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NORWALK, CONNECTICUT, TUESDAY, MARCH 29, 1870.
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PATENT AGENCY.
WILLIA—llI- VINE,
Agent and Solicitor of Patents,
Mechanical Draughtsman and
monks. nAn'nn,
1y’l Winnipauk, Conn.
G. 0. KEELER a; nno'rnnn,
' ' Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
Groceries, Flour, Feed, dtc.,
Nos. 12. 14 and 16 Main Street, Norwalk, Conn.
ELBERT CURTIS,
Merchant Tailor,
Curtis’s Building, Main Street, Norwalk, Ct.
Gents' and Youth'l Cir—imi—ng cut and made to order,
at short notice, of the best materials, in the latest
styles, by experienced workmen. Prices reasonable.
G. & G. M. HOLMES,
Dumas IN
GROCERIES,
FLOUR,
PROVISIONS, to,
Main Street, Norwalk, Ct.
c. s. Locnwoon, ‘
Fashionable Draper &Taiior
AND
Gontlemens' Furnishing Emporium,
Main Street, Norwalk, Conn.
AGENT FOR THE
Singer Manufacturing Co’s
First Premium Sewing Machine,
The best Machine for general work.
Etna Insurance Co. of Hartford,
Incorporated 1819, Charter Perpetual.
Capital and Assets, $5,052,880 19
insures against loss and damage by Fire, on terms
adapted to the hazard, and consistent with
the laws of compensation.
GEORGE R. cowms,
Sole Agent for Norwalk and vicinity.
Norwalk Insurance Company.
NORWALK, CONN.
Cash capital, $500,000
paid up Capital, $100,000
Wis. C. Snn'r, President, Gno. R. Cowus, Sec' .
EanN. HILL, Treasurer.
ASSETS ovnn $25,000,000.
GEO. n. cownns,
l8 AGENT at Norwalk, and issues policies for the fol-
lowing Insurance Companies. _'
Etna, of Hartford, Assets J an. lat, ’68, 6,052,880
Home of N Y " “ “ “ 3 780 98l
(e of 'N .Y “ u u " I’sss’m
one of N is. " u u u " 1'533'219
security slit. 3%.. " u “ “ 1:477:67?
ternational, N. Y., “ “ “ “ 1,128,012
ringfieldF & M “ “ “ “ 781 061'
onkers a; N Y. " u “ “ “ 'tas'ass
North American N. Y. “ “ u .. tos’m
Putuam Hd “ u u u 618.198
Lamar, N. 2’, “ “ “ “ 5091963
Commerce, Albany N. Y., " “ “ 668,873
Western Buffalo, N. Y., “ “ “ 553,257
Merchants Hd. “ “ “ “ 418 309
North America, nu. “ u ‘- .. son's-{4
Norwich, ' ' u u u " 476549
People’s. Worcester, “ “ “ “ 400.000
Bill-ll: of N. Y., “ “ “ 219,146
Commonwealth N. Y.,“ " " “ 280,000
Westchester of New Rochelle N. Y., ' 200,000
Peoples of Middletown, 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.
lull ilnrvall Insurance inner,
Representing ower 825,000,000.
Hartford Fire Ins. 00., Assets 32,028,000 00
North America Ins. Co,, Philadelphia, 2,000,000
Germauia Fire Ins. 00., New York, , .
Cltl Fire Ins. Co. Hartford, “ ‘ 450,000 00
In dlcsex Mutual Ass’e, 00., u 800,000 on
LIFE INSURANCE.
Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company,
Assets 820,000,000 00.
Ollice in Swords' Building, South Norwalk.
my ‘ L. F. BEERS. Agent.
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Costs but Little to Have the Best.
Send our orders for Norwalk to KNAPP 8 FITCH.
fimarien and New Canaan to MELVILLE f0
Gas
‘ AND
Steam. Fitting.
M. GIDVER, at his works on River Street, is
prepared to fill all orders in the above line,
with romptness and at low rates. He invites spec-
ial at ntlon to "The American Submerged Force
Pam ,"for which he is Agent. It is don le-acting,
non-fleeting, and proves to be the cheapest, most
ancient, durable and reliable pump in use. 21
IF you want a good STOVE or a RANGE or any-
thing else in the nousnxmrrmq3 £3135, N? .to
3 - GUBOWSKI,
MERCHANT TAILOR,
AND DEALER IN
' a
READY MADE CLOTHING,
AND GENTS FURNISHING GOODS, '
No. 3 Main Street, Norwalk, Conn.
Constantly on hand a large assortment of Cloths,
casslmsrcs and Vestings. All orders promptly ge-
mtcstsanusn GAS BURNER RANGE
T . for sale by GEORGE F. BELDEN.
ILvnn PLATED GOODS ; qfialitacwamnted at
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Mm“ . GEORGE manners.
- REAL ESTATE.
For Sale, To Let or Lease.
HAT well-known property, “Sklddy’s Block/Mn
Main Street, consisting of four nice business
and twelve tenement floors.
stores,
5. R, P, CAMP, 744 Broadway, N. Y.
For Sale .or to Lease.
VI‘HE residence of the undersigned, at Five Mile
River Landing, fronting on tide water. Pos
session given at once if desired. The main house
contains a hall and five rooms. besides attic and cel-
lar ; the extension, nine rooms besides basement
and cells
r.
The lot is 150x175—two wells of good- water, gar-
den, fruit, «be. Price 85,500—01- will lease for 3 or
5 years at 8500 per annum.
For Sale—Choice building plots contiguous to
the above. unequaled in location. Apply to Mr. A.
Dibble or to the subscriber, E. R. PLNNOYER.
' Box 50, Orange, N. J. tl‘9
For Sale or to Rent.
A VERY desirable place is now offered for sale or
to rent, known as the David Comstock Farm,
North Norwalk beinv elegantly situated and com-
manding a fine view ofthe town. Said farm contains
about 60 acres oi first-class land divided into Plow,
Pasture and Wood Land. A ver fine House suitable
for any gentleman’s family, one or c Barn, Carriage
House, Stables and other out-b dings; also, an
abundance of Fruit and Water. Possession given
immediately if desired. For terms and particulars
enquire of LORENZO HUBBELL, Esq., or JAMES
MITCHELL, Real Estate Broker, Union Market,
Mitchell's Block, Norwalk, Conn. St
For Sale or to Let.
THAT neat and very commodlous Cottage on
Union Avenue recently occupied by the subscri-
ber Hot and Cold Water, Gas, Furnace, Baths,
Water Closet, die. Will be sold less than its cost, or
rented to a good tenant on reasonable terms.
' A. H. BYINGTON.
Dwelling House.
FOR Sale at South Norwalk, Conn. A rare chance
is now offered to any one who wishes to secure
a good House. One new two-story and attic house—
East side of the Harbor, ten minutes walk from the
depot, 15 rods from East Avenue—Lot 87x115ft. The
house contains 15 good rooms, wardrobe closets in
each, and fitted up with all the 'modern in rove-
ments. A good well of water on the place. 'Ierms:
one—half cash, balance to remain on bond and mort-
ga e for a term of years. If not sold by April 1st,
wifi be rented to a good family. For particulars en-
quire of KNAPP & FITCH, Builders.
Son'ru Nonwanx, Conn., Feb. 24, 1870. 0t'9
For Sale.
THREE very desirable BUILDING LOTS within
five minutes walk of the Bridge, situated on
Plymouth Avenue; also, two good ones at North Nor-
walk, For particulars enquire of R. L. ELLS.
For Sale.
HOUSE AND LOT beautifully situated on East
Avenue, Norwalk, the lot is 200x200 feet, sup-
plied with a great variety of Fruit Trees, Grapes, the.
with a good House, containing 12 rooms, besides
closets. pantries, store-rooms, Arc. Gas in every
room. with a good furnace and range, barn, stable,
carriage and ice-house, all in good-order. A ply to
the su scriber, on the premises. J. BALLA D. 4L9
Secure a Home.
,Dwellings and Land for Sale.
