A
diatom: ' Gazette
Tuesday, Dec. 29, 1868.
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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.
Square the Access-ti.
The eventful yeir Of 1808 draws to its
clbse. Another Cycle’in the world’s history
convergesinto a few feet fleeting hours. A
fresh mile stone on‘life’s impetuous path-
way is soon "to be set, inscribed for 1869.
Development and progress have signally
stamped the progress of the nearly sped
year. Nations people and, individuals have
undergone marked and marvelous changes.
The arts and sciences have pushed their
triumphantway still deeper into the hidden
realms of human achievment. Trade, com-
mercc and manufactures have advanced-
into new and untried fields of productive
’cntcrprise and energy. 'The thoughts of
man go flashing through the air and quiv-
ering beneaththe Ocean’s beds, with al-
most Omniscicnt quickness, and a new
era in business,in politics, in ethics, in gov-
ernment and people, intensifies and signal-
izes our day and generation.
It is idle and weak to decry it as a fast
age and lament the good old times gone by.
The age is fast the times are blistering and
‘ bursting with incontinent haste. But all
this augmented haste and high pressure ce-
lerity is and should be for the 'good_ of
mankind.
more advanced in all. that makes life worth
- living for, than were all the centennial patri-
archs of the .world's early era. Indeed,
our children are very Methusela’s in view of
the light, knowledge, powers_and possibili-
ties of their modern life. These are facts
‘ for encouragement and devout thanksgiving
to God and not for creaking, whimpering
and'repining. Let every man thank his
- Creator for to-day, and reverently strive to
acquit himself as worthy of the high pre-
rogative of a present existence.
But the closing of a year is always sug-
gestive of “squaring up the accounts,” in
matters purely personal and earthly. Kind
reader, how stands the Ledger account be-
tween you'and the world. Is it the, better
that you have lived and wrought through
another year? Have you done what you
could to add to the sum of happiness of a
single discOmfited or fallen fellow creature ?
Have you aided the weak, succored the
needy, shielded the assailed, protected the
aspersed, and guarded the tempted l-In fine,
how are you able to “square the accounts.’
Reflections such as these, if any part rc-
proaching us for duty neglected, are never-
theless profitable as aiding in higher pur-
poses and nobler resolves for the new year
now glimmering on our expectant vision.
If we may not be able to quite square all
the accounts for the past year, let us resolve
to open a new ledger-for 1869, whose ad-
justing balance at its close may not re-
proach us with any short-comings, if we
live; or if dying before its close, its clear
columns and unsulliedpsges may assure the
earth-worn pilgrim the divine and approv-
ing benediction “Well done good and faith-
ful servant.” , .
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Fairfield'Corsnty Bank.
The hope we'recently expressed that Mr.
Chas. H. Street would be advanced to the
Cashiership of the aboye institution, has
been realized and he assumes the duties and
responsibilities of his new position on Fri-
day next. Mr. Street is a young man of
quiet, unobtrusive merit, thoroughly compe-
tent and reliable and we shall greatly mis-
take if he does not grow to be_ one of the
safest and best cashiers this bank has ever
had.
Master Willie A. Curtis, (sOn of Elbert
Curtis, Esq.,) is made teller, by the promo-
tion of Mr. Street. A more worthy young
man could not be found. ,He is another
one of the good and true boys old Norwalk
has put upon the stage of action. He made
his debutat Washington under our own an-
spices, while we were in charge of the Tri-
bune Bureau there, and we can testify of his
solid worth and undeviating integrity, from
a personal experience. A bright: future is
now before‘him, and will certainly reward
his earnest and steady purpose to do right.‘
Action will not be taken upon President
Isaacs’ resignation, until after the annual
directors election. We find the suggestion
that he nominally retain his present posi1
tion, while to another is assigned the fictive
duties of the Presidency, grOWs . in favor
with the stockholders of the Bank. It
would prove a fitting compliment for signal
devotion to its interests;
Mr. Miller the retiring Cashier goes to
Bridgeport to assume the financial manage-
ment and. control of 'the nearly organized
Crossley Carpet Works. Mr. Miller during
his long residence here, has made many
friends, and in the various, capacities of
Bank Teller and Cashier has acquitted him-
self with ability and scrupulous integrity.
No one will more sincerely rejoice at his fu-
ture success and prosperity than ourselves.
W The Christmas holiday passed off
with rather more than usual quiet. 'There
were many pleasant fireside reunions and
the dear children, God bless all, were made
happy. Our toy-vendors and shop-keepers
did a fair Christmas-eve trade, though we
judge from a casual observation, not so ma-
ny expensive souvenirs were purchased as
in some former years. The day was exceed- '
ingly pleasant, yet severely cold, and the
skaters held a perfect carnival on the ice
throughout the day and evening. The mer-
ry, merrychristmas past, now to or. read-
ers one and all A HAPPY, Harry an -
YEAn. ‘
W As the period draws'to an apex, for
a new deal of official cards, we learn that
the competition grows more spirited and the
premium on South Norwalk Bank stock,
goes up in scale of prices. To the poverty
stricken Editor, who never expects to pos-
sees a share, with what cool, complacency
can he contemplate these good natured and
harmless competitions among the wordly
minded. -
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W We are glad to learn that all difilcul-
'tiesin regard to the name ofFive Mile Riv-
er or Rowayton, have been settled, and that
all parties are now satisfied andhave agreed
to bury the hatchet and, smoke the pipe of
peace. A meeting of each party was held,
committees conferred, and the result was a
compromise. ' The ' old names have been
thrown aside, and the locality is hereafter to
be known as Gnu-rumor. __,
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WTh e Ariel club pond was daily throng-
ed with ladies and gentlemen during the
past week, the ice being in fair skating con-
dition. We are glad to notice that the num-
ber of good skaters among the ladies is fast
increasing.
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.WA meeting of Commuters is invited
at the President’s rooms at the New York.
Depot the present week, for the: purpose, as
we understand it, of explaining the new
system of tickets and coupons, which the
company have already decided to adopt in
lieu of the old- single-ticket mode. N o reas-
onable man will object to any change which
experience may prove to be mutually advan-
tagcous, but there is an old adage to the ef-.
feet that it is sometimes wise to let well-
enough alone. The difficulty under which
this corporation always labors is that it has
been so conspicuous in its illiberality and
argogance, that every change is looked upon
with suspicion. ‘
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'fig‘llr. Linus Yale, Jr., President of the
new Yale Lock Manufacturing Co., of Stam-
ford, was found dead in bed, at French’s
Hotel, N. Y_., last Friday evening. .
The man of twenty, to-day, is_
Lectures.
Bishop Simpson made his-bow to a pret-
ty full house, at Lockwood’s Hall, last
Tuesday evening. He handled 'his thread-
bare subject in an able manner, and even
succeeded in investing it with new interest,
If he was occasionally dry,‘ he was never
more so than in his flashes of wit which
So happily spiced the lecture. He was
snuewhat decided upon the woman ques-
tion, and his earnestness upon other topics
was just what 'we had a right to expect
from a man in his position. .
The next lecture, also an extra, is to be de-
livered Jan. 6, by our friend D. R. Locke, of
the Toledo Blade, mere familiarly known
as the great democratic apostle, Rev. Petro-
leum V. Nssby, P. M.,.(wich is postmaster,)
of Confederit N Roads, Ky. This lecture,
we understand, is full of rich points, and
bubbles over with wit and common sense.
We presume, however, that Nasby himself
will be even more of an attraction to many
than will be Mr. Locke’s literary effort.
The next course of lectures Opens on the
evening of Jan. 20th. with readings by the
celebrated Murdoch,—-followed by lectures
from Willets, Woodrutf, Curtis and 'Du-
Chaillu. ‘
One of the mast interesting and seasona-
ble of the entertainments given by the South
Norwalk Y. M. C. A., was the readings by
Rev. Mr. Davies at Ely’s Hall, Wednesday
night. A large audience seemed to thor-
oughly enjoy the Christmas Carol, and
Trial Scene. His rendering of the dance at
the Christmas party was delightful, and cre-
ated roars of laughter, while eyes were dim-
med with tears at some of the more pathetic
parts. Rev. Mr. Dunning delivers the next
lecture, Jan. 5th; subject, “The English
Language.’ -
r3“ We earnestly hope the project of a
railroad up the Saugatuck valley may prove
something more than an “artful dodge” of
the most artful dodger in our state railroad
system. It would open up a fine section of
country, 51nd prove of immense advantage
toportions of Litchfield county, and those
sections of our' own county through which
it is proposed to pass.
[2‘ Douglass 85 Mead’s Confectionery
store is a great place of resort during the
Holiday Season for all persons looking out
for presents for the dear children. They did
a splendid Christmas trade and are now pre-
paring for New Years Dny.
WPres. Johnson continues to delight
his friends and pave the Way for Gen.
Grant. On Christmas day he issued a proc-
lamation of universal amnesty, pardoning
all the rebels of low or high degree. Now;
let us have peace.‘
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W The poet Whittier in a letter com-
mends the spirit and purpose of Senator
Ferry’s late resolution and speech.
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WThe printer’s thanks are due Messrs.
