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~NORVVALK G.
.. WHOLE NUMBER 1128.
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VOLUME LIL—NUMBER 33.
' NORWALK CONNECTICUT TUESDAY, AUGUST 17,1869.
NOR‘VALK GAZETTE.
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ALEX. s. GIBSON,
Organist of the First Congregational Church.
FROM THE CITY OF NEW YORK,
Teacher of the
Plano-Forte, Organ and Musical Com-
sltlon.
Box 379 P. 0. Norwalk, Conn.
In New York, care Peloubet, Peiton & 00., 841
Broadway.
w. RANDEL SMITH,
Attorney at Law,
Office removed to New Bank Building, Norwalk, Ct.
fidPATENT AGENCY.
WILLIAM 'VINE, .
Agent and Solicitor of Patents,
Mechanical Draughtsrnan and
MODEL MAKER,
1y Winnipauk, Conn.
JOHN COTTER‘,
PATENT AGENT,
ENGINEER. MACHINIST AND MECHANICAL
DRAUGHTSMAN,
f t- f Model~ for the Patent Ofiice Work-
ldgnfigdeInggttems, :le all other liaht ma’chmery
in general. Over Church’s Machine Shop
60115
p.
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' NORWALK, cor. ..
o. o. KEELER a: BROTHER,
Wholesale and Retail Dealer's in -
Groceries, Flour, Feed, &c.,
Nos. 12. 14 and 16 Main Street, Not-walk, Conn.
ELBER’I‘ CURTIS,
Merchant Tailor, _
Curtis’s Building, Main Street, Norwalk, Ct.
_____
Gents’ and Youth’s Clothing cut and made to order, ‘
at short notice, of the best materials, in the latest
st yics, by experienced workmen. Prices reasonable.
G. as G. M. HOLMES,
'nsansxs IN
GROCERIES, -
FLOUR, \
PROVISIONS, & ,
Main Site , Norwalk, Ct.
C. s. Locnwodp),
Fashionable Draper Tailor
AND
Gentlemens Furnishing E poriUm,
Main Street, Norwaik, Conn. i,
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AGENT FOR THE
Singer Mgufacturmg Co’s
, First Preniiuiii'semng Ilsa-chine,
The best Machine for general work. " ‘
Etna Insurance Co. of Hartford,
Incorporated 1819, Charter Perpetual.
Cnpltnl and Assets, $5,052,880 19
Insures against loss and damage by. Fire, on terms
the hazard, and coasts tent with
adapted to ‘
the laws of compensation.
GEORGE R. COWLES,
' Sole Agent for Norwalk and vicinity.
Nor-walk Insurance Company.
NORWALK, CONN.
Cash Capital, $500,000
Paid up Capital, $100,000
Wu. C. Swans-r, President, Gao. R. Gowns, Sec'y.
Ears. HILL, Treasurer.
_ASSETS OVER $25,000,000.
GEO. R. COWLES,
IS AGENT at Norwalk. and issues policies for the fol-
lowing Insurance Companies.
Atlas, of Hartford, Assets Jan. let, ’68, 5,052,880
Home of N.Y. “ “ “ .. 3730 931
ramnix of’N. Y. " u H H 1'555’561
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.Eutnamklidq :. f: f- 3 613,393
amar . ~. _ ‘ ‘ 509 963
Comm’erce, Albany N. Y., “ " " . 563:873
Western Buffalo, N. Y.,‘ “i “‘ ““ 553,257
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fié’fiiémpmm. a; u ‘1 “ 13313403
aticot .1'. ' ’~ “ ‘ “ 279140
Commonwealth N. Y., ‘ . »“ “ “ 280:000
\Vestchestcr ofNew Roe u N 200.000
Peoplcs_ofMiddletown, Conn., 115,000
Enterprise of Cincinnati, 1,000,000
And other Companies, Stock and Mutu ,
cut, Massachusetts and New York. At . N
walk. application may be made to WM. T.
Snntl Nnnnnll Insurance trend
Representing over $25,000,000.
Hartford Fire Ins. Co.. ' Aesets 32,026,000 00
North America ins. 00,, Philadelphia. 2,000,000
Germanic Fire Ins. 00., New York, 1,000,000
Cit Fire ins. Co. Hartford, “ 450,000 00
Mi dlcsex MutuaiAss’e, Co.. “ 300,000 00
LIFE INSURANCE.
Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company,
Assets 820,000,000 00.
Ofiice in Swords’Buildin g, South Norwalk.
Iltf L. F. BEERS, Agent.
THEPEOPLE’S
C O A I: Y A. R D .
Goal, Wood tit Mason’s Building
MATERIALS.
THE subscriber having bad along experience in
~ the above named business, and having an crior
facilities for procuring the best kinds of Con , &c.,
Ave. at the lowest market rates. would respectfully
call the attention of the public to his Yard for all ur-
ticles in his line before purchasing elsewhere. Sam-
ples of coal and a slate will be kept at the Shoe Store
of JAMES U. CARIE‘R, Main Street. All orders left
there will meet wrth prompt attention.
CHARLES T. LEONARD,
WATER STuEET, NORWALK.
GROCERIES
Cheaper than ever, for Cash.
THE subscriber would inform the public nerally,
that he still continues to sell the best of 'rocerles,
Provisions, &c., at his old stand No. 4 Sktddy’s Block,
as chea as the cheapest. 1100 on great inducements
to, cash a ers, as he has as large an assortment of gro-
ceries of t 0 best qualities as can be found at any store
in the country. lie wouldinvitc the special attention
of all to his stock of '
_ COFFEES, TEAS, AND SUGARS,
which are of the very best quality, and will be sold
cheap. The public are invited to call and examine and
judge for themselves. A. MOREHOUSE.
NOTICE.
HE subscriber having purch d
T and GENT’S FWNISHINGaSIIlgglgglgglngg
421': will continue the Business in all lto brdnches
“The 0 wand, No. 8 pain Street, Nor-walk.
e nu c are respec u ly invited to l .
inc the large and varied assortment of on I and exam
READY MADE CLoTIuNG,
FRENCH CLOTHS, CASSIMERES and VESTINGS
which he will make up to order at short notice and iii
. the latest fashionable style. E. GUSOWSKI
1y 19 . No. 3 Main Street.
For Sale.
DEVOE’S KEROSENB OIL.
IN5gallon Patent Sealed Cans, with cork-lined
screw nozzles._ War-ranted perfectly safe. Eco-
nomical. Convenient, and a splendid Illuminator
The use of this oil is urgently recommended by the-
New York Fire Commissioners and the Fire Insu-
fance Companies generally. E. K. LOCKWOOD.
THE GREATEST DISCOVERY on THE AGE.—
- ms. TOBBEY’S _
FOOTOLINE,
tekuowled ed b all who have tried it t b
SURE RE ED for Corns, Bunions, an‘d alltdliietdlsldys
of the feet. For sale by H. M. d; C. S. PROWITT.
- Dianna}.
DENTISTRY
South Norwalk. ,
KENDALL at HART, Operators.
WE are .nOw prepared to receive our patients at
any time during the week. We extract teeth
with or without the use of LAUGHING GAS.
Wednesdays we devote entirely to extracting Teeth
’ WITHOUT PAIN.
The principal O erator in Colton’s Dental Association
has repeatedly eclarcd that South Norwalk is the best
place within his knowledge, (out of Cooper Union) to
have teeth extracted.
We particular-y invite those who may desire
ARTIFICIAL TEETH,
to examine our manner of work and riccs before
procuring them elsewhere. Teeth fills in the most
approved manner. Those partially broken away by
decay, restored to their former size and shape.
THE MODEL MARKET.
WILLIAM MITCIIELL,
HAVING become proprietor of this old establish-
ed and ever popular market, is prepared to fur-
nish Hotels. Saloons, Families, &c., \vlth Meats of all
kinds, of the best quality, in any desired quantity and
at the lowest market prices. The continued patron-
.. rm ull‘c solicited.
aaeo c” H WILLIAM MITCHELL.
NORWALK MACHINE sIIoP.
THE subscriber would respectfully in form Manufac-
turers and others using Machinery, lfl .Norwalk
and vicinity, that he is prepared to do all things per-
taining to a general machine shop. All orders for the
making or repairing of every description of Machinery
attended to with promptncss by experienced workmen.
Having added a Steam Engine (in addition to water
power) to his works, he flutters himselfhe is well pre-
pared to do all kinds of work at very short notice.
ISAAC CHURCH, Jr.
Machine Shop just back of the Post Office and Horse
Railway Buildings. 11
do
WOULD invite the attention of their old customers
and the public generally to their varied and ex-
tensive stock of .
WATCHES, JEWELRY, SILVER WARE, FANCY
Goons, SILVER PLATED WARE, &e.,
which was selected with great care and isnot to be
surpassed in Fuirfield County. in quality or price.
Constant additions are made of all the latest styles of
goods. A. JACKSON 63 BRO,
A. JACKSON a Into,
No. I Gazette Building.
SOMETHING NE‘V !
A FIRST CLASS CITY
Draper and TailnninnEntallinlnnnt
At No.1, Gazette Building, (up stairs)
HE subscriber would respectfully inform the cit-
izens of Norwaik that he has made arrange-
ments to open afirst-c ass, New York City Establish-
ment, as above where he pledges himself to give sat-
Isfaction to all his customers.
He will give special attention to Boys Garments as
well ,as those of gentlemen. Persons bringing their
own cloth can have the same cut or made up, in an ar-
tlstic manner, at reasonable prices. .