SIX or eight Dwellings located in various parts of
the town,which are offered for sale at prices rang-
ing from 81,000 to $5,000 each, viz: Five Dwelling
Houses situated opposite Israel Lockwood’s Tan
Works, commencing at house occupied by Daniel
Quintard, and continuing around to Straw Factory,
—dlstance being about a; mile from the Bridge;
also, one House, Barn, and from four to five acres of
land near the residence of Stephen Smith, Esq., about
one mile from the bridac; also, nine acres and one
rood lying on Sprin? ill—distance, about 5 of a
mile from the Bridge ; also, three or four acres
of land on East Avenue, near the residence of Hon.
0. S. Ferry. Persons desiring to secure cheap homes
or building lots, are invited to call and gain further
articulars. A ply to EDWIN LOCKWOOD or to
WILLIAM TR BEE, Agent, at the Horse Railway
office.
.—e A VERY SMALL, VERY NEAT, AND VERY
COMMODIOUS -
' - ’ COTTAGE HOUSE,
Situated near the Amphitheater Bridge, is ofi'ered
FOR SALE
At a bargain, if applied for immediately.
thing for a small, genteel family. Terms easy.
ply at GAZETTE OFFICE.
For Sale.
DESIRABLE residence together wlth Furniture
A. if desired. House contains eleven rooms be-
sides basement kitchen, store-rooms, die: also, filled
in with brick from sill to plate, has nearly all the
e, bath and
Just the
Ap-
2w
modern improvements, gas, heater, ran
water closets, two cisterns and good we 1 convenient
by; barn room for two horses. carria es, the. Apply
to DR. MOSMAN, opposite 2d M. . Church, .West
FOR SALE.
Avenue.
A WELL built fine looking House, nicely finished
throughout ' rooms al good size and conven-
ient; Furnace and Gas Chandeliers, Marble Mantels,
water brought into the kitchen. Is within five min-
utes walk to Post Office and Horse Cars. Lot 75 feet
front by 840 feet deep. Price 88,000. Enquire of
7 FMNK B. SMITH.
For Sale.
DESIRABLE RESIDENCE. in Nor-
walk, Conn., within five minutes walk of the
Bridge. House modern built, with furnace and gas
ipes. Ten rooms besides closets, attic and cellar.
Rot 160x200 feet. Good garden and abundance of
Fruit, Location exery way desirable. Pnce 810,000.
Refer to Hon. WM. C. STREET,
tfl .
Norwalk, Conn.
BUILDING LOTS FOR SALE.
HE subscriber offers for sale on very resonable
terms, a number of the choicest, and most desi-
rable Building Lots in the town of Norwalk, situated
on high ground, (Prospect Hill), near and of easy ac-
cess flom the village, and commands a fine and un-
obstructed view of the town, harbor, Long Island and
Sound. A good avenue, 50 feet wide, has been laid
out in front of the $1.0 erty. Is within five minutes’
walk of the Horse ai road Size of lots to suit pur-
chasers ; no fancy prices. For further particulars en-
quire of JESSE DENTON,
28 or JAMES FINNEY, Real Estate Agent.
FOR SALE.
‘ VERY valuable place, situated in the most cen-
tral part of the Town of N orwulk, about two
minutes walk from the Horse Railway Depot. The
house is large and commodious. The place comprises
about two acres of land, and is abundantly provided
with trees, shrubbery and out-buildings. This place is
suitable for any gentleman. For ful articulars en-
quire of JAMES Ml CHELL,
Real Estate Agent, Union
Market, Norwalk, Conn.
“BUILDING LOTS.”
THE undersigned after for Sale some 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, having an extensive view
of the village and harbor, prices low and terms easy.
Apply to A. H. BYINGTON,
S. E. OLMSTEAD,
E. K. LOCKWOOD.
Norwalk, Sept. 21, 1808.
NASH cc IVES,
Real Estate Agents,
No. 4 WATER STREET.
PROPERTY bought, sold, exchanged or let, on rea-
sonable terms. We have a good variety of desira-
ble Houses and Fame in and out of town for sale on
accommodating terms.
Wu. R. Nasu.
‘JAMES FINNEY,
Real Estate Agent, Licensed Auction-
eer, Constable, Collector, Arc.
GRATEFULLY returns thanks for the very liberal
patornage heretofore extended him by a gener-
ous public. and solicits a continuance of the same.
He has taken a desk at J. ll. Hurburt's Law
Office, Room No. 4 Gazette Buildinc, where he
can hereafter be found, or orders can beleft. He will
ii” rompt attention to the buying and selling of
eai state, renting of places, Auctioneering 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.
NOTICE I
NATHAN vas.
The subscriber having taken out a License for the
Sale, Renting and Exchanging
01"
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. . His resources of
gaining information relative to said business are un-
surpassed. He has now for disposal
FARMS, RESIDENCES, lite.
Situated in Norwalk.
And all the adjoining country. Places for sale varying
from 95,000 to $25,000.
‘ .RE SIDENCES
For Summer, furnished or unfurnished
FOR SALE OR TO RENT.
with land in quantity to suit Purchaser or Lessecalso
a number of "
Fine Farms-
Apply to
JAMES MITCHELL.
Al orders left at the UNION MARKET, Mitchell’s
Block, Norwalk, Conn. will receive prompt sttenhon.
JAMES MITCHELL. Agenthf
OUSES for sale. One or both houses on the
Wilson road a mile below South Norwalk, will
be sold cheap, and most of‘the purchase money can
remain on mortgage. JCS. W. WILSON. lfi‘).
Farm For sale.
in: subscriber offers for sale his Farm, situated on
Comstock’s Hill, two miles from Nor-walk Bridge.
Said Farm contains twenty-three acres _of good
meadow, wood and pasture land. There is a new
Dwelling House and Born on the premises. For fur-
ther particulars inquire of James Mitchell, RcalEs-
tale Agent, or of the subscriber on the premises.
3tf FRANKLIN COMSTOCK.
Farm FOr Sale.
on Chestnut Hill two miles from Norwalk.
The farm consists of thirty acres of good Meadow,
Wood and Pasture land. There is alarge House
and Burn latcl built. For further particulars en-
quire of JAS. M TCHELL, Real Estate Agent, or of
the subscriber on the premises.
LEGRAND COMSTOCK.
For sale
THREE FIRST-CLASS,
BUILDING LOTS,
width affront about 100, 100 and 75 feet, respective-
ly; also a SMALL COTTAGE, now vacant;
all fronting on Union Park. Enquire of the subscri-
ber. ‘ CHAS. P. TURKEY.n
1
Norwalk, J an. 24th, 1870.
For Sale.
THE subscriber offers for sale his homestead, situ-
ated at South Norwalk, on Washington Street;
f .houso nearly new, containing 11 rooms; good lot;
plenty of small fruits, &c. Also. the saloon propcrty
situated opposite the N. Y. & N. H. R. R. depot at
South Norwalk; a splendid place for business of al-
most any kind. For particu ars, terms, &c., apply at
the ofiice of W. T, CRAW, or of“ the subscriber at
South Norwalk. 4L‘9 F. F. BYXBEE.
For Sale.
PRICE 86,000; 83,000 down, balance can be paid
within five years. A large, new Dwelling House
on Dey St., SO. N Oi'walk; it is two story high, wrth a
fine garden, and good fruit. Lot 60 feet front, 100
feet deep. House capable of accommodating 30
boarders; has a Saloon connected therewith. doing
a flourishing business. Possession given immediate-
ly, with or without furniture. Situated at South
Norwalk within three minutes walk of the Steam-
boat Landing aud of the Railroad depot. Reasons
for selling :—the owner is about leaving for Ger-
many. For further particulars enquire o
2t‘11 REV. DENNIS PLATT, So. Norwalk,
House and Lot at South Norwalk
' FOR SALE.
HE homestead now occupied by George R. Bai-
ley,,conlaining ode acre or more of land. beau-
tifully located, having an extensive view of the bar-
bor and village; abundance of water, fruit, &c.; will
be sold at a bar sin if applied for soon. Terms easy.
Enquire of DA ID H. GEDNEY,S. E. OL‘MSTEAD
or GEORGE 0. KEELER.
Norwalk, Jan. 17, 1870.
Also, one other Hons-0. and Lot, on Ely Neck Road,
well located, will be sold at a bargain. New; Just
completed.
For Sale.
NE LOT on Golden Hill next to new house of H.
