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NORWALK, CONNECTICUT, TUESDAY, APRIL 26,1870.
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NOR WALK GAZETTE.
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FROM: THE CITY OF NEW YORK,
Teacher of the
Plano-Forte, Organ and Muslcnl.Com-
sltion.
Box 879 P. 0. Norwalk, Conn.
In New York, care Pcloubet, Pelton & Co., 841
Broadway. >
J. BELDEN BURLBUTT,
Attorney and Counsellor at Law,
ROOM No. 4, (Up Stair5,) GAZETTE BUILDING-
BR. J. G. BARBOUR,
D E N '1' I S '1" ,
NORWALK, CONN.
Office in Gazette Building, Room No. S, over J ack-
: anro’s store. -
Nitrous oxide or Laughing Gas, administered when
desired.
PATENT AGENCY.
WILLIA—ri VINE,
Agent and Solicitor of Patents,
Mechanical Draughtsnlan and
DIODE]. MAKER,
Winnipauk, COnn.
C. .. LOCKWOOD,
Fashionable Draper & Tailor
AND
Gentlemens Furnishing Emporium,
Main Street, Norwalk, Conn.
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AGENT FOR THE
Singer Manufacturing Co’s
First Premium Sewing Machine,
. The best Machine for general work.
ELBERT CURTIS,
Merchant Tailor,
Curtis’s Building, Main Street, Norwalk, Ct
Gents’ and Youth’s ClO—thEg cut and made to order,
at short notice, of the best materials, in the latest
styles, by experienced workmen. Prices reasonable.
Etna Insurance Co. of Hartford,
Incorporated 1819, Charter Perpetual.
Capital and Assets, $5,052,880 19
lnsures 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 N orwalk and vicinity.
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NorWalk linsurancc' Company.
NORWALK, CONN.
Cash Capital, $500,000
Paid up Capital, $100,000
WM. C. STREET, President, Orzo. R. Cochs, Sec’y.
Enux. H 11.1., Treasurer.
ANDREW SELLECK,
DEALER IN
School, Scientific & Miscellaneous
Boone,
BLANK BOOKS, STATIONERY, WRITING PA;
PER, ENVELOPES, FANCY ARTICLES, to.
Wall Street, between Danbury Depot and Bank of
Norwalk. .-
ASSETS OVER $25,000,000.
GEO. R. CO‘VLES,
S AGENT at Norwalk, and issues policies for thefol~
lowing Insurance Companies.
Etna, of Hartford, Assets J an. 1512,7438, 5,052,880
Home, of N. ., “ “ “ “ 3,730,981
Pomulx, of N. Y., “ “ “ “ 1,553,567
Home, of N. r,‘ “ “ “ “ 1,533,219
Security, of N. Y.. “ “ “ “ 1,477,617
International, N. Y., “ “ “ “ . 1,128,012
Springfield F. &. M., “ “ “ “ 781,067
Yonkers &.N. Y., “ “ “ “ 731,386
North American N. Y. “ “ “ “ 702,162
Putnam, Hd., “ “ .. “ 618,198
Lamar, N. Y., - “ “ “ “ 509,963
Commerce, Albany N. Y., " “ " 563,873
Western Buffalo, N. Y., “ “ “ 553,257
Merchants Hd., u “ “ “ “ 418,309
North America, H’d., “ “ “ “ 401,274
Norwich, “ “ “ “ 476,919
People’s, Worcester, “ “ “ “ 400,000
Baltic of N. Y., “ “ u “ 279,146
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.
Scull Nclnall Insurance Agency,
Representing over $25,000,000.
Hartford Fire Ins. Co., Assets 32,026,000 00
North America Ins. C0,, Philadelphia, 2,000,000
Germania Fire Ins. Co., New York, 1,000,000
City Fire Ins. 00., Hartford, “ 450,000 00
Middlesex Mutual Ass’e, CO., “ 800,000 00
LIFE INSURANCE.
Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company,
Assets 820,000,000 00,
Office in Swords’ Building, South Norwalk.
cm L. F. BEERS, Agent.
Dccicn lnlcnalic Vcnlilalcl.
PATENTED MAY 18th, 1869.
Ventilatc your
Barns, Stables,
Root Cellars,
Houses, Churches
iv ., Factories, ' School
Houses, Lecture
Rooms, Drying
’ Houses, Tobacco,
"5- 17 Barns, Gas Works,
Ventilates Perfectly and Keeps out the Storm.
Costs but Little to Have the. Best.
Send your orders for Norwalk to KNAPP do FITCH.
{I‘ll-Agni“ and New Canaan to MELVILLE E0
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SOUTH NORWALK
Planing M111 Co.