Themes & Rile, of Rowayton, for a very
generous New Year’s offering, in the shape
of a supply of their excellent canned toma-
toes. These gentlemen have built up a large
trade in this article, and established a first
rate reputation for themselves, and have
done much to promote the prosperity of the
.
flourish.
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' WMr. Sheppard’s farm was sold at auc~
Waterbury; price $4,200.
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day,) at St. John’s Lodge.
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W Remember the Town Meeting today,
(Tuesday,)_ to hear Ropers,- &c. _
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DrvaNDs.—The_‘Fairficld County Na
tional Bank and the National Bank Of Nor-
walk have each declared semi—annual divi-
dends of five per cent, free of tax.
The Savings Bank announces a semi-an-
W
WThc physicians of Norwalk have
formed a Medical Association, with the fol-
Lynes, Vice Pres. ; Dr. Barbour Sec. ; Dr.
visits hereafter will be $1.50—evening visits
$3.00.
WMr. Charles W. LeCount has taken
out apatcnt for a new drill, which he has
‘recently invented. He is to engage in their
manufacture atonce. Like his other inven-
and convenient for machinists.
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WThe pews at the First Congregation-
al Church were sold Monday morning for
something over $8,600—$600 advance over
last year. ,
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WWeare informed on good authority
that the small-pox has entirely disappeared
from South Norwalk. There has been no
new cases for three weeks.
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The Courant is making extracts from
Hoadley’s new volume of the old Colonial
Records of Connecticut. The last trial for
witchcraft it appears occurred in this coun-
ty; and perhaps We may as well claim
credit as anything else for putting an end-to
this“ species of entertainment. The court
was held at “Fayrefield,” September 19,
1692, Governor Robert Treat presiding,—
Mercy Distrough of Compo, in Fairficld,
goody. Miller, goodwife, alias Elizabeth,
Clawson, and Mrs. Staples, were indicted
for familiarity with Satan. Volumnious tes- ‘
timony was introduced, including two hun-
dred depositions. The water ordeal was re-
sorted to,- as it had been in Hartford in
1662, and four witness swore that Morey
Disborongh, being bound hand and foot and
thrown into the water, swam like a cork,
though one labored to put her down.—
Elizabeth Clawson also floated. The women,
Clawson, Miller and Staples were acquitted;
Mercy Disborough was found" guilty by the
jury, and when they were sent out for a sec-
ond consideration they returned with the
same verdict. The court approved and Gov-
ernor Treat passed sentence of death upon
her. An ingenious and weighty memorial
asking for her pardon was presented to the
General Assembly, and probably it‘ was
granted. It is at least concluded that she
escaped with her life, for no mention is made
of her execution, and the Fairfield frobate
Records show that one Mercy Disborongh,
widow of Thomas, was living in 1707, when
she was appointed administratrix of her
husband’s estate.
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WSt. John’s Church, Waterbury, was
destroyed by fire Thursday morning last.
Loss $100,000. ‘ '
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W The New naan railroad as we pre-
dicted, has had the effect of greatly enhanc-
ing the value of real estate, in that charm-
ingly located town, while proving of incal-
culable Comfort and convenience to its citi-
zens. Sucbess to it and every similar enter-
prise.
. .
@The New Orleans Republtbanstates
that Mr. F.W. Jones, has been appointed a
notary public for that city and adds, “This
is mentioned as an appointment evidently
.fit to be made.”
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63‘ Pics. Johnson having gone into the
wholesale pardon business makes no change
in affairs at the Old Well Hotel.
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WSamuel Bowles, the stalwart editOr o
the Springfield Republican, was arrested in
New York by the instigation of a man
named Fisk, and incarcerated in jail over
night. Mr. B. paid $19.50 and secured the
best rooms in the house, and slept comfort-
ably. The next day his friends gave $50,-
000 bonds and he started for home to enter-
thin Vice President Colfax. The affair, in-
tended probabiy as an annoyance and dis-
grace, was probably one of the most inter-
estinglcvcnté of his life, and worth to him
at- least $1,000 as an advertisement.
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locality in which they. live. Long may they,
tion, ,Wednesday, to 'Mr. James E. Ells, of
WInstallation of officers to-night, (Mon-
nual dividend of three per cent, free of tax.‘
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lowing officers; Dr. McLean, Pres; Dru
Gregory, Tress. We hear that the price of
tions these drills will be found very useful.
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Christmas Festivals. _
The Sunday Schoolo connected with the
First M. E. Church of South Norwalk, held
a festival on Christmas night. The e'xer—
cises were opened .by the Supt. Mr. C. 11.
Wheeler, presenting to the Pastor, Rev. W.
H. Simonson, in behalf of the Sunday
School, an elegant set of Silver, ‘which was
reciprocated by the. Pastor in presenting to
the Superintendent six handsomely bound
volumes. Rev. Mr. Davies of ‘the Baptist
Church made a few remarks, after which
presents were given to the scholars consist-
ing of Bibles, Books, Writing Desks, Dolls,
Tops, and a variety of Toys for the little
ones, the exercises being closed by giving
each'a bag full of good things.
A very pleasing‘festival was held at the
2d M. E. Church, Christmas night. The
lecture room was tastefully decorated with
evergreens, and refieshments were dealt out
to the children with liberal. hand. ...Singing
and addresses filled out the programme. .
The children of the Sunday School had
their usual good time at St.Paul’s church on
Thursday afternoon last. Santa Claus, with
kindly eye and hair of tow, surprised the
children * by his presence and delighted
them with his presents.
The children of Trinity Church, South
Norwalk,als) met and clebrated the feast
of the Nativity, receiving presents as usual
upon such occasions.
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WThe well-known firm of Geo, Scy-
monr do 00., Nurserymen, has dissolved,
Mr. Seymour retiring. Messrs. J. L. Mello-
ry and H. B. Downs, the remaining partners
will continue the business. They intend,we
hear, to engage largely in cultivating flow .
ers, in addition to their regular nursery
stock. They are enterprising men, and we
have no doubt will maintain the good repu-
tation of the late firm, while. largely in-
creasing the business.
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WML Hopkins, at his Livery. Stable,
South Norwalk, has a variety of Sleighs on
hand for sale, of very desirable patterns, at
low prices. Give him a call.
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W We regret to learn that Mrs. Charles
Thomas, on Monday last, slipped on the ice
in the yard, fell and broke a leg.
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03" Mr. Corbusicr iS to indulge his pupils
with another Soiree, at his Dancing Acade-
my, Norwalk Hall, next Monday «evening.
These Soirees are very pleasant and popular.
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.. Concert.
_ The Old Folks—always popular and wel-
come—arc to perform at Norwalk Hall,
Tuesday and Wednesday evenings of this
week. The programme embraces Psalm
and Hymn tunes, anthems, &c., together
' with selections of popular ballhds of the
present day. Father Camp leads, and Ro-
chael, Slocum, Caleb, Reuben and others-
jine in the singing. This company has very
high commendations fromthe press in cities
where they have sung.
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WThe new paper, “Hearth and Home,”
of which we have before spoken as about to
be issued bylVIessrs. Pettengill ,& Bates, N.
Y., has made its appearance,jand gives prom-
ise of great excellence and consequent long
life. ' It is edited by Donald G. Mitchell and
ests Of flowers, gardeners, fruit growers, &c.
We shall speak of it more fully hereafter.
$4.00 per annum ; 15 copies for $45. Sold
at'the News ofiices.
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W Selleck has Putnam’s Magazine for
January,—an excellent number. Buy a
copy and if you like it subscribe fora year.
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WThe “Whistleville” NeWs ogent now
takes about sixty copies of the Gazette.
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:W‘Dur Young Folks” commences the
New Year brighter that ever and full of good
things for the children. .Every family
should have a copy. Buy of the News
Agents.
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63" An exhibition of American manufaCo
tures, new inventions,and works of Art, is
to be held in Music Hall, Hartford, under
the auspices of the Conn. Charitable Me-
chanics’ Asso., commencing Jan. 4111', In-
ventors and others are invited to exhibit
articles they may desire to bring to_ public
notice.
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cg” Whitney & Beckwith have SUMMER
and‘ WINTER, two beautiful C os, life
size Female heads,'representing e above
seasons ; these pictures must be seen' to be
,eppreciated. In addition to the above, they
have another, copy of the Old Oaken buck-
et, Strawberries, Cherries,Basket of Peaches,
and smaller pictures in great variety.
‘ W The Springfield Republican corre-
spondent writing from Washington, the 15th
says : Senator Ferry of Connecticut made a
powerful argument, to-day, in favor of re-
moving all disabilities at the South by gen-
eral legislation. The Senate seemed surpris-
ed by the forciblc eloquence of the speaker
and somewhat by the position he took.
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NEW STYLE 0F_SKATn.—A new. style» of
skate, called the'“Acme,” has been lately
invented, and is for sale at Messrs. Hyatt
do Spencer’s, in Beekman street, N. Y. The
main feature is the mode of fastening. At
the back of the heel are five stationary
clamps, and at the toe a band of iron and
'clampsto hold the sole, the whole being
connected by a spring lever and screw,
which when adjusted, secures the skates to
the'foot without additional fastening. To
adjust the skate, it is only necessary to re'
lease the spring lever, pull it to one side
place the skate against the foot, with the,
heel firmly set against the back clamps, then
push the spring back to its resting place on
the runner, and the work of fastening is
cempletc'd.