H. ELWELL, so feet front by 217 feet in depth.
Apply to LEWIS F. BEERS, Trustee, or GEORGE
W. RAYMOND, South Norwalk, Conn. tf26
Real Estate for Sale.
THE land belonging to the estate of George'W.
Raymond, comprising some of the most destru-
ble property in South Norwalk, isnow offered for sale
at a bargain by the trustee of that estate. Apply to
LEWIS F. BEERS, Trustee, GEORGE W. RAY-
MOND and CHESTER F. TOLLES, South Norwitigr,
Conn. - 6
HUMES FllR THF MILLIONI
One Hundred Building Lots.
HE SUBSCRIBER has for sale One Hundred Build-
ing Lots within eight minutes walk of South
Norwalk depot, at LOCKW OODVILLE. Parties
wishing to purchase may have a lot with a house built
thereon by paying a small amountiu cash, balance on
mortgage, or may purchase a lot Without auyimprovc-
ment, for a small percentage of the purchase money
in cash-,balance on mortgage. Price of Lots fromOne
Hundred to Three Hundred Dollars. I will be pleased
to show the lots to any person wishing to purchase.
WILLIAM T. CRAW,
Real Estate Agency, over F. B. Purdy’s Drug Store.
Norwalk, Aug. 24th, 1808. 35
'J. reruns,
- Real Estate Agent.
50 ESTATES FOR SALE in Norwalk and vi-
cinity, from 1-4 to 200 Acres, with buildings
thereon, price from 3450 to $100,000. Also, TO LET,
furnished and unfurnished houses.
Address J. FERRIS,
at F. B. Purdy’s Drug Store, Ely’s Block So.Norwalk_
.. M111 Propgrty.
FOR SALE.
HE subscriber offers for sale his Mil. Properly sit-
uated in West Norwalk, about two miles from
Darlen Depot, three miles from South Norwalk, 'and
two miles from New Canaan, consisting of a manu-
factory, two stories high, 86x18 feet, with about 12
feet head and fall of water, with three acres of land,
now used as a Saw Mill but suitable for a manufacto-
ry of any kind. Terms easy and price low. Enquire
of JAMES FINNEY, Real Estate Agent, Norwalk,or
of the subscriber, CIIAUNCEY STREET.
West Norwalk, Sept. 25, 1869. . 39tf
FOR SALE.
EAR NOROTON STATION—A handsome Swiss
Cottage, nearly now. having seven rooms of
unusual size, and in complete order. House just
painted throughout; rounds consist of 17 acres of
‘good land, partly woo ed; House has a large lawn,
with forest trees; neighborhood free from nuisances;
distant only five minutes from Station. A pleasant
healthy and convenient home for either business man
or farmer. Apply to F. Wt-BALLARD Noroton,
(Darien,) or after March let, to C. W. B_ LARD, 31
East 18th Street, N. Y.- 311:5
FARM FOR SALE CHEAP
IF APPLIED FOR SOON.
A very nice, small Farm, of about 35 acres, ele-
gantly situated in the southern part of New Ca-
naan, known as the Woolsey Burtiss Farm. Said
farm is well dividedinto Meadow, Pasture and Wood.
Fruit and Water in abundance. Good House, Barn,
and other out-buildings. For full particulars en-
uire of JAMES MITCHELL, Real Estate Broker,
nion Market, Mitchell’s Block, Norwalk, Ct. 12tf
FOR SALE.
THE FARM belonging to the Estate of Wakeman
Hubbell, Wilton, of about sixty acres, will be
sold on reasonable terms. Apply to BENJAMIN
HUBBELL, on the premises. . 6ti2
Farm for Sale.
N WILTON, of 60 acres land, about one mile from
depot. On it is an excelent large House, situated
in a large shady yard, good Barn. farmer’s House,
&c., Acqueduct Water in the house, fine Milk Spring
A good deal of attention has been given to fruit; 200
Apple Trees, nine years out, just beginning to bear;
200 Peach Trees in bearing; sufiicicnt number of
Concord Grape Vines, trellised, and in bearing, to
make from 200 to 300 gallons of wine per week; sev-
en Cows, Tools. Milk Cans, hay in Barn, .bc. Can
be had with farm if desired.
3 . JAMES D. KEELER.
VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE
IN WILTON, CONN.
Known as the RELDEN FARM.
SITUATED one-half mile from the Railroad Depot,
containing about 150 acres of land under good
cultivation, with Dwelling House, out-buildings, etc.,
is offered for sale.
Also, the Stock and Farming Utensils,
Apply to JAMES MITCHELL,
Real Estate Agent, Union Market, Non-walk.
SPLIE N D ID
Buailding Sites
For Sale, of one-third acre and upwards nearthe new
“ RIVERSIDE 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.
_ Valuable Mill Property for Sale
At Kent Station, Conn.
THE proprietor of KENT MILLS, having engaged
in another business,ofi‘ers for sale the above prop-
erty situated on Norwalk River, ten rods from Rail-
road de 0t, and 8}; miles from Norwalk, on main
road to anbury, 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 large Barn, besides Stables for six
horses; one splcndcd tcam of Matched Horses, six
and seven years old; two heavy Wagons; one light
Wagon, and everything complete to carry on a suc-
cessnt business; also, adjoining said property, one
Cottaae House and Burn nouse containing 8 rooms,
With fbur acres of ch lcelaud. and fruit in abundance;
also, a two-story House with eight rooms, with eight
acres of land. The mill property and one house will
be sold together, or the wholeexchangcd for Norwalk
property. Terms easy. Address
- ,_ GEORGE H. BRACKEN,
22tf Kent Mills, or South N orwalk.
FOR SALE.
HE Homestead of Orlando Perr deceased con-
T sisting of about 28, acres of valiiable land,’ with
a Dwelling Housp. Barn, and convenient out-build—
ipgs thereon, all in good repair; a fine Orchard and
'Ilrult Trees. _0u said premises is avery valuable
i‘miber Lot, With 090 water power. Said property is
pleasanliysituatc , in the town of Boston, with good
roads leading to Bridgeport, Westport, and Norwulk
In the vicinity are Churches, Classical Academy and
good Common Schools. Possession given immedi—
ately. Part of the purchase money can remain on
bond and mortga e if desired. Furtherinformati on
may be obtained yagrplyin to JAMES MITCHELL
Norwalk, ELIJAH '. Dov as, Westport, or of thé
subscriber, Weston. MATTHEW BULKLEY
an Administrator, with the will annexed.
A Good one Cheap Farm for 5370.
HE farm of the late Daniel Leavenwor «
T Pleasantly situated in a good neighbziiliorligdtlii
the Town of Monroe on the (1 reel; road from Bridt'c-
port to Danbury, and conveniently located to schodls
churches, depot, and market. Said farm contains
148 acres, a and dwelling of eleven rooms, a good
barn, one ol crder mill (now used for barn). The
soil is loam bottom and well watered. There is an
abundance of wood, some of which is very nice.
There was on the farm last year from 125 to 140 bush-
cls nipples. Any one wishing a pleasant home and a
goo productive form will do well to look at this
place. Possession given immediately. Price 84,200
a part of which can remain on bond and mortgage if
desired. For further particulars; enquire of Pit' ER
giifiggtlggEE, Tau; Illicit Conn. 'l‘. K. HUBBELL,
, no. or . r ' lITCIIELL R
Agent, N orwalk, Conn. ' 0111 Estate
THE subscriber offers for sale his Farm, situated.
To Rent.
HE lace in Winni auk, formerly known as the
Bis op Homesteu is ofi‘cred to rent. Posses-
sion given April 1st. Apply at the GAzn'r-rs OFFICE.
TO RENT.—A desirable apartment of five
rooms, with water and waste pipe in MRS.
BROWN’S house, on corucrlof Water and Chapel
Sts. Apply at the house. Half the cellar, garden,
and fruit. It'll!
SEVEN Rooms to rent, in Westport, over Cannon’s
Drug Store, suitable for Millinery, Dressmnklng
and Dwelling. The best location in town.
Posses—
sion given A ril 1. 1870. Enquire of II. H.8ELDEN.
Westport, larch 21, 1870. 1 '2t'12
To Rent.
UITABLE for Boarding House over the store of
G. 0. chler Jr Brother; 10 rooms from 1st of
April. Also, first story of House, corner ofMain and
West Main Sis. Also, several apartments suitable
for small families, at reasonable rents, in village.
