simply brush aside the innocent pcrsillagc, and all lr-
relcvcnt matter, and come at once to the real point at
issue between us,to wlt: Do the Scriptures generally,
and St. Paul in particular, prohibit women from week.
ing or praying in public ‘2 This is the vital question,
and to this we invite the careful consideration of
your readers. For, if St. Paul so teaches, then, sure-
ly, every tvomau that ventures upon this proscribed
conduct is, to say the least, guilty of a breach of
Christian decorum. But if he does not so teach, then
those who thus I‘nlelpou and quote his sayings, to
prevent a woman from the exercise of her right and
privilege, are clearly ministering to a mischievous
prejudice, for which St. Paul is not responsible. And
the inconsiderate haste with which St. Paul’s words
are Quoted, whenever a woman ventures to challenge .
the attention of the public, from the platform or else-
where, asaspeaker, is matter of common observa-
tion. And your esteemed correspondent “B." says,
in his first article, in reply to your editorial, “You
surely will not ‘rebuke’ or ‘snecr’ at St. Paul.” And
this is what I mean by “coming to the defence of St.
Paul." No, indeed! lle “needs no defence." But
one would naturally think that those who so hastily
quote him supposed he did.
On this subject, hB." appears as adownrr’yht literal-
t’et. He thinks Paul's words must be literally con-
strued. And hercjwe diverge. Your humble servant,
with all due respect, thinks otherwise. And now, “to
the law and testimony." We propose to hold him to
hislilerah‘sm, and see if there be not “a ncmvork of
dlfllculties”in this view of the case. And now to the
reference of 1st Con, 34 and 35—“Let your women
keep silence in the churches.” Will any man say that
this passage, taken in an absolute literal sensc,‘pro-
hiblts a woman from speaking. publicly elsewhere
than ina church? Again—“If they will learn any-
thing, let them ask their husbands at home; for it is a
shame for a woman to speak in. the church." Now it
is evident that this passage, standing by itself and
literally construed, does not prohibit awoman’s speak-
ing elsewhere than in a church; and especially an un-
marricd woman. By the way,jf Paul does not here
refer to peculiar and restricted cases, what shall those
women do who have no husbands at home of who In
they may “ask” for information ‘2 But. says our
friend, “the Greek word for church, used by St. Paul,
is ccclesI‘a, :‘nd signifies, first, any public assembly, 01'
congregation." Now, I beg to put the question_t0 him
direct—Do you believe that Paul ever uses the word in
this sense ‘2 Can you show me an instance where the
Greek word ecclesia, which our translators render
“church," is so used in the New Testament? And if
not, what becomes of your argument in this particu-
lar? Does he not always mean a Christian assembly,
even when he says, “the church that is in thine
house”? And may a woman speak or pray in her own
house?
The reference to Timothy we put upon the same
ground. And here we answer our fricnds’s interro-
gatory, “Has the printer blundered?” Yes; he did
blunder. It was written, “the reference to Tim., 2:],
11th, 12th. is not more conclusive. ” Therefore, all
that capital is gone. But what does Paul say to
Timothy? “Let the woman learn in silence, with all
subjection. But I sufi‘er not a woman to teach, nor
'usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence."
What quiet households we shonldhavc, if these words
were literally adhered to! So now, my good friend,
please test your lilaralism.” Close up your female
seminarics, “silence” your female S. S. teachers. for
“I sufi'er not a woman to teach.” “Let them learn in
silence, with all subjection.” “Put outthe foot-lights,
and retire—“let silence reign.” We hold you to your
literalt‘sm, “for what is a shield Or sword constructed
for, or good for, ifnota literal shield and sword?”
Sure enough! But how many thousand of the most
estimable, pious and useful women will find “their
occupation gone”!
It seems to me that this is coming pretty close to
what theologians understand by "‘argumentum ad
absurdum.” But, after all, it seems the women did
pray and prophesy, and therefore did not “keep si-
lence” even in their public assemblies, and in the
Apostle’s time. And Paul, so far from feeling ag-
grieved by the fact, or prohibiting it, gave directions
how it shouldhe done, and thus sanctioned the pro-
ceeding. Hear what he says in the 11th chapter of
this some cpistle—“Evcry man, praying or prophesy-
ing, having his head covered, dishonoreth his head.