FRANCIS J. MOKEON.
soan NORWALK
Planing M111 Co.
Builders and others are informed that this Compa-
ny are now repared to execute in the best manner.
at short no cc, all kinds of
Steam Sawing,
Scroll Sawing,
Planing,
and Turning.
They will also furnish on the most reasonable terms
all kinds of
Lumber and Timber
and manufacture to order,
Sash,
Blinds, . .
. Doors, Etc .
' BALUSTERS, NEWELS. &C.,
for Stairs and Railings, and
Black Walnut, Ash, Cherry, White wood
&c., keptv‘constantly on hand.
Prompt attention given to orders. Works near the
Steamboat Landing, SOUTH NORWALK.
C. F. TOLLES,
D. R. AUSTIN, R. l. TOLLES, Treasurer.
R. I. TOLLES
'DIRS. E. D. RIURFEY’S
IAGNETIC IIINIMENT,
The great Pain Cure of the Age,
For the rlglief pfjall R'hcuéna’tig afid‘quLaliphmator);
. ' c ~ 8
acute sufiér1%g£%$a§ 0 Vgpiigugngnsg‘lgla‘dr shall;1 Qat
Manufacturer’s Price, by the dozen or gross, by
BROWN & WILCUX, corner of Marshall and Main
Streets, South Norwaik, Conn. , 43
THOS. I. RAYMOND,
(Successor to DAVID H. WEBB,)
. DEALER IN
COAL AND WOOD,
Foot ofWaslIington St” South Norwalk
LEIIIGH, LACKAWANA, FRANKLIN. SORAN—
TON, CUMBERLAND,
And all the best varieties of Red and White Ash Coal.
HICKORY, OAK, MAPLE, PINE AND CHESTNUT
WOOD. .
The subscsiber having disposed of his Coal and
Wood Yard, as above, would cheerfully commend his
successor as a young man of integrity and business
talent, andbespeak for him the continued patronage
of the public. ‘ DAVID H. WEBB.
NORWALK CRIST MILL.
THE subscriber having purchased the Norwalk
Grist Mill, Is prepared to grindevery kind of
grain for customers and furnish, pure. all kinds of
EED. FLOUR, the, at the LOWEST MARKET
RATES. The public are invited to give him a trial.
J annary 11, 1869. tf2 WILLIAM H. DAVIS.
Fruit Trees! Fruit Trees!
AT THE ,
NEW CANAAN NURSERY.
The subscribers take pleasure in announcing to the
public that their stock of
Fruit 65 Ojnamental Trees,Vines, &.c.
is unusually large and of unsurpassed excellence. We
feel confident in saying that we believe that Our stock
of APPLE TREES particularly, to be the Largest and
Best In this Country. We are also positive that we
can furnish Trees in better quality. better order, and
E31- lessimoney than they can be obtained from distant
urser es.
* ,, Those wishing to purchase Trees and Vines will do .
well to send their orders early—or still better, visit our
Nursery and make their own selections.
STEPHEN HOYT & SONS.
P. S.—:\\'c" “"r ieasuro in showina ersons throuah
our NurEerlemether desirous ofagurchasing trellis
or not; and would cordiallyinvite all interested to
Visit the Nursery.
NEW and RARE PLANTS.
Runes, Gnnaninns, Variants, "
AND
Bedding Out Plants. Shrubs,
Fruit Trees of all kinds,
Raspberry, Blackberry dz Strawberry
, Plants, the.
EARLY ROSE POTATOES; TOMATOE,
EGG, PEPPER & CELERY PLANTS, 850.
Also FLOWER AND VEGETABLE SEEDS. B0-
QUE’I‘S, WREATHS, BASKETS, CROSSES, and oth
er Floral Decorations arranged in the best style of art
to order. Send for descr ptive catalogue.
MALLo WNs,
South Norwalk, Ct.
Edward P. Weed
DRUGGIST do APOTBECARY,
Wall ssreet,|l\'orwalk Conn
Pure Foreign and Domestic Drugs, Medicines,
Chemicals, Patent Medicines, Perfumery, Cigars,
Mineraanters Ave. < '
Pure Wines and Liquors for medicinal pur oses on] y
Among our Stock may be foundp
Lubiu’s Extracts, Sponges,
Lnbiu’s Soaps, Chamois Skins,
Fancy Soaps, Castile Soap,
Toilet Articles. Corks,
Hair Brushes BirdSeed,
Nail “ Cougil'esa Water,
Flesh “ Emp c “
Tooth “ Star “
Shavingr “ Kissengen ‘-
Clothes “ Vichy “
Infants “ Gettysburg ”
Feather Dusters, Vermont “
Pomades, Seltzer ‘3
Hair Oils, Misslsquoi ”
Farina Cologne, Excelsior “
Bay Rum. London Porter,
Florida Water, Scotch Ale,
Magnolia “ Camphor,
IIair Dyes, Cream Tartar,
Flavor-inc Extracts, IndiR'O,
Shaker erbs, . Alcohol,
Stationery,
ands full assortment of all other articles usually
kept in a Drug and Chemical Establishment.
Gas
AND
Steam Fitting.
ILGLOVER at his works on River Street is
prepared to, fill all orders in ,the above line,
with promptness and at low rates. " He invites spec-
ial atteptlon to “The American Submerged Force
53:) l3&2; $1233 1;: Is Agpnti) 1:11“ double-acting,
- _ , roves o e e ehe
efficient, durable and reliable pump in use‘fpeSt' mos?
ORCELAINE DETERRE is the trade-mark o
P the best Table Crockery imported. it Is superlof
to Stone China. and e no] (excepting trunsparancy)
to French China. but ew can tell the difference, al-
though the prlce is about half that of French China.
Sold by E. K. LOCKWOOD.
' REAL ESTATE.
Lots and Dwellings,
situated in town 0
FOR SALE.——Buildmg
ranging from 8100 to $10,000,
Daricn. Apply to F. H. llOYT,
Agency.
A __I-_
FINE nEsInENCE FOE SALE, on
nearly new, containingll rooms.
Corner of Water and Chapel Streets.
tf32 JAMES FINN EY, Real Estate Agent.
Terms reason able.
BUILDING LOTS non SALE.
HE subscriber ofi'ers for sale on very resonable
terms. a number of the eho
rabie Building Lots in the town of Norwalk. situated
on hi h ground, (Prospect Hill), near and of easy ac-
cess roux the village, and commands a fine and un-
obstructed view of t e town, harbor. Long Island and
Sound. A good avenue, 50 feet wide, has been lard
out in front of the pro crty. Is within five minutes’
walk of the Horse lat road Size of lots to suit pur-
chasers; no fancy prices. For further particulars eu-
quire of JESSE DENTON,
28 or JAMES FINNEY, Real Estate Agent.
Building Lot For Sale.
A if. B. Smith, East. Avenue, size 75x260, with
shade trees in front. Price $1,000. Terms easy. Ap-
ply to WM. WHITE, South Norwaik. or GLO. O.
KEELER, Mam St., Norwalk, ‘ ‘20
Real Estate for Sale.
UK laud belonging to the estate of George W.
T Raymond, compr sing some of the most destru-
ble property in South Norwalk is now offered for sale
at a bargain by the trustee of that estate. Ap ly {yo
LEWIS F. BEERS, Trustee, GEORGE W.
MOND and CHESTER F. TOLLES, South Norwalk,
Conn. tf26
For Sale.
NE LOT on Golden Ilill next to new house of H.
II. ELWELL, 80 feet front by 217 feet in depth.
A ply to LEWIS F. BEERS, Trustee. or GEORGE
“E RAYMOND, South Norwalk, Conn. tf20
Building Lots
OR SALE-Severalvcry desirable Buildin lots
F situated on Plymouth Avenue. Enquire ELLS
Valuable Mill Property for Sale
At Kent Station, Conn.
HE pro Iletor of KENT MILLQhavinE engaged
in anodlerbusinesspfi’ers for sale the a ove rop-
crty situated on Norwalk River, ten rods from all-
roud depot, and 3}; miles from Norwalk, on main
road to Danbury, consisting of Saw Mill, U ‘l‘lgllt and
Circular Saws. all in good order; also, ider Mill,
nearly new, with three presses, and all necessary ma-
chinery; two large Cider Vaults, Vinegar Loft, Vale,
and Casks; one int c Barn, besides Stables for six
horses; one splende team of Matched-Horses, Six
and seven years old; tw vy Wagdns; one light
Wagon, and everything . _ etc to carry on a suc-
cessful business; also,:adjorning said roperty, one
Cotta 0 House and Barn nouse contain in: 8 rooms,
with our acres of choiceiand. and fruit in abundance;
also, a two-story House with eight rooms, With eight
acres of land. The mill roperty and one house wrll
be sold together, or the w ole exchanged for Norwalk
. . Address
property Terms easGEORGE ll. BRACKEN. '
22tf Kent Mills. or South Norwaik.
s '7 , 5 o o .
FOR SALE.
DELIGBTFUL RESIDENCE DOWN TOWN—
A. 10 minutes walk from do of. Basementwtwo
Story and Attic, French roof, rame House. cry
conveniently arranged with water, furnace and range.
One-half or more of the purchase money can remain
. For further articulars ap 1y to
(filling place p FRANK 1?. SMITH.
For ' Sale.
HE HOUSE AND LOT now occupied by William
T Youle. It contains five rooms and has an out-
house. &c.; lot 70x80 feet. Also one lot 65x90 feet,
and one 70x80. Enquire of JOSEPH SHEPHERD;m
Norwalk, Feb. 15, 1809.