Also, new house, very convenient, on S rin Hill.
2t12 Enquire of S. E. 0 MS EAD.
To Let.
THE very desirably located lace on the Newtown
turnpike, known as the “ oquct Place" is ofi‘er-
ed to rentfrom April 1st. The place consists of a
Dwelling House and Barn, in good condition and
four acres of land. Located about fifteen minutes
walk from the Brid e. Apply to A. JACKSON a:
BBQ, or to HEN R SMITH, near the place.
AT SOUTH NORWALK, a Store and House
to Rent, on Main Street, near the depot, Ad-
ll'l. dress F. B. PURDY, at his Drug Store, or
JOHN FERRIS, Grautvllle, Five Mile River. 0tf
To Rent.
Brick House on High Street, from the 1st of
April, 1870. Inquire of N. WOOD, No. 30 Main
Street. - 4L9
To LET.
THE 2d story of the new house on Camp Street.
Possession given immediately.
Enquire of JAMES FINNEY, Real Estate Agent,
ggmile Building, or on the promises of the subscriber
GEORGE MARVIN.
TO Let. _ ‘
EAR the corner of Main Street and Center Ave-
nue, a two story and attic house, suitable for
one or two families, or for a Boarding House. For
terms enquire of the owner at the grocery store cor.
nor of Main Street and Center Avenue.
3t!) . STEPHEN SWANN.
To Let.
OUSE AND BARN on Main Street, South Nor-
walk, now occupied by W. A. Guyer, Esq. Can
be seen after 1 o’clock, p. m. For terms, &.c., apply
to C. ’1‘. WEEKS, West Avenue, opposite New Stone
Church. ’ltf
To Let .
_ PART of a House with privilege of Garden
and Burn, within five minutes walk of the
‘ . Bridve; also one tract, forty acres, of Pan-
,ture Laud. Apply to C. N. CLOCK
19 Main St., Norwalk.
it"!
EVERAL HOUSES and APARTMENTS to let.
Enquire of S. E. OLMSTEAD.4
Nov. 2, 1869.
To Let.
THE Brick Dwelling House on Main Street, South
N orwalk, near the De at; _now occupied by
Mrs Hotcbkiss. Also, the walling over the Shoe
Store of Mr. Harve , on Main Street, South Nor-
walk; now occupie by Mrs. Prichard. Also the
Dwelling over the Store on Washington Street, South
Norwalk, next to the Post Office. Also a House on
Van Zandt Avenue, Down Town, with alarge garden.
Has a fine water view, and is but a few minutes walk
from South Norwalk. Apply to DUDLEY P. ELY,
2t'12 At the 1st Nations Bank. South Norwalk.
50 FOR SA LE at a bargain. The
9 residence of D. HAYNES FITCH,
Down town, with one acre of improvements. Apply
as above. lltf
FARMS WANTED.
ROM 15 to 20 acres, on lease, or for exchange for
Village Propert . Ap ly to
l. E. MBA , Darien Depot, Conn.
DENTISTRY Ill SDUTH NORWALK.
FOR FOUR DAYS OF EACH WEEK, ONLY, Dr.
Kendall will continue the Dental business as for-
merly. at his oidstand, Sword’s Buildin . Office will
be closed Monda s and Saturdays, Dr. endall being
in Ridgefield. l e extract teethwith or without the
use of LAUGHING GAS. ‘
Wednesdays we devote entirely to extracting Teeth
WITHOUT PAIN.
The principal Operator in Coiton’s Dental Association
has repeatedly declared that South Norwalk is the best
place within his knowledge, (out of Cooper Union) to
have teeth extracted.
0
We particulary invite those who may desire
ARTIFICIAL TEETH,
to examine our manner of work and prices before
procurino them elsewhere. Teeth filled in the most
approve manner. Those partially broken away by
decay, restored to their former size and shape.
SORIETIIING NEW 2
A FIRST CLASS CITY
Draper 8. Tailorinnllsianlislinnni
At N o. 1, Gazette Building, (up status)
‘5.
HE subscriber would respectfully inform the cit-
izens of N orwalk, 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-
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-
tistic manner, at reasonable prices.
FRANCIS J. MOKEON.
A. JACIKSON Gt BRO.,
@ No. 1 Gazette Building.
OULD invite the attention of their old customer
and the public generally to their varied and ex
tensive stock of
WA'rcmss, JEWELRY, SILVER WARE, FANCY
GOODS, SILVER PLATED WARE, .00.,
which was selected with great care and is not to be
surpassed in Fulrfield County. in quality or price.
Constant additions are made of all the latest styles of
goods. A. JACKSON 8: BRO,
Fruit Trees: Fruit Trees!
AT THE
NEW CANAAN NURSERY.
The subscribers take pleasure in announcing to the
public that their stock of ‘
Fruit (lb Ornamental Trees,Vines, the.
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
for less money than they can he obtained from distant
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 selections.
STEPHEN HOYT & SONS.
P. S.—Wc take pleasure in showing persons through
our Nurseries, whether desirous ofppurchasing trees
or not'and would cordiallyinvitc all interested to
visit the Nursery.
NEW and nan’n PLANTS.
Buses, Gnnnninns, Vernnnnn,
AND
Bedding Out Plants, Shrubs,
Fruit Trees of all kinds,
Raspberry, Blackberry (it Strawberry
Plants, are.
EARLY ROSE POTATOES. TOMATOE,
EGG, PEPPER 85 CELERY PLANTS, &c.
Also FLOWER AND VEGETABLE SEEDS. BO‘
QUETS, WREATHS, BASKETS, CROSSES, and. oth
er Floral Decorations arranged in the best style of art ‘
to order. Send for descriptive catalogue.
MALLORY Gr. DOWNS,
South Norwalk, Ct.
BOOTS 8t SHOES.
HE subscribers would respectfully call the atten-
tion of the ‘publi to their
NEW STOCI‘ OF GOODS,
consisting of a general assortment of
Boots, Shoes, Gaiters,
8710., both for Gentlemen and Ladies’ wcnr, which will
be sold very low for Cash, at the old stand,
ELY’S BLOCK
SOUTI—I Nonwamr, CONN.
All kinds of Gent. and Ladies’ Boots, Shoes, 870.,
made to order, in thcmost workmanlike manner, and
at fair prices
HORSE CARS RUN RIGHT BY THE DOOR.
BROWN 8: STEVENS.
.
HIRAII 8. BROWN. HARVEY STEVENS.
'ATTENTION FARMERS !
for seed—warranted pure.
NORWAY OATS,
G. O. KEELER .c BRO,
EARLY ROSE POTATOES, for seed. For sale at
G. 0. KEELER 6c BRO’S.
OLD IS DOWN. I in consequence I have reduced
the price of Crockery, and will offer eat bar-
MY TRIUMPH.
7 BY JOHN G. “'IIII‘I'IRIL
The autumn time has come:
On woods_lhat dream of bloom,
And over purpllng vines,
The low sun fainter shines.
The aster-flower is failing,
The hazel’s gold is paling;
Yet overhead more near
The eternal stars appear.
And present gratitude
Insurcs the future good,
And for the things I see
I trust the things to be,
That in the paths untrod,
And the long days of God,
‘ My feet shall still be led,
My heart be comforted.
0 living friends who love me!
0 dear ones gone above me!
Careless of other fame,
I leave to you my name.
Hide it from idle praises,
Save it from evil phrases; '
Why, when dear lips that spake it
Are dumb, should strangers wake it?
Let the thick curtain fall;
I better know than all
How little I have gained,
How vast the unattaincd. _
Not by the page word-painted
Let life be banned or saluted;
Deeper than written scroll
The colors of the soul.
chctor than any sung
My songs that found no tongue;
N obler than any fact
My Wish that failed of act.
Others shall sing the song,
Others shall right the wrong,—
Finish what I begin,
And all I fall of win.
What matter, Ior they 1
Mine or another’s day,
So the right word he said
And life the sweeter made 1
Hail to the coming singers!
Hail to the brave llght-bringers !
Forward I reach and sh are
All that they sing and dare.
The airs of heaven blow o’er me
A glory shines before me
Of what mankind shall bc,_..