But every woman that praycth or prophesieth with
her head uncovered, dishonorcth her head: for that is
even all one, as if she was shaven.” Verses 4—.'.
And again—-“Judgc in yourselves is it comely that a
woman pray unto God uncovered?” Now, friend B.‘
stand by your literal'lsm, and acknowledge that Paul
did allow women both to pray and to prophesy in the
public assembly. And if there be a contra-
diction, please consider it as “Net-work” No. 1.‘ But
what is it to prophesy, in an evangelical sense? Paul
himself shall answer—“He that prophesicth speakcth
unto men, to cdifwatlon, exhortation and comfort."
And if the women did prophesy, then did they “speak
unto men to edification,” &c. .May we notcxclaim
with one of old—“Would God that all the Lord’s peo-
ple (women included) were prophets.” Once more-—
“Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but
rather that ye may prophesy.”
Now, allow me to ask this simple question—Is this
direction of the Apostle to the Corinthian Church in-
tended for the men exclusively? If not, then the
women are enjoined to “desire” that they may pra-
phcsy. And are they to be simply mocked with a de-
sire that never can be gratified? We suppose, rather.
that the possession of any “gift of the spirit.” clearly
implies the right and duty to exercise it. And if so,
:flen women may speak in public. “Net-work” No. 2.
It seems there was a certain Jew, named Apollos,
“an eloquent man, and mighty in the Scriptures,”
who began to speak boldly in the Synagogue, ‘ “ ’ *
“whom, when Aquilla and Priscilla had. heard, they
took unto them, and expounded unto him the way of
God more perfectly.” . . . .
Had Priscilla (for I take it this is a woman’s name)
heard that Paul had said, “I suffer not a woman to
teach”? It seems she was an “commander” of the
“way of G od.” Why did not Apollos. who was
“mighty in the Scriptures,” “silence” her at once?
“Net-work”No. 3.
Again—There was a celebrated Evangelist living
in Cesarea, by the name of Philip. This man “had
four daughters, virgins, which did prophesy," i. e.,
”speak unto men. unto cdification, exhortatiou and
comfort. " Now, it so happened that Paul, on his way
from Ephesus, tarried awhile with Philip, and was a
guest with these young ladies in their father’s house.
And while the fact: is stated that these young ladies
“did prophesy," not a hint is given us by the sacred
writer that Paul was in the least offended or dis-
turbed by their irregular conduct. What a splendid
opportunity was here afforded this Apostle to have
put a veto upon such conduct. Why did he not sum-
mon his authority and say to Philip, “Let your wo-
men keep sI'lence’L-“for I suffer not a woman to
teach”? .
Is not this silence on the part of Paul an argument
against you, Bro. 13.? “Net-work” No. 4.
Again—The Evangelist Luke narrates as follows:
“And there was one Anna (not Anna E. Dickinson),
aprophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of
Aser; she was of great age, and had lived witlra hus-
band seven years from her virginity. And she was a
widow of about four score and four years, which de—
ported not from the temple, but: served God with
fasting and prayers night and (lay, and she, coming
in that instant, gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, .
and spake of him, (i. e., J esus,) to all them that
looked for redemption in Jerusalem.” See Luke 20,
86—7—8. Here was an -old woman, about 84 years
old, (i) exercising her functions as a Praphetcss “in
“the temple, ” and speaking to “all them that looked
for redemption in Jerusalem,” the very centre and
metropolis of the religious world, and nobody bid her
keep “silence." What wguld Bro. B. say to the like
in our day? “N ct-work” N O. 5. '
Oncc more—As the new dispensation is about to
open more grandly, we find the Disciples all at J eru-
salem, and the following record is made—Acts lst,
13th, 14th: “And when they were conic in, they
went into an upper room,”&c. ' ' ‘ “These all
continued with one accord in prayer and supplication
with the wmnen, and Mary, the mother of Jesus, and
with his brethren." Did the women pray, do you
suppose? “And when the day of Pentecost was fully
come, 'they were all, with one accord, in one place.
