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NORWALK, CONNECTICUT, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12,1869.
GAZETTE.
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ALEX. S. GIBSON,
Organist of the First Congregational Church.
FROM TIIE CITY OF NEW YORK,
Teacher of the
Plano-Forte, Organ and Musical Com-
sltlori.
Box 379 P. 0. Norwalk, Conn.
In New York, care Peloubet, Pelton & 00., 841
Broadway. '
J. BELDEN HUBLBUTT,
Attorney and Counsellor at Law,
g.
ROOM N0. 4, (Up Stalrs,) GAZETTE BUILDING
DR. J. G. RARROUR,
I) E N '.'I'.' I B ’1‘ ,
NORWALK, CONN.
Ohlce in Gazette Building, Robm No. 0, over J ack-
son Bro’s store.
Nitro oxide or Laughing Gas, administered when
desired.
PATENT AGENCY.-
VWILLIA'EE -VINE, ,
Agent and Solicitor of Patents,
Mechanical Draughtsman and
MODEL MAKER,
Winnipauk, Conn.
J O H N 00 T T E R
PATENT AGENT,
ENGINEER, MACHINIST AND MECHANICAL
DRAUGHT'SMAN,
Manufacturer of Models for the Patent Office, Work-
in g Models, Patlteriés, anélhall pthfi'a ht iggchinery
in uera . ver urc s _ e op
emit 38 NORWALK, CONN.
G. O. KEELER & BROTHER,
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
Groceries, I-‘lonr, Feed, &c.,
Nos. 12. 14 and 16 Main Street, Norwalk, Conn.
ELRERT CURTIS,
Merchant Tailor,
Curtis’s Building, Main Street, Norwalk, Gt.
1)"?
Gents’ and Youth’s Clothing cut and made to order,
at short notice, of the best materials, in the latest
styles, by experienced workmen. Prices reasonable.
G. a G. M. IIOLMES,
DEALERS IN
G ROCERIES,
FLOUR,
PROVISIONS, 870.,
Main Street, Norwalk, Ct.
C. . . LOCKWOOD,
Fashionable Draperdn Tailor
AND '
Gentlemens Furnishing Emporium,
Main Street, Norwalk, Conn.
AGENT FOR THE
Singer Manufacturing 00’:
First Premium Sewing Machine,
The best Machine for general work.
rI-Itnu Insurance CO. of Hartford,
Incorporated 1819, Charter Perpetual.
Capitol and Assets, $5,052,880 1.9
insures against loss and damage by_ Fire, on terms
adapted to the hazard, and consistent with
the laws of compensation;
GEORGE R. COWLES, _
Sole Agent for Norwalk and Vicinity.
Norwalk Insurance Company.
NORWALK, CONN.
.
Cash Capital, $500,000
Paid up Capitol, $100,000
Wu. C. Simon, President, 0120. R. Gowns, Sec’ .
- ‘ Enux. Hm, Treasurer.
.Fred. H. Nash,
(Organist It. Paul’s Church.)
TEACHER OF MUSIC IN ALL ITS. ANCHES.
WPlanos tuned at short notice. Or on left with
E. Blackman, C. T. Cornwall, or at the oflice of the
Gazette will meet with attention. Broken Strings
replaced. Special Agent for the sale of Musical In-
struments by the following makers, viz:
Plano Fortes. Melodeons lb Cab't Organs
Chickcrinfid'. Sons, Mason & Hamlin,
Hazelton ros.. Cathart & Needhum,
Haiucs Bros. .15 00., Prince A: 00.,
Grovesteln, Horace Waters 6: 00.,
James Vose, New Haven Melodeon 00.,
Horace Waters & 00., Page, Potter 0. 00.,
S. G. Gordon. ,
Will be in Norwalk on Saturdays during the Sum-
:mer.
N orwalk, May 18, 1869.
assn'rs ovum $25,000,000.
GEO. R. COWLES,
IS AGENT at Norwalk, and issues policies for the fol-
lowing Insurance Companies. '
Etna, of Hartford, Assets Jan. 1st, ’68, 6,052,880
Horn of N. Y. “ “ “ “ 330,981
1'th , of N. in, " u H “ 1,555,561
Home, of N. H. “ “ “ 1,633,210
Security ofN. 1%.. “ u u “ 1,477,071
Interns onal, N. Y., “ “ “ “ . 1,128,012
s ringfield F. c 11., “ “ “ “ {(81,061
onkers & N. Y., “ “ " " ,
orth American N, Y. “ “ “ “ 102.162
«than Hit, .. u .. “ 018,198
mm“. h. Y., 11 u u u .
Commerce, Alban N. Y., ' " " " 568,873
Western Bufi'alo, . Y., “ “ ~“ 568,257
Merchants 110., “ " “ " 418,309
_ North America, H’d, “ “ “ “ 401,274
Norwich, “ “ " “ 416,949
Pco le’s, Worcester, “ “ “ " 400.
Ila! ic of N. Y. “ “ “ “ 279,146
Commonwealth N. Y. “ “ “ “ 280,000
Westehester of New Rochelle N. Y., 900.000
Peoples of Middletowu, Conn., 115,000
Enterprise of Cincinnati, 1,000,000
And other Companies, Stock and Mutual, in Connecti'
cut, Massachusetts and New York. At So. Nor-
walk. application may be made to WM. T. CRAW.
innit Norwalk Insurance Agency,
Representing over $25,000,000.
Hartford Fire Ins. 00., Assets 82,020,000 00
North America his. 00,, Philadelphia, 2,000,000
Germanic Fire Ins. 00., New York, , .000
Cit Fire Ins. 00. Hartford, “ ' 400,000 00
Ill diesex Mutual Ass’e, 00., “ 600,000 00
LIFE INSURANCE.
Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company,
Assets 800,000,000 00,
Office in Swords’ Building, South Norwalk.
”if L. F. BEERS. Agent.
GROCEBIES
Cheaper than cver,for Cash.
HE subscriber would inform the shit rs
T that he still continues to sell the bigot of: 58:31:43:
Provisions, «be, at his old stand No. 4 Skiddy's Block,
as chea as the cheapest. Heo on great inducements
to cash a era, as he has aslarge an assortment of o-‘
«do
ceries of e best qualities as can be found at any a re
of the . He wouldlnvlte th
in all to fikmgf “us _ e special attention
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.
For Sale.
DEVOB’S KEROSBNE OIL.
IN 5gallon Patent Sealed Cans, with cork-lined
. screw nozzles. Warrauted 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-
rance Companies generally. E. K. LOCKWOOD.
BELL RANGE sold by
GEORGE F. BELDEN.
Astral Oil.
ARRANTED not to ex l
W double the time of ordinpaitfv‘l £133.32 lOil'fu'I‘rg
be found only at G. O. KEELER .8 B30.
Barrels s lendid WHITE WHEA
1 00 FLOUR rust received and for sale 31131111113
0. O. KEELER & BROTHERS.
. isfaction to all
. J auuary 11, 1869.
DENTISTRY
South Norwalk.
KENDALL. as HART, Operators.
‘N rE are now prepared to receive our patients at
auv 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 iii Colton’s Dental Association
has repeatedly eclared that South Norwalk is the best
place within his knowledge, (out of Cooper Union) to
have teeth extracted.
We pai'ticulary invite those who may desire
ARTIFICIAL TEETH,
to examine our manner of work and ii before
procurin them elsewhere. Teeth 11110 in e most
approve manner. Those partially broken away by
decay, restored to their former size and shape.
E m
THE MODEL MARKET.
WILLIAM IIIITCIIELL,
HAVING become proprietor of this old establish-
ed and ever popular market, is prepared i0 fur-
nish Hotels, Saloons, Families, .00., with Meats of all
kinds, ofthe best qualit , in auydesircd quantity and
at the lowest market pr ees. The continued patron-
‘age of the public solicited.