Builders and others are informed that this Compaf
ny are now prepared to execute in the best manner,
at short notice, all kinds of
Steam sawing,
Scroll Sawing,
Planing,
and Turning.
They will also furnish on the most reasonable terms
all kinds of
Lumber and Timber,
and manufacture to order,
B l i n d s ,
D oors, Etc .
BALUSTERS, NEWELS. 650.,
for Stairs and Railings, and
Black Walnut. Ash, Cherry, Whlte wood
&,c., kept constantly on hand.
Prompt attention given to orders. Works near the
Sash,
Steamboat Lan ding, SOUTH NORWALK.
C..F. TOLLES. ,
D. R. AUsTIN, R. I. TOLLES, Treasurer.
R. I. TOLLES ‘
R EA L EST AT E.
Building Lot for Sale.
W1TH 3°“ Bonn; cranes...
CHANCE—TOR roos MEN T0
SECURE A HOME.
Till icrs sucruuiu suumn Illl alvrnslor
AVENUE,
3115
containing a full quarter 01 an acre
‘- on for s: Ie for £300.
lilo p’er mohth payments. Apply at GAZETTE Orrloc.
Farm For Sale.
r us subscriber offers for sale his Farm, situated on
. Comstock’s Hill, two miles from Norwalk bridge.
The farm consists of thirty acres of good Meadow,
Wood and Posture land. There is a large House
and Barn lately built. For further particulars en-
quire of JAS. MITCHELL, Real Estate Agent, or of
the subscriber on the premises.
LEGRAND COMS'I‘OCK.
For Sale or to Rent.
VERY desirable placcis now offered for either
to rent, known as the David Comstock Farm,
North Norwalk, being elegantly situated and com-
manding a fine view 01 the town. Said larm contains
about 60 acres of first-class land d‘mded into Plow,
Pasture and Wood Land. A very fine Housc suitable
for any gentleman’s family, one large Barn, Carriage
House, Stables and other Out-buildings;, 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. Stl
For Sale or to Let.
HAT neat and very commodlous Cottage on
Union Avenue, recently occupied by the subscri-
ber Hot and Cold Water, Gas, Furnace, Baths,
- Water Closet, &c. Will be sold less than its cost, or
rented to a good tenant on reasonable terms.
A. H. DYINGTON.
$10 to 325 down, and 85 to.
,To Rent.
HE lace in Winni auk, formerly known as the
Bisrop Homestca is offered to rent. Posses-
sion given April lst. Apply at the GAZETTE OFFICE.
To Rent. _
W0 very convenient Dwellings, within five min-
T ntes walk of the Bridoe. licnt low and Posses-
l to ,
plJAMES MITCHELL.
AT SOUTH NORWALK, a Store and House
to Rent, on main Street, near the depot, Ad-
dress F. B. PURDY, at his Dru Store, Or
N FERRIS, Grantville, Five Mile ll vcr. 9tf
To Rent. h
HE storeo osite the Conercgational Churc
T Sontll Norwalk, it hasjust been newly fitted up:
andis in a very desirable location. For part1 ulars
enquire of THEO. KNAPP, South Norwalk, t. 13
sion given immediately.
81.15
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To Rent
’ THE STORE AND DWELLING
formerly occupiedby the subscriber._ Possession giv-
en immediately. For further particulars enquire el‘
4‘16 C. n. D’ABTOIS.
“SOUTH RODON.”
FOR SALE.
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Thirty-three Splendid Building Lots-
, ' 75x150,
N Fifth Avenue, Rodon Place and Raymond
Street. The highest ground, the BEST located
and the cheapest property ever offered in South
Norwalk. PIICC $115 per lot. xCash, payable May
19th.
Parties who wish to purchase may send me aline
through the Post Olllce, or call upon Wm. '1‘. (.raw,
Esq., who will show the lots.
THREE FIRST-CLASS,
BUILDING LOTS,
width Offrout about 100, 100 and 75 feet, respective-
ly; also a SIVIA LL COTTAG I, now vacant;
all fronting on Union Park. Enquire of the subscri-
ber. CHAS. P. TURNEY.
Norwalk, J an. 24th, 1370. ,_ tfl
FOR SALE. .
A WELL built fine looking House, nicely finished
, throughout; rooms all good size and conven-
ient; Furnace and Gas Chandeliers, Marble Mantels,
water brought into the kitchen. Is within five min-
utes walk to Post Ollice and Horse Cars. Lot 75 feet
front by 240 feet deep. Price $8,000. Enquire of
'l' FRANK B. SMITH.
For Sale.
ADESIBABLE RESIDENCE. in Nor-
. walk, Conn., within five minutes walk of the
Bridge. House modern built. with furnace and gas
ipes. Ten roomsbesides closets, attic and cellar.
ot 160x200 fe'et. Good'garden and abundance of
Fruit, Location xery way desirable. Price 810,000.