And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as
of a rushing mighty wind, and it dilute“ the house
where they were sitting, and there appeared unto
them cloven tongues like as of fire, and “it sat upon
each. of them (women and men alike), and they were
all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak
with other tongues, as the spirit gave them utter-
ance." Query—Did the women keep silence there,
Bro. 13.? If so, why did they receive these extraor-
dinary gifts? ' '
But the matter is fairly clinched by “Peter standing
up with the eleven,” and “lifting up his voice," dc-
clarcs this to be the fulfilment of a most remarkable
prediction by the ProphetJoel, shying—“It shall come
to pass in the last days, saith God, I ' will pour out of
my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your
daughters ehall,‘pltroplws,I/"—i. e., “Speak unto men
unto edificatlon, exhortation and comfort"—“And on
my servants, and on my handmaidens, I will pour out
in those days of my spirit, and they shall prophesy.”
Now, Bro. B., if, as you say, you are “subject to the
- ‘higher’ law,” is not this conclusive? Surely, you
will not attempt to “wrest the Scriptures"? Where a
special gift is bestowed, have we not a right to info-
that there must be a time and a place for its exercise?
And is it fair, is it reasonable, to suppose that women
are excepted from them, and shut up exclusively to
thelr own households? In all honesty \vc declare,
“we have not so learned Christ.” If s woman, in the
possession ofthcse God—given endowments. stands up
to “speak unto men," let us no longer hold over her
head in terrorism the much-abused words of Paul,
“Silence I” “I suffer not a woman to teach.” For
“there is neither Jew nor. Greek, there is neither
bond nor free. there is neither male nor female; for
ye are all one in Christ Jesus.” Gal. 8d. 28.
Is it not remarkable that a woman should preach
the first Gospel sermon to the Samaritans, saying—
“Come see a man that told me all that ever I did. Is
not this the Christ?" Add still more so, that Christ
himself should authorize a woman, first of all, to pr:-
elaim the joyful fact of his resurrection from the
dead? “Go," said he to Mary. “no and tell my Dls-
ciplcs and Peter that I am risen, and behold I go be-
fore them into Gallilee.” But enough. I fear I have
quite trespassed already upon your courtesy, Messrs.
Editors, and will conclude, by remarking that I think
here is a method of harmonizing the seeming con-
tradiction of Paul’s words, so often quoted to “silemc”
women, without in the least impairing their force or
propriety, or asseuting to Bro. Bis literalizsm.
Yours, ever for the truth, - A. BILL.
“ Let Brotherly Love Continue.”
Afcw lines in the editorial columns of the Gamma
five weeks since, have called forth, in each subsequent
issue, one or more communications.
We consider the first article a little too hasty, and
the consequences do not tend to aid in permanently
establishing in our midst that Christian charity which
a few individuals are working for. Let us strive in
future to exercise more charity, and less censorious-
ness, and use our spare moments to place by personal
exertions and individual example, a home in our town
for the young men to frequent instead of the haunts
of vice.
The Young Men’s Christian Association is an organ-
ization capaple of doing an incalculable amount of
good to this community, and it calls upon all good
citizens to examine its principles and give personal
aid to its mission. Humanity is not infallible, and if
errors are, or supposed to'be made, let as exercise
charity, and use personal appeal rather than too severe
censure. Come one and all to aid in making a refuge
f)r_thc youth Of our town, in the name of the Blessed
Jesus. S
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safety of the thousands who use the roadway to South
Norwalk. ' ‘
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General J. M. SCHOFIELD, Secretary of War.
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In Danbury, Nov. 25th, by Rev. T. II. Burch, Wil-
liam Humphries and Miss Annie II. To lor, both of
I). Nov. 26th, by Rev. Henry Powers, ewis Benc-
dfct, of New York, to Mrs. Louisa Smith, of l). Nov.
25th, by Rev. A. C. Hubbard. Mr. Edward 11. Day
and Miss Anna E. Ilull both Of D. .
In Reading, Nov. 29th, John Nickerson and Miss
Helen M. Davis.
In New Milford, Nov. 25th, by Rev. C. G. Ackley,
William ll. Camp, to Miss Ellen Weeks.
In Port Chester, Nov. 25th, by Rev. C. B. Ferd,
Stephen Scllick. Esq., of Greenwich, to Miss Eliza. S.
McIntosh, of the former place. .
DIED--
In this town, De
71 years, 9 months. .
lu Bridgeport, Dec. 5th, James DevItt, Sr., aged 78.