WILLIAM MITCHELL.
NOBWALK MACHINE SHOP.
THE subscriber would respectfully inform Manufac-
turers and others'using Machinery, in Norwalk
and vicinity, that be 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 promptness by experienced workmen.
Having added 0 Steam Engine (in addition to Water
power) to his works, he flutters himself he is well pre-
pared to do all kinds of work at. very short notice.
ISAAC CHURCH, Jr.
Machine Shop just back of the Post Ollice and Horse
Railway Buildings. 11
SOMETHING NEW !
A FIRST CLASS CITY
Dinner 8. Tailoring Establishment
At N 0. 1, Gazette Building, (up stairs)
THE subscriber would respectfully inform the cit-
izens of Norwalk that he has made arrange-
ments to open a first-class, New York City Establish-
ment, as above where he pledges himself to give sat-
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-
tistic manner, at reasonable prices. ,
FRANCIS J. MCKEON.
SOUTH NORWALK
Planing Mill Co.
Builders and others are informed that this Compa-
ny are now prepared to execute in the best manner,
at short notice, all kinds of
Steam Sawing,
Scroll Sawing,
Pinning,
and Turning.
They will also furnish on the most reasonable terms
all kinds of
Lumber and Timber,
and manufacture to order,
Sash,
Blind '8 ,
Doors, Etc.
BALUSTERS, NEWELS. &C.,
for Stairs and Railings, and
Black Walnut, Ash, Cherry,Whlte wood
d;c.,:kept constantly on hand.
Prompt attention given to orders. Works near the
Steamboat Landing, SOUTH NORWA 1 K.
D. R AIIIJTIN' I
' ' 5 R. .TOILES T .
R. I. TOLLES ’} : reasnrcr
MRS. E. D. MURFEY’S
AGNETIC LINIMENT,
The great Puln Cure of the Age,
relief of_ all Rheumatic and Inflammatory
Never fails to give Speedy Relief in the most
acute sufi‘criug, by a few applications. For sale at
Manufacturer’s Price, by the dozen or gross, by
BR WILCUX, corner of Marshall and Main
43
For the
p.
Streets, South Norwalk, Conn.
THOS. I. RAYMOND,
(Successor to DAVID H. WEBB,)
COAL AND WOOD,
Foot of Washington St.. South Norwalk
LEHIG II, LACKAWANA, FRANKLIN. SCRAN-
TON, CUMBERLAND,
And all the best varieties of Red and White Ash Coal.
HICKORY, OAK, MAPLE, PINE AND CHESTNUT
WOOD.
The subscriber having disposed of his Coal and
Wood Yard, as above, would cheerfully commend his
successor as a young man of integrity and business
talent, and bespeak for him the continued patronage
of the public. DAVID B. WEBB.
NORWALK GRIST llIILL.
THE subscriber having purchased the Norwalk
. Grist Mill, is prepared to grind every kind of
grain for customers and furnish, pure, all kinds of
LED. FLOUR, &c., at the LOWEST MARKET
RATES. The public are invited to give him atrial.
tf-l WILLIAM H. DAVIS.
Fruit Trees 1 Fruit Trees:
' AT THE
NEW CANAAN NURSERY.
The subscribers take less '
public that their stock 5f are m announcing to the
Fruit (in Ornamental Trees,Vines, 050.
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
Nurseries. .
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 selecti us.
STEPHEN OYT It SONS.
P. S.—We take pleasure in showing persons through
our Nurseries, whether desirous of purchasing trees
or not: and would cordially invite all interested to
visit the Nursery.
NEW and RARE PLANTS.
100000015190 Verbena,
Bedding Out Plants, Shrubs,
Fruit Trees of allykinds,
Raspberry, Blackberry (b Strawberry
_Plnnts, kc. .
EARLY ROSE POTATOES. ‘ TOMATOE,
EGG, PEPPER & CELERY PLANTS, &c.
Also FLOWER AND VEGETABLE SEEDS. B0-
QUETS, WREATHS, BASKETS, CROSSES, and oth
er Floral Decorations arranged in the best style of art
to order. Send for descriptive cataio ue.
pMALLOIIY A: D WNS,
- South Norwalk, 0t.
UHLE BROTHERS, '
No. 11 MAIN ST., NORWALK,
Drugs, Chemical and Patent
Medicines
At Wholesale.
ls in sences Extracts
Family Medicines,.&c. &c. ' '
Country Stores supplied with goods of better qual-
ity and at closer figures than‘can obtained in the city.
Drug We 11 running in connection with the
store carries a all assortment in the line.
Orders filled for an article in the Drug, Chemical,
Patent Medicine or oilet Article line, in any quanti-
ty, at the manufacturers’ Prices.
E. GUSOWSKI:
DIE RCIIA'NT TAILO R,
D DEALER IN
AN .
READY MADE CLOTHING,
AND GENTS" FURNISHING GOODS,
N0. 3 Main Street, Norwalk, Conn.
Constantly on hand a large assortment of Cloths,
grasémeres and Vestlngs. All orders promptly exe-
. 35
Gas
AND r
Steam Fitting
M. CLOVER, at his works on River Street is
prepared to fill all orders in the above li'ne,
with romptness and at low rates. He invites spec-
ial at atlas to “The American Submeraed Force
Puru ," for which he is Agent. It is double-acting,
non- reezing, and proves to be the cbeapest,'most
efilcicnt, durable and reliable pump in use. 21
Small Safe for sale.
sum. SAFE, suitable for the house. will be
sold very cheap on a'lllug upon
' NASH & IVES.
- failing water,
for less money than they can be obtained from distant .
REAL ESTATE.
To Rent.
desirable Dwelling, within three minutes
of the Bridge. Possession given immedi-
Very
tent 3450 per
40
we]
ately. Apply at the Gazette Ofllco.
year. -
To Rent, Furnished.
FROM December 1st, 1809, the residence of the
subscriber on East Avenue, together with horse,
38H 0. S. FERRY.
carriage, &C.
4 OR SALE.—Buildmg Lots and Dwellings,
ranging from 8100 to 810,000, situated lll town of
Barton. Apply to F. II. HOYT, Darieu Real Estate
Agency. tf20
BUILDING LOTS FOR SALE.
HE subscriber offers for sale on very resonablc
terms, a number of the cho cest, and most desi-
rable Building Lots in the town of Norwalk, situated
on hi h ground, (Prospect Hill), near and of easy ac-
cess om the villa e, and commands a fine and un-
obstructed view of t e town, harbor. Long Island and
Sound. A good uvqnne, 00 feet wide, has been laid
out in front of the r0 erty. Is within five minutes’
walk of the Horse at road Size of lots to suit pur-
chasers; no fancy prices. For furtherlparticulars en-
J 10le D NTON
quire of v
or JAMES FINNEY, Real Estate Agent.
Valuable Mill Property for Sale
At Kent Station, Conn.
THE proprietor of KENT MILLS, havin engaged
in onotherbusiness,ofi‘ers for sale the a ove pro -
erty situated on Norwalk River, ten rods from Ra l-
road depot. and 3% miles from Norwalk, on main
road to Danbury, consisting of Saw Mill, Upright and
Circular Saws, all in good order; also, Cider Mill,
nearly new, with three presses, and all necessary ma-
chinery; two large Cider Vaults, Vinegar Loft, Vats,
and Casks; one bar 0 Barn, besides Stables for six
horses; one splende team of Matched Horses, six
and seven years old; two heavy Wagons; one light
Wagon, and everything complete to carry on a suc-
cessful business; also, adjoining said ropcrty, one
Colts. 0 House and Barn nousc contain up: 8 rooms,
with our acres of choicelaiid. and fruit in abundance;
also, a two-star House with eight rooms, with eight
sexes of land. he mill reperty and one house will
be sold together, or the w oleexehangcd for Norwalk
property. Termseasg. Address
' EORGE H. BRACKEN,
22tf Kent Mills, or South Norwalk.