Pure, generous. brave and free. '
A dream of man and woman
Diviner, but still human,
Solving the riddle old,
Shaping the Age of Gold.
The love of God and neighbor,
An equal-handed labor;
The richer life, where beauty
Walks hand in hand with duty.
Ring, bclls in unreared steeples,
The Joy of unborn peoples! _
Sound, trumpets far off blown,
Your triumph is my own!
Parcel and part of all,
i kc up the festival,
Fore-reach the good to be,
And share the victory.
I feel the earth move sunward,
I join the great march onward,
And take, by faith, whlle living, -
My freehold of thanksgiving.
~[Atlantfc Monthly/or April.
For the Gazette.
'MRS. HOLLY HAWK“ BIRTH-DAY
PARTY.
“ I say, husband, did you know it was my
birthday to-morrow? I’ll be just sweet six-
teen,‘ and I haven’t had a party since our
wedding day, and that is three years next
spring.”
Now, Mr. Holly Hawk was very different
from his wife. He didn’t dress half so giy
and didn’t care anything about parties. But
he was very fond of his wife, and when she
talked about being sweet sixteen, he would
always say that “ he thought that she could
not be much sweeter than she was now.
When she asked him if she could haven
birthday party, of course he said yes, for he
never could refuse his wife.
Everything was in readiness on the morn-
ing of the party; the invita‘hs had been
sent, and Mrs. Holly Hawk had nothing to
do but to gel: herself and her children, Buff
and Pinkie, ready. Buff was dressed in his
best yellow suit, and little Pinkie, who was
but a year old, was dressed in her prettiest
ruffled pink dress and a white saque, for the
occasron.
Mrs. Holly Hawk put on her new, white
ruffled dress, and her husband declared that
“ she did look sweeter than she ever did be-
fore.” He had but little preparation to
make as he cared but little for dress or fash-
ion, but he really looked handsome in his
crimson velvet coat and gilt buttons.
The hour had arrived for the party, and
the guests were arriving from every direc—
tion. First came the Gladiola family, with
their freckled and sunburnt faces, but who
looked very stylish notwithstanding.
Mrs. Holly Hawk saw them coming, and
exclaimed: “ There they come! I’m so gla
to see somebody coming, for I’m tired of
Wailing so long; but 0 door i they’ve
brought the whole family, grandmother, ba-
by and all. Yes, there they all are, Mr. and
Mrs. Gladiola and the baby.” And the old
grandmother, who was nearly bent double
under the storms of life, came tottering af-
ter. She wore an old brOwu silk dress, and
her face was nearly as brown as her dress,
which Lily Waters said was caused by her
drinking so much tea.
Next came the Immorlels. Silverina was
a bride, while her sister Golds was an Old
maid, and looked as prim and precise as
possible in her corn colored satin.
Miss Polly ADMS was there, also, and
looked as pretty as you please, and they
said that Dr. Sage fell in love with her, for
he was there and sat by her all the evening.
“I don’t see how she can like that old
Dr. Sage,” said Silverina Immortel to her
sister Golda.
“ Well,” said Golda, with a sigh, “ I sup-
pose she ihinks just as I do, that any one
will do if it's only a man.”
The Dahlia family were also there, and
made a very fine appearance.
Then there were the Poppies, who had
so much perfumery on their handkerchiefs
that they put old grandmother Gladiola to
sleep, and she fell off her chair and nearly
broke her arm, and Miss Golda Immortal
was so frightened that she fainted. Miss
Polly Anthus said she “ didn’t believe she
did faint, but only did it to make Dr. Sage
come and speak to her.” But I think
that Miss Polly Aulhus was a little jealous.
Finally everything was quiet again, and
Mr. Amaranth went and sat by his cousin
Golda Immortal, and held the smelling bol-
llc for her. .
In a short time dinner was announced,
and they all repaired to the dining-room,
and sat down to a table beautifully adorned
Willi golden butter-cups, from which they
all drank—not wine, I can assure 'you, for
they were lempemncc folks—but the pure,
sparkling water, which Mr Rain Drop
brought,
After dinner a few other friends came in,
and then they all hill a dance, Mr. Canter-
bury Bell and Mr. Trumpet Creeper fumish-
ing the music. .
They all retired to their homes at an ear-
ly hour, and appeared to have been very
much pleased Willi the party.
“ I neverdreamed of having such a nice
lime,” said Mr. Holly Hawk to his wife. “ I
am sure I am not sorry we had the party,
and I think we had better have another
sometime.” VIOLET.
—-A b’ooming widow of thirty-six called
at the probate oflice in an Ohio town and
asked for a marriage license. Her husband
that was to be was “only eighteen and so
bashfu .”
gains for cash. E. K. LOCK 00D.
For the Gazette:
QUACK DOCTORS.
“A quack Doctor,” says Dr. Karr, “ is an
illiterate [and contemptable specimens of a
man, who, by pompous pretences, mean in-
sinuations, and indirect premises, endeav-
ors lo oblain that confidence, to which nei-
ther education, merit nor experience entitles
him! The laborious, professional sludy of
the matriculated physicianis unsoughl by
him; he, Pallas-likc, all armed from the
brain of Jove, rushes into his-reckless prac-
tice, ‘cucased all over in native brass from
top to toe,’ but entirely destitute of the req-
uisite skill for his office. He knows not even
the alphabet of medicine; yet, defiant of
reason and responsibility, his supposed in-
tuitive wit and arrogance prevail. It has
been said, however, with truth, that the fol-
lowers of quacks are the cause ofquackcry;
they are the cause of the numberlcss homo-
cides that have been committed with such
impunity. These are the skeptics of the fac-
ulty, but the idolalors of the cmpiricism.
These deluded patients persevere with a
pertinncity that is invincible till they dis-
cover too late, that they have been advan-
cing, as the Irishman said, ‘ backward.’ ”
The first distinguished Quack we find
mentioned in medical annals, and who may
therefore be styled the prototype of his il-
lustrious successors, rejoiced in the classic
name of Asclepiades. His eccentricity and
affected contempt of. everythina in the way
Of medical lore, that existed prior to his ad-
vent, at Rome, gave him considerable noto-
riety. With all his irregularities and whims
however, he certainly inculcated some good
plain common sense—which is a trait of
character seldom seen among this class of
people. He was the originator of the Ba-
linm Pensilis or shower bath, and the free
application of cold water externally and in-
ternally—cheap remedies, and very effective
in the cure and prevention of disease; for
which discovery alone his memory will live.
Paracelcus, another illustrious personage
of ancient times, was also a contemptible
Quack. In order to give himself dignity he
assumed the name Pliillippus Aureoius The-
ophrastcs Paracelcus Bombaslieus De Ho-
benheim. He openly discarded all the com-
monly-received doctrines and modes of prac
lice, and pretended to have sought for truth
many years, everywhere and from every-
body, high and low, learned and illiterate.
He made a pompous proclamation of his
travels and researches, and pretended to
.have made great acquisitions in medical
science! He styled himself the King of
Physic, and although he professed to have
discovered the Elixir of Life, by the use of
which mortal man could enjoy life everlast.
ing, he yet died at the age of forty-eight
years. In the reign of Henry the VIII,
many of the medical practitioners were
mere horie‘i‘arriers.
As illustrative of the reckless wickedness
of these pseudo-docl0rs, we present the fol-
lowing instances: Thc Duke of Rohan,
while in Switzerland, had occasion to send
for a physician. The most famous of the
day came to him, styling himself Monsieur
Thibuno. “ Your face,” said the Duke,
“ seems familiar to me; pray where have I
seen you before i” “At Paris, perhaps, my
Lord Duke,” he replied, “ where I had the
honor to be farrier to your Grace’s stables.