Re er to Hon. WM. C. STREET,
_ N orwalk, Conn.
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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 lmrwalk, situated
on high ground, (Prospect Hill), near and of easy ac-
cess from the village, and commands a fine and un-
obstructedview of the town, harbor, Long Island and
Sound. A good avenue, 50 feet wide, has been laid
at in front of the property. 1s within five minutes’
gyalk Of the Horse Railroad 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.
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 commodions. The place comprises
about two acres of land,- and is abundantly provided
wrth trees, shrubbery and out-buildin s. This place is
suitable for any gentleman. For ful particulars en-
quire Of JAMES MITCHELL,
Real Estate Agent, Union
Market, Norwalk, Conn.
“BUILDING LOTS.”
HE undersigned offer 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. OLMS'I‘EAD,
E. K. LOCKWOOD.
Norivalk. Sept. 21', 1868.
For Sale or to Lease.
HF. residencepf the undersigned, at Five Mile
River Landing, fronting on ti"e water. Pos
session given at once if desired. The main house
contains a hall and rive rooms. besides attic and cel-
lar; the extension, nine rooms besides“, basement
and cellar.
The lot is 150x175— we wells of good water, gar-
den, fruit, &c. Pri $5,500—or will lease fora or
5 years at $500 per a'nnum. '
For Sale - Choice bullding' plots contiguous to
the above, unequaled in localion. Apply to Mr. A.
Dibble or to the subscriber, E. R. PENNOYER.
Box 50, Orange, N. J. tl'9
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M111. Property
For: SALE.
HE snbscriberofi‘ers for sale his Mil . Properly sit-
uatedin West Norwalk,.about two miles lrom
Darien Depot, three miles from South Norwalk, and
two miles from New Canaan, consisting of a manu-
factory, two storics‘high, 86x18 feet, with about 12
feet head and fall of water, with'three acr'es of land,
. now used as a Saw Mill but suitable for a manufacto-
ry of any kind. Terms easy and price low. Enquire
of JAM ES FINNEY, Real Estate Agent, Norwalk,or
of the subscriber, CHAUNCEY STREET.
West Norwalk, Sept. 25, 1869. 39tf
NASH &. IVES,
' Real Estate Agents,
N o. 4 WATER STREET.
ROPERTY 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
accommodatingerms. tf32
Wu. R. NASH. NA'rnAN Ives.
. JAMES FINNE Y,
Real Estate Agent, Licensed Auction-
eer, Constable, Collector, kc.
GRATEFULLY returns thanks for the veryiiberal
patornage heretofore extended him by mgener-
ous public, and solicits a continuance of the same.
He has taken a desk at J. Ii. Hurburt’s Law
utfice, Room No. 4, Gazette Building, where he
can hereafter be found, or Orders can be left. He will
give promphattention to the buying and selling of
Real Estate, renting of places, Auctione ring 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.
' 1 FARMS WANTED.
ROM 15 to 20 acres, on lease, or for exchange for
Village Property. Apply to .
M. E. MEAD, Darien Depot, Conn.
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iron SALE.
EAR NOROTON STATION—A handsome Swiss
Cottage, nearly new. having seven rooms of
unusual size, and in complete order. House just
painted throughout; grounds consist of 17 acres of '
good land, partly wooded; 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. W. BALLARD, Noroton,
(Darien,) or after March let, to C. W. BALLARD, 31
East 18th Street, N. Y. , 31115
NOTICE I '
The subscriber having taken outa License for the
Sale, Renting and Exchanging
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Real Estate, -
Would call the attention of the public to the fact that
he is now ready to transact business Of that nature in
a l its branches, and will assure prompt attention to
all who may favor him with a call. Ills res:urces of
gaining information relative to said business are un-
surpassed. IIc has now for disposal
FARMS, RESIDENCES,&C.
Situated In Norwalk.
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And all the adjoining country. Places for sale varying
from 35,000 to $25,000. .
RE fiIDENCES
For Summer, lurnished or unfurnished
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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.
KNIVES AND FORKS for $100 and upwards. at
l ' , E. K. LOCKWOOD’S.
BELL RANGE sold by ‘
. GEORGE F. BELDEN.
For Sale. You can double your money in six weeks.-
THREE very desirable BUILDING LOTS within A. L. VANDERBILT,
' five minutes walk of the Bridge, situated on 01- WILLIAM T. CRAW,
Plymouth Avenue; also, two good ones at North Nor- South Norwalk.
walk. For particulars enquire of R. L. ELLS. 6t15 Over the Drug Store.