Real Estate for Sale.
THE land belongln to the estate of George W.
Raymond, compr sing some of the most desira-
ble property in South Norwalk is now offered for sale
at a bargain by the trustee of that estate. .Ap ly to
LE IS F. BEERS Trustee GEORGE W. AY-
gtOND and cons ‘hu F. 'i'OLLEs, South Norwfliflré
onn. ' ‘
28
FOR SALE.
A DESIRABLE LOCALITY.
A HOMESTEAD situated on the Danbury and
Norwalk Railroad, one mile from depot and v1]-
lage of Georgetown, 00am, on first class road cou-
sistiug of good House, containing twenty-two rooms
large and airy, new Barn and other out- nildin s in
good order, With about twelve acres first quality and,
(sixty more if desired); large youn Orchard, never-
fiue open prospect. as been used for
several. years as a Summer Boarding House. For
Photograph of premises and particulars, call at GA-
ZETTE OFFICE. war
M111 Property
FOR SALE.
THE subscriber offers for sale his Mill Property sit-
noted in West Norwalk, about two miles from
Darien De 0:, three miles from South Norwalk, and
two miles rom New Canaan, consisting 'of u manu-
factory, two stories high, 80x18 feet, With about 12’
feet head and fall of water, with three acres of land,
now used as 0. Saw Mill but suitable for a manufacto—
ry of an§ kind. Terms easy and price low. Enquire
of JAM S FINNEY, Real Estate A ent, Norwalk,or
of the subscriber, CHAUN EY STREET.
West Norwalk, Sept. 25, 1869. 39tf
For Sale. \
THE HOUSE and LOT, occupied by the subsbribcr
at South Norwalk, lot 60 feet front, less than two
minutes walk from the depot of the New York &
New Haven and the Danbury & Norwalk Railroads.
House in cod order; House and fences recently
ainted. ossession immediately if required. For
urther particulars en quire of W. G. STREET.
Sept, 14, 1809. 3m37
Building Lot For Sale.
FIRST-CLASS LOT, adjoining the residencepf
A F. B. Smith, East Avenue, size 75x260, .with
shade trees in front. Price $1,000. Terms easy. Ap-
‘12, to WM. WHITE, South Norwalk. or GEO. O.
EELER, Main St., Norwalk. ‘20
— ,s-7,soo.
'FOR SALE.
A DELIGH'I‘FUL RESIDENCE DOWN TOWN—-
10 minutes walk from depot. Basement two
Story and Attic, French roof, Frame House. Wery
conveniently arranged with water, furnace and range.
One-half or more of the purchase money can remain
on the place. For further particulars apply to
tf16 FRANK B. SMITH.
For Sale.
7 RE HOUSE AND LOT now occupied by William
Youle. It contains live rooms and has an out-
bouse, £50.; lot 70x80 feet. Also one lot 05390 feet,
and one 70x80. Enquire of JOSEPH SHEPHERD.
Norwalk, Feb. 15, 1869. ttf
Very Desirable Place
IN WILTON
For Sale.
THE well-known Residence and Fruit Farm of the
subscriber, situated in Wilton, near the Norwalk
line is offered for sale. '
17 tf HENRY C. HANDLE.
Desirable Residence For Sale.
VERY desirable residence, pleasantly situated
on a quiet street within five minutes’ walk of
the Bridge is 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 be sold
on reasonable terms. Apply to JAMES FINNEY,
Real Estate Agent, at Selleck’s Bookstore.
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 reasonabie
terms. For particulars, en uire of JOHN JARVIS,
or NASH 87 IVES, N0. 4, star Street, Norwalk,
Conn. th4
Notice to Rent Payers.
ARE you paying $75 or .9100 a year Rent 0 if so call
on the subscribers and
Secure a Home,
for what you‘are now paving for rent, by buying a
‘ BUILDING LOT
60x200 feet, at 350; or by buying a few acres at a small
rice, situated at. Shepherdville. 1% miles from the
gridge on the line of the Derby Railroad, and Within
a short distance of the contemplated depot. We can
furnish you with 0.
HOUSE AND LOT FOR $250
to $1,000, by paying down only a small sum yearly.
From 100 to 500 Building Sites can be had at terms to
suit purchasers, by addressing or applying to J. AU-
GUSTUS PAR’I‘RICK, at Shepherdville, or JULIUS
PARTRICK, at the Spring Saloon Main Street, or
JOSEPH TAMMANY,at Crot‘ut & Kbapp’s Hat Shop,
South Norwalk. 7
HOMES FOR THE MILLION!
One Hundred Building Lots.
IIE SUBSCRIBER has for sale One Hundred Build-
ing Lots within eight minutes walk of South
Norwalk depot, at LOCKWOODVILLE. 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 anyimprove-
ment, for a small percentage Of the purchase money
in cash,balance on mort a 0. Price of Lots from One
Hundred to Three Hun re Dollars. I will be pleased
to show the lots to “any person wishing to purchase.
' WILLIAM T. CRAW, .
Real Estate Agency, over F. B. Pnrdy’s Drug Store.
Norwalk, 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 commodious. The lace comprises
about two acres of land, and is abnn antly provided
with trees, shrubbery and out-buildin s. This place is
suitable for any gentleman. For ful particulars en-
quire of . _ JAMES MI'I CHELL,
Real Estate Agent, Union
Market, Norwalk, Conn.
NASH dc IVES,
Real Estate Agents,
N o. 4 WATER STREET.
PROPERTY bought, sold, exchanged or let, on rea-
sonable terms. We have a good variety of desira-
ble Houses and Farms in and out of town for sale on
accommodating terms.
W11. R.,Nasii. NATHAN Ives.
J. FEBRIS,
Real Estate Agent.
50 ESTATES FOR SALE in Norwalk and vi-
cinity, from 1-4 to 200 Acres, with building‘s
thereon, price from 845010 $100,000. Also, TO LE ,
furnished and unfurnished houses.
Address J. FERRIS,
at F. B. Purdy's Drug Store, Ely’s Block 80. Norwalk.
Notice for surveying to be left at the Gazette Office.
NOTICE I
The subscriberhaving 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
all its branches, and will assure prompt attention to
all who may favor him with a call. 11 resources of
gaining information relative to said bus ess are an.
surpassed. He has now for disposal
FARMS, RESIDENCES, die.
Situated in Norwalk.
And all the adjoining country. Places for sale varying
from 35,000 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
Al orders left at the UNION MARKET, Mitchell’s
Block, Norwalk, Conn. will receive prompt attention.
FOR SALE.
A SMALL HOUSE, with 8% or 10% acres of‘ land,
about one mile from South Norwalk. Also,
three New Houses and Lots chea —about the same
distance from South Norwa '. A lthe above on very
easy terms. Also, a large House to rentnear Keyser’s
Island. Inquire at the South Norwalk Real Estate
Agency of Purdy's Drug Store. W. T. CRAW,
tfi'I Real Estate Agent.
EVERAL GOOD APARTMENTS TO LET.—
Enquire of S. E. OLMSTEAD.
Sept. 6, 1809.
BUILDING LOTS.
8 LOTS on Beatty Street and three lots on Water
Street, which for location, convenience, and
neighborhood are not excelled by any property in this
town. Part of said lots have good vciws of the
Sound and Harbor, and are situated in the immedi-
ate vicinity of two of the most res ectable and largest
manufacturing establishments in orwalk, and With-
in a few rods of the Horse Railroad. These lots
range in price from $600 to 81,500. ‘Tb'ose wishingto
purchase good lots are respectfully inVited to exam-
ine the above property, or apply to
3m33 THAI) EUS K. HUBBELL.
FOR SALE.