I have now a great reputation as a physi-
cian: I treat the Swiss as I used to your
horses, and I find, in general, I succeed
about as well. I must request your Grace
not to make me known, for if you do I shall
be ruined." '
A distinguished palient, Lord Burgbley,
Sec. of State to Queen Elizabeth, upon em-
ployiug a physician for some trifling indispo-
sition, received the following prescription :
“A goode medecine for weakness or con-
sumpliOn.-—Take a pig Ofniue days olde, and
slaye him, and quarter him, and put him in
a skillat with a handful of spearemint, and
a handful of red fennel, a handful of fever-
wort, half a handful of red neap, a handful
of clarge, and nine dates, cleaned, picked
and pared, and a quarter of an ounce of
mace, and two slickes of goode cinnamon,
bruised in a mortar, and distill it with a soft
fire, and put it in a glass and set it in the
sun nine days and drink nine spoonful at
once when you liste.” “ If there be any
manner of disease that you or your friendes
be aggrieved wilhal, Iprayc you send me
some knowledge thereof, and I doubt not
but to send you an approved remedy. Writ-
ten in haste at Greenwich, ye 9 of May,
1553, by youre lrewe heart friends, John of
Audelny.” :
It is related ofia certain quack, 'in some
country town of England, that he resorted
to the following expedient, for creating a
little notoriety, by way of a start. On his
arrival he announced himself by sending
the bell man—an official of great importance
E in former days—I—to disturb the quiet of the
honest people of the place, by proclaiming
the reward of fifty guineas, for the recovery
ofhis pet poodIe; of course the physician
who could be so lavish with his money for
such a trifling purpose, could not but be a
man of preeminence in his profession.
Millingen records the curious fact of two
miracle-working doctors having taken Lon-
don by storm mauy years ago, who laid
claim to the unpronounccableland most out-
rageous names of Telrachmyoggcu, and Fe-
line Guflino Cardime Cardimac FraIes,
which were plastered about the walls of the
city, exciting the amazement and curiosity
of the gullible multitude. Another an-
nounced himself by placards appealing to
the sympathy of the people, to the effect
that he had “studied thirty years by candle-
light for the good of his countrymen.” He
claimed lo have been the 7111 son of a 7th
son, and to have been exclusively possessed
of sundry certain curc's, among olhers that
of consumption.
It is a strange enigma in human nature—
lhut tendency of yielding ourselves lo the
pleasing delusion of cheat, even though the
deception may be realized or at least fairly
expected. If‘lhe cheat required ingenuity
to detect it, then there might be some hope
for mankind, but it actually lies concealed
in its very oblivion“ s“
Man is a (1111' 8 animal, and quacks in
medicine, (11.2mm in religion, quacks in pol-
itics know this and act accordingly. Quacks
in medicine are beyond doubt the most nu-
merous and successful of their kind. The
healing art is not necessarily the occasion
for deception nor the operations of witch-
craft, alchemy, Or magic, although it has
mysteries like other branches of Occult
science. But, says an old writer, “ there is
scarcely any one who may not, like a trout,
be taken by tickling," and thus it is—by a
little tickling combined with considerable
“ brass ” and any amount of pompous pre-
teuccs, these parasites prey upon the igno-
rance, feed upon the credulity and grow fat
upon the misforluucs of their fellow crea-
fares-
Some years ago, at Paris, there was a no-
torious charlatan by the name of Muniacini,
who, after having squandered his patrimo-
ny, sought to retrieve his fortune by turning
quack. _He started in his carriage and made
tours around the country, pompous pro-
fessing to effect cures of all diseases fifth a
single touch, ora single look. Failing in
this bold essay, he attempted another yet.
more daring—that of reviving the (lead a}
will. To remove all doubt, he declared that
in fifteen days he would go to the church-
yard, and restore to life its inhabitants,
though buried fifteen years. This declara-
tion excited a general rumor .nnd murmur
against the doctor, who, not in the least dis-
, concerted, applied to the magistrate and re-
‘ death.
quested that he might be put under guard to
prevent his escape until he should have per-
formed his.underluking. The proposition
inspired the greatest confidence and the
whole city came to consult the clever cm-
piric and purchase his “ baumc de vie." Ills
consultations were most numerous, and he
received large sinus of money. At length
the noted day approached, and the doctor’s
valet, fearing for his'own shoulders, began
to manifest signs of uneasiness.
know nolhing of mankind,” said the quack
to his servant, “ be quiet.” Scarcely had be
spoken these words when the following let-
ter was presented him from a rich citizen :
Sir :—The great operation you are about
to perform has broken ‘ my rest. I have a
Wife, buried for some time, who was a fury
and I am unhappy enough already wilhouf
her resurrection. In the name of heaven,
do not make lhe experiment. I will give
you fifty louis to keep it lo yourself"
\Soon offer, lwo dashing beaux arrived,
who urged him with the most earnest cn-
treaties, not to raise their old father, tormcr-'
ly the greatest miser in the city, as in such
an event they would be reduced lo the most
deplorable indigence. They offered him a
fee of sixty louis, but the doctor shook his
head in doubtful compliance.
Scarcely had lhey retired, when a young
widow on the eve of marriage, threw her-
self at the feet of the quack, and with sob
and sigh, implored his mercy.
In short, from morn lill night, he receiv-
ed lellors, prescnls, fees to an excess which
absolutely overwhelmed him. '
The minds of the people were differently
and violently agitated; some by fear and
others by curiosity, so that the mayor of the
city waited upon the doctor and said: “Sir,
I have not the least doubt from my experi-
ence of your rare talents, that you will be
able to accomplish the resurrection of our
church-yard the day after lo-morrow accor-
ding to your promise; but I pray you to ob-
serve that our city is in the utmost uproar-
and confusion, and to consider the dreadful
revolution your experiment must produce in
every family. I entreat you, therefore, not
to attempt it, but to go away, and thus re-
store tranquility to our city. In justice,
however, to your rare talents, I shall give
you an attestation in due form, under our
seal, that you can revive the dead, and that
it was our own fault we were not an eye-
witness of your power.”
Thiscertificatc, our author continues, was
duly signed and delivered. The illustrious
Manlaccinni left Lyons for other cities to
work new miracles and manoeuvres. '
The next instance we have to introduce to
our readers, “rejoiced in the not uncom-
mon name of Graham, who, in the
year 1782 made a. great sensation in London.
He wgis gifted with great fluency of speech,
and indulged in lowering, hyperbole and
bombast, with which he sought to gull the
wonder-loving multitude. He opened a
splendid mansion in Pall Mall, which he
styled lhe ‘ Temple of Health.’ ”
The front was ornamenied with an enor-
mous gilt sun——a statue of Hygeize, and oth-
er atlraclive emblems; the suite of rooms in
the interior' were superbly fumished, and
the walls decorated with mirrors, so as to
confer on the place an effect like that of an
enchanted palace. Here he delivered lec-
tures on llCilllli, at the extravagant price of
two guineus per lecture; yet the price, lo-
gether with the novelty of the subject, drew
together considerable audiences’ of the
wealthy and dissipated. He entertained a
female whom he called the. " Goddess of
Health ; ” it was her duty to delivers. con-
cluding discourse after the doctor himself
had delivered his lecture. He hired two
men of cxlraordinary slature, whose busi-
ness it was to distribute bills from house to
house through the city. He became, there-
fore, an objectof curiosity. When his two
guinea auditors became exhausted, he drop-
ped his lectures successively to one guinea,
half a guinea, five shillings, and as he said,
“ for the benefit of all,” to half a crown,
and when he could no longer draw at this
pricc,he exhibited the temple itself for one
shilling lo crowds, daily, for several months.
Among other whimsicalilies, he pretended
to have discovered the Elixir of Life, by the
taking of a quantum of which, a person
might live as long as he wished. His terms
for this invaluable invention were, it is true,
rather extravagant for common people; but
of course, so desirable aboon ought not to
be made too cheap. More than one noble-
man, it is recorded, actually paid him the
enormous sum of one thousand pounds ster-
ling—rather an expensive premium for the
purchase of a little common sense. This
wonderful discovery, however, did not last
long, for the delusion soon exploded, and
the quack himself died, after vainly prac-
ticing various other mummcries, at the age
of 52 years, neglected and despised by all.
' TIMOTHY TOODLEs.
m“ The following, which we copy from
a recent number oi the N. Y. Evangelm,
will be of interest to many of the elder cili-
zcns of this county . '
THREE AGED SAINTS GONE TO
THEIR, REST.
The first, Deacon John Eells, died at Una-
dilla on the 5th of February, aged 84. '
The second, Deacon Benjamin B. Eells,
the brother of J ohn, died at Walton, Feb.
19, aged 82.
The third, Mrs. Catherine Seymour, died
at Walton, Feb. 22, aged 87.