In Danbnry, Nov. 25th, Timothy Bevans, aged 92
veers. Nov. 30th, Geor e A. Beers, aged 38 years.
Nov. 27th, Mary E., wi e Of Robert G. PLee, aged 38
vears. Dec. 1st, Thomas B. Ryan, aged 57 years.
Dec. 3d, Rachael Harvey, aged 78 years.
0. 8d, IHchaI-d S. Bucknam, aged
._.___--. -._-_-.._-..__.-, .-.__-_ _. __.__.
Y. M. C. A. _
Last Lecture of the Cour '
"V Wendell Phillips '
Will Lecture in LOCK)VOOD’S HALL,
FRIIDAY EVENING, DEC. 11.
Subject: “LOST ARTS.”
Doors open at 7 o’clock; Lecture commence at ,1.{
to 8 o’clock. Course Ticket holders can obtain Re-
served Seats on application at Selleck’s Book Store,
on and after Wednesday Dec. 9th. Evening Ticket
holxlers can obtain Reserved Seats only on day of lec-
,mr. Admission 50 cents. .
Y. Iii. C. I; Lectures;
SOUTH NORWALK.
REV. E. H. CHAPIN,
wiil deliver the third lecture of the course, at
ELY’S HALL,
Thursday Evening, Dec. 10, 1868,
Subject : “BUILDING AND BEING."
Course Tickets-holders can obtain Reserved Seats,
without extra charvc, on application at Purdy’s Drug
Store, South Norwa k. on and after Monday, Dec. 7th.
Evening ticket holders can procure reserved seats
only on day of lecture.
Single Course Ticket, 81 50; Double Course Tick-
ets, $3 00;‘ Single Admission Tickets, 50 Cents.
Doors open at 7 o’clock, lecture to commencr at If
Y. M. C. A.
Extra. Lecture.
The Lecture Committee take great pleasure in an-
nouncing, that after having vainly tried for the past
year, they have finally been able to engage the
RT. REV. BISHOP SIMPSON,
of~Philadephla, to deliver a lecture in
LGCIKWOOD’S HALL,
On Tuesday Evening, Dec. 22nd.
Subject, .. THE FUTURE OF, OUR COUNTRY.”
Doors open at 7 o‘clock: Lecture to commence at
7}; o’clock. eserved Seats can be secured on appli-
cation at Selleck’s Book Store on and after Saturday,
Dec. 19, Admission, 50 cents.
BOARD
AN be obtained at the residence of Mr. JAMES
FINNEY, at a greatlv reduced mice. Address
49tf RS: HOWE.
NOTICE.
HE lezal voters of the Borough of Norwalk are
hereby notified and warned that a Special BO-
rongh Mcetinngill be held in thel‘own all, in said
Borough, on \ cdnesday. Dec. 9th, at 3 We out, p. m.,
for the purpose of authorizing the Court of Burgesses,
if deemed expedient, to employ three or more men to
act as night watchmen; also to employ one or more
men to act as day police. The persons so employed
to be under the control of a~Captain, and to be uni-
formed the same as the Metropolitan Police of New
York city: Also to transact any other business proper
to be done at said meeting.
By order of the Court of Bar eases.
EDWARD MERR L, Borough Clerk.
Norwalk, Dec. 4th, 1868.
Notice-"Te Road Contractors.
ROPOSALS will be received by the undersigned.
a committee of the town of Norwalk, to super-
intend the grading and widening of Water Street, in
accordance with a survey made by Jonathan Camp,
Jr., until Dec. 12th, at 12 o’clock, noon. The comm t-
tce reserving the right to reject allbids deemed unfair.
Norwalk, Dec. 5th, 1868.
E. W. STUART,
s. B. STAPLES,
}Committee.
J. SHEPHERD,
Carriage Factory and Blacksmith
Shop For Sale-
I BE subscribers Offer for sale their old established
Blacksmith and Carriage M akinv Business, to-
gether with the buildings and the land on which they
stand, (with or without tools.) situated in the rear of
the Horse Railway Depot. The stand is doing a good
business, and satisfactory reasons will be Inven for
selling. WATERBURY .S‘t DUNCAN.
Norwalk, Dec. 7th, 1863. if“
NEW DRUG STORE.