A. VERY desirable place situated in Norwalk,
about two miles west of the Bridgeabjoining the
residence of Josiah Kellogg, Esq., it being the Home—
stead of the late Charles Osborn, deceased, contain-
ing nearly eight acres of good land, a well built, sub-
stantial, two-story house, with Barn and other out-
buildings. Part of the purchase mone can remain,
if desired. For further girticulai's app y to
can 0. .
OSBORN, East Avenue.
SPLENDID °
Building Sites
For Sale, of one-third acre and upwards near the new
“ RIVER SIDE DEPOT,”
At the east end of Cos-Cob Bridge. The property is
beautifully situated, has a fine water front on the bar-
bor, and is only two minutes’ walk from all trains to
New York, EXPRESS INCLUDED. Apply to or
address J. W. ATWATER, Cos-Cob Bridge, Conn.
NOTICE.
THE attention of residents and of visitors in town
is called to. and a personal inspection from all is
invited to the Beautiful Location andpleasant sur-
roundings of the building-site of about 200 feet, com-
rising the whole frontage on the westerly side of
Union Park, and surrounded by first-class residences,
which, as a site for an elegant dwelling is seldom sur- -
passed. Also, a corner at of about '16 feet front on
the northeast corner of Union Park, adjoining the
residence of the subscriber. Terms easy. For fur-
ther particulars enquire of CHAS. P. TURNBY,
Norwalk, Aug. 2, 1809. (31) Builder.
For Sale.
NE LOT on Golden Hill next 10 new house of H.
II. ELWELL, 80 feet front by 217 feet in depth.
A ply to LEWIS F. BEERS, Trustee, or GEORGE
W}? RAYMOND, South Norwalk, Conn. tf20
To Rent.
A FINE PLACE, between Norwalk Bridge and
South Norwalk, fronting on the harbor. Is suit-
able for a large family, itcontaining12 rooms. Terms
easy. For further particulars enquire of
JAMES MITCHELL, Real Estate Agent,
tf23 Union Market, N orwalk.
1,101: SALE.—Ten acres of land within one mile
of the village: also, a new House near Main St.
11 Enquire of G. O. KEELER.
VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE
IN WILTON, CONN.
Knotvn as the BELDEN FARM.
SITUATED one-half milcfrom the Railroad Depot,
containing about 150 acres of land under good
cultivation, with Dwelling House, out-buildings, ctc.,
is oii'cred for sale.
Also, the Stock and Farming Utensils,
Apply to JAMES MITCHELL,
Real Estate Agent, Union Market, Norwalk.
“BUILDING LOTS.”
THE undersigned Offer for Sale some of the most
desirable building sites in the village, lying alou g
the slope northwest of Union Park, convenient to the
village and entry of access, having on extensive view
of the village and harbor, prices low and terms easy.
Apply to A. II. BYINGTON,
S. E. OLMSTEAD.
E. K. LOCKWOOD.
Norwalk, Sept. 21, 1808.
Very Valuable Property For Sale
AT FORT POINT.
T the terminus of the New Bridge, from South
Norwalk, consisting of about 12 Building Lots,
2521125, with roadway on all side‘s, 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 Estate Ag’t;
Licensed Auctioneer,
CONSTABLE, COLLECTOR, &C.,
RATEFULLY returns thanks for the very liberal
patorusrve 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
ive rompt attention to the buying and selling of
col state, routing of places, Auctioneeriug 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.
HE undersigned would respectfully announce to
the citizens in this vicinity, that he has just
fitted upa New Drug Store,
CORNER OF WASHINGTON AND DEPOT S'I‘S..
where will be found
P U R E ‘ 1) R U G s ,
CHOICE IVINES and LIQUORS,
FOR MEDICAL PURPOSES,
FANCY AND TOILET ARTICLES,
PATENT MEDICINES, «to.
W Physicians Prescriptions carefully compounded
day and night. Can be found nights, in samebuilding,
entrance on Washington St.
1y49 S. F. PECK, South Norwalk, Conn.
Non WALK
Steam Laundry
Ami DYE WORKS.
HE subscribers desire to inform the inhabitants of
Norwalk and vicinity, that their NEW FACTORY
is com rated, and that they are now prepared to do
all kin s of work in their line, in a manner not to be
surpassed by any other estabishment, as they have
the use of facilities for doing it in a flrshclass man-
ner. Families,H0tels and Boarding Houses will find
it to their advantage to have their washing done by
our system, as we guarantee all clothes washed bylus
to last almost twice as long as they would if was cd
in the ordinary way, for we make our own soap and
use no soda or potash to kill the life of the fabric.
We have also. a large bleach connected with the
works, w ere all goods requiring it will be bleached
as white as new. Fluting of every description, done
in the best style by experienced hands. Give us a
trial and be satisfied that it can be done as well here
as in the city and at more moderate mtes. Goods
called for and delivered free of charge. Order slates
and price lists caifbe found at the following places:
J. F. 85 C. R. Bennett’s, South Norwalk; Mrs. E. Pal-
mer’s, Stamford; Miss S. E. Beers’s, Barton; J. S.
Jones’s, Westport; J. 0. nandle’s, Winni oak; and
at the princi 01 office, Water Street, adio ning W. C.
Street’s Har ware Store. ,
’ R. N. PERRY, D. M.‘LANE.
THEPEOPLE’S
o o .A. I.- Y A. :3. :D .
Goal, Wood (in Mason’s Building
MATERIALS. 7
THE subscriber having had along experience in
the above named business, and having so erior
facilities for procuring the best kinds of 00a , &c.,
&c., at the lowest market rates, would respectfully
call the attention of the public to his Yard for all ar-
ticles in his line before purchasing elsewhere. Sani-
ples of coal and a slate will be kept at the Shoe Store
of JAMES U. CARIER, Main Street. All orders left
there will meet with prompt attention.
CHARLES T. LEONARD,
WATER STREET, NORWALK.
BRUSHES.
A fine assortment of
Tooth, Nail, Hat and Hair Brushes, .
For sale by H. M. A: C. S. PROWITT.
MEDAL RANGE
For: SALE. *,
.0. ILLOCKWOOD.
2
Edward P. Weed
DBUGGIST dc APOTIIECARY,
Wall Street, Norwalk Conn
Pure Foreign and Domestic Drugs, Medicines,
Chemicals, Patent. Medicines, Perfumery, Cigars,
Mineral Waters, .150. .
Pure Wines and Liquors for medicinal purposes on] y
Among our Stock may be found
L blu’s Extracts Sponges,
Lgbin's Soaps, ' Chamois Skins,
Fancy Soaps, Castilc Soap,
Toilet Art cles, Corks,
Hair Brushes Bird Seed,
Nail “ Congress Water,
Flesh ” Empire u
Tooth “ Star u
Shaving “ Kisseugen h
Clothes ‘ Vichy .u
Infants “ Gettysburg “
Feather Dusters, Vermont u
Pomades, Seltzer u
HairOils, Missisquol ‘-
Farlna Cologne, Excelsior “
Bay Rum. London Porter,
Florida Water, Scotch Ale,
Magnolia “ . Camphor,
Hair Dyes, Cream Tartar,
Flavorin Extracts, Indigo,
Shaker I erbs, Alcohol,
Stationery,
anda full assortment of all other articles usual]
kept in a Drug and Chemical Establishment. y
0 TO S. F. PECK’ PDruggist, South Nor-
walk, for ‘
CARBOLATE or LIME.
for Disinfecting purposes. _
The Great Discovery
“ SEAL OLEUM,”
sells well, and gives good satisfaction.
9
G. WARD summon,
SUCCESSOR to late firm of Meeker & Selleck, 21
Main St., keeps constantly on hand a freshstoek of
Family Groceries,
CHOICE PROVISIONS. FLOUR, SOAPS, DRIED
FRUITS, CANNED FRUITS. and BERRIES, CAT-
SUP, FLAVORING EXTRACTS. 100. This well-
knowu stand will continue to sustain’its present re u-
tation for keeping the best of everything and SE L-
ING AT THE LOBEST POSSIBLE PRICES. 1y4
Refreshment for the Thirsty.