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—The Buoy ofi Cockania reef, a danger-
ous spot between Westport and Norwalk
Islends, is gone. , ,
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itg‘ln order to prevent any misunder-
standing and consequent ill-feeling, we
would state that the subject of Mr. Locke’s
lecture, “Cursed be Canaan,” has no refer-
ence whatever to our New Canaan, that land
whicl‘lows with honey and the milk of
human kindness.
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WGeO. Peabody has given $500,000 more
to his trustees in charge for the benefit of the
poor' of London. ’
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WOn Monday last Congress adjou
over the Holidays.
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W The New England Society, of New
York, celebrated the 248m anniversary of
,Forefathers’ Day, on Tuesday evening last
by a grand dinner at Delmonico’s. Among
the guests was Vice Pres. elect Schuyler
Colfax, who madea short speech.
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WThe Sun says that many New York
York gentlemal‘n wear corsets, same as those
worn by ladies. Some of the wearers lace
them pretty tight, and think the sensation
splendid. Men past the prime of life who
desire to maintain an erect figure and noble
bearing are especially delighted with them.
We hear no cases yet of their tying the
strings to a bed post and throwing them-
selves at full length in er to lace, them
tight as possible. Such ks will undoubt-
edly be practicedin time, however, and prob-
ably ingenious machinery will be invented
with which to compress the form to any de-
' 'ed shape, and iron armor worn instead of
the present light corsagc. '
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. —Thc rise in real estate in Danbur has ,
been immense. Two years ago a fine {Ct on
one' of the handsomest streets - could be
bought for from $400 to $600. Now the
price asked for the same isfl'om $1,000 to
$2,000. An acre of land in thezsuburbsmas
sold a few days‘ ago, .for $1,800, which could
have been bought three years pgo for $400.
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—A wag renders the monogram on -thc
Barnum into Pull The Bell.
Mrs. H. B. Stowe, and is devoted to the interOI
rned
The Democratic Quest.
the State Democracy sayS'thc Palladium,
are cudgelling their brains over the slate to
be fixe up for the spring elections. The
three thousand Republican majority last
month effectually spoiled several little
schemes which had been.hatched during
the Summer. And first, who are they to
run for Governor? Early in the summer it
was understood by Governor English’s
friends that he was satiated with guberna-
torial honors, and would decline lo run
again. “He was at that time expecting the
Democratic nomination for PresidentLbut
the anxious fidelii of his devoted friends,
Messrs. Eaton and oolittle, saved himfrom
the worry and fatigue of a fruitless cam-
paign. 'lhe grateful remembrance which
our amiable. Governor cherishes for the
thoughtful kindness of these two gentlemen
must be imagined. We lack words to ex-
press it, but we are happy to learn that Mr.
Secretary Wright has a poem in press which
will do them ample justice. The Governor
out of the field by his own desire, the gen-
tlemen who fix things for the party turned
their attention to Messrs. Wm. H. Barnum
and Nathaniel Wheeler, either of whom
they considered would worthily head the
ticket. Mr. Barnum, having served so bril-
liantly as a Congessman, '3 was obvious he
was well qualified to he a Governor. Mr.
Wheeler, on the other hand, was justl one
of the most popular members on the emo-
cratic side of the House in the late General
Assembly, and had also other weighty qual-
ifications for the highest office in the gift of
the people of Connecticut. It was under-
stood that one of these gentlemen would be
chosen as candidate for Governor. But No-
vember came, and ConnectiCut ranged itself,
by three thousand majority, under the Re-
publican banner, and brought the counsels
of the ring to naught. It was evident that
the party was in a shaky, not to say demor-
alized condition, and so the leaders in their
anguish turned to Governor English again
as the only man who could possibly save
ing, is understood to be obdurate as the
flint. He has already made sacrifices enough
for his party, and will not run again. And
here we think he shows his sagacity. He
has certainly nothing to gain by a rc-elec-
tion, while defeat would be mortifying. A
gentleman who.was a candidate for resi-
dential nomination. only indeed saved from
receiving that barren honor by the indefati-
gable exertions of his faithful friends, Mes-
srs. Eaton and Doolittle, can hardly be ex-
pected to care much for the Governor’s
cockadc, even if sure of receiving it for the
third time. Hehas taken his place before
the nation, and has passed out of the ranks
of State politicians. In this crisis of affairs,
Mr. Barnum meantime having expressed
his desire to continue his brilliant Congress-
turned tOWard Bridgeport, and Mr. Wheel-
er was declared to be the comin man. But
here Hartford, in the shape of . Eaton,
stepped to the front and declared that the
one man
ling Democrat, Senator Dixon. That the
nation we gather from a little speech which
will be Mr.
he will not accept it.
of labor. Messrs. Gallagher and Babcock
readers.
tion after all.
diflicult.
it.—Palladium-.
him 'out.
mance.
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Thc Union Pacific Railroad.
It will be seen by the new advertisement
of the-Company-in anOther column, that
950 miles-of the Union, Pacific Railroad
oration. For 120 miles more the track is
graded,and the iron on the ground ready
have been built in the season of 1868, and
between the rails ofthe Union Pacific and
the Central Pacific Companies, every indi-
cation guarantees the opening of the entire
line to the Pacific in the. early - summer of
1869. The earnings for the year ending
June 40, were more than ‘fofir million dol-
lars, on an average-of 4.72 miles in opera-
tion ; and the earnings for the last five
months were $2,386,870. These amounts
are so largely in excess of the liabilities of
the Company on account of interest upon
its own First Mortgage Bonds and the Gov-
ernment bonds loaned to it as a subsidy, as
to allow of no doubt that all such liabilities
will be promptly met when due. The road
is ‘well equipped, and .largc, orders have
been given for such, an increase of rolling
stock as will be necessary when to the lam]
trade is added the immense through trafi'lc
which must 'follow the opening of the entire
line. . Each section of twenty miles has
been critically examined by the regular
Government inspectors appointed for the
purpose, and reported to the President as
clam road. A special commission, appoint-
ed by the President in September last, made
thorough reexamination of 890, miles, and
summed up their conclusions by saying :
“Taken as a whole, the Union Pacific
Ratlroad has been well constructed. The
general route for the line has been well se-
lected, crossing the Rocky Mountains at
some of the most favorable passes on the
continent. The energy and perseverance
with which the work has been urged for-
ward, and the rapidity with which it _has
been executed, are without parallel in histo-
ry. The country has reason to congratu-
late itself that this great work of. national
importance is so rapidly approachnsg com-
pletion, under such favorable auspices.”
The evidence of many other able and crit-
ical examiners .of the road coincides with
this testimony to the faithfulness with-which
the road has been constructed: The Mort.
gage Bonds of the Company are now offer-
ed for sale at par and aécrued interest, at
which price they pay a high rate of interest.
.Both principal and interest being fully secur-
ed by the value of the road and the extent
of‘ its business, it would seem that no better
investment can be offered ; and we cheer-
fully chll attention ,to the facts set forth in
thetadvertiscment of the Treasurer of the
Company.
@Ceo. Francis Train arrived in New
York on Christmas day. Now look out for
sensational lectures and more Fenian dem-
onstrations. "
St. Paul, Minnesota, with 20,000 inhabi-
tants has only 12 policemen—Tribune.
W The? is nothing. Norwalk, Conn.,
with a population of 12,000 or more has not
door of the Fifth avenue residence of P. T. even-the ghost ot'a policeman, and proba-
bly never will have. .
The gentlemen who 'do the thinking“ for '
them. ‘But the Governor, usually so yield- .
ional career, the eyes of the ring were again ’
.om the Democracy of Connecti-
cut should run for Governor was that ster-
Senator himself is not averse to the nomi-
» he made in the Senate, Thursday, in which
he said something about being vindicated
before the people’ of Connecticut. If any-
thing could vindicate him before the people
of Connecticut it would be to see. him run-
ning as Mr. Eaton’s candidate for Governor.