THE undersigned would respectfully announce to
the citizens in this vicinity, that they have just
fitted up alNew Drug Store Corner of Washington
andDepot Streets, where will be found Pure, Drugs,
Chorcc Wines and Liquors for Medical Purposes,
Fancy and Toilet Articles, Patent Medicines, Cigars
&c. Physicians Prescriptions carefully compounded
day and night. Can be found nights, in same building,
entrance on Washington St.
ly-lll PECK &.VBETTS, South Norwalk, Conn.
Y. M. C. A. of Norwnlk.
, REE READING ROOM.—Open from 7 o’clock,
. - A. m., to 9 o'clock, P. M., in Lockwood’s Build,
v. Morning and Evening Newspapers, Magazines
and Religious Papers, etc.
HOLIDAY PRESENTS. -
HRISTMAS and New Years are coining, and all
\l Ives would rejoice to have their hearts made
gxllad with a present, and Husbands would do well to
c ooze .
Butler’s Patent Smoothing Iron.
The face is never defaced by placing it on the stove;
It reqmres no holder: it will hold heat half an hour;
and it has been awarded the HIGHEST PREMIUM
at all fairs. ,
CHAS. H. BYXBEE, Agent for Norwalk.
New Holiday . Goods.
C. M. GBUMMAN
Would invite the attention of purchasers to his new
stock of tlnc
WATCHES,
- SOLID GOLD JEWELRY,
‘ SILVER AND PLATED WARE, '
CLOCKS, &C.,
Suitable for Holiday Gifts. I will not enumerate the
articles, but simply say, the above Goods are all en-
tirely New, Elegant in design and finish, and embrace
everything usually found in a Retail Jewelry Store.
Please call and examine. I will make it to your in-
terest to buy. C. M. GRUMMAN,
South Norwalk, Conn.
dreds in Fairfield County w have had roofs put on flo- __ .10.
by or L0 KWOOD & ADAMS. SUIT COMPLETE.
N. B.——-Ordcrs left at the Feed store Of I. & F. Sel- '12 .15
leek, Jamcs’ Building, Water Street, or with J. R . UIT COMPLETI.
gaytrptpltd, at ltlhe SUI” Saw Mill, west of tlIc Depot alt 31; S _ .15
on I orwa r, w receive prompt attent on; enqu - UIT COMPLETE
ries freely answered. 918 S - .1.
SUIT COMPLETE,
820 "0
B‘REEIAN tin BURR'S BUSINESS IUITS have
been for years celebrated for their convenience,
and the comfort they give to the wearer. lieu of
business can in a few minutes select s suit adapted to
their requirements, for the stock embraces all the
newest and most serviceable goods manufactured for
the present season. -
No. 124 FULTON and 90 NASSAU 51's., N. Y.
PRICES BELOW.
S [111‘ COMPLETE.
$25
as
SUIT COMPLETE.
s23 -_ m
SUIT COMPLETE.
$30 830
SUIT COMPLxTn.
'35 03;
Ul'l‘ COMPLETE.
no S no
REEMAN a BURR'S STOCK or DOYS' and
YOUTHS' CLOTHING, (which they make a
speciality), embraces every novelty In stgle of gar-
ment and texture of material, both in UI'I‘I sud
OVERCOATS, for all ages from three to sixteen years.
The extensive range of sizes keptlnstock renders
perfect fitting almost a certainty, or any garment
can be made to measure at short notice.
No. 124 FULTON, and 90 NASSAU 91‘s., 11’. Y.
PRICES BELOW.
UIT COMPLETE,
:5 For Boys. '5
SUIT COMPLETE.
88 For Boys. II
UI'I‘ COMPLETE.
, 510 For Boys. 910
. f ’ SUIT COMPLETE. '
.12 _. For Boys. .12
. . . ..‘- Ul’I‘ COMPLETE.
915' ‘~ ForBoys. 315
. SUIT COMPLETE.
. 920 For Boys. 020
REEMAN & BURR’S STOCK of OVERCOATB
. embraces an extensive assortment of all the
most deslarble styles and attems. The rice nug-
IngEnomsoto 850. 0U NEW RULES) for ELF-
M A SUREMENTenable Gentlemenfsom the country
to order their Clothing direct from us, with the cer-
tainty of being correctly and perfectly fitted. Rules
and Price List sent free on ap llcstlon.
rREEMAN a BURR, C othing Warehouse.