THE subscribers are prepared to furnish, Wholesale
and Retail, Bottled arsaparilla, Lemon Soda,
Cider, Spruce Beer, &c. Orders by_mail,or otherwise,
for merchants, individuals, organics, promptly sup-
plied, S. RUMMAN ct BRO.
svnvusrnn ouunnaN. JEIIIEI. GRUIIIIAN, an.
Kent, (Wilton.) Ju’y 26, 1800. _ so,
Carriage Making:
HE undersigned having formed a cc-partnership,
are now prepared to build and repair all kinds of
arriages at the shortest notice at their new factory
in H0 tStrect. All kinds of Carriage Lumber taken
in exc ange. AUGUSTUS LYON,
I LLIAM YOULE,
lftf CHARLES FOX.
Norwalk, April 20. 1809. .
Something New.
GEORGE NORVELL,
srarn BUILDER,
NEWELS,BALUSTERS, HAND RAILS, STAIRS
&c., &c., made to order in the best manner, and put
up or shlpfled to any part of the country. Shop foot
0 Marsha St., South N orwulk. All orders promptly
attended to and satid‘action guaranteed. t132
REMOVAL I
\ G. aurnor,
ADIES HAIR DRESSER, has removed flom
Mitchell’s Block, to the old Telegraph Room,
Gazette Building, up stairs. Ladies are invited to
call and examine his assortment of
Braids, Bands, Puffs, Switches, Curls,
&c., which he stautly kee s on hand. Ladies at-
tended to at t 3m'30
csidcnces I desired.
A. G- E N 0 Y .‘
for the Celebrated ,
Howe Sewing Machine
At :11. M. a: C. s. Pnovm'r'vs
Corner Drug Store.
The best family Sewing Machine ever produced—-
has all the improvements which go to make up
WTHE MOST PERFECT-
WTHE MOST SIMPLE—
w-Tus MOST SATISFACTORY SEWING MA-
CTINE IN THE WORLD.
This Machine has demonstrated its excellence and
adaptability to all kinds of swing, from the lightest
gossamer to the heaviest leather. Call and examine
“THE HOWE.” +
At the Corner Drug Store.
sin-2r. EZRA CURTIS, Agent.
American Watches
_A full assormenf, at every price, in
GOLD AND SILVER CASES,
Weed’s Jewelry Store,
UNDER NORWALK HALL.
Solid Silverand Plan-d Ware
. \
Of all the latest Styles and Patterns.
An endlessvariety of
AMERICAN & FRENCH
CLOCKS. ,
s
BOOTS & SHOES.
THE subscribers would respectfully call the atten-
tion of the public to their
NEW STOCK OF GOODS,
consisting of a general assortment of
Boots, Shoesfiaiters,
«170., both for Gentlemen and .Ladies’ wear. which will
be sold very low for Cash, at the old stand,
ELY’S 31.0 OK
. son'rn Nonwaur, CONN.
All kinds of Gent. and Ladies’ Boots, Shoes, .00.,
made to order, in the most workmanlike manner, and
at fair prices
HORSE CARS RUN RIGHT BY THE DOOR.
BROWN 86 STEVENS.
man s. unowx. unavrv arenas.
NOTICE.
ALL persons navlii accounts against the NOR-
WALK GAS L10 '1‘ 00.. are nested to pre-
sent them for payment to T. H. MOR SON, Tress.
Norwalk, Aug. 30, 1860.
For: SALE.
11E subscriber offers for sale cheap, one Double
Carriage. nearly new, one set of Double Harness
and two Hordes, both vevr‘y fast.
LE is
Aggig to
1‘. BE , Trustee,
1131 South Norwalk, Conn.
GREEN APPLES.
[This beautiful poem is taken from Trowbridgc’s
“ The Vagabond and Other Poems :"3
Pull ‘down the bougb, Bob! Isn’t this fun?
Now give it a shake, and—there goes one!
Now put your thumb up to the other, and see
If it isn‘t as mellow as mellow can be!
. 1 know by the stripe
It must be ripe!
That's one apiece for you and me.
Green, are they? Well, no matter for that,
Sit down on the grass, and we’ll have a chat;
And I’ll tell Y( u what old Parson Bufc
Said last Sunday of unripe fruit.
“Life,” says be,
“Is a bountiful tree,
Heavily-laden With beautiful fruit.
For the youth there’s love, just streaked with red,
And great joys hauglugjnst over his head;
Happiness, honor and great estate
For those who patiently work and wait;—
Bl sziogs," said he,
“ 01' every degree,
Ripening early, and ripening late.
Take them in season, pluck and eat, _
And the fruit is wholesome, tLe fniit is sweet;
But, 0 my friends 1” Here he gave a rap .
On his desk, like a regular thunder-clap,
. And made such a bang,
Old Deacon Lang
Woke up out of his Sunday nap.
Green fruit, he said, God wquld not bless;
But half life’s sorrow and bitterness,
Half the evil and ache and crime,
Came from tasting before their time
xThe fruits Heaven sent,
Then on he went
To his Fourtlily and Finlay—wasn't it prime?
But, I say, Bob! we fellows don’t care
So much for a mouthful of apple or pear;
But what we like is the fun of the thing,
When the fresh winds blow, and the hang-birds bring
Home grabs, and sing
To their young ones, a swing
In their basket-nest, tied up by its string.
I like apples in various ways;
They’re first-rate roasted before the blaze '
Of a winter’s fire; and, O my eyes!
Aren't they nice, though, made into pic?
I scarce ever saw
One cookdd orraw,
That wasn’t good for a boy of my size!
But shake your fruit from the orchard tree,
And the tune of the brook and the hum of the bee,
And the chipmonks chippering every minute, '
And the clear sweet note of the gay little linnet,
And the grass and the flowers,
. And the long summer hours.
And the flavor of sun and breeze are in it.
But this is a hard one! Why didn’t we
Leave them anotuer week on the tree 'I
Is yours as bitter 1 Give us a bite!
The pulp is tough, and the seeds are white,
And the taste of it packers
My mouth like a sucker’sl
I vow, I believe the old person was right!
' _
[A Fancy Sketch from the N. Y. Sun of October 200.1
LE.GRAND LOCKWOOD’S RESI-
DEN CE.
The Most Magnificent Country Seat in
America.
Passengers over the New Haven railroad
have noticed a magnificent structure of
granite on the outskirls of Norwalk. 1t
commands a . charming view of Norwalk
river and bay, and is a picture in itself which
eclipses its surroundings. Travellers gaze
upon it in surprise. It might be two coun-
try seafs of English nobleinen rolled into
one, or it might be a. palace of Ismail Pacha.
It is the country residence of Le Grand
Lockwood, chief partner of the firm of
Lockwood & 00., bankers and brokers, who
went under during the Wall street hurri-
cane.
\ TILE ron'rEn’s LODGE.
A wide avenue, embowcred with trees
and skirted with sumptuous dwellings,
stretches for two miles from the railroad
station to the heart of the town. It is called
Main street. Halfway between each termi-
nus are three gates of iron rails, which open
into the grounds of the edifice alluded to-
A villa of which any one might be proud
serves as a porter’s lodge, also of granite.
A delicious perfume greets the visitor. It is
the breath of a thousand flowers that bend
in sweet welcome with each caprice of the
air. Beautiful lawnsare traversed by grav-
clly walks, and studded with snowy rims
and mythological ideals. '
THE s'ranms AND CONSERVATORIES.
A stable is seen still of the same stone,
and colossal in size, and still another, fur-
ther in the distance, again of the same 1110'-
ferial. A nearer glance at the first, shows a
coach house, floored with striped walnut
and oak, of which seven luxurious vehicles
occupy but one side. A'shiiiing. maple door
opens upon graceful steeds with glistening
coats, and a hay loft with polished rafters,
rivals the dining hall of a mediieval castle.