The unanimous vote for Senator which he
received from'the Democratic members last
summer did a gooddeul toward vindicating
him, but to fill the place in Mr. Eaton’s bo-
som, oncesacred to the late Thomas H. Sey-
mour, would complete the work. The tWo
candidates, then, before the Democratic con-
vention next car, as at present arranged,
athanial Wheeler and Senator
Dixon. In the event of a disagreement, and
indeed possibly in any event, there will be
an effort made to force the nominationupon
Governor English, though there is no doubt
that gentleman is perfectly sincere in saying
Still, if it were forced
upon him, his well-known generosity might
compel him to cede to the 'wishes of his
friends. For Congress in this district, as
we have alread announced, Mr. Phelps is
in'the field, wi ling to sacrifice himself by
going to Washington as the representative
who together slumped the State of New
Jersey and carried it for Seymour by their
eloquent speeches, would neither of them
decline a nomination if it were forced upon
them. , Mr. Kendrick, .of Waterbury, has
not quite made up his mind whether he will
offer himself as a candidate to the Republi-
can or Democratic convention, but as soon
as he shall have decided, we will inform oui
At present he is on the anxious
seat, waiting for light. Mr. Julius Hotchkiss
Was somewhat unfavorably regarded by his
constituents in consequence of his objection
to use money for political purposes, and
they spoke ,with remarkable unanimity of
superseding him. Since, however, his mu-'
nificent contribution of twenty thousand
dollars for the legitimate expenses of the
Presidential campaign, it is understood he
has been forgiven, to some extent, and it is
not impossible he may obtain the nomina-
_ Thedistrict is so afiluent in
eloquent Democrats, all willing to represent
it in Congress, that the task of selection is
And so the making up of the
Democratic slate goes on. Whats. sad thing
it would be if it should get smashed after
all the trouble that has been taken over
The Palladium has omitted, as we are as:
sured, one very formidable candidate for
Congress in the 2d District in the person of
Representative Griffin, of Middletown.‘—
There’ll be bad luck' to the slate that leaves
WBuckley’S Serenaders played too full
house at Norwalk Hall, last week Monday
evening, giving a good Ministrel perfor-
have beencomnletedandnutin. activesoxn.
for laying. Mere than four hundred miles-
with less than 400 miles now intervening '
possessing all the characteristics of a first- 1
.. LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE.
. Fishing.
Masha Honours—1t is not for want ol‘respect to II.
that B. does not attempt, this week, a reply to his ar-
ticle in last week‘s Gazette. II. promises a “next";
and B. walls to see the conclusion.
' H. says he énec “caught an immense “Devil-fish,”
and had the satisfaction of exhibiting him to hundreds
ofpeople ;—and whether he“shull have such luck this
time remains to be seen." Again,he says,“Tbc ques-
tion comes," Canst thou draw out Leviathan with a
hook 'I” ,
'So, whether B. be Devil-fish, or Leviathan.—aud
whether he is to be “entangled in a net,” or “drawn
out with a hook,” ~or “impaled on the point of a
lance,” that can be “clinched on the other side" (rath-
er a soft point, or head,has that lance)—~snd whether
H. is to have the “satis faction Of exhibiting" his
doubtful fish-assailed with such a varrlcty of weapons
“remains to be seen." The decision is waited for with
some personal interest by, ’
Operations of Patent Agents.
In your issue last week, you notice the reissue of
my patent for paper stock. The alteration offour
words by a famous Patent Attorney in Washington;
two years ago, has cost me Eighty-flue Dollars; to get
restored; as I wrote them in my instructions to him.
H. Burrs.
Booxsnono, Iowa, Dec. 7th, 1868.
DEAR GAZETTE :—Your most welcome
and fathful weekly visits bring regularly
some pleasing reminder of faces and scenes
in the land of steady habits. Many a long
breath we draw with you over some victo-
ry gained, or sharp corner turned, in Ge so-
cial and political» contests of your beloved
State, and especially dear old Fairfield
County. We read with eager interest first
the columns of local news; for the very
names of the churches and villages are dear
to some of us.
I only wish dear Gazette you could be for
once spread out as that fabled tapestry of
arabic story, and instead of coming folded,
alone, would set down your corps editorial
right here on Parsonage Hill, in Boonsboro,
Iowa. Great Abram in Mamrc received
not the three celestial visitants more cer-
dially (not that we would indiscriminately
mix up editors and angels by any means)
than a certain son Of his faith, writing here,
would welcome your entire corps.
You know hdw strongly Iowa dbnopnced
zenship. You will be amused to know that
quite a good many of that host in bright
array were only there by mistaking their
regiment. Not a few in our own County
walked to the polls like men with unmuti-
lated ticket; but when afterward challeng-
ed as having voted for Nigger mirage .j‘
“ Nigger suffrage? No‘we didn’t.”
didn’t you ?
igger."'
“ Scratched that last, did you i”
straight.”
knowing it.”
man.
their work and did-it, with the best.
streets.
1
and teachers; eating wages, noon lunch
lent societies. You will not be surprised
five in full career and made him halt
plight.
but that Of home necessities. ‘
tian worship and human happiness.
Yours in love and duty,
0. C. DICKERSON.
Criminal Record.
Waste vs. John 'C. Lent.
mation for being found intoxicated.
prisoner discharged. ,
. JOSEPH F. FOOTE,
4 Justice of the Peace.
N orwalk, Dec. 26, 1868.
_ RIDGEFIELD.
The annual meeting of the Agricultural Society is
to be held Jan. 12th.
, STAMFORD. ., ,
A son of Mr. J. P. Height: about eleven years old,
had his shoulder dislocated by a fall on the‘lce.
' The Skating Club procured No. 2's Fire Engine on
Saturday evening last, for the purpose of floodln g the
skating pond. After getting the machine on the
ground, It was found to be incapable of suction. A
truly cheerful prospect in case of fire in town.‘
At the semi annual election for oflicers of Chotfleld
J’ost No. 23 G. A. It., Capt. Chas. H. Nichols, was
chosenlcommander; Ma].Thec. Miller, S.V.C. ; Ce )rge
Bliss J. V. 0.; Wm. Anness, Chan; Dr. Wm. H.
Trowbridge, Surg.; Robt. Wilson Adji. and A. C. Ar-
nold, Q. M. 1 '
J. A. Smith, Supt. of the Stamford Mill, who is
about leaving town, was presented with Silver were
valued at $150. by the employees.
1
half of the “Shippan Property,” and has obtained the
refusal of the other halfuntll May 1st.
Christimas festivals for the children were heldin
nearly all of the village churches.
Three trains daily run on the New Canaan Railroad.
A course offlve lectures under the joint manage-
ment of the Lyceum and YIM. C. A. is announced,
to commenceJau. 12. Gen. Kilpatirick, Rev. 8. II.
Tyng,fi., O. H. Tiffany, J. B. Cough, and possibly
Nasby, are the lecturers. Course tickets 'only £1.00
single tickets Meta—Advocate. .
—On Saturday morning the old establish-
ed and hitherto substantial dry goods house
of Lathrop, Luddington & Co., suspended.
Their liabilities are set down at $750,000,
and their assets are estimated equal to 75
cents on the dollar. This house has passed
safely through every commercial. panic for a
quarter of a century, and their failure now
creates great sympathy and surprise
throughout the business community.
' —Senator Sprague says the best cotton
territory of its kind and Size in America is in
Augusta, Ga.
'—It is stated that anegotiation has been
entered into between the Erie Railroad CO.
and the Atlantic and Great Western, where-
by a b‘roadguage line will be constructed
from New ork through to Chicago, and it
is alSo said- the same gauge w9ll probably be
put throughtv to the ississippi. Arrange.
ments are reported to be in progress With
other Western Roads in order to make this
communication complete.
ITS Goon EFFECTS ARE PERMANENT.—In
this it differs from all hair dyes. ‘By its use
luxuriant growth is guaranteed, natural col-
or and gloss are restored. 'One trial will
cause you to say this of Mrs. S. A. ALLEN’s
Inrnovnn (new style) HA1]; RESTORER or
DRESSING, (in one bottle.) Every Druggist
sells‘it. Price One Dollar. ,. 3:50
-——-—-.—e.r—.-—-—-——.
TIIE FIVE Smarts—It has.been‘a disputed
point which of the five senses affords the
most pleasure, but it is generall conceded
to be» either feeling or ta . ithout dis-
putin the felicit of th use of feeling, we
do he love that a 1 persons who are favored
with pics, uddings. cakes and biscuits rais-
ed with J ,, onroe Taylor’s Gold Medal Sal-
eratus’ must decide on the pleasure of taste. ,
herself for an impartial suffrage and citi-°
“ Why, you voted the Republican ticket,
“Yes, we did that; but we didn’t go the
“Didn’t scratch anything; just,went
“Straight! (Here the laugh comes in,)
and swallowed the darkey whole without
Exit, weak knees; a wiser if not a better
I am very certain, however, that be
great body of our Iowa division of the
Grand Army of the Republicans well knew
So much for the people. - As for the weath-
er it is just now principally snow, which
lies this morning a foot in depth on our
All summer the “ grasShopper was a bur-
den”. He ate up our wheat, barley and out
harvest, devoured the country trade, and
then turned his all-devouring mow upon
our mechanics, churches, schools, ministers
quarterage and salary as he went. He even
gnawed the edges of our principal benevo-
thcrei‘ore, when I tell you this omnivorous
insect monster frequently 'met the locomo-
cOughing, belching, and protesting, until his
moving legions (that survived the prey) had'
pa‘ss‘ed'over. We were just recOVering from '
this invasion when. Wall Street, McCullough
and contraction opened on us'; and now
our money market is in a most dismal
But I was speaking of the weather.—
Well, it is all linked together; for through
all the ordeal we were comforted in our-
vast fields of ripening corn ;- only ripening;
for they never ripened. An untimely, kill-
ing frost came, which so softened it as al-
most wholly to shut us out from any market,
I must close with a word for our Congre-
gational Church here, in the erection of
which so many of your readers throughout
the Coufi,kindly aided; Say to them all,.
if they could see the congregations that
gather regularly for divine worship in a
sanctuary which, but for their gifts had not
hen here, they would vote unanimously
that two great ends of sacred beneficence
were attained i. e. the promotion of Chris-
Mnssns. EDITORS :-Since my last report,
(Dec. 5,) only one criminal case has been de-
» Infor-
Plea,’
guilty. Fine and costs, $10.70; paid and
Edgar Stndwell paid down $100,000 for the eastern .