No. 124 FULTON and No.90 NASSAU STS., N. Y.
110 FOR THE
HOLIDAYS.
Hard times in New York, but Good times for the
PEOPLE OF N ORWALK, AT
CAMP w KYTE’B
camp smut
WONDERFUL BARGAINS
\
For purchasers during the Holidays. We have just
received an immense variety of the very
LATEST STYLES of _ JEWELRY,
Which we bought at s great sacrifice on the original
post, stud will sell at prices accordingly. Also a full
me o
PERFUMERY, AND FANCY TOILET
SOAPS, COMBS AND BRUSHES,
YANKEE NOTIONS, &
FANCY GOODS
of every description.
Look at a few of our prices:
PRINTS, fast—colors, 10c; the best, 1235c.
Very goOd UNBLEACHED MUSLINS,12%
COTTON BAT, 12 cents.
SPOOL COTTON, 5 cents.
NEEDLES, 7 cents.
HAIR NETS, 6 cents.
PINS, 5 cents.
FINE COMBS, 8 cents.
SOAP, 5_ cents a cake.
CHILDREN’S TEA SETS, ao'conu.
CRYING DOLLS, 10 cents.
Also a Large Doll, which is troubled with
the Grecian Bend, and fully illustrates It In
our window. -
Also a good assortment of
Ladies' MEBINO VESTS & DBAWEIII,
Gents’ Furnishing Goods,
Andasplendid lot of
W OIESTED G00,DS,
which' we are selling very cbea . Come one, come
all, and save 50 per cent. by uying st
.CAMP 8r. KYTE,
UPPER END or MAIN STREET.
negro: of Nontalk, as. Probate Court, Dec. m. A. 1).;
68
~ STATs or JOHN MCDONALD, late ofNorwalk
1 in said district deceased.
0 That the Executor exhibit his Adminis-
HOLIDAY GOODS!
A BEAUTIFUL PRESENT
F. B. PURDY,
DRUGGIST, SOUTH N ORWA LK,
Hats just Opened a fine assortmentof goods, suitable
for Holiday Presents, consisting of
TOILET SETS,
SETS or BRUSHES,
‘ FANCY COLOGNE BOTTLES,
AND vxsns.
Also a large assortment of
COLOGNES,
IIAI’DKERCHIEF EXTRACTS,
SOAPS,
TOILET AND
FANCY ARTICLES, «SEC.
State of Connecticut, Faifieltl County.
ANN ELIZA 1-2 \' -..:rs,L Superior Court,
vs. October Term, 1863.
Cinema W. Emma.) Petition for Divorce.
ET bemg shown to this Court that a mistake occur-
red III the publication of the notice to the Respon-
dead in the Nonwanx GAZETTE, in this. that the name
John W. was inserted and published instehd of George
W ., therefore ordered, that said case be continued to
the next December Term of this Court, and further
notice be gIven to the Respondent of said Petition,
by publishing this order in said Nona-am: GAZE1"I'F.,3L
least six days before the session of said Court at its
December Term. ~By the Court,
lt-ltl H. T. BLAKE, Assistant Clerk.
‘gthOUB : FLOUR ! z , 1.0m" IT:
3. DOWN! DOWN !! DOWN!!!
coon FAMILY FLOUR, saon. Extra Flour, 911
and 912. at o. o. KEELER a use.
Fun LARGEST ASSORTMENT of nuns—sun
GOODS to be found in the courtly, at
. . G. 0. KEELER & BRO.
I
tration account to this Court for adjustment. at _tbe
Probate Ofilce in N orwalk. on the 56th day of Decem-
‘ber. 1858, at 9 o’clock, forenoon: and that all persons
interested in said Estate may be notified thereof, said
Executor will cause this order to be published in
a newspaper printed in Fairfield County, and post a
copy thereof on the sign-post in said Nos-walk, near-
est the place where the deceased last dwelt, at least
ten days before said mu day of December.
1t49 GEORGE A. DAVENPORT, Judge.
islriat of Nor walk, so. Probate Court, Dec. 501, A. D.
1868
STATE of SAMUE l. A . HAN FORD, late of Nor-
walk, in said district, deceased.