The second stable, of similar build, harbors
fat cattle and sturdy wagon horses. Two
conservatories prompt dreams of the tropics,
and a wealth of rare foliage on every side,
reveals a realm of grace find enduring
beauty.
THE noose.
But the house! If is a wonder of archi-
tecture in in its way. Its bi'igbt'walls spar-
kle in the sun, towers and spires blend
gracefully with its slated roof, and fairy
rays of gilt kindle its crest with' glory. It
has been five' years in building, and. the in-
terioris yet incomplete.
THE GRAND ENTRANCE—THE GREAT HALLS.
The grand entrance is yet uncreated. The
doors are still unborn, and are foreshadowed
simply by boards. The great halls _tressal-
ated with varied woods, would hold an or-
dinary‘ house within its compass, and is a
model of rich simplicity. . .
The walls and ceiling are of light drab
and lavender, mingled with gold and deli-
cate rose, and the same may be said of the
spacious billiard room, which contains two
tables and is richly carpeted and upholstered.
The doors, shutters, and wainscoting are all
of polished, inlaid woods, and the same fea-
ture is observable in every apartment of the
house. The great range of drawing rooms
is not vet furnished, but an'exquisite parlor
styled
m noonrsn noon,
gladdens visiting eyes. Its carpet is of sky
blue, bordered with drab, white, and rose;
the furniture, walls, and ceiling are traced
with Moorish fancies, and a colossal desk of
many woOds is a miracle of workmanship.
1m. LOCKWOOD’S 011mm.
The owner’s chamber is in keeping with
the rooms alluded to. The bedstead is of
rosewood, and a work of art. Like? the other
furniture, it'is all French. Fancy exhausts
itself in its inlaid variegations. It is cano
pied at the upper end with satin of the rich-
est green, pending from a framework of gold
and jet. " .
MR. LOCKWOOD'S Dnussnvo' noon.
Adjoining this apartment is_Mr. Lock-
wood’s dressing-room. Again, inlaid woods
and frescoed walls; again rich easy chairs,
and again a» carpet in which the foot sinks
at its tread. The washing apparatus is of a
dark red marble, ‘ 1i htly variegated .with
white and yellow. T e basins are of whitest
china, traced with delicate flowers, and the.
faucets are gilded with burnished gold.
Large mirrors are inserted in the many
wooded doors of the two closets, one of
which opens on a bath room.
THE orwronv.
Further on is an oratory. The walls are
frescoed in imitation of fluted white satin,
the windows are richly hung with Persian
fabrics, the ceiling is of blended rose, drab
and gold, and the little dome is sky blue,
studded with stars. The prie dieu, or little
praying desk, is a beauty in its way, but has
an uncusbioued, though carpeted stool at-
tached. In front of it is a crops. The owner
is an orthodox Protestant, but a complete
chamber suite must have an oratory as well
as a dressing room, and an oratory must
have'a cross. The view from the windows
would disturb a saint.
THE LADIES’ BOUDOIR.
The dressing room of the mausion’s mis-
tress is large as an ordinary parlor. If ‘is
carpeted Willi blue, white, and rose, with
frescoes and furniture to match.
OUEs'rs’ ROOMS.
The great guests’ room is spacious, and
carpeted with sober red. It is rich, but.
more subdued in its tone than the others.
There are many other room's of smaller
SlZC. ‘ -
FAMILY CHAMBERS.
The children’s chambers are in keeping
with the rest. Through the whole suite, as
elsewhere, run inlaid woodsl-md frescoes, but
nowhere can be found gaudiuess. All is
costly, all is rich, but the tints are delicate,
and none obtruds upon the eye.
THE snnvarvrs' nouns.
The servants’ rooms are more modest than
the rest, and yet they equal the chambers of
a first-class hotel. The floors have Brussels
carpets, and the bureaus, bedsteads, and
chairs are of black walnut. The latter are
well-cushioned, and the female servants can
dream of their swains upon crisp French
mattrasses. Tlic walnut washstauds are
topped with white marble, as are likewise
the bureaus. ‘ The latter are furnished with
plate glasses. The servants are thus tempted
tofivash up stairs, instead of taking a dry
polish in the kitchen. There are six of them,
and also a fat waiter of middle age.
FEMININE TASTE.
The rooms have been draped and furn-
ished in accordance with Mrs. Loekwood’s
taste and wishes. The costliness every-
where evident may be equalled in other
dwellings, but similar designs are rare. No
pictures are yet hung, though many have
been purchased.
'rrrn GROUNDS.
The grounds around the house cover forty
acres. Land in the locality is valued at
$4,000 an acre. The tract was bought six
years ago by Mr. Lockwood, and was then
a'combination of rugged bill and marsh. A
large portion has been subdued into beauty
by a constant force of~eiglity men, who will
now be thrown out of employment.
JOHN PAUL IN WALL STREET.
IIOW HE BROKE THE CORNER. IN GOLD—-
THE EFFECT UPON HIMSELF AND OTHERS
—WITH SOME MORAL REFLECTIONS.
i’i.r. C. H. Webb, of New York, writes to
01% Springfield Republican as follows:
That the gold market broke on Friday
last you probably know. But I question if
you know what broke it, notwithstanding
all the stories afloat. ‘Let me set your mind
at rest on that point. I threw my gold on
the market. The bulls were not expecting
this movement on my part, neither were
the bears—neither was I, for that matter.
But great men break out on extraordinary
occasions without showing many premoni-
tory symptoms.
It was very evident at an early hour, Fri-
day morning, that something must be done.
There 'snt Boutwell, at Washington, like a
bump on a log, and would’nt do a thing. I
telegraphed him and prepaid the dispatch.
A. T. Stewart, C. H. Webb, Reddy the Black-
smith, Heury Ward Beecher, Judge McCuun,
O. B. Fi'othingbam, Justice Dowling, Joe
Jefferson, J. R. Osgood, E. P. Dutton &. 00.,
the Adder company, Stephen II. Tyng, Ji'.,
Superintendent Kennedy, Mme. Parcpa, Dr.
Adams, COL/Frank E. Howe, Henry Bergli,
Count Johannes, (the count did it on behalf
of his friends, the Byron family,) Peter
Cooper, J. Cook, Henry Clapp. Jr., Harper
Brolhcrs, Sol Eyfinge, Ji'., Dr. Bellows,
Marshall 0. Roberts, Isaac H. Bclden, Sam
'l‘lldcn, H. G., A. Oakey Hall, the Veteran
Observer, Wilson_G. Hunt, Joseph Hoxie,
Susan B. Anthony—all these great and good
men whom you hear and read so much
about, and who are always prominent on
public occasions, (Dr. Osgood is abroad,
much to his great regret) joined me in tele-
grapliing Boutwell to sell his cussed gold
and not keep us longer in suspense.
He replied by letter that he had none to
sell.
I telegraphed back, “ That’s a lie” (Gree-
ley worded the dispatch), “ but I’ll lend you
some.” Instead of thanking me, be sent
Robeson, on the Tallapoosa, to say that he
declined my offer—alleging as his principal
reason that he did not know what the bor-
row might bringforth.
I asked Robeson if the Secretary of the
Treasury had a cold, or simply went back
on the Bible in that way because he was a
Cabinet officer. The proprietor of the
Tallapoosa said he didn’t know exactly ; Bo-
rie hadn’t left any definite instructions about
if, and he found no precedent in the records
of the department; bit he thoughthcmigbt
venture to say that when he left Washing-
ton the Secretary of Treasury. was aBout
well.