Very Desirable Place
IN WILTON
For Sale.
\HE well-known Residence and Fruit Farm of the
1 subscriber, situated in Wilton, near the Norwalk
lira:- is offered for sale.
17
HENRY C. HANDLE.
For Sale.
Two-Story Dwellin House and Barn with twen-
ty-one and one-ha acres of land, includin
meadow, pasture, and wood land, well .stocked wrt
fruit trees; situated on Grumman Hill Illrlille town of
Wilton, 36 of a mile from Kent station. rice 83,000.
Enquire of WILLIAM F. SMITH, .
“25 Cranberry Plains, Norwalk, Ct.
I For Sale or to Let.
HE lace on West Avenue now owned and occu-
T pigd by JOHN SEYMOUR. is ofi‘cred for sale. or
to rent from April 1st.'11 31153, for stale, two Houses
. uitevi to so on e . pp.y o
it??? Gm ’ HENRY SEYMOUR.
Notice to, Rent Payers.
on the subscribers and
Se cure a. Home,
for what you are now paving for rent, by buying :1
BUILDING LOT
603.200 that, at $50; or by buying a few acres at a small
price, situated at Shepherdville. 1% miles from the
Bridge on the line of the Derby Railroad, and Within
a short distance of the contemplated depot. We can
furnish you with :1
HOUSE AND LOT FOR $250
to 1 000 b a in" down only a Small sum yearly.
Friar: 100 td’ 511d) Ilnfiding Sites can be hpd at terms to
suit purchasers, by addressing or applying to .LAU-
GUSTUS PAR'I‘RICK, at Sbepherdvrlic, or JULIUS
PARTRICK, at: the Spring Saloon, Main Street, or
JOSEPH TAMMANY,at Crofut & Knapp’s Hat Shop,
South Norwalk. . ,
noninn nun nnn nnnninnn
One Hundred Building Lots.
HE SUBSCRIBER has for sale One Hundred Build-
T ing Lots within eight minutes walk of South
Not-walk depot, at LOUKW OODVILLE. Parties
wishing to purchase may have a lot. with a house built,
thereon by paying a small amount In cash. balance on
mortgage. or may purchase a lot Without anyrmprove-
meat, for a small percentage of the purchase money
in cash,balance on mortga e. Price of Lpts from One
Hundred to Three Hundre Dollars. I Will be pleased
to show the lots to any person wishing to purchase.
WILLIAM T. CRAW,
Real Estqte Agency, over F. B. Purdy’s Drug Store.
Norwa k, Aug. 24th, 1868. 35
_ FOR SALE.
A VERY valuable place, situated in the most cen-
tral part of the Town of Norwalk, about two
minutes walk from the Horse Railway Depot. The
house is large and commodtous. The dplace comprises
about two acres of land, and is pbpu antly provided
with trees, shrubbery and out-buildings. This place is
suitable for any gentleman. For ful articulars en-
quire or ' JAMES MI CHELL,
Real Estate Agent, Union Market, Norwalk, Conn.
NASH a; IVES, _
RealEstate Agents,
No. 4 WATER STREET.
ROPERTY bought, sold, exchanged or let, on rea-
bie Houses and Farms in and out of town for sale on
accommodating terms. . tf32
Wu. NASH. NATHAN Ivss.
c
J. FERRIS,
Real Estate Agent.
50 cinity, from 1-4 to 200 Acres, with building‘s
thereon, price from $450 to $100,000. Also, T0 LE ,
furnished and unfurnished houses.
'- Address J. FERRIS,
at F. B. Purdy’s Drug Store, Ely’s Block So.Norwalk.
Notice for surveying to be left at the Gazette Office.
NOTICE n
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The subscriber-having taken outa License for the
Sale, Renting and Exchanging
OF
Real Estate,
Would call the attention of the public to the fact that
he is now ready to transact business of that nature in
9:] its branches, and will assure prompt attention to
all who may favor him with a call. His resources of
gaining information relative to said business are un-
surpassed. Ile has now for disposal
FARMS, RESIDENCES, kc.
Situated In Norwalk.
And all the adjoining country. Places for sale varying
from 85,000 to $25,000.
RESIDENCES
For Summer, furnished or unfurnished
FOR SALE OR TO RENT.
with land in quantity to suit Purchaser or Lessee also
a number of . ~
Fine, Farms-
. Apply to .'
JAMES MITCHELL -
A] lorders left at the UNION MARKET, Mitchell’s
’
Block. Norwalk, Conn. will receive promfi attenuon.
Darien Real Estate
1.129
House
cost, and most desi-
FIRST—CLASS LOT, adjoining the residence of
ARE you paying $75 OIEIOO a year Rent ‘2 if so call ,
sonable terms. We have a good variety of desira-
ESTATES FOR SALE in Norwalk and vi-
' NOTICE.
THE attention of residents and of visitors in town
is called to. and a ersons! inspection from all is
roundlngs of the building-site of about 200 feet, com-
rising the whole frontage on the westerly side of
alert Park, and surrounded by first-class residences,
which, as a site for an clcpant dwelling is seldom sur-
passed. Also, a corner
the northeast corner of Union Park, adjoining the
Terms easy. For fur-
l’. TURNEY,
Builder.
residence of the subscriber.
ther particulars enquire of CHAS.
Norwalk, Aug. 2, 1869. (81)
TO LET'
HE lower part of a house in South Norwalk; pos-
session given immediate! . Also, to let, a house
on VanZundt Avenue, Down own. Possession lvcn
September 1st. Apply to DUDLEY 1’. EL ,
3931 at the Bank, South Norwalk.
To Item.
A FINE PLACE. between Norwalk Bridge and
South Norwalk, fronting on the harbor. Is snit-
abic for a large family, itcontaining 12 rooms. Terms
easy. For further particulars enquire of
tf’ JAMES MITCHELL, Real Estate Agent,
2.3 ‘ '
Union Market. Nor-walk.
Desirable Residence For Sale.
VERY desirable residence. pleasantly situated
on a uiet street within five minutes’ walk of
the Bridge rs offered for sale. The_house is commo-
dious and in good order, and the grounds embrace
about one acre, facing on two streets. It will he sold
on reasonable terms. Applyto JAMES FINNEY,
Real Estate Agent, at Selleck’s Bookstore.
OR SALE.—Tcu acres of land within one mile
of the village: also, a new House near Main St.
' Enquire of G. 0. KEELER.
11
Place For Sale.
THE subscriber offers his place, known as “Rose
Cottage,”situatcd in Sangatuck,.next to the
church, for sale, consisting of a House and one acre
of land, with priviege of 15% acres additional.
ltf ABEL BREAK.
For: SALE.
A SMALL HOUSE, with 3% or 10% acres of land,
about one mile from South Norwalk. Also,
three New Houses and Lots chea —about the same
distance from South Norwaik. A l the above on very
easy terms. Also, a large House to rent near Ke ser’s
Island. Inquire at the South Nor-walk Real state
Agency of Purdy's Drug Store. W. 'l‘. CRAW,
tft't' . Real Estate Agent.
‘ NEW BUILDING LOTS.
SOME of the most'desirable Lots in town havejust
been put in the market. Are in the best locality.
near Main Street, and will be sold on reasonable
terms. For particulars. cu uire of-JOHN JARVIS,
(er-NASH & IVES, No. a, Valor Street, Norwfi‘llri
onn.
VALUABLE FARM
FOR SALE
3-... ,,_.x...__.-....
IbLWILTON, CONN.
Known as the BELDEN FARM.
ITUATED one-half mile from the Railroad Depot
_ containing about 150 acres of land under goo
cultivation, with Dwelling House, outbuildings, etc.,
rs ofi'ercd for sale. ‘
Also, the Stock and Farmin g Utensils,
Apply to . JAMES MITCHELL,
Real Estate Agent, Union Market, Norwalk.
“BUILDING LOTS.”
THE undersigned ofi‘er tor Salespmc of the most
desirable building sites in the village, lying along
the slope northwest of Union Park, convenient to the
village and easy of access, bavln an extensive view
of the village and harbor, prices ow and terms easy.
Apply to A. H. BYINGTON,
S. E. OLMSTEAD,
E. K. LOCKWOOD.
Norwalk..SepL 91, 1863.
Very Valuable Property For Sale
AT FonT POINT.
T the terminus of the New Bridge. from South
Norwalk, consisting of about 12- Building Lots,
25x125, with roadway on all sides, unequalled for bus-
iness purposes. No part of this property has been in
the market of.late years, although repeatedly urged
to sell, and now only a small portion is offered. Ap-
ply to 48 JAMES MITCHELL.
JAMES FINNEY,
Real Eistate Ag’t;
Licensed Auctioneer, .
CONSTABLE, COLLECTOR, so,
GRATEFULLY returns thanks for the very' liberal
patcrna e heretofore extended him by a gener-
ous public, an solicits a continuance of the same.
He has taken a desk at Selleck’s Bookstore, where he
can hereafter be found, or orders can be left. He will
lve prompt attention to the buying and selling of
cal ‘state, renting of places, Auctroneertng of real
and personal property, the collection of debts, &c.,
and will make every reasonable exertion to please all
who may favor him with their patronage.
NEW DRUG STORE.
THE undersigned would respectfully announce to
the citizens in this vicinity, that he has just
fitted npa New Drug Store,
CORNER OF WASHINGTON AND DEPOT STS..
where will be found
PURE DRUGS,
CHOICE 'WINES and LIQUORS,
'FOR MEDICAL PURPOSES,
FANG Y AND TOILET ARTICLES,
PA TENT MEDICINES, (be.