Grumman—That the Administrator, with the will sn-
nexedexhlbit his Admiustration account tothis Court
foradjnstment,at the Probate Oflce in Norwalk on the
21st an of December-uses at 9 o'clock. foreseen: and
that al persons interested in said Estate may beno-
tified thereof, the said Administrator cause
Order to be published in n newspapermrlntedls Pair-
field County and post a copy thereof on the sign-poet
in said Norwslk nearest the place where the deemed
last dwelt at least ten days before said not (lay ofDe-
camber.
1t¢9 GEORGE A. DAVENPORT Judge.
Ds‘im’ct oerorualh, 13., Probate Court, Dec. 8rd,
STATE of JOHN s. SAHIIS, late of Norwalk,
in said district deceased.
Quorum—That the Executors exhibit their Ad-
ministration account to this Court for adjustmen at
the Probate Office in Norwalk, on the 19th do of e-
cember,lsos,at 9 o’clock,forenoon,and thstsl persons
interested in said Estate may be notified thereof. the
said Executors shall cause this Order to be pub-
lished in a newspaper printed in Fslrfield County. and
post a copy thereof on the sign-post in said No ,
nearest the lace where the deceased lest dwelt'at least
ten days be are said 19th day of December. ’
a GEORGE A. DAVENPORT, Judge.
District of Nowell: u. Probate Court, Dee. ind, 15.3,
ESTATE or urine! FITCH, late of Norwalk,
in said District, deceased. .
, The Court of Probate for the Distnet of Norwslk,
hath limited and allowed six months from the date
hereof, for the Creditors of said Estate, to exhibit
their claims for settlement. Those who as lect to
present their accounts, properly attested, wt in said
time, will he debsrred a recove . All person. indebt-
ed to said Estate are requests to make immediate
payment to DANIEL FITCH,
lt‘49 Executor.
District of Nari-all la. Robots Court, Dec. 3rd, 1868.
, STATE of SAMUEL STEVENS, late of Norwflk.
in said District, deceased.
The Court of Probate for the District of Norwslk,
hath limited and allowed six months from the date
hereof, for the Creditors -of said Estate to exhibit
their claims for settlement, » Those who nozlefl ‘0
present their accounts, properly attested, within said
time, willbe debuted s recovery. All persons in.
debted to said Estate are re nested to make imme-
diate payment to t M. R. LOCKWOOD.
3(49 . Administrator.
WHY.
HRS. II. A. BE'I'I'S
OULD now call attention of the Ladies of Nor-
wslk and vlclnit to her NEW and ATTRAC-
TIVE assortment of ILLINERY GOODS, forth
resent season. Read anode Bonnets eonstsu as
d, and made to 0 er. - 'u
c o I n L A In I: s ,
‘ on
AND ALL
T0
MRS- W. DANN’S
Cheap merry.
3}" has now on‘hsnd s large and splendld assortment
READY maul "mm-01mm,
from 85 to no, and madefof the best qusllty or yam.
:gCHKERY‘Sbof Ill geserl tions. Festltsll. “0W0“.
. . rooms on
mm! 3TB - c all at her new It'll
1"“ KILLINIIIY.—Donnete, read
made and mad I - . ' d
SON’S.Ms|n street. 33.3%,, ,7‘ lir- ll 1 SM
s new sud select
assortment of round hats teeth sees,
everything in the quIne'ry the?!” "u" I “is“
' e
To the Lathes of Norwalk and VI'
emit .
HOSE that wish their all and Far Collars .
ly lined or repaired“): Cs eat and made IliIIIo
Male or Collars, can no sir work done by Ir.
1!. BENEDICT. by leaving them at w. K. Lewis 8
Co.'s Dry Goods Store. and at In. 9. I. notebkiss's
litllinery Store. South Norwslk. Mr. D. has cubssd
a good uality of Silk Linings, and Tassels. and But-
tons, co ore to match the Purl, and will sell them as
low sscsn be bought elsewhere. _
South Norwslk. Nov. 1st. 1808. im'u
New Dry Goods Store
11' soon NORWALK. _
RS. 1i. LEVYSON. of New York, would inform
the citizens of South Nonalk that she has ts.
ken the store on Main Street, near the Depot, (for.
merly occupied by Mr. S. Com-took ) which she has.
stocked wan s full assortment of FANCY our
GOODS. consisting of Flannel; De Lsines Woolen
Goods, Cali Al seas Domestl ell
Buttons, '1‘ lggpa ' She also S’s-awn:
dergarments ofsl del ptlons for Ladies, Shirts for'
Gentlemen. to. She is confident that she Ink ’
it for the interest of the public to give here‘snllbsesI'
share of patronage. 8“?