The three were born in New Canaan, Ct.,
and in 1791 were taken by their parents to
Walton, Delaware county, then a beginning
settlement in the wilderness. Deacon John
Eells removed to Unudilla in 1811, and at
his death was the last, save one, of those in
the town who had lived in it as long as he
had.
He was iuslrumenlal in the orgnization,
of the Presbyterian church in Unadilla, of
which he had been an elder or deacon since
its organization, and for a score of years the
existence of the church depended, under
God, upon his christian fidelity, and his
great desire to see the church self sustaining
and prospering was answeed before his
Ccacon B. B. Eells made a profession of
religion l. uniting with the congregational
church in Walton, in 1814, and soon after
was chosen a deacon, in which office he pur-
chased to himselfa good degree and great
boldness in the faith. He was a man of
strong child-like faith, great simplicity of
character, and an earnest prayerful spirit.
He seemed- to have an intuitive knowledge
of the Scriptures, and had a passage ready
for use on all odcasions, and with remarka-
ble adaptation. .
Mrs. Seymour was present at the organi-
zation of the church in Walton, in 1793, and
though but a child, her memory had lreas-
ured up the history of that interesting occa-
sion, and from her retentive memory the
first twenty years of the church were repro-
duced after the records were burned._
Thus have fallen in the same month
three venerable christian soldiers, whose
lives have been filled with good works ;
three peacemakcrs who have been called
the children of God and whose memory will
long be fragrant and hallowed where their
work has been done. J. S P
A terrible explosion of nitro glycol-inc
occurred on Thursday week at Little Terry
farm, about a mile from Ridgelleld, Berger
couniy, New Jersey, resulting in loss of
life. On one side of the river bank was
situated Scbaifcrs nitro glycerine (manufac-
lory, a long, low building. one story high.
A number of. men were employed. about
the works, A lot of glycerinewas to.be
shipped, and men were engaged in carrying
it from the building to a sloop on lhe river
bank. The glycerine was put in bags.
One man while carrying a has lost his hold,
the bag fell and exploded. The explosion
caused the second bug to explode with
worse effect than the first. The factory
was blown to pieces. Four workmen Were
blown into little bits.
“ You
A FEW WORDS TO THE VETERAN.
BY A SON or TEMPERANCE.
-MEssns. EDITORS :—Wilh your permis-
sron we would like in present a few
thoughts in reply to an article that appear—
ed in your paper of March 8th, purporting
to have been writicn by a “Ve'erun” in
the Temperance reformation. ‘
The wrilcr begins by telling us that he is
a temperance man of “ forty years’ ” stand.
ing, and that he is an advocate of total ab-
stinence from all that will intoxicate. Now
had he added, except wine, cider, &c., &c., his
nrlicle would have been more consistent. It
was certainly very thoughtful in the "‘ Vet-
eran ” to tell us at the oulset that he was a
total abstinence man, for no one could by any
possibility arrive at such a conclusion by
reading his “ Thoughts on the Temperance
Movement,” unless prepared for it before-
hand, and even then we god it very diffi-
cult to believe. We gave the “ Veteran’s
Thoughts” two careful readings, and then
came to the conclusion that he was not in
earnest, or that we had at last found a genus
inc Rip Van Winkle. We are inclined to
favor the latter view of the case, for we are
not willing to believe that any man who has
the welfare of the temperance cause at
heart, could so trifle with it. While think-
ing the matter over we had a vision, which
we will briefly relate:
\Ve thought we were in ii. temperance
meeting of “ ye olden time.” At the close
of the address the pledge was read, and all
who were present were invited to come for-
ward and sign it. The presiding officer
called the attention of the meeting to the
tact, that wins and cider were not included
in its provisions, for lhe reasOn that they
were considered innocent drinks, and could
not possibly produce harm to any one.
Amongst the large crowd who pressed for-
ward to sign this pledge, we noticed a tall,
commanding form, that lowered bead and
shoulders above all the rest. We saw his
eyes sparkle with delight, as he read the
pledge over before signing, and felt it Was
because his favorite drinks, wine and elder,
were not included therein. We saw him
enroll his name, and then pass the pen to a
poor, broken-kown, miserable, trembling
creature by his side, while a look . of satis-
faction passed over his fate, which said as
plain as words could do, “ There, I have
done my duty, now do yours and _ you are
sofa”
Full of hope, the poor creature signed his
name to that pledge and returned to his
bOme feeling secure. Fatal delusion. In
three short months we saw him carried to a
drunkard’s grave, and yet he had not broken
his pledge, but cider had done its work.
The other returned to his home, and sank
into :i profound sleep (as far as the temper-
ance question was concerned) over his wine.
For-forty years he slept on, showing no
signs of life, save now and then a spasmod-
ic twitch, which amounted to nothing, and
then he awoke to find that the lemperanee
cause had not slood still, while he slept, for
wine and cider Iliill been added to the pledge.
At first we could not own him as the
same man wg had seen at the temperance
,nieeling forty years before, for “ Old Time ’
had made a wonderful change in him. His
dark hair and beard, were now white as
snow, and in one hand he held a cane,
though the cane appeared to be carried as
an ornament, rather than for use, for he
walked erect and firm. His eyes seemed to
start from their sockets as he learned the
peril the good old Temperance ship was in,
and like a good watchman be resolved to
sound the alarm. _But alas, he had slept too
long, for the good “ Old Ship ” was in the
breakers. Yes, she had been wrecked on
“Prohibition Rock,” and the waves (of wine
and cider) were sweeping across her deck
every moment.
We strained our eyes to watch the dear
Old craft. Through a mist of tears we saw ’
the masts lotter and fall, and then plank af-
ter plank was torn from her sides and deck
and carried from our view. Inva few Ino-
menls the last vestige of the old ship disap-
peared, and then with a sad heart we turned
to look for the watchman, feeling that we
must look to him for a true account of the
disaster, and its causes. His long, solemn
face and venerable appearance assuredus
that the work was in good hands, and then
the vision passed.
NOW, let us glance for a few moments at
the “ Veteran’s Thoughts on the Temper-
ance Movement,” for no doubt they are very
important (to himself) and see whether there
is any real cause for alarm. In the first
place he tells us how hard he worked to se-
cure the -Prohibilory Liquor Law, of this
State, and the next moment, tells us Prohi-
bition is wrong, and will work destruction
to the temperance cause: Now, if the prin-
ciple of Prohibition is wrong, why did the
“Veteran” work ’0 hard to secure its adopr
tion ?
Perhaps he will answer—“ I have but
just seen the errors of my way.”
We are disposed to give him the benefit
of: every doubt, and shall expect to see him
working like a beaver to undo his fearful
work.
But the question naturally arises: “ Is
Prohibition wrong, and if so why 5’” This
might have proved a very difficult question.
had not the “ Veteran ” come to our rescue.
'He tells us that, “it is not in union with
God’s Laws,” and that, “ therefore, it is
wrong.”
To maintain his position he cites the cuss
of our first parents, and the forbidden tree
in the Garden of Eden:
This is no doubt a wonderful discovery,
yet we are compelled to confess that we
cannot see such avast difference between
the two. Let as look at them for a moment.
for the “Veteran” evidently thinks he has
made out a strong case. Adam and Eve
were forbidden to eat the fruit of a certain
tree. In case they violated this command,
ment. So far we cannot see any difference,
but let us go on.‘ The devil came and per-
suaded Eve to break God’s Law, and she
persuaded Adam. NOW, is not this jusl
what devils in the shape of rum-sellers are
doing everyday? We all know it is. The
only great difference we can find between
the two cases, lies in the punishment. Ad:
am and Eve were immediately driven from
the Garden of Eden (which was their home)
meter to return. And we find their punish-
ment did not end here, but it crlailed sick-
ness and death upon their descendants for
ever. How is it with those who violate the
Prohibilory Law ? They have a small fine
to pay, and are confined for a few days, or
months, _and lhen'rcturn to their liomcsfrw
as 6‘207‘, and yet this “ Veteran” tells us lhe
Prohibilory Law is too 31751190213, and there-
fore does not conform to “ God’s Laws.”