353‘ Physicians Prescriptions carefully compounded
day and night. Can be found nights, in samcburldrug,
entrance on-Washington St. ‘
1y49 S. F. PECK, South Norwalk, Conn.
BOOTS 8L SHOES.
THE subscribers would respectfully call the atten-
tion of the public to their
NEW STOCK OF Goons,'_
consisting of a general assortment of
Boots, Shoes, Gaiters,
&c., both for Gentlemen ‘aud Lathes' wear, which will
be sold very low for Cash, at the old Stand.
ELY’s BLOCK,
SOUTH NORWALK, CONN.
All kinds of Gent. and Ladies' Boots, Shoes, &c.,
Made to order, in the most workmanlike manner, and
at fair prices
HORSE CARS RUN RIGHT BY THE DOOR.
BRO‘VN & STEVENS.
man 8. BROWN. HARVEY STEVENE'"
PLvMoUTII ROCK ICE.
HE undersi ed are now ready to fill all orders
for Ice, cit . r‘ in large or small quantities, whith
whichtbq may be favored. Thankful for past patro-
aa‘age they will endeavor to serve customers as prom t-
R. ELLS &. SO .
ly and as cheap as possible.
v. M, C._ A. of Norwalk.
FREE READING ROOM—Open from 7 o’clock,
. A. M., to 9 o’clock, P. M., in Lockwood’s Bulld-
lng. Morning and Evening Newspapers, Magazines,
and Religious Papers, etc.
"no-row POINT.
This popular Summer Resort is now
OPENEII FOR THE SEASON.
HE road has been im raved, a wharfconstrncted,
the grave, and bull ng plot in complete order,
and the proprietor will exert lmself to accommodate
and please all his patrons. Sailboats furnished, bath-
ing suits supplied. and parties furnished with mate-
rial for clam bakes, chowder-s, &c.
The 4th of July will be celebrated in
26 , C. L. RAYMOND.
roper style.
roprietor.
G. WARD'SELLECK,
SUCCESSOR to late firm of Meeker & Selleck, 2!
‘ Main St.. keeps constantly on hand afreshstosk of
Family Gr oceries,
CHOICE PROVISIONS. FLOUR, SOAPS. DRIED
FRUITS, CANNED FRUITS, and BERRIES, CAT-
SUP, FLAVORING EXTRACTS. so. This well-_
known stand will continue to sustain‘lts present re a-
hln ,aud SE L-
tation for keeping thebest of eve 1 4
Y
ING AT THE LO\VEST- POSSIBL PR 0E8.
FEATHERS for sale at. ;
PRIME LIVE GEESE
GEORGE F. BELDEN’S.
. Refreshment for the Thirsty. ‘
THE subscribers are prepared to furnish, Wholesale
, and Retail, Bottled arsnparilla Lemon Soda,
‘Clder, Spruce Beer, rite. Orders by mail,or otherwise,
for merchants, individuals. or artiesfgromptiy sup-
plied. JEHIEL G UMll N a SONS.
Kent. (Wilton.) July 26, 1869. - ' son
nEMO’vAL :
G. ALTHOF, ‘
ADIES HAIR DRESSER has removed from
Mitchell’s Block, to the old Telegraph Room,
Gazette Building up stairs. Ladies are invited to
call and gxarnine his assortmen} of
’ Binas',‘"sands,Pussswitchescuns,
the, which he constantly kee s on hand.
tended to at their residences f desired.
100 Barrels splendid WHITE WHEAT OHIO
FLOUR just received and for sale cheap at
. , , G 0 mm
Ladies at-
801'”
. . . &BROTHERS.
invited to ‘lhe Bcaut ulLocatiou andploassnt cur-I
ot of about 76 feet front on,
I: Don’t leave the Farm.”
Come boys, I have somet hing to tell you;
Come near, 1 would whisper it low;
You are thinking of leaving the homestead——
Don't be in a hurry to go.
The city has many attractions,
But think of the vices and sins;
When once in the vortex of fashion.‘ -
How soon the course downward begins!
You tail; of the mines of Australia—
'l‘hcy’vc wealth in gold without doubt;
But ah! there is gold on the farm, boys,
If only you’ll shovel it out:
The mercantile life is a hazard,
The goods are first high and then low;
Better risk the old farm awhile longer—
Don’t be in a hurrygto go!
The great busy West has inducements,
And so has the busiest mart,
But wealth is not made in a day boys—
Don’t be in a hurry to start!
The bankers and brokers are wealthy,
They take in their thousands or so '2
Ah! think of the frauds and deceptions—
Don’t be in' a hurry to go!
The farm is the safest and surest.
The orchards are loaded to-day;
You‘re tree as the air of the mountains.
And monarch of all you survey.
Better stay on the farm awhile longer;
Though profit comes in rather slow,
Remember you’ve nothlng to risk, boys-
Don’t be in a hurry t got
#—
Thc Chlld-Angel.
' Little tongues that clatter, clatter;
Little feet that patter. patter.
With a ccasclcsa motion all the day;
Little eyes that softly lighten;
Little cheeks that 11qu and brighten;
Little voices singing at their play;
~ In my memory awaken .
Thoughts of on. who has been taken;
Of a little heart that beats no more;
of a little heart that beats no more;
' ’Mld the angelssweetly singing
Songs 0 f gladncss on a-dtstant shore.
. . . , ,
PUILIC ACTS.
Passed May seaflon, 1869.
cums am.
An act in addition to An Act concerning Idiots, Lu-
: antics and Spendthrifts. -
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives in General Assembly convened : ' .
Sec. 1. Any lunatic or distracted person may be
placed in a hospital asylum. .or retreat for the insane
or other suitable place of detentipn, either public or
rivate, by his or er legal guardian, or relatives, or
grinds, in case of no guardian; but In no cases with-
out the certificate of one or more reputable physicians
after a ersonai examination made within one week
of the ate thereof, which certificate shall be duly ac-
knowledged before some magistrate or other ofiicer
authorized to administer oaths, or take the acknowl-
edgment of deeds, in the State where given, who shall
certify to the genuineuess of the Signature, and to the
respectability of thesigncr: .
Sec. 2. Any income or distracted person. in addi-
tion to the mode already provided for by law, may
be placed in a hospital, Asylum, or retreat for the in-
sane, or other suitable place of detention, either pub-
lie or rivatc, by order of any justice of the peace who
shall ully investigate the facts of the case either
with or without notice to such lunatic, and if upon
such investigation he shall find that such lunatic or
distracted person is at large, and dangerous to him-
self, or herself. or others. or requires hospital care
and treatment, he shall order such insane person to
be taken to some hospital, asylum. retreat or other
suitable place of detention, to be there kept so long
as may be requisite or expedient; but no person shall
be ad committed Without the certificate of one or
more reputable physrcrans as specified in the next
preceding section, . .
SEC. 3. Any lunatic or distracted person Ina be
placed in a hospital, asylum, retreat, or other sur able
lace of detention and treatment, public or private,
by order of auyjudse of .the superior court of this
State, after the following coprse of proceedings, viz:
on a statement or complaint in writing, of any respec-
table person. that such person is insane, and that the
welfare of himself, or herself. or of others, re ulrcs
his or her restraint, It shall be the duty of such udgc
immediately to appoint a commission who shall in-
quire into, and _report upon the facts of the case. If
in their Opinion It is a suitable case for confinemew
such judge shall issue his order .for such disposition
of said person as wnl secure the object and purposev
of such application. _ _
SE0. 4. he commission provided for the last pre-
ceding section shall be composed of not less than
three, nor more than four persons, one of whom, at.
least, shall be a physician. and another a lawyer,
judge, maplstice of t e peace. In their lnquisition
they sha . ear such evidence as ma be offered touch-
ing the case, also the statement 0 the party com-
plained of. and of his, counsel. The (party shall have
such notice of the proceedings as set judge shall or-
der, and saidjndge is hereby authorized to have such
person placed in suitable custody during the pend-
eucy of said findings.
Sta. 5. On a written statement being addressed by
'any respectable person to any judge of the superior
court in this State, that a certain person thus con-
fined in a hospital asylum, or retreat for the insane.
or other place of detention for the insane, is not 111-.
sane, and is thus unjusly deprived of his or her liber-
ty such judge. at discretion, shall appoint a com-
mission of not. less than three. nor more than four
persons, one of whom at least shall be a physician,
and another a lawyer. who shall bear sue evidence
ifs shall be ofi‘ered touching the case, and without
summoning the party before them, Shall have one or
more ersonal intervie with such person, so ar-
range , if possible, , h person shall not know
or suspect the object or purposc of such interview.
Said commission shall within a reasonable time,
make report to said jud c. and if, in their opinion,
the parry is not Insane, t re said judge shall issue an
order for the discharge of such person.
SE0. 6. If the officers or managers of any hospital,
asylum, retreat, _or other place of detention, or any
of them, shall web for a judicial examination of a
person claimed to be insane in their charge, such ex-
amination shall be had in the manner provided in the
fifth section of this act. _
SE0. 7. The commission provided for in the fifth
section hereof, shall not be repeated in respect to
the same party oftencr than once in six months, and
in respect to such as are committed under the third
section hereof such commission shall not be ap-
pointed withln the first six months after such com-
mitment. _
SEC. 8. Persons placed 111 a hospital, asylum, re-
treat, or‘ other suitable place ‘detention; under the
first section of this act, may removed therefrom by
theparty placing such perspn therein. —
SEC. 9. Persons‘pjlaced In a hoapital. asylum, re-
treat, or other suita is place of detention. under any
.of the provisions of this act. may be discharged by
the authorities in whom the government of the lusti-
tution is vested, pursuant to such rules and regula-
tions as they may from tune to time adopt- in relation
to patients and t 0 management of the institution.