Plainly'euougii there was little or nothing
to be done with such idiots as these, so I
determined to sell my gold. (Understand
that Greeley’s offer to dispose of his crops
and conic to the rescue was made subse-
quenfly, and, as it turned out, he had only
three cabbages and a squash or two avails-
ble.)
With a view to some contingency of this
kind, I had for the past'six weeks been con-
verting the contents of our Adder treasury
into gold, and without even stopping to
consult with my business partners in Bos-
ton, Skaneafeles and Mauch‘Chunck, I pre-
cipitated this amount on the market. Just
imagine the effect! No news of the con-
templated action had got abroad, and the
effect was tremendous. Gold went down so
fast that the only ones who could catch it
were those who started on some hours be-
fore and were standing under; they caught
it—bad. '
The country was saved. What did it
matter that I was ruined? The man who
wouldn’t ruin himself every day of his life
for his his country’s‘sakc, and get up in the
night i0 (10“, if necessary, doesn’t deserve
office! - ' .
Stewart took me to one side. “ John
Paul,” said be, “I’m proud of you. Can I
call you countryman of mine—in short, are
you a Scotcbmaii ‘3” S
“ N 0 Alex.” I replied; “ but between me:
you and the post, I have played on the
Scotch fiddle in early yout .”
“ That amounts to the same thing}: said
he, a pleasant smile breaking over his be-
nevolent countenance. “ Let me do some-
thing for you. Let me take you into my
house.”
“ As partner?” I asked, thinking in that
event I might be induced, by vigorous per-
suasion, to resign my proud positioc as Pres-
ident of the Adder Company, and descend
dry goods.
“ No,” replied he,“ as clerk. Salary $600
a year, no turkey talked of Thanksgivings,
and an agreement that you can leave or be
discharged at any time without notice. No
bundles can be carried out of the store by
any of the employee under any circum-
stances, and each must be searched every
night by a special policeman. Hours from
7 in the morning to 7 at night, ten minutes
for refreshments at noon-time. These are
the invariable rules Of my establishment.
I may as well add in this connection that I
never give certificates of character or recom-
mendafions to persons leaving my employ-
ment.”
“ Alex,” said I, “ On the whole I don‘t
think I’ll hire out.” . .
For all my independence in talking with
' She’s been “ short” (so far as skirts are con-
my Old friend, however, I felt a little down
in the mouth. It was not quite clear to my
mind that Grant had settled down in Wash-
ington for the Winter, and I didn’t know
but that I’d have more of his traveling ex-
penses to pay.
Besides, there’s Mrs. Paul. She declares
she has nothing to wear—and really I
should not like to see her wear it On great
festive occasions. But she would, I do be—
lieve, if, like the adder, I turned a deaf ear
to her representations. And the bgby Paul
-bless its (1001' little heart—it wants band-
korchicfs and lots of fillings. As for me, I
can get along without ClOiIlC'S, and go for an
incalculable length of time without food
but I must have cigars and my regular oni-
nibus ride.
So I went down into Wall street to see if
I could pick up any money. It seemed to
me that where so much money had been
lost, there must be a little lying I'Oulld' pro-
miscuousiy.
Ah, the scene that Wall street presented
that Saturday morning ! The dead and
wounded lay thick as leaves inValIambrosa.
Lame ducks are bad enough, but (lead ones,
naturally enough, soon come to be in very
bad odor. Metoplioricaliy speaking, there
was a striking similitude to the Avondalc
mine. Those unhurt were terribly fright-
ened, and ghastly faces glared at me as I
stepped blithely from my carriage. They
knew 207:0 did it!
Well, so for I have no regrets. Floods in
human shape, who conspire to put up gold
so tliatyou can’t touch it with a ten foot
pole, deserve no better fate. Bloated bond-
holders, wealtby aristocrats, who buy rail-
roads, run steamboats, and have napkins on
their tables three times a day—traiiiplc on
them! ButI sy zithize with their fami-
lies, and suggest 1 this connection, that a
subscription be started for them.
And while your about. it, just set one go-
ing for me, too, if you please. ' I assure you
that I’m boib poor and deserving.
Virtue is its own reward—nothing truer
was ever written. It has no reward from
outsiders, and, unfortunately, the conscious-
ness of well doing won’t buy tight-legged
fi‘owscrs, lifelcli rarcbils, or. any other of
the necessaries of life. .Insfance in point:
I called on Smith, Gould, Marlin & 00.,
Wm. Beldcn d: 00., Livci'niorc & 00., “ha.
Heath & 00., James Fisk, Ji'., & 00., and 0.
number of other companies, and put the .
case fairly—told them what a service I’d ’
done the country, how instrumental I’d
been in breaking gold, and represented my
consequent state of destitutiou, intimating
that some return was due 1110, and that I’d
be grateful to them if they’d put me in the
way of turning an honest penny. Oddly
enough not one of them considered himself
under only very striking obligations to me.
:1. Gould remarked that he didn’t: see the
thing in any such lamps. J . Fisk, J r., said
that as for the honest penny, etc., be had
never turned one in his life, and couldn’t
put me in. the way of it’ if ever so much in-
clined to—Whicli he didn’t insinuate he was.
I interviewed other parties-Le Grand
Lockwood, Jameson, Smith db Coiling,
(Smith I’ve known for a loiig while, in va-
rious parts of the world), Dean McGiunis &
00., Closson & Hays, J. CCOliC & 00., John
Bonner, all old friends of mine, men whom
I was brought up with and have lent money
to before they dreamed of going into busi-
ness fOr themselves, besides giving them my.
countenance since—I interviewed those par-
ties, Witb an average result about as follows :
“What do you want of us?” would be
asked as I entered the office.
“ To buy some stocks for me.”
“Have you any money?”
“How I any money? Do I look like a
person of that character ‘8 If I had, do
you think I’d come here with it ?”
“ Then we can’t do anything for you.”
“ Can’t eh? What’s to hinder your buy—
ing me any stock that looks likely to go up
twenty or thirty per cent, at the lowest, let-
ting it go up, selling it at the highest, taking
out what it cost, and your commission, and
giving me the balance? I don’t ask you to
give me any money beforehand, and you
make your commissions and have the fun
of doing business in any event.”
None of them saw the profit that must re-
sult to them from this thing, which simply
shows that they are not business men.
There’s note woman who reads this article
but can see with half an eye—unless she has
a wall, 01' a \Vall street eye—that they’re
sure to make commission if the stock goes
up,‘and have it on hand for collateral if it
goes down! .
Yet one of these persons—when I wish to
be particularly severe on a man I always
speak of him as a person—called to me as I
was going out of the door and said, “ Are
you James Fisk, Jr. ?”
“ No.” I replied; “ why do you ask?”
“ Ob,” exclaimed be, “ I thought’ that oh
one else in the city» could have that amount
of check.”
I have since thought he must have meant
chic, which is the French for style.
However, notwithstanding their combina-
tion to crush me, they cannot pi'évcnt me
froui operating. This is the way I do it:
When I see a stock which I think is going
up, I enter the price down in a book and
the number of shares [would probably buy,
If it goes up, i can calculate the profit I
should have to a nicely. If it goqs down, I
can calculate the saving I have effected by
not buying, so you see I have a sure thing
either way. Putting both sides together, I
find that I make and save about $1,000,000
in week.
This is much better than doing busineSs
on a “ margin.” Imagine me as “ a. rivulct
of text meandering through a meadow of
margin.”
By the way, it is stated that Lucille West-
ern and Pauline Markham were (Iowa in
the street on Friday, driven in a close car-
riage, and people are wondering what they
were doing there. It seems to me fair to
suppose that Lucille was looking after the
Western stocks, while Pauline, being 0310 of
the bears of _, the period,~ probably went
[down to keep the clique"iu countenance.
corned) ever since she’s been in the country,
The Gold Exchange Bank has compli-
cated things dreadfully, and helped to keep
up the panic, by its slowness in making up
accounts. You will readily divine that this
comes of'iheir not having earlier had one
of Uncle Webb’s adding machines in their
concern. They bought one 10-day, and in
consequence will have their balances ready
and right to-morrow.