, T
At his residence a: this City Sunday, Morning Dec.
6th, of Apoplexy, George M. Swan, Esq‘. Aged 55.
He" was a gentleman ofrarc literary laste,'Hospitable '
generous and genial he leaves a host: of friends to
mourn his loss and sympathize with a large, interest-
ing and affectionate family. Very many Of our Iowa
readers will lament theloss of a valued citizen in his
death, sudden, yet foreshadowed: . His rapidly de-
clining health has been apparent for some time but
more particularly noticeable during the past six
months, yet while disease was evidently at ’work up-
on his system not even the members of his own family
wereprepared to see him fall so suddenly beneath
the stroke of the grim‘ monster whose mandates we
must all of us sooner or later obey. Mr. Swan was an
Editor for many years in Columbus, Ohio, having
published the Columbus Elevator awldely known and
infineutialjourual now' known as the Gazette. Mr.
Swan conducted this paper with the flue ability that
marked all his publications. When laying down his.
Editoral pen we find him devoted mainly to agricul-
tural pursuits until suddenly his earthly struggles
have been brought to a close.
Iowa Evening Statesman Daily & State.
Register.
I .._"._‘.,_._. «— —~———.
now. To GET PATENTS.
For opinion. no charge. Send sketch and descrip-
tion. For application, send model, not over one foot
in size, and 816 first Government and Stamp fees.
Specifications, drawings, caveats: assignments pre-
pared; rejected claims prosecuted. Also, interfer-
ences, extension of patents, and appeals. Patents
taken out in all European countries. Illustrated
pamphlets, 110 pages, sent free. Address MUNN d:
CO.,‘N0. 37 Park Row, N. Y. sin-47
The Best Roofing Known.
TWENTY YEARS USE
Has demonstrated that
.Warren’s Improved
Fell, Cement, and Gravel Roofing,
Is the best roofing in use. It will not corrode, will
not crack, will notleak and does not wear out. It is
the testimony of all who have iven it a fair trial that
it has no superior. We send ently refer to the hun-
dreds in Fairfleld County who have had roofs of. on
by us LOCKWOOD .95 AD MS.
N. B.—Ordcrs left at the Feed store of I. So F. Sel-
lcck, J ames' Building, Water Street, or with J. R.
Raymond, at the Steam Saw Mill, west of the Depotat
South Norwalk, will receive prompt attention ; enqui-
ries freely answered.
WWW Macmillan». M.“
1'] Rowayton (Norwalk,) at. the residence of the
bride’s father, Dec. 22d, by Rev. J. Ballard, William
G. Crockett to Miss Amelia Themes, all of Norwalk.
In Port Chester, Dec. 24, by Rev. C. B. Fold, Mr.
David E. Godfrey, and Miss Fannie M. Hickerman.
both of Norwalk
In Ridgetleld, Dec. 24th, at the residence of the
bride’s parents, by Rev. Mr. Jarvis, William II. Can-
:elg, of Norwalk. to Hattie E. Brinckcrhofi', of Ridge-
e
. In Danbur , Dec. 21st, by’Rcv. A. C. Hubbard. M r.
IS’eth P. Gar ncr, to Miss Nancy Iloyt, both of Dana.
ury. '
At Nichole’ Farms, on Wednesdaycveuing, Dec.
23rd, at the residence of the bride’s father, by the
'Rev. T. N. Lairie, Mr. Horace Wheeler, of llaston, to
Miss Harriet E., eldest daughter of James K. Nichols,
Esq., of Nichols’ Farms.
l N. Y., Dec. 2d, Mr. F. D.
In Lexington,’Green Co.
Barnum, of Bethel, and Mss Mary Whipple, of the
former, place. ' -'
In Bridgeport. Dec. 21st, by Rev. J. M. Carroll, John
C. Gardner, of Hingham, Mass, to Henrietta S. Eld-
redgeyBridgeport. Dec. 23, by the Rev. Daniel Lord,
Charles R. lllue, to Sarah A. S. Wheeler.
, D It .3st .-
In this 'tovvn, Dec. 25, Mr. John M. Petts, in his
58th year. .
In this town, Dec. 16, Arthur L., son of John 8.,
and Sarah A. Lockwood, aged 8 years 1 mo., 16 days.
In South Norwalk, Dec. 21, Emma ., wife of Chas.
B. Duke, aged 23 years, 7 months, and.'. days:
. In Wilton, Dec. 21, Minnie Hoffman, only child of
gidlliam 1)., and Eunice Griswold, aged 11 months,
ays.
In Reading, Dec. 24th, George Bates, aged 63 years.
In Stratford, Dec. 22ml, Mary Louise. daughter of
Charles and Louisa A. Gilb'crt, aged 24 years
OW is your time to subheribe for weekly Papers
and Monthly Magazines. Call at. SWORD’S
News Office, South Norwalk.
Pocket Book Lost.
0ST somewhere in the vicinity of the Bridge, by
a poor man, his Pocket Book, containing a small
amount in bills and currencyrand one gold dollar.
The finder will be suitably rewarded by leaving it at
the GAZETTE OFFICE. ' 3t52
l 2 REWARD.—Lost on Christmas Eve, at
South Norwalk a Black Rubber BRACELET,
set with gold nabs. I will pay the above reward for
its return to me. DUDLEY P. ELY.
Near the PosirOfiicc, South Norwalk. 2t52
ANTED.—A Girl about 14 years old, to wait
on tables, and make herself generally useful.
She must. be truthful, honest, and willing. None but
those who are able to work negditzpp‘ly. Apply at the
’ mm hTTE OFFICE.
Notice.
l
DIST 2101‘, are hereby notified and w. mad that
there will be a meeting of said voters at the School
House, Friday, Jun. lst, .1869, at 7 .o’clock, p. m., to
authorize the District Committee to borrow the sum
of Two Thousand Dollars with accrued interest, and
to give the District’s note therefor. Also to authorize
said committee to pay three several notes by giving
the District’s note for an amount sufficient to cover
said three notesnnd accrued interest. Also to lay a
.tsx sufficient to raise the sum of Six Thousand Dol-
lars, or such other sum as the District may direct,
on the list of 1868 next to be completed. Also to aa-
thorize the said committee to borrow such sum as
may be necessary to meet the immediate wantsof the
District. E. W. STUART, District Com.
Norwalk, Dec. 26th, 1563. 1:52
OYSTER SUPPER AND FAIR.
THE LADIES OF THE 3d M. E. CHURCH OF
NORWALK, propose to hold an Oyster Sup-
per and Fair, at their new church, at
FIVE DIILE RIVER. LANDING,
On WEDNESDAY AND anURSDAY EVENINGS,
DECEMBER 30th and 318i, 1863. ‘
. (If the weather should prove stormy to be held on the
next fair cveuin s.) Admission 15 cents, children 10
cents. Supper ‘ickets 50 cents. Come one, come all
and have a good time. " 3650
THE THIRD ENTERTAINMEMT
. OF THE
GERDIAN SINGING CLUB,
Will be given on
NEW , YEARS NIGI-IT,
AT PHtENIX SHALL.
Tickets 50 cents, admitting Gentleman and Ladies.
Doors open at 7 o’clock, commencing at ”(39’ o‘clock. -
Y. M. C. A. Lectures,
SOUTH N ORWALK.
*IIOMER DUNN]
will lecture at I
nnx’s 'nALL, 9N
, ,fd‘uesdny .EYf’ng’ January' 5,
Subject :——”THE ENGLISHEmUfiGErITB ORI-
GIN, HISTORY AND CHARACTERISTICS.”
Course Tickets-holders can. obtain Reserved Seats,
without extra charge, on apphestion at Purdy’s Drug
Store South Norwalk, on and after Saturday, Jan. 2.
Evening ticket holders can procure reserv‘ seats
only on day of lecture.
ADMISSION 50 Cents.
Doors open at 7 o’clock, lecture to commence at, 7%.
Y.'M. C. A.
Extra. Lecture. . .
MR. D. R. LOCKE,
Known far and wide as the ,
REV.
PETROLEUM v. rush, rm,
[Wick is Postmastcrd
Will deliver his celebrated lecture '
‘? Cursed,~ be Canaan,”
AT ‘Locnwoon’s HALL;
On “’ednesday Evening, Jan. 6.
Commencing at ”()4 o’clock. Admission; 50 cents.
No extra charge for Reserved Seats. which can be had
at Scllcck’s Bookstore on and alter Monday morning,
Jan. 4th. a
‘ Dr. Fitch’s
BOARDING AND DAY “SCHOOL
FOR BOYS.
INTER TERM commences Jan. 4th, 1869. Pri-
, vatc instruction glven if desired. For informa-
tion address R. J. C. FITCH, Principal.
References—A. ll. Byington, H. M. Prowitt, Nor-
walk; E. C. Bissell, Winnipauk. / ‘
Norwalk, Dec. 28th. 1863.