Size. 10. lfupon the application or complaint of any
person made to anyjudge of_thc superior court of this
State. that a certain person I: insane, and sufi‘erin
for the wantofproper care or treatment, upon fin -
ingthe fact true, 0 shall order such person to be
placed in some hospital. asylum, or retreat for the in-
sane. or other suitable place of detention, at the ex-
pense of those who are legally bound to maintain
such person.
SEC. 11. The costs and expenses of any of the pro-
ceedings herein provided for, shall be paid in the
'manner, and by the person or party, as the magis-
trate or judge before whom the same shall be had
shall order and direct, and such magistrate or judge
is hereby authorized to issue his execution for such
costs accordinoly.
Approved Ju y 9, 1809.
. coarser: Lxxxr.
An Act in addition to an Act for the Regulation of
Civil Actions. ,-
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives in General Assembly convened.
Sso. 1. That so much of the professional librar of
any cler yman of a value not exceeding five hundvrca
dollars, e. and the same is. exempted, and not liable
to be taken b warrant and execution.
Approved uly 8, 1869.
. _ enamn Lxxxrr. .
An Act In addition to an Act concerning Communi-
- ' ties and Corporltions.
Be it enacted by the Serum and House of Representa-
tives. in General Assemblyeonvcmd .-
That whenever the p'resident and secretary of any
joint stoo . atlon in this State I ll have neg-
l a e their annual certificate 0 the town
.. .. x of the town in which said corporation transacts
its business, according to. the provisions of Section
'404 of Chapter—7 of Title 4 of the Revised Statutes of
this State, said resident and secretary shall make
and de osit sue certificate on or before the twentieth
day of lily, A, D. 1869, and such certificate so made
and depos ted as last aforesaid. shall have the same
effect as though made pursuant to the provisions of
said statute. '
Approved, July 9, 1860.
ouxmnu Lxxxm
An Act in addition ,to “An Act for
Civil Actions.”
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives in General Assembly com: .-
Sac. 1. So much of any debtyvhtch has accrued by
reason of the ersonal services or labor of the debtor-
having a fami y which he is liable to In port, as sh'a
not exceed twenty-five dollars, and all nefits which
shall have been a owed by any association of persons
toWards the support of any member of
the Regulation of
in this State,
such association, .
firmity. shall have been rendered incapable of attend-
in to his usual business, shall be exempted, and not
liable to be taken on any recess of foreign attach-
ment or execution; proof ed, that in all such units,
brought to rectwer any debt accrnln for house-rent,
or for provisions furnished to the cbtor or for the
use of the debtor’s family, the sum of ten dollars only
shall be exempted and not liable to be taken by any
process of forei attachment or execution; and pro.
videdfurther, that no exemption shall be allowed in
fever of the debtor in any unit brou ht u on debts
accruin for personal boar , fur-niche fort edebt‘or,
or the ebtor’s famil by the plaintiff. -
Sec. 2. Chapter C of the Public Acts of 1861,
and all acts and arts of acts inconsistent herewith,
are hereby rope ed.
820. 3. Th 5 act shall not affect. any suit now pend.
in . -
Approved July 1, 1869.
- alumna Lxxxrv. . .
An Act for the Preservation of Fish in the Pocah-
pang Lake in Chatham. 1
Be it enacted y the Senate and House of Representa-
tions in General Assembly convened: ,
That every person who prior to the first do of May
1812, shall beguilt of catching or taking rom the
Pocatapau Lake 11 Chatham, any fish between the
first day 0 November and the first day of May in each
car, shall be unlshcd by a fine of seven dollars orby
rnprisonmeu in the common jail not exceeding ten
do 5, or by such fine and imprisonment both. -
pproved July 8, 1868. ‘
CHAPTER am.
An Act for the preservation of Fishing in the Port-
land Great Hill Pond. .
Be it enacted by the Senate and House ofllepresema-
tion in General Assembly convened: 3
That every person who, prior to the first dayof
April, 1872. Shall be guilt of catching or takin from
the Great Hill Pond in ortland. any fish, a all be
punished by a fine of seven dollars for every such of-
nee. - .
e
Approved July 9, 1869.
CHAPTER Lxxxvr.
An Act in addition to “An Act for encouraging and.
‘ regulating Fisheries.
Be it enacted by Senate and Hogan 0! Representa-
tive.» in General Aacembl convened :—
No person shall take
Shctucket, any shad at any other time than between
the fifteenth day of March and the fifteenth day of
June in each year, and eve person who shall at any
other time take any shad, s all forfeit the sum of one
hundred dollars to the treasury of the state.
Approved, July 8,‘ 1809.
9
who, by reason of sickness or ln~‘
on the river Thames and'
. crux-Tun Lxxxvn.
An Act in addition to and in alteration of an Act on-
titled "An Act relating to the City of Waterbury."
[Local Act.']
CHAPTER men.
An Act authorizing the cession to the United States
of all the title and interest of this State in the Sol-
dier's National Cemetery at Gettysburg, in the
State of Pennsylvania.
‘ [Local AcL]
anrrEn Lxxxrx.
An Act. to amend an Act entiled "An Act to alter the
charter of the City of Hartford. and to combine
sundry public statutes relatin, thereto."
[Local Act.
. onAr-rsu :0.
An Act amending an Act entitled “An Act to alter the
Charter of the City of Hartford. and to combine
sundry public statutes relating thereto."
[Local ActJ
A A 61 ] 1(’lll;\Xl’Iill.A XIfl’. h
n ctina (it on o ‘ n ct ort cRc lotion 0
Civil Actions." In f
_Bc it enacted by the Sonata and Home of Representa-
tives in General Assembly convened:
8150. 1. Whenever any person shallbc aggrievedby
the appraisal of damages in laying out any street. or
ti_1 making any improvement or public work, in any
City, or borough, or by the assessment 'of benefits
therefor, he shall be allowed an up eal from any such
appraisal or assessment, to any ju ge of the superior
court, within sixty days after public notice shall be
given of such apprarsgil or assessment, which appeal
shall be suitable petition in writing tor a rc-appralsal
or re-assessment, with a citation attached thereto,
and returnable in not less than six nor more than
twenty days after its date. and served at leist six
days before the return day upon the clerk of such city
or borough. .
Sec. 2. Such judge shall have, for the "purpose of
disposing of said appeal, all the powers 0 the Supe-
rior Court, and may proceed by committee, jury, or
otherwise, to rc-asscss said damages or benefits, and
give jud mcnt accordingly, and if said damages are
increase or said assessment of benefits h reduced,
award costs against the city, or boron h; and if the
said damages are not increased or sat assessment of
benefits is not, reduced. award costs against the ap-
pellant; aid shall in all cascsissuc execution ifneccs.
sary, in favor of the city. or borough, for the amount
of damages, orbencfits, affixed by such re-assessment .
and in favor of either party for costs, to be taxed as
upon civil process in the Superior Court.
Size. 3. Such judge shall when the proceedhgs in
any case arising under this act are close return a
the papers connected with the can). to t e clerk of
said city or borough, who shall keep the same on file
for the inspection of all parties vintercsted therein.
All acts and arts of acts inconsistent herewith are
hereby re e ed, but this act shall not affect any suit -
now pen ng, or an proceediucs already commenc-
ed under existing aws of the State or ordinances
of any city or borough.
Approved J uiy 8, 1869.
CllAmR xon.
An Act in addition to An Act entitled “An Act Con-
cerning Lands."
Be it enacted by the Senate ondHouse of Represents-
tives in General Assembly convened: -
Size. 1. That the lessee, lessees. or occu (ants. of
any bulldin which shall have been or shall be, with
out any fa t or neglect on their part, destroyed or so
injured by the elements, or any other cause, as to be
untenantable or unfit for occupancy slum not be lia-
ble or bound to pay rent to the lessor, lesson. or
owners thereof after such destruction or injury, unless
otherwise expressly provided by written agreement
between such parties; and in case of such destruction
or injury such essee, lessees, or occupants may tlpre-
upon quit possession of such but ding, land, and
premises so leased or occupied and surrender the
same to the lessor or owners t ereof. and required
the cancellation of the lease (if i
which the same was held or occupie .
Approved, July lst, 1369.
writing) under
mums xom.
An Act to Create and Establish Courts of Comma:
Pleas in Hartford and New Haven utter,
Be it enacted by the Senate an can of Representa-
tives in General Assembly comm :
Sun. -1. There shall be a court in each of the col - ,
ties of Hartford and New Haven. to be known an
designated as the “ Court of Conrado Pleas." to be
held at the times and places lurclnaftsr “33,?“ by
a judge residing in the county appointed , d com-
missioned for that purpose.