FOR SALB.-A good pair of team horses. one
4 month colt, one 1 year old, sud two eowr else,
ten acres of Ian within five minutes' walk of depot,
feat-goat), if sol soon. J. F ,
New Canaan, Cons.
I IALl.—0ne engine, 8x1 with 1 extra
i-fiue boiler extrs thick. 28 Inc shell, 18 feet
long; with idrlvlng wheels. one menace. no
other an. 101a. face: smoke stack and all connections
complete. Wlllbesold cheap. Address
J. B. RAYMOND.
South Norwslk. Calm.
For Sale.
A GOOD WORK HORSE, together with s wagon.
harness, plow, to; is a first-rate farm or track
horse: warranted true. In of
J on}! WASBON.
tf-fl
First N attonal Bank of SorNorwalk.
South Non-elk; Conn-November secs. 180.
LIO‘I‘ION —'I‘lIs r ‘sr annual meeting of
the Stockholder-of weak for the election of
Directors for the ensuing year, be belt! at its
Banking house on Tuesday the twelth day of Janus—
ry next, between the hours of 1 and 3 o’clock. p. -.
HILLARD, Cashier.
REMOVAL.
Horse Slocing Estobliehneut.
HE subscriber has removed firm the Horse Ratl-
s o
way Depo to his New no o te when he
will continue Shoelng in the beat Wallet careful
manner. the . .
won nexus.
A SPLBNDID ASSORTHENT
JUST RECEIVED,
To which attention is specially invited.
n. I. 8 C. 8. PBOWITT.
To the Ladies.
THE subscriber lsprepered to repair a? clean, in
the most thorough manner,
ALL KINDS OF FURS,
and al' them into the .
LATEST STYLE.
F. A. GUNTHBB
Hoyt street (Whistlevllle)
South New
47
“'47
MISS LILLY. DYER,
' FROM THE
0in ‘ot new xork.
Begs leave to inform the public that shells".-
moved ber residence to this place. and is now pso-
psred to make engagements with my who may do-
sire her services as
PIANO “ACE“.
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 st the Fancy sud
Staple Dry Goods store of CAMP ‘8 HT]. Iain
street.
DB. NESBI‘IT'?"
COUGH SYRUP.
mesa. introduction into this mini as. shed
S s wide popularity. and is now «30?, ‘ t hr
wherever its great curative virtues have can
known. "
It will cure , _
Asthma, .
.Colds ’ _
Whooplngtou'h.
u- Conan-mien.
Unlike ordinary cough medicines, it contains so
dangerous agent, but: is pure] vegetable in its
composition. It is soothing sn healing In its in-
fluence. and maybe given to suysge area: with
”flmnmy‘ a II to s rabwrrr
For sale, wholes-ale 'snd fetill. ' ste.
F. II. Nash It Bros,
DEALERS IN
Furnaces, Portable Heaters,
AND
.TOV.ES,
AenNTs FOR Tun extrastn
ORIENTAL HEATERS a srovrs,
NONE LIKE THEM IN THE WORLD.
For Books and circulars. descriptive of, please call
and obtain FRED.
A New Article of lad Iron,
A Combination of Soapstone and Iron.‘ lo hot ban-
dies, call and see them.
' We have
a lot of
cums-1': wm.
consisting of
SLOP JARS, WHITE AND GILT, COSPADOIB.
‘ SCALLOPED‘ unmet. sALADs,
BED AND CHAIR
PARS, £0.
Making our stock complete in that line. We have s
fine Went oi '
BRONZE!) LAMPS.
We have almost everything in our line. Itwtll give
us tenure to have you call. We will endeavor to
e it for your profit.
F. ll. Nash a Bros"
sOUTn NORWALK, CONN.
just received direct mm the mates“?! .
Norwalk Chronicler