O LETQ—At South Norwalk, the lower part of"
a house, suitable fora small, genteel family. Ap-
l
any: NG,
ply to the’ subscriber at the Bank South Norwalk.
use DUDLEY P. ELY.
98th Dividend.
Faxnrrnn COUNTY NATIONAL BANK,
. . Norwalk, Dec. 22, 1868.
HE Directors of this Bank have declared a ( ivi-
' dend of five (5) per cent., payable free of Gov-
ernment tax, on and after January 2d, 1869. The
transfer books will be closed from Dec. 28th, until
Jan. 2d inclusive. GEORGE E. MILLER,
3t52 ‘ Cashier.
92d Dividend.
NATIONAL BANK or NonwALK,1
N orwulk, Dec. 22, 1869.
HE President and Directors have this day declared
a dividend of Five (h) per cent., (free of tax,) pay-
able on’ and after January 20. 1869. . _
M52 ' R. B. CRAUFURD, Cashier.
Dividend Notice.
THE Directors of the Norwalk~ Savings ,Society
have declared a three per cent. semi-annual divi-
dend, free from Governent tax, payable to depositors
on and after January 1, 1860.
JOSEPH W. HUBBELL,
Norwalk, Dec. 26th, 1363. (3L5?) Treasurer.
. Slew“ For Sale.
s 31‘
walk.
LARGE THREE SEATED SLEIGH, in good
condition, Apply to EDEN IlILL, Bank ol'No’r;
0.4
. FOR SALE.
GOOD PAIR or TEAM nonsns, Heavy Wag-
on, and llarness,‘one Cow, a Cart, a lot of Sen-
soued Chestnut Boards, and Chestnut Timber of all
kinds. .5 t _ ' J. F. SILLIMAN.
New Canaan, Doc. 28, 1863.
Notice.
HE Copurtnersblp heretofore existing between the
undersigned is this day dissolved by mutual con-
sent, Mr. George Seymour withdrawing from the
same. . The former business will still be continued at
the Nursery by JAMES 'L. MALLORY and HENRY
B. DOWNS, who have this day landed a copartner- .
ship under the name and si)‘le..of MALLORI. Sr.
DOWNS. . ‘
Alldcbts‘ due the concern of GEO. SEYMOUR &
00., can be aid to Mallory .2 Downs.
" f. ' '. 19, lSt'S.
1.0m]: ‘ “ DEORGE SEYMOUR,
n. n. DBWNS,
n52 J. L. M LLoaY.
_ 4e ’ {FL 4. . ~ A. J.
.I-IE Le of Voters of the oven RIVER SCHOOL
i.
1 s as. *9
_ NOTICE. _ . ,
HE inhabitants ofthe town of Norwalkorc here-
‘by notificdnnd warned, that a Town Meeting,
will be held at the town house in said Norwalk, on
ternoon for the follbwing purposes, viz: To hear the
several Annual Reports and such as, are required by
law;.'l‘o lay the State, Town and liighwayTaxcs, and
to rates by taxation as required by Stutute,for the sup-
port ofcommon schools, such a sum of money as may
the Grand List last made and perfected. to make said
schools free; To make if deemed proper an appropri-
ation 6f fifty dollars from the Town Treasury to pay
for the use of Lockwood‘s Hall on‘the occasion of the
recent sessmn of the Teachers Convention held under
the authority of the State ,Board of Education;And
to transact any other busmess proper. to be brought
before said meeting.
Dated, Norwalk, Dec. 21. 1868.
- SILAS P. TUTTLE,
W1LLIAM7T. CRAW,
EIOSEPH F. FOOTE.
WINTER FLOWERS
.. AT
Selectmen.
Ira Seymour-’8 Green 'liou'se.
A fine assorimcnt of Beautiful Flowers for the Sea-
son. ills
FLORAL DEPARTMENT
o
‘.“ new style, will please those who may wish Flowers
for the Holidays. Those who may wish for Plants or
forms, can have them at short notice. Please call and
see his new stock of
CHOICE FLO‘VERS.
' AT SOUTH NORWALK. CONN.
NOW IS YOCRITIME TO GET PICTURES:
4: For 25 Cents.
ONLY THIRTY DAYS MORE.
COME EARLY AT
FRANK THOMPSON’S,
Ov or Klein 6!; Plaut’s Fans
walk, Conn.
For Sale.
.
utcs walk of the Bridge. The house is nearly new,
two stories, conininin g eleven rooms. '
50“
trees and small fruits. T. A. MORGAN.
LRAILRCAD COMPANY.
OFFER A LIMIT ll) AMOUNT OF THEIR
FIRST MORTGAGE BONES.
At Par.
and both companies are pushing
with great energy, employing over
can be no doubt that the whole
GRAND LINE TO THE PACIFIC ‘
Will be opened for Business in the Summer of 1869.
appointed by the President says :—
THE GENERAL ROUTE FOR THE LINE EXCEED
that exist are only those incident to all new roads
and that could,not have been avoided without mate
periencc shows them to be necessary.
in use 137 locomotives and nearly 2,000 cars of all do
be ready in the Spring. The grading is nearly com
of the western end of the track. Fully 120 miles 0
iron for new track are now delivered west of the Mis
50an River, and 90 miles more are on route. The to
eight milllon dollars. _
Besidcsa donation from the Government 01‘ 12,80
€640,000 Dec. 14th..
Govern’t Aid-escou
road and all its equipments.
what, for a long time, will beg only ruilrdad con
necting-the Atlantic and Pac' .. States, takes th
highest rank as asafe security.
terest liability upon that distance, and the earning
for the last five months have been $2,386,870.
would
taxed to‘its utmost capacity to transport its own ma
terials for construction. The income from the grea
No political action can reduce the rate of interest
It must remain ff thirty years—six per cent. per on
than 20 to 25 per cent. premium.
issued under Government authority and supervision
must ultimately approach-Government prices.
- other corporate bonds are made so sccru-e'.
at at 6 per cent. from July 1, 1868, in currency.
Subscriptions will be received in Norwalk by .
The NATIONAL.BAHK on:
and in New York .
At the Company’s omco,‘ No. 20
_. mas-an Sn,
AND BY
J 01111 3. Cisco dc Son, Bankers, No. 59
‘73. to, '
the United States.
Bonds sentfrcc, but parties subscribing through local
agents will look to them for this safe delivery.
A NEW PAMPHLET AND NAP WASISSUED
Oct. 1st, containing a report of-thc progress of the
work to that date aud'a more complete statement in
relation to the value of the bonds than can be given in
an advertisement, which will be sent free on applies-
tion at the company’sofiices,or to any _of the adver-
sd agents. . .
331" The Coupons of the First Mortgage Bonds, of
the Union Pacific Railroad Company, due January 1,
1869, will be paid on and after that date, 1:.- Gem
Com, free of Government tax, at the Company‘s of-
fice, No.20 Nassau Street, New York.
JOHN .l'. 0180.0, Treasurer, New Yer k.
December 15th, 1865.
IMPROVE YOUR STOCK.
Prize Brill, LAWRENCE BREW.
URE BLOOD AYRSHIRE. Send for circular to
E. FAUL, Agent. FOR SALE for seed, Early
Goodrich, Early Rose, and Harriso Potatpes.
4ltf Meadow Farm, Durien, Ct., . FALL, Agent.
To the Probate Court for the District of Norwalk;
HE n pile-.iiion of HIRAM S. BROWN, 01‘ Ncr-
walls, in said District, respectfully showeth z.—
That he is lawful guardian to J nlla May Hunford,_a
minor belonging to said district, and that said minor is
the owner of t e following real estate, viz: One piece
or parcel of land lying in said Nor-walk, in quantity
twenty square rods, more or less, with the buildings
thereon standing, and bounded northerly by land of
James C. Crow, easterly by highway. southerly and
westerly by land of L. H. Moore, being the same real
estate owned by Samuel N. Hauford, deceasc, at the
time of his death, and the same is subgoet to the in-
cumberance of the right of dowea therein to the wid-
ow of said deceased. .
And he further says, that the ate is at present
unproductive; that the avails thereof are wanted for
the sup ort, maintainancc and education of said Mi-
nor, and that it will be for the advantage of said lili-
nor to sell the same, and invest the avails thereof c-
cording to law; wherefore he says that there 15 st
and reasonable cause for selling thcsame. Ilc there-7'
fore pr'a s the Court to order said real estate to be
sold, ant to empower him or some othcr_meet person
to sell the same, pursuant to the Statute m such case
made and provided.
Dated December 26th, 1363.
- IIIRAM S.
ne‘
.W..
BROWN, Guardian.
District of Norwalk, ss. Pl‘OlJa-‘J‘COU‘N, Decmnbcr 26th.
A. 1).1363. ' ' _ .
Cabanas—Thai; the foregoing it when-tion be heard
and determined at the Probate nice in Norwalk,
on the 13th day of March, 1869,_at9 o’clock forcnoon;
and that notice thereof be published in some public
weekly newspaper, near t e place where such real
estate lies, three weeks successively, at least six
weeks before said time assigned. ‘
3t52 GEORGE A. DAVENPORT, Judge. .