Sue. 2. The sessions of acid court shall be bold in
said counties in the order and at the following, to
wit. :-—at Hartford, in Hartford County, and New Ha.-
ven, in New Haven County, on 0 first Monday of
every month in each year, - exee the months of
Jul and Audgnst, and all cases ro in to said' court
sha lbe trle or otherwise disposed f, at the term of
the court held next after that to which they shall
have been brought, unless continued 05 special order
of court, and no term of said court an be adjourncd
sine die (except as hereinafter provl d) until ever
cause on the docket thereof shall have been trle ,
disposed of, or continued, or until the close of the
third week of the term. ,
8:0. 3. Said court shall have exclusive, ri incl
jurisdiction over all civil causes which a i be
brought before it accordmg to law, and it the debt,
damn ea, or matter in demand, exceeds the jurisdic-
‘tion 0 a’justjce of the cues. and does .not exceed
the sum of five hundre dollars. and ma try the
same byjury or otherwise, and pro sec! to uni jnd -
meat and executigu, excrclsin th amc powers n
the premises as are possessed 1 the superior court-
over causes within its jurisdiction; but said court
shall have no jurisdiction over criminal causes, nor
over appeals from probate, or petitions for divorce.
, 8:0. 4. Said court shaltalso have sxeludvc, origin-
al jurisdiction over all units m c ulty wherein the
matter in demand shall not once the sum of five
hundred dollars, (excepting sat for relief against
any cause depending, or judgm rendered in the
superior court), and may, by melt or by committee,
inquire into the facts, and proceed to final judgment
and decree, according to the rules of equity; pro-
vided, that in suits for the redemption or foreclosure
of mortgage. the jurisdiction shall be determined by
the amount of the debt or liability secured, as de-
Scribed in the mortgage.
Sec. 5. Appeals from all judgments of justices of
the peace from which an appeal is now allowed by
law exec t in criminal pauses), shall hersafterbc al-
lows an taken exclusively to the next tern:~ of the
court of common pleas, to be held in the .county
wherein the judgment appealed from shall but?" been
rendered, on givrng bonds as heretofore required by
law. Writs of error from jud cuts of justices of
the peace shall also be broug t exclusively to the
said court at the next term thereof, in the county in'
which such judgment was rendered.
Sue. .5, Motions Ill errorin arrest of judgment, for
a new trial, or to set astde a non-suit, my be made '
to the court of common pleas, and as well as an
question of law arising m a case reserved for the a -
vice and consideration of the supreme court of errors,
at its next term to be held in the county, .to which
term also shall be brought all writs of error upon
finaijudgments and decrees of the court or c mon
pleas, and in res cut to such motlms and wt to the
course of rocee age, and the limitations by law
.prescribe for the Supreme court. shall be pursued
and in force In the court of common less.
Sac. All actions which may be sought before
the can of common plans, shall be brought and
tried in that county wherein the plaintiff or defendant
dwells, if they or either on are inhabitants of.
this State; but if neither 0 hem are inhabitants of
this State, then in the county where the defendant
‘ shall be when the spit is commenced, and if the de-
fendant is apt Within the State, then in the county
wherein is Situated the property which is attached.
SEC. 8. The course of practice and manner of pro-
cecding in the court of_common plans shall be con-
formed to that p’revarlmg In the superior court, (so
far as is practica 1e, and subject to the djgcrotion of
the court of common less in providing for any
necessary modification 0 the same from time to time,)
and all rules of practice prescribed by. the General
Assembly, or the supreme court of errors for the su-
perior court. shall apply mutatis, mntandis to the
court of common pleas. so far as is consistent with
their nature and scopc. _
Sec. 9. The judges and clerk! of the court of com-
mon pleas rhpll have‘the samc powers in re and to
cases depending before, or returnable to uni court.
as are at present or maybe bylaw given to thejndges
and clerks of the superior court, rclativc to causes
pending in or returnable to the superior court, and
all statutory provrsions regarding the trial, disposi-
tion of, and mode of rocceding in cases in the supe-
rior court shall also a applicable to cases in the
court of common pleas, except It be otherwise herein
provided.” .
SEO. 10. Each of thejudges of the court of common
pleas shall appoint a clerk and an assistant clerk of .
his court. who shall before entering on the duties of
their office be properly sworn, and give bonds in the
sum of one thousand dollars esch,_ ' llsr to that re-
- aired from clerks of the superior rc. Said clerk
and assistant clerk shall reside in the county, and
have the same power duties and obligations, and be
entitled to the same fees as those pertaining to the
clerks of the superior court. Proper dockcts shall he
made and kept by the clerks, of the causes brought
in their respective counties and the court shall h vs
its proper seal to be used under the direction of The
court, in all matters in which a seal is requisite. ,
5:0. 11. It shall be the duty of thejudgcc of the
court of common pleas from time to time to assign
for trial, by days, the cases on the dockets of their
respective courts, in the order in which they Stand
thereon. and the trial of no case dial be postponed
after it. is so assigned. unless by the court upon good
and suflcient reasons being given; and the ongage.
meat of counsel in other professional duticrshall be
no reason for such postponement.
Sea. 1!. Cases proper to be tried to the jury may
be entered on the jury docket at the first term, and~
allpleadinzs shall be closed to the court or jury am».
ing thc same term, and not thereafter, except by
consent of the parties. or by order of court for cause
shown. The jury for the court. of common pleas
shall be psid from the State Treasury; and .113“ be
summonedby the clerk of the court 0 common pleas,
upon direction or order of thejadge of the con
who shall exercise his discretion ac to the time an .
term when ajury shall be sumiionsd, providcd there
shall not be less than four jury terms in each year,
if there remain any cases for trial on the jury dockety
Sso.,13.- The Sher-ids in their rcspectl'e counties
shall attend upon the scssrons of said court, shall
have the same duties and be entitled to the same
privileges and fees that they now have in the su erior
court. Whenever either of said sheriffs shall e uc-
eessarlly absent he shall appoint. with the consent
of the judge a deputy shenfi‘ to act in his place.
8:13., 14. The judges of said court of common pleas
Shall be annually appornted by the G cucrsl Assembly.
in accordance with existing laws, and each shall re-
ceive the same salary that Judges of the superior
court are now by law entitled to, payable quarterly
from the treasury of the St ate. .
‘ SEC. 15. Whenever any udge of the court of com-
mon pleas shall be legally lsqualificfi to act asjudge
in any action pendnw before his court, he shall rc-
move said action to the superior court then in session
or next to be held ill the cormty. and the clerk of the
superior court shall. on receipt of the files and records
and the order of said judne. enter the same in the
docket of the su erlor court in its proper place, to
he proceeded wit _, tried and disposed of. in the same
manner as if originally brought to said court to-
vided that if the parties to, said ion shall 0 a
written agreement waiving all_ fiction to ‘satd
. judge acting in such manner, said cause need not be
removed. ' ~.
Sue. 16. Whenever anyjudve of the court of com-
mon pleas shall be unable to at at any term of the
court in his county by sickness, absence. or any other
cause. the chief justice of tzc supreme court of er-
rors on being notified of we fact by said judge or
the clerk of the court, shall assign and direct some
judge of the super or court. or supreme court
of errors. to hold the term of the court.
SEO. 17. All writs and processes returnable to the
court of common lcas challbs served at least ten
dnys inclusive, be ore the sitting of the court.
SEC. 18. It shall be the duty of thecounty com-
missioners of each of the counties of Hartford and
New Haven. at the expense of their respective coun.
ties. to provide such sufficient and pro r court-
room for the said courts to be hold to uni "counties,
and such other accommodation: as may be necessary.
8:0. 10. Thejudges of the court of common pleas
shall be appointed by the General Assembly at its
resent session. but shall not enter upon their duties
until the first Moods of September, A. D. 1869, on
which. day the first cm of said courts shall be
holden. . S _
Sun. 20. All cases at law or in equity which shall
be pending on the 1st Monday of September, A. l).
1869, before the superior courts for t 0 counties of
‘ Hartford and New Haven; and upon which there has
been on said day no trial either-by court, jury or com-
mittee, and whrclmre within the original. exclusive
'arisdiction of the courts of cominon piece as herein-
t‘ore provided shall be transferred by said superior
court using the month of September, 1869. upon
motion of‘e ther part to the res etive mum of
common pleas for sat counties, an shall be included
in the res ective dockets of said courts of common
less. a shall be thereafter proceeded with to final
augment 0r execution in said courts of common
pleas. and the judgment 0 decrees of said last men-
tioncd courts thereon shall be binding, valid and
conclusive.
Sac. 21. The jurors for the trial of causes in the
courts of common pleas for each county shall be
taken from the inhabitants of the several towns in
such county, chosen according to law to serve as
jurors in tire superior court; and the jurors shall be
summoned and drawn in the same manner as is by
law provided in regard to the summoning of juror-s
for the superior court. .
Size. 23. The forms of writs of summons and at-
tachment and execution, in causes brought before
the courts of common pleas, may be the same with
those allowed by law to be used in proceedings be-
fore the superior court, with the substitution of the
words “ Court of Common Plcra" for “Superior
Court," whenever the latter term is used therein to
designate the court.
The court fees, and the taxable bills of costs in the
courts of common pleas, shall be the same as in the
superior court. .
he clerks of said court shall draw orders for the
bills that may be taxed by the judges of said court
for attendance, stationery and other current expenses
of Silld court, in the same manner as such orders are
drawn by the clerk of the superior court: and said
clerks shall account for and pay over to the treasury
of the State, I" court fees accruing in said court, in
the same manner and at the same time, as is provided
by law for clerks or the Superior Court. .
SEE. 23. The rovisions of this act shall not affect
in any manner t to ijurisdiction of the several city
and borough courts a the counties aforesaid.
For the Gazette.
A GALA DAY.
“Silver Wedding Picnic. Capt. and Mrs.