It was supposed that the clergymcn, Snn~
day, would fire in platoons at the sin and
folly of speculation, but they didn’t. It
may be that not a few of them look a turn
in the street. During my iiivesiigniious,
on Saturday, I thought I saw the Elder
Tyng trying to get a “ put” on Daniel Drew,
but I may be mistaken—it may have been
Vanderbilt. Rev. Mr. Winkler pi'eaclicd
froma very appropriate text, though the
sermon had nothing to do with the late cor—
ner in gold ondd decline in stocks: “Buy
Vibe truth and sell it not”. 'My eye, though,
wouldn’t they go “ short" of' it in V‘v’allg
street! It seems to me that an ingenious
clergyman might have made a very interest-'
iiig discourse from that episode in 0.0 life
of Elijah. or at least have drawn a. clever
parallel, comparing gold to the Bald-head,
up, go up,” until at last the bears came out
and gobbled them.
You may complain that this is all non-
and the bulls to the boys who Cl'lf‘f “ GO ‘
sense at the price you pay me. But I Will
finish up with a solid chunk or two of Wis.
dom.
The present fall in stocks ought to have
been foreseen by any one with half an eye.
For months past they’ve been bulling up
far beyond 't'ieii' value. Where «could stocks
go to, if this fining could be continucdforez‘cr?
A let-down must- always come, sooner or
later. Even at the present prices stocks,
almost without exception, are higher than
they were a year ago. Why are they worth
any more? Certainly the earnings of the
roads are less. On any sound principle, can
an eight or ten per cent. paying .stock be
safe for investment at more than par? The
trade of the road is always subject to such
contingencies as crops and travel. The
fact of the matter is, stocks were put up too
far beyond their value by the cliques, and
the community gradually become educated
to dealing in them at the inflated prices,
never once stopping to ask themselves what
was the intrinsic value, nor how they got
boosted where they were. A few months
since the same stocks were selling for from
20 to 30 per cent less. Why were they
worth any moxie ten days ago than then?
That’s the COHuntll'ulll. It’s all very well to
trade iii stocks at these inflated pliCCS, but
it seems to me I had sooner let the sun go
down on my wrath than on any of them in
my possession. Ami the moment Hie break
came, how quick l’il get from under. 1 laid
a little experience with iliii'i‘i— Eyrei'iriz' in
Sun Fi‘ztziciscv, and don". \‘.';:2;! ts.- il'.7.'.'(‘l with
any of}! about my l)‘c.‘r=)il 3.. live: {oi-k.
JOHN PAUL.
The Small Arabs of Noxv Iork.
Br CHARLES DAWSON SiiAIiLY.
Thousands of the street children Of New
York, however, have neither parents nor
any regular places of abode to which they
can resort at night. In summer they are
careless and happy, for clothing is of no con-
sideration then; and in some rcees's behind
the open door of a tenement-house, on the
gi‘nssless spaces of some city park, or amid
the rubbish of a demolished building they
can 1-011 themselves away, and sleep the sleep
of the wild ranger of the gutters, to whom
repletion will bring no night-mares, though
his dreams may be of pumpkin-pies and
other ambi'osicl viands of the remote possi-
ble. But in the inclement nights of winter
the sufferings of the homeless little street
Arabs are unspeakably severe, Then they
huddle themselves together in doorways,
at the risk of being spurned forth by some
drunken ledger into the polling sleet, or
troddon upon by the late and reckless comers
to and fro. The great iron boilers that stand
out in front of the machine-shops, in some
quarters of the' city, often afford lodgings
for the night to these shivering little sprouts
of humanity. Others may be seen emerg-
ing at early morning from the weather-beat-
en stalls that cling to the foot of ome
drowsy old market-building. Today it is
Indian summer. The Sun shines genially
through the warm November haze, and here
in a desolate park of the eastern district of
the city many groups of small street chil-
Idren are seen at play. 'They are as cheer-
ful as crickets, and as shrill. Several of the
nights just passed away have been bitterly
cold, and we hgve had ice on the pools in
the bleak mornings. Many of the children,
as I am informed by a policeman, have
passed these bitter nights in such places as
I have just mentioned; but they have for-
gotten all their cares now in the glad sun-
shine, and it is quite likely that not one of
them gives a thought as to how or where he
is to lay down his. unkempt-bead to-night.
Here is one who is a wonder to contemplate
and he may be taken as a fair specimen Of
his kind. He professes ignorance with re-
gun-d to his age, but is adroit at catching
copper coins that are jerked to him from a
distance of two or three yards. Probably
lie is seven years old, but he is stunted and
(lwui'i‘isli for his age. As for clothes—well,
the newly emerged ' chicken, with some
pieces of the egg-shell sticking to it, is about
as dressy as that small Arab. A boiler was
his bed last night. It has been his bed eve-
ry IllglllSlilCC the hard weather set in, and
cold comfort must on iron boiler be when
off the boil. He has a brother some years
Older than himself, and this brother does
smoothing for his living, and has a coot,—a
real coat with SlCCVCS and a tail, and possi-
bly a button or two with which to loop it '
closc,—aud he shares it with the smaller
shreds of adversity, as they huddle them‘
selves together with other boys in the métal
cylindeu—Athntz’c ilfontftly.
Cast a‘ Line for Yourself.
A young man stood listlessly watching
some anglers on a bridge._ He was poor
and dejected.’ At last, approaching a bus-
ket filled with wholesome looking fish, he
sighed :
*“If now'I had these, I would. be happy.
I could sell them at a fair price and buy me
food and lodging.” A '
“I will give youjust as many and just as
good fish” said the the owner, who chanced
to overhear his words, if you will do me a
trifling favor."
“And what is that ?” asked the other ea-
gerly. '
“Only to fend this line till I come back ; I
wish to go a short errand.”
The proposal was gladly accepted. The
old fisherman was gone so long that the
poor young man began to be impatient.
Meanwhile the hungry fish snapped greed-
ily at the baited hook, and the young man
lost all his depression in the excitement of
pulling them in; and when the owner
returned, he had caught a large number.
Counting out from themes many as there
were in the basket, he presented them to
the young man, the old fisherman said :
“ Ifullfili ' my promise from the fish ya.
have couglit,to teach you when you see of!-
ers earning what you need, to waste no line
in fruitless wishing, but to castaliné for
yourself.” I
The NewYorkImlependentsay —Among
the individual fortunes which h e been so
sadly wrecked by this terrible w rl Ofcvents
we regret to name the failure LOCKWOOD
d: Co.—a firm of the highes standing in
ization.
from our boyhood; and, in
were pupils together for in y years in the
some Sabbath School. Tli failure Of this
firm deservedly excites uu‘ersal sympathy. _ ‘
It has been stricken dow y a mighty tem-
pest, which it bad no po 1' either to antici-
pate or resist: Mr. Benet 'i, the most active
partner in’the firm, is idely known and
universally respected a :i clear-headed, sa-
gaciOns, and able fin cier, as well as a
friend to every good use. If good-wishes
will restore this fil‘lll active life, it will
soon again be» on its ct.
The letter of Geryh‘al Rosecrans’ declin-
ing the Ohio gubcryatorial nomination, has "
this paragraph :
“Whosoever obsiins voles under false pre-
tenses is a fur gimtcr knavc than he who
obtains goods unlci‘ false pretenses, and, on
account of the greater difficulty of detect-
ing and measuring the eVll done, deserves
seven-i; punishment and reprobation.”
so
When was the most beef-tea made ?—
When Henry the Eight diSSOIved the Pope’s
bull.
What is the difference between an editor
audawit‘e ?—0ne sets articles to rights,
sense. Very well. Ican’t afford to write
and the other writes articles to set.
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