In the District Court of life United States, for the Dr's-
trial of Connecticut. _ _
N the matter of J 0}: ; \V. ELAN CIIARD, a. Bank-
_ rupt, in Bankruptcy. _ '
To \vnon IT MAY ooxonnx. You are hereby no titled,
that, pursuant to an order issued by W. I(. SF. ELRY,
Register in Bankruptcy, 9. SECOND, GENERA I.
MEETING of the Creditors of said Bunkrn t wilibc
held at Bridgeport, Fairfield County, in rat District,
on the 11th (fay of January, 1869, at 10 o’clock, a. m.,
at the oillce of W. K. SEELEY. Register Ill Bank-
ruptcy. for the purposcse named in the 27th Section
of the Bankrupt. Act, approved March 26. 1367. -
Dated at Bridgeport. this 22d (luv of Dec. 1563.
film LEWIS F. shuns, Assignce.
sums arms of extra quality at
Gil UIILE BR’OSH Druggist, if Main Street.
HRISTM AS PRESENTS and Toys in great. varic-
‘ ty at SWORD’S News Depot,
Tuesday, .thc 29th day of Dec., at 1 o’clock, after-l
be necessary, not less than one mill on the dollar, on‘
y Steic,Wall Slrccl,Nor
1L‘51
IHE subscriber offers for sale her place, .lcasanily
situated on Franklin Avenue, within hrcc min-
. _A small shop
IS also on the iL-lacc,and there is avaricty of fruit
The Onion ' Pacific
NINE HUNDRED AND SIXTY MILES
0f the line West from Omaha are now complctcd,and
the w; 1k is going on through the Winter. As the dis-
tance l-etwcen the finished portion of the Union and
Central Pacific Railroads is now less than 400 miles,
forward the w rk
30,000 men, there
The Regular Government Commissioners have pro-
nounced the Union Pacific Railroad to be FIRST-
CLASS in every respect, and the Special Commission.
“Taken as a whole; THE UNION PACIFIC RAIL-
ROAD HAS BEEN WELL CON STRUCTED, AND
[NGLY WIELL SELECTED. The energy and per-
ward, and the rapidity with which it has been Execut-
ed are without parallel in history, and in grandeur
and magnitude of undertaking it has never been
equalled.” _ The Report states that any deficiencies
ially retarding the progress of the great work. Such
deficiencies are Supplied by all railroad companies ar-
tcr the completion of the line, when and wherever ex-
he report
concludes by saying that “the country has reason to
congratulate i‘sclf' that this great work of'naiional
importance is so rapidly approaching completion un-
der such favorablaauspices." The Company now have
écriptions. A large additional equipment is ordered to
plated, and ties distributed for 120 miles in advance
tal expenditure for construction purposes in pdvance
of the completed portion of thcroad is not lcss'than
acres of land per mile, the Company is entitled to a
subsidy in U. S. Bonds on its line as completed and
accepted, at the average rate of about $29,000 per mile,
according. to the difficulties encountered, for which
the Government takes a second lien as seem-fly. The
Company have already received 922,158,000 of this
- subsidy, of which 81,230,000 was paid Dec. 6th, and
my of the Bonds
By its charter, the Company is permitted toissue its
own FIRST MORTGAGE BONDS to the same
amount as the Government Bonds, and no more.
These Bonds area First Mortgage upon the whole
Such a mortgage upon
The earnings from
the way or local business for the year ending J une,30
1868, on an average of 472 miles, \vere over FOUR
MILLION DOLLARS, which. afiér payingaall expen-
ses, were much more than suilicicnt to cover all in-
They '
ve been greater, if the road had not been
passenger tr'avels,China freights, and the supplies
for the new Rocky Mountain States and Territories
must be ample for all interest and other liabilities.
Hum in gold, now. equal to between eight and nine
per cent. in currency. The principal is thenpoyablc in
961d. If a bond with such guarantees were issued by‘
the Government, its market price would not be less
As these bends are
upon what is very largelym Government work, they
No
.. The price for the present is PAH, and accrued inter-
‘oxsvv‘ALK,
And by the Company’s advertised agents throughout
South Norwalk. J,
' ' Notice.
AN adjourned meeting of the Fairilcld. County Ag-
‘ riculturul Society. will be held at Lockwood’s.
Hall, Norwalk, Wednesday, January 6th, 1869. at 10
o’clock, a. m., to revise the premium list, appoint an
agent to borrow money for the use of the Society
and do any other business necessary to be done at soul
meet n". l ' C. E. PLUMB, Secretary.
£1
Hr 'County Papers case copy.
Bridgeport, Dec. lst 1868.
Carriage Factory and Blacksmith
» Shop For Sale . '
THE subscribers offer for sale their old established
Blacksmith and Carriage Making Business, t3-
gcthcr with the buildings and the land on wbigh 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 wivcn for
selling. wATERBURY a: DUNCAN.
Norwalk, Dec. ’nh, 1568. - t’49
' . Bargains ! Bargains 2 :
MISS PILGRIM offers for sale her stock of
WINTER MILLINERY,
consistln" of READY-MADE BONNETS and'JOCK-
are, of die latest styles; also RIBBONS, FLOWERS,
FEATHERS, &;c., at the lowest prices.
FWOrders attended to with Deafness and dispatch.
ill. 51
REMOVAL.
Horse Shocing Establishment.
HE subscriber has removed from the Horse Rall-
wny Depot, to his New Shop opposite, where he
will continue Sh'ocing in the best and most careful
manner. tf48 J. D. SHEA.
HAIR WORK,
For Christmas and New Years.
F you wish to make a very pleasing and long-to-be
remembered Gift, call at S. PAKULSKI’S and buy
Some 0 i‘ the following huntfiome articles: ,
SWITCHES, CURLS, FINGER PUFFS-DOUBLE
ROLLS CHIGNONS, of all kinds, FRONT WIGS for
elderly adios, and HAIR WORK of every description.
Mr. A. SIMONSON, of Bridgeport, the well-known
llair Importer-,huving established here a branch of his
large Hair Emporium, our advantages for selling Ilair
Work at Importers’ Prices, will be generally under-
stood.
W‘ Less Rcut! Less Expenses! enable us to sell
our Goods at less Pris-eh than to be had in New York
or elsewhere. ~
W' Satisfaction guaranteed.
Rooms under Comstcck’s Clothing Store, Szuth
N orwalk.
SAM. PAKULSKI, A. SIMONSON.
CARREAGE MAKER G.
BOUND TO WORK CHEAP.
THE Carriage Business of Quintard S; Smith is
still carried on by their successor, I. S. TUT’I‘LE,
at the old standin South Norwalk. Carriage Making,
Repairing, Trimming, and Painting, done with neat-
ncss by first class workmen. Carriages made to or-
der as cheap as can be afl‘orded by any Carriage Man-
nl‘acturer in the town of Norwalk. Blacksmith work
of all kinds done cheap. ISAAC S. TU'I'TLE.
N _O '1' I C E ..
T0 FARMERS, DAIBYMEN AND
HORSEE’SE N.
Breinig, Froncilcld’s ’t'c Cc.’s
Vegetable Cattle Powder.
(Firs! Introduced in 1848.)
1,000 GROSS USED LAST YEAR IN PENNSYLVA-
u NLt AND OHIO. .
This' Cattle Powder is a purely Vegetable prepara-
tion, compounded-upon strictly scientific chemical
principles, guided by the theory 01' Prof. Licbig, of
Germany, in his treatise on organic chemistry. ,
‘ lst. It contains the best. remedies known for the
cure of all diseases to which Horses. Cattle, and Hogs
are incident. 2d. It. contains all the elements neces-
sary for the formation of healthy blood in the animal
economy. 3d. It contains necessary elements to gen-
eratc animal heat in the system—a peculiarity of
which no other preparation dare boast. 4th. It will
convert efi'ete matter in the animal stomach into a nu.
tritivc element, and cause a greater amount of nutri-
tive matter to be extracted from the same amount of
food. . 5th. It has a tonic effect, and keeps an animal
in a bed, healthy and thrifty condition, with an unu-
sual y good appetite. 6th. Finall ‘ is warranted to
increase the amount of milk and b er, or aid the fat-
tening process in an animal, on the some amount of
food, at least 25 per cent. Manufactured only. by
FRED. A. MILLER, 203 N. Third Street. near Race,
Philadelphia, N. l5.——Circnlars with full directions
will-be sent at request. For sale all‘over the country.
PEGK & BETTS, Druggists and Apothecarics, Agents
cor. Washington to Depot Sts., So. Norwalk. 3mm
811 per Collusion Gov’l. Tar.
Third ‘A venue Savings Bank.
Aven‘ue and Twenty-Sixth Street.)
New York, December 19th, 1363. I
DIVIDEND.
, SEMI-ANNUAL Dividend, at the rate of SIX
PER CENT. per annum, (free from Government
Tax,) on all sums from $1 to $5,000, will be paid on
and after the third MONDAY in January. ' .
DEPOSITS made on or before J antral-y 20th, will
draw interest from the lst.
Bank 0 on daily from 10 a. m., to 3 p, m5 and on
HONDA , WEDNESDAY and SATURDAX EVEN-
INGS, from 6 to 8 o’clock.