Theodore Smith will receive their friends on
Aug. 7th, 1869.” There is something mag-Zeal
in the word picnic. An invitation to a wed-
ding snggests swallow-tails, white kids, and
ceremony. Even a Silver wedding has its
terrors for bashful young men. But a silver
Wedding picnic means warm congratula-
tions, uncmbarrassedcordiality, and a jolly
good time. So thought the five shore guests
who gathered at the dock in South Norwalk,
.st Saturday,to accept the above invitation.
The steam yacht Hoffman had been. char-
tered, and on the arrival of the 9.45 train
from New York, the band summoned the
guests to assemble. They filled the steamer
and one or two yachts, and merrily sailed to
the scene of festivity. The coast along Nor-
walk is famous for its beautiful isles of the
sea, and not the least cozy and delightful is
that which Capt. Smith, formerly of the
U. S. Service, with a sailor's fondness for a
big basin of saltwater, has made his home.
At one extremity is the Light House, and in
the centre, hidden behind luxuriant trees,
lies the Captain’s residence. A flag flying
from the reef signalled the boats. and soon
the steamer lay along side, and discharged
its cargo in boat loads. Paeing‘over the
large, trim lawn, under an avenue of stately
trees, the party reached the house, and were
directed by gentlemanly ushers, to their
dressing rooms. Descending, they greeted
the Captain and his lady, and were aston-
ished to find that twenty-five years of mar-
ried life had failed to leave a wrinkle on the
fair brow of their hostess. Smoo'hly must
the good ship sail, which shows no open
seams after so long a voyage.
The merry party soon scattered over the
grounds, and some joined in croquet, while
others tripped the light fantastic upon the
greensward, under the inspiration of the
band. Many distinguished guests were pres-
ent, and beauty sparkled as if in defiance of
the approaching eclipse. _ Yet it will be no
disparagemeut to the rest, to echo the uni-
versal judgment in pronouncing those blos-
soms the loveliest which had grown upon
the tree whose twenty-fifth anniversary we
celebrated. Many of the toilets were very
fine, particularly that of the charming Miss
121., of City Island; and Miss E. of Staten
Island, delighted every one by her personal
attractions and winning grace. We noticed
that the last class at Yale was quadruply
represented. ~ .
A summons to lunch changed the scene,_
and the guests gathered in the house,whcre,
as usual, the wedding gifts were an un-
equalled attraction to the ladies. To men-
tion them particularly would but excite 'our
fair readers envy. Let me but hint that their"
value exceedcd a thousand dollars. After
refreshments, the patty promenaded to« a
point near by, where a clam bake eha llenged
the epieurcs. More dancing and croquet,
and dinner was announced. Over a hundred
guests sat down to a table laid out under a
row of ailanthus trees, and loaded Under a
feast upon which D’Artois was. delighted to
stake his reputation as a caterer. Besides
the varied and pleuteous solids. the deli-
cacies of the season were all represented;
and when the viands had been not wanting,
the thickly sprinkled bottles of champagn c,
claret, and santesue, stimulated the intel-
lectual appetite. That such an 'occa sion’
‘ such a day, such a. host, and such a company
should provoke bright sailies of wit, as well
as hearty toasts, will be readily imagined;
but we can only take space to Mention the
neat and appropriate remarks of Mr. J. R.
Emerson, and Rev. Mr. Austin’s felicitous
allusions. Strains Of music from the band
filled out the intervals; and by the side of
' each plate was placed a copy, printed in sil-
ver and fastened with white ribbon, of the
following ode, which had been ground out
for the occasion:
Dark clouds are bright within, tis said:
So Hymen’s veil, though shining,
A score and five calm years have fled;
Behold the silver lining!
The waves their fricn dly tribute pay
Upon this glad occasion;
As, dashing up their silver Spray,
They speak congratulation.
True, golden locks must silver be:
Time’s an alchemist olden.
May he reverse his art, and see
This stlver feast a golden!
,
At last gastronomical capacity failed, and
now the hour for leaving the island had ar-
- rived—necessarily early, that the guests
might catch the evening train for New
York. Just as the first mouthful was bitten
from old So] by China’s fabled monsters,
the Hoffman blew its final whistle, and the
party waved their handkerchiefs toward the
island on which they had passed so happy
9. day. ' ,
The occasion was altogether successful
and delightful; and the wish of the guests
was unanimous that they, with Father Time,
might live to see
“This silver feast a golden.”
SOUTH NORWALE, Aug. 7th, 1869. .
New Haven has a spunky young German
girl, whose father wouldn’t consent to her
marriage with a nice young man, and kick-
ed him out ; but she eloped with him, mis-
led the old gent, got married all right, and
coming home they settled down near him,
leaving him to fume and swear as he pleas-
ed. ,
hhdern slung has converted the title of
Gray’s immortal masterpiece into “Au Ele-
gy in a‘Country Bone Orchard.”
A man once advertised for competent
persons to undertake the sale of a new med-
icine," and adds, we doubt not with truth,
‘it will be profitable to the undertaker."
A young lady in town keeps a list of her
male acquaintances in a po'ckct diary and
calls it her “him" book. ‘
An incompletely reconstructed Southern-
er moved to Vermont lately and soon after-
ward'his family was increasd by the add-
ition ofa native “Vermonter”. His oldest
son, a boy of four years, was at first delight-
ed with his little brother, but after a few
weeks began to tire of his crying, and not
alittle jealous from fancied neglect. One
day he climmed up into his father’s lap and
asked him, “Papa, which do you love best,
me or baby i" The father, thinking to
please the little praitler, answered that he
liked him best. After a serious thought.
the shrewd youth said; “PaI know why
you like me the best." “Why?" asked the
father. “Itsbecause I’m a Southern man
and baby is a d—d Yankee.”
A lady excused her extreme love for dia-
monds and other precious stones,‘by saying
they are the only bright things on earth
which never fade.
Mark Merlden.
BY MRS. HARRIET BEECIIER STOWE.
“ Come, Mark Meridcn. don’t settle down
into an old grandfathcrbefore your time; a
pretty wife’s a pretty thing, Mark, and a
pretty house is a pretty thing: but, hang it,
one must have a little of life.”
Mark Meridcn stood at his desk, giving a
last look at his books, while Ben Sanford,
the roguish, the merry, the song—singing,tlic
Ben of all Bcns, was urging on him the
claims of a projected frolic that evening.
Now, Ben was precisely the messenger for
such an embassy—there was fun in the
twinkle of his blue eye, and a world of wag-
gery in the turn of his head, and a pair of
broad roguish dimples that went merrily
edging in and out of his cheeks every time
he spoke, and he had laid hold of Mark’s
arm to drag him away. But Mark shook
ofi‘bia hand, and finished summing up a col-
umn of figures, put the blotting paper into
the book, and the book into the place, wip-
ed his pen with an air of great thoughful-
ness, and at last turning to Ben, said :
“ I think I won’t go this evening.”
“Now, why not?” said Ben very eager—
1y.
“Because—because,” said Mark smiling—
“Bccause I fancy that I should like Mrs.
Mcriden’s company better this evening.
“Hang Mrs. Merideu—beg pardon, Mark,
hang myself for saying so—but one don’t-
likc to see a fine fellow buried alive. Come
take a real wake up with us.”
“Thank you, Ben, but I haven’t been
asleep and don’tneed it. So I’ll go home
and see my Wife," and thereat turned a res-
olute step homeward as a well-traine d hus-
band ought.
“New,” says one of our readers, “who
was Mark Merideu ?” You would not ;have
asked, good reader, if you had lived in the
town Of—, when his name first appeared
on the outside of one of its most fashiona-
ble shops, “Mark Meriden,” surrounded by
those waving insignia of grace and fashion
that young belles need to have their eyes
turned off trom beholding— Everything in
the tasteful establishment told of the well-
arrangcd business, and Mark, himself the
mirror of fashion, ltlcss in every article
of costume, quick, attentive, polite, was ev-
ery day to. be seen there winning golden
opinions from all sorts of people . Mark’s
shop became. the resort for the high ton-—
the fashionable exchange, the promenade
of beauty and wealth, who came there to be
enlightened as to the ways and means of
disposing of their surplus revenue—to see
and be seen,
So attentive, polite, and considerate was
Mark, so profound his bows, so bright his
eyes, so unexceptionab 10 his whiskers, that
it might have proved a dangerous re-
sort for the ladi es, had not a neat, tasteful
house going up in the neigborhood, been
currently reported as the future residence
of an already elected Mrs. Meriden, and in a
few months the house neatly furnished, re-
ceived a very pretty lady who called her-
self to that effect. She was as truly ‘refined
and lovely a woman as ever formed the cen-
tre flower of a domestic bouquet, and Mark
might justly be pardoned for having so
good again an opinion of himself for hav-
ing been fortunate enough to se curs her. _
Mark had an extensive circle of business
and pleasure acpuaintances, for he had been
one of the social, companionubie sort whose
have had an extensive run of business had
he not been one of that class of people nev-
er tO be found when wanted,
His law books and law office saw far less
of him than certain fashionable places ofre-
sort, where his handsome person and various
social accomplishments always secured him
a welcome reception. Ben 'had some little
property left him by his father, just enough
as he used laughingly to quote, “to keep
him in gloves and coiongc water,” and, for
the rest he seemed vastly connected with his
old maxim, “the world owes me a living,”
forgetting that the world sometimes proves
as poor a paymaster as the most fashiona-
ble young gentleman going. '
But to return to Mark. When he had
settled his accounts at night, he took from a
pigeon hole in his desk the little book afore-
named, and entered as follows : “To one
real wake up, $10,” which being done be
locked his desk and returned once more to
Mrs. Meriden.