“ God,” he says, “ never places anything
beyond our reach with a view to prevent
crime, while the Prohibitory Law docs, for
if this law were to be strictly enfortel, it
would not be possible for any one to get
drunk.” Now, is this the truth? There
may be some who believe that it is; but we
regret lo say that it is not, for we consid-
er it one of the greatest faults it contains.
Unfortunately the Law contains a loop—hole
large enough to allow of drunkcucss to al—
most any extent, as any one can see who
will give it a careful perusal. Any one
who will take the trouble can see that im-
ported liquors can be bought and scl:l in lhe
original packages. This was rendered nec-
essary by a decision of the Supreme Court
of lhe United Slates, and it does seem as
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it is not.
God threatened them with a certain punish- “
though it would admit of drunkeness enough
10 Balisfy even the “ Veteran.” A careful ex-
amination of the two cases, shows us lhat
the “ Veteran” has become frightened with-
out cause, for God’s Celnl‘nand to Adam and
Eve is as prohibitorg/ in its character, as is [he
Prohibilory Liquor Law, and that is not all
~Pr‘oliibilion is lhe foundation-stone of all.
laws for line prevention of crime, whether
they cumuaic from God or man. But the
“ Veteran” tell us that God has given man
suchn peculiar constitution, that his com-
mon sense revolts at such a thing. Does it
not seem as though a man must be lacking
in common sense to advance such an argu-
gumcul ?
Such reasoning might be expected from a
person who desired to commit some crime,
but should never come from a God-fearing,
law-abiding man.
In order to fully illustrate the “ Velcr-
ideus so all can understand them, let
us suppose that he, (the Veteran) i'eturits
home some day, and finds some person about
to cut lhe throat of one of his children. He
arrives in time to prohibit the crime, and
place his child beyond the villain's reach.
But can he do so ? Clearly, not according
to his own showing, for the “ common
sense ” of the would—be murderer“ revolts"
at such interference, and besides, “ God nev-
er places anything beyond} our reach with u
vicw lo prevent crime.” So in would be the
duly Of the “ Veteran,” (if his views are
correct) to not intorfcre, but stand and >1» c
hi.- child murdered. Fame illii‘l‘r‘ra‘z' ll u‘ tile
is ill) 0VL‘I‘(Il';l'\'v'il picluru, 11qu
On line 05.11312er . im-
shori Of the reality, for rum l.0l only 1.17.:
the holy, but it also dash-053 tin: {VII/l rt-l' i‘w'
victim ; for God lells us; in plain: in Club: 11131
drunkards cannot inherit the kingdom of
heaven. W'e would not claim that tjz- Pio-
hibitory Liquor Law is perfect, in all rc-
specls; and 'yet we believe it is founded on
the right principle, and does not conflict
with God’s laws, the “ Veteran” to the cOn-
lrury notwithstanding.
A few words in regard to another one of
lhe “ Veteran’s Thoughts, ” and we have
done for the present.
The Temperance Pledge of the present
day is too radical, he tells us, becpuse it pro-
hibits the use of wine and aide-r as a becerage,
and yet he claims to be in favor of total ab-
stinence from all that will intoxicate. It is
a well established fact that both Wine and
cider will produce drunkenness,. and how
any consistent advocate of total abstinence
can desire to have them excluded from the
pledge, is more lhan we can see. “ But,”
says the Veteran, “ you include new cider
just from the press.” This we take to be a
thrust at the pledge of the Sonsof Temper-
ance, and as :1 member of that Order, we
are happy to say the Veteran is correct, and
will give him the reason why it is included.
In the early days of the Order the members
were allowed to use sweet or unfermented
cider. Every one had to be their own judge
as to what was sweet cider. It could not
well be otherwise. After awhile it was
found to be a very (liflicult question to de-
cide what icas and what was not sweet cider.
It was found lobe a stumbling-block in the
way of the poor inebriate, who was strug-
gling to be free, for it served to keep his ap-
petite alive, and then its use was prohibited.
St. Paul tells us——“ if meat: makes my
brother Offend, I Will‘ eat no more meat
while the world stands.” It was just this
spirit that animated the Sons of Temper-
ance when they prohibited the use of sweet
cider. We believe this is the only true
platform, and when the “Veteran” comes up
to it, we shall be happy to extend to him the
“ right hand of fellowship,” but until that
time we cannot regard him as a temperance
man, or a friend of the cause even. Men
who profess to be friends of the temperance
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like ibis Velerzm are more to be dreaded than
an open enemy.
What we want is live, active men and
women who are ready to put “ their shoul-
der lo lhe wheel” and help the good work
along. Half-way temperance men only act
as drugs, and the sooner they are cut adrift
the better it will be for the cause. It makes
us heart-sick to see men who claim to be
temperance men, slanti back and find fault,
while thousands are rushing to destruction
Great God, hear this our fervent prayer,
on, take us all into thy care,
For rain, we find, lurks everywhere—
We are not safe while it it near,
Stretch forth, Oh God, stretch forth thy hand
And drive the monster from the land;
Then we can all securely stand,
Knowing there is no cause for four.
THE FLIRT.‘
What is a’flirt ? How often have we
heard the question asked—how seldom an-
swered. '
All seem more or less to indulge in a
little innocent flirtation. It is a pleasant
pastime, and they enjoy it vastly.
Even married pcople‘, now-a-da rs, appear
to have considerable relish for a side-dish
of flirtation. . _ .
Now in good sober earnest, IS flirting an
innocent amusement ‘2
Sometimes, yes ! oftcncr, no !
Not that ,we think mduy of'these dear,
delightful little creatures, who revel in the
name of Flirt, care much. They seem to
delight in the idea of wounding a poor, sus-
ceplible fellow ; and with this end In view
they use all their charms lo the very best
advantage. -
How cleverly they find out his weak
points, take his heart by storm, and then,
without the shadow of pity or remorse, turn
round and laugh in the poor deluded fel-
lows face. , _
Of course there is a great deal of dIfl‘er-
ence in flirts, also in. flirting. There are,
for instance, the dear, charming little crea-
tures who hang confidingiy upon your arm,
and look up into your face, who drop their
eyes in 'a pretly,‘ha1f bashful way, and Sigh
as though their poor little hearts were actu-
ally breaking for, you, and who, all lhe
while, are laughing in~lheir sleeves; for no
matter how small or tight they may be—
their sleeves, we mean—they manage to
laugh in them. at the expense Of the poor,
deluded fools, who are conceited enough to
believe they have another to add to their
list.
Then there is the bright. brilliant, dash-
ing flirt, who glories in her “name and oc-
cupation ;” who boasts openly of all her
conquests, and tells you plumly _lo your
face she will carry off your heart in spite
of you; and, to tell the truth, she rarely
fails: for no matter how sharp a look-out
you keep, that guy young dlmscl Will man-
age, somehow or another, to take you un-
ilW'dl'CS _
And then how she enjoys: the Victory—
Ilow she laughs outright at your woe be-
gonc leogs, and comforts you by saying she
only did it for fun, as she “had nothing else
to (lO”—-u' great comfort to know that your
heart has been used as a toy—as u foot—ball
for instance.
She will console you by saying. you are
not the first and only sighing swam who is
pining for her smile; and she hopes you
will not bellie lust—perhaps has the au-
nlucily lo point out her nextwiclim—wuh
:m encouraging and confidential whisper to
Which the ncxl scene on the programme.
Strange lo say. although lhe young lady
in question has “played with fire” ever smce
she was sixteen, her heart has gone through
the flames uulouchcl.
But. still, Flirts generally get caught, and
are soOnér or later, “paid back in their own
coin.”
W .
Mr. Seward has returned, and appeared
at Washington, where he attempts to justify
his Alaska bargain. It needs all he can say
in its favor. Mr. Seward thinks that Alas-
ka is a wonderful country. Its rivers
sw:1.m with fish; its farssts contain lhe
finest limbc-r in the world; Alaska IS the
shipyard of the world ; its climate is very
nearly delightful, line temperature bein
irmiisevcuiy lo eighty in the summer, an
never goiugbelow fourteen above zero in
the wiulcr; its Indian tribes are tractable,
q rict, and pose-able: its vast wealth exceed-
L‘ll. lair. Scward’s anticipations. -
—————.—co,_...;__.__.
v-Somebody says night—gowns are “late
habits.”
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