SPENCER K. GREEN, President.
Wu. l3. Binnixs, Secretary. "“
you
severance with which the work has been urged for
’ .
Corns; Third
f
0
1
. LILLY DYEB,
1
5 FROM. THE ‘
l:
City of New York,
Begs le'uvc to inform the public that she has re-
. moved her residence to this place, and is now pre-
I
sire her services as
rants. .. I
.N-_.x—a»—r
. "rinses anus
Her long experience in the city, where she has
never failed to give satisfaction 'bcyond expectation,
makes her feel cOnfident that she can please all who
desire instruction in music, from the beginner to the
experienced pcrformcr. .
The very best of references given.
For further information inquire at the Fancy and
Staple Dry Goods store of CAMP A: KYTE, Main
.
Street.
NE?! BRETG STORE.
11E undersigned would respectfully announce to
the citizens in this vicinity, that they have Just
fitted up a New Drug Store, ‘
CORNER OF WASHINGTON AND DEPOT STS.,
where will be found
P U R. E D R U G S ,
CHOICE \ViNES and LIQUOES,
FOR MEDICAL PURPOSES, ‘
FANCY AND TOILET ARTICLES,
PA TEN T MEDICINES, ‘ (in.
W Physicians Prescriptions carefully compounded
day and night. Can be found nights, in same building,
entrance on Washington St. ‘
1y49 PECK .27 BETTS, South Norwalk, Conn. .
'E‘EIE T111119} G!
A. I.UKACH’S
Wine, Latinos (in SegaIsSt
WATER STREET, NORWALK, CONN.
Sample Room, old New York, well supplied with
Choice WINES, LIQUORS, and Premium LAGER
BEh-R. - Motto, “(Nick Sales and Small Profits.”
JUST
‘l‘D
Au,’
A. SW'ORBS’
NEWS DEPOT AND BOOK STORE.
SOUTH NORWALK,
Opposite Railroad Depot.
FFERS for sale at reduced prices, a large assort-
ment of
Schéol and Ilkisccllancous Books,
Ril’r’fli, PENS, PENCILS, ACCOUNT
HERO AND U}! BOOKS AND
DIARIES, FOR 1869,
of. all sizes, d’c.
lie is constantly making additions to his CIRCU-
LATING LIBRARY,
Having made arrangements with alaruc Publishing
House, in New York, to is now prepared to execute
all orders for Binding Books, Music, Periodicals, &c.,
at the. lowest rates and with dispatch.
A large variety of TOYS, DOLLS, EC. and Fresh
Peanuts every-day, comprise but a small portion of
his varied stock. A. SWORDS. .
South Norwalk, Dec. 9th,:1863. - 50
ALL persons indebted to the estate of ORUSTUS Ii.
BENEDICT, Bankrupt, and late Cool Dealer at
South Norwalk, are hereby notified to make immedi-
ate payment to LEWIS F. BEERS, Assignee of said
Estate, at his office in South Norwalk, Conn. Claims
remaining unpaid after January 10th, 1960, will be en-
l'orecd by process of law. LEWIS 1". BEERS,
South Norwalk, Dec. 3,1368. Sill” . Assignee.
Notice.
pared to make engagementsfiith any who may de- '
.I/‘l
WHITNEY ac BECKWITIL
I_ AVE just received a fluclot of
ASSORTED CHROMOS. ‘
Chromos at 10 cents apiece.
H u 1:) if It
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‘6 ’
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to
51
“ and upwards.
NEY é‘c BECKWITH’S.-
15
3:5
50
h 75
“ 1.00
Call early at WHIT
COAL YAED,
FOOT OF MARSHALL STREET,
SOUTH NOB‘VALK, CONN.
The yard formerly occupied by lilessrs.‘“" . Mont-
gomery and 0. ll. Benedict, is now reopened With a
good assortment of
COAL AND WOOD,
which will be sold at Lowest Market Prices. for Cash
or short approved credit. LORENZO DIBBLE.
First National Bank Of So. Norwalk.
South Norwalk, 002111., November 30th: 1869-
ELECTION.—The regular annual meeting 01’
the Stockholders of this Bank for the election of
Directors for the ensuing year, will be held at its
Banking house on Tuesday the twelfth day of Janus-
ry next, between the hours oil and 3 o’clock. v. m.
J. J. MILLARD, Cashier.
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Fairfield, County NatiOnaI Bank.
Norwalk, Dec. 14th, 1869.
HE annual Election for Directors of this Bank,
will be held Wednesday, Jan. 13th, 1869, at the
n the hours of 11a. m.. and 12
GEO. E. MILLER, Cashier.
T
Banking house. betwee
m. (530)
The National Bank of Norwalk.
STOCKHOLDERS’ MEETING.
THE ANNUAL MEETING of the Stockholders of
'this Bank, for the election of Seven Directors
will be held at the Banking House, on Friday. Janua-
ry 15th, 1860, at 10 o’clock. a.m. Polls open. from
10 o‘clock, till 11 o’clock, a. in.
5:50 n. B. CRAUFURD, Cashier.
First National Bank of Westport,}
Wssri-OIIT, Coax, Dec. 21, 1868.
HE Annual .leeling of the Stockholders of this
Bank. for the election of Directors for the year
ensuing, will be held at their Banking House, on Tues-
day, January 12th, 1869, between the hours of 10 a. m.
and 12 in, 351 B. L. WOODVVOItTH, Cashier.
To the Ladies.
THE subscriber is 1 repared to repair or clean, in
the most thorough manner,
ALL KINDS OF FURS,
and alicr them into the
’ LATEST STYLES.
' F. A. GUNTHER, ‘
ll’oyt street (Whistleville),
4t'47 South Norwalk.
Notxce
S hereby given that the Iloard of Relief, for the
Town of Norwalk, will meet at the Hotel of The-
odore Searies, (known as the Norwalk Hatch) on the
first Monday in January, 1869, at 9 o’clock, forenoon,
for the purpose of hearing and determining all ap-
peals to them, made from the doings of the Board of
Assessors. Also, the Board of Assess-
ors and Board of Belief. will mect,in Joint Board,
on the first Monday of January, 1969, at 7 o’clock, af-
ternoon, for the purpose of makihg abatements 01‘
Polls of sick and t isabled ersons.
Dated Norwalk, Dec. 14$; 1 1868.
CHAUNCEY STREET, ~ Board
F. ST. JOHN LOCchon, of
MORRIS n. NORTON. Relief.
NOW
IS THE TIME TO GET YOUR
no “DAY PRESENTS.
AT I '
EVhitjucy 4}: Beckwvith’s.
‘ Don‘t wait until the last minute before orderlug
PICTURES AND sarcomas.
HOLIDAY PRESENTS.
FINE assortment of Goods, suitable for Holiday
Presents, may be found at the Furniture Ware-
rooms of E. QUINTARD 8: SON is (over the Post Of-
fice), including i
ELEGANT canomos,
In GILT or “'ALNUT FRAMES. at very low prices.
Call and see. E. QUINTARD & SON.
Norwalk, Dee., 1868. 51“? .
A CHOICE LOT OF
Holiday Presents
. 'j.\T— . ,
SELLECK’S BOOKSTORE :
._ MAKE YOUR SELECTIONS EARLY.
HOLIDAY PRESENTS.
ImiS’i‘MAS and New Years are (outing, and 'al
Wives would rejoice to have their hearts made
(3
, . glad with a present, and Husbands would do well to
choose . _
Buttes-’5 Patent Smoothing Iron.
The face is never defaced by placing it on the stove;
it requires no holder; it will hold heat half an hour:
up d liltllias been awarded the HIGHEST PREMIUM
a a airs.
CHAS. II. BYXBEE, Agent. forNorwalk.
raisins sears !
The finest assortment of Holiday Goods in
CHINA, GLASS, EARTHEN
AND
ever shown in Norwalk.
onxmg
TOILET SETS,
TETE A TE'I‘E snrs,
TOY TEA SETS,
snesn STANDS,
TOBACCO JARS,
‘ TOY VASES
FANCY CUPS AND SAUCERS,
‘
FIFTY PATTERNS OF
CHINA rmconsTIvE raves.
A splendid assortment of
‘ CUT TABLE CLASS-WARE,
CE ERY VASES, ‘
DECANTERS, .
TUMBLERS,
. GOBLETS,
SALT CELLARS,
KNIFE RESTS,
&C., 620., 650‘
BOHEMIAN GLASS WARE,
COLORED AND FANCY
CIGAR BOXES, ASH STANDS, .20., ac,
VASES, TOILET SETS, CARD STANDS.
Parietal Iflarble
BUSTS, VASES, MATCH BOXES, CUPS
AND SAUCERS, MOLASSES JUGS, ac.
LAVA WARE, ,
2.1mm BOXES, CARD RECEIVERS
FLOWER POTS, CIGAR HOLD-
ERS, VASES, so.
FANCY IVOODEN GOODS:
WATCH STANDS, CIGAR STANDS,
MATCH BOXES, ‘
and many other articles in a great variety of
patterns.
CALL AND EXAMINE.
N O TROUBLE TO SHOW. GOODS.
C. I“. SELL-301i,
xii Phoenix Block.
Norwalk Chronicler