Days flow on, and the shop of Mark be-
came increasingly popular, and still from
time to time he was assailed by the kind of
temptation we have described. Now itwas
“Mark, my dear fellow, do join us in a trip
to G—Js?’ and now, “Come, my old boy, let
us have a spree at F—’s,” now , it was the
club, now the oyster supper, but Mark was
invincible, and as one or another gully
recounted the history of the scene, be silent-
ly committed the account of the expenscto
his book. Yet Mark was notcynical or un-
social. His refusals, though firm, were in-
variably goodsnatured, and though he could
notbe drawn abroad, yet he was unques-
tionably open-handed at home. N o house
had so warms welcome, no dinner-table
could be more beautifully or more freely
open for the behoof of all gentlemen of the
dining-out order—no tea-table presented
more nucxceptionsbls toast, and no evening
lounge was more easy, homelikc, and cheer-
ful, than on the sofas in the parlors of Mark
Meridcn. They also gave evening parties
where all was brilliant, tasteful, and well-
ordered; and, in fine, notwithstanding his
short-coming, Mark was set down as a fine
open'handed fellow, after all.
At the end of the year Mark cast up the
account in the little book, and wasjmightily
astonished at it, for with all his ideas of the
powers of numbers he had no idea that the
twos and fives, and tens and ones, which
on greater or smaller occasions had found
their way into his columns, would amount
to a sum so considerable. Mark looked
about him—the world was going well, his
business machinery moving on in exact
touch and time—his house, where was there
a prettier one? where a place more replete
with home-drawing comfort? had he lost
anything in pleasure the year past?
Mark thought not, and therefore as _he
walked homeward, he stepped into a book
sellers, and ordered some books and superb
engravings for Mrs. Meriden, and spoke to
the gardener to send some elegant flower-
ing exotics for which he had heard her ex-
press an admiration some evenings before.
Tnat same evening came in Ben Sanford,-
as he expressed it, “in the very depths of in-
digo,” for young men whose worldly mat-
tors invariably go on wrong end foremost
will sometimes be found in this condition,
however exuberant may be their stock of
animal spirits. -
“Pray, Ben, what is the matter?” said
Mark, kindly, as the latter stretched him-
self at length, in an old arm chair, groaning
money generally found its way out of his
pockets in very fair proportions to the rate
it come. In short, he was given to clubs,
oyster suppers, and now and then a wine
party, and various other social privileges for
elevating one’s spirits and depressing one’s
cash that abound among enlightened cem-
munitics. ,
' But nevertheless at the bottom of his
head there was a very substantial stratum
of a certain quality called common sense
a trait which, though it was never set down
in any chart of phrenoiogy, may very just-
ly be called a faculty, and one which makes
a. ver‘ystriking difference among people as the
world goes.
In consequence of being thus constituted
Mark, when he found himself engaged to a
very pretty girl, began to reflect with more
than ordinuryseriousncss on his habits,ways
and manner of life. He also took an ac-
curate survey of his business, forde an
average estimate of his future income on
the severest probabilities, and determined
to live a little even within that. He also
provided himself with a small account
book, with which he intended to live in
habits of very close acquaintance, and in
this book he designed to note down all the
savings consequent upon the retrenchment
of certain little extras, before alluded to, in
which he had been in the habit of pretty
freely indulging bimself- -
Upon the present occasion it had cost
him something of an effort to say “no,” for
Mark was one of our easy, “clever fellows”.
to whom the enunciation of this little sylla-
ble caused as inuch trouble as the gutterals
of the German. '
However, when he came in sight ‘of his
parlor windows through which a bright fire
was shining, when he entered and found
the clean glowing hearth, easy chair drawn
up in front and a pair of embroidered siip- ,
pcrs waiting for him quite at their leisure,
and above all, when he read the quick
glances of welcome in a pair of very bright
eyes, Mark forgot all about Ben San-
ford and all bachelor friends and allure-
ments whatsoever, and thought himself the
hafifiest fellow on earth,
The evening passed off rapidly by the
help of music, reading, and the small talk
of which newly married people generally
have a full supply, and the next morning
found Mark at early business hours with as
steady at hand and ascooi as if there had
been no such things as bachelor’s frolics in
existence.
Late in the forenoon Ben Sanford lounged
in to ogle a few of the ladies, and above all
to rally Mark on losing the glorious fun the
evening before,
“Upon my word, Mark,” he began, “we
must have you put up for Selectman, you
are becoming so extremely ancient and ven-
erable in your ways—however, you are to
be excused,”he added, “circumstances con-
sidered-female influence? ah i well, it’s a
a fine affair, this marriage.”
“Better try it, Mr. Sanford,” said a bright
saucy girl, who with her laughing compan-
ions, were standing by while Ben was
speaking. . . .
“Ah, madam ! the wherewithal i” said
Ben, rolling up his eyes with a tragic expres-
sion. “If some clever old fellow would be
so obliging as to die now, and leave me a
few thousand, then ladies, you should see.”
“But speaking of mono ,” said Mark,
when the ladies were busy over some laces
he had just thrown on the counter—“what
did your ‘glorious fun’ cost you ‘2”,
“Pooh! nothing i only a ten-dollar‘bill—
nothing in my purse, you know i" '
“ Nothing in your purse i" not an uncom-
mon incident after these occasions,” said
Mark, laughing.
“0h, hang it all!" said Ben, “too true i” I
can get no remedy for this consumption of
the purse, as'old Falstaff says; bower, the
world owes me a living, so good morning i”
Ben Sanford was just One of that class of
young men and women, as common report
goes, that they can do anything they please
and who consider this point so well estab—
lished that they do not think it necessary
' to illustrate it by doing anything at all. He
Was alavvyer of good talents, and would
audibly.
“On, a billions attack—Mark ! shoema-
ker’s bills! tailors’ bills ! boarding hill 1 all
sent for New Year‘s presents! hang ’em
all !”
Mark was silent a few moments, and Ben
continued :
“Confound it, Mark ! What’s the sense of
living, if a fellow is to be I0 very poor ?—
Hcrc you, Mark, born in the same town
with me, and younger than I by some two
years, you have a house as snug as a man
need to ask, and awife like an angel, peace
and plenty by the bushel, and all comes of
having a good run of luck in the money
line,” and Ben kicked his papers against the
handirons most energetically.
“What has become of Emily P—‘E” asked
Mark, after a pause.
“Poor soul i” said Ben, “there she is yet,
with all sweetness and patience, waiting
till such a luckiess scapegrace as I can give
her a home and a husbandf I wish to my
soul for her sake I could afford to be mar-
ried and have a home of my own ; besides
to tell the truth, I am tired of this rambling
scrambling, out—at—the-elbow. slip-shod life.”
“Why don’t you get married ‘3” said Mark.
' “Why don’t I ? to be sure—use my tail-
or‘s bills for fuel and my board bills for
house rent, and shoe bills for bread and but-
ter, hey? Would you recommend a poor
girl to try me, Mark, all things considered ?”
said Ben, bitterly.
Mark’reflected awhile in silence, and then
drew out his book, his little book to which
we have before alluded.
“Just look at this account, Ben,” said he ;
“I know you hate figures, but just-for once."
Ben glanced at it impatiently, laughed
when he read over the two or three first
items, but his face lengthened as be pro-
ceeded, and Mark detected a sort of u whis-
thi of astonishment as he read the sum to-
ta .
“Well,lllark l” he exclaimed, “what a very
old gentlemanly considerate trick of yours,
to Sit behind your counter so coolly noting
down the “cost and come to” of all our lit-
tle frolics—really, it is most edifying. How
much you have enjoyed your superior dis
cretion and forethought," and Ben did laugh
but not with his usual glee.
“Nay, you‘mistake,” said Mark. “I keep
this account merely to see what I have been
in the habit of spending myself, and as you
and I have always . been hand in glove in
everything, it aswers equally for you. It
was only yesterday that I summed up the
necount. and I asaure you the result sur-
prised myself; and now, Ben, the sum here
set down, and as much more as you please,
is freely at your disposal, to clear off old
scores for the year, provided you will accept
with it this little book as a New Year’s gift,
and use it twelve months as I have done,
and if at the end of that time you are not
ready to introduce me to Mrs. Sanford, I am
very much mistaken." . q, .
Ben grasped his friend’s hand,but just then
the entrance of Mrs. Mcriden prevented his
reply. Mark, however saw with satisfac-
tion that he put the book carequy into his
vest-pocket, and buttoiied up his coat with
the air of a man who is buttoning up a new
resolution.
When they parted for the night, Mark
said with a smile, “In cases of billions at-
tacks you know where to apply for medi-
cine.” Ben answered only by a fervent
pressure of the hand, for- his throat felt too
full for him tomnswer.
Mark Meriden’s book answcred the put.
pose admirably. In less than two years
Ben Sanford was the most popular lawyer
in —, and as steadya householder asiyou
might wish to see : and .in. conclt‘tsion,.f_-,we
will ask our lady readers‘th'eir opinion on
one point, and it is this; if Mrs.” Meriden
had been a wOnIan who understood what is'
called “catching a bean,” better than catch-
ing a husband—if she had never curled her
hair except for company, and thought it a
degradation to know how to keep a house
comfortable, would all these things have
happened ?
--Thc maxim,“'1‘he right man in the right
place,” is soon to be changed so to read,
“The right woman in the right place.”
Norwalk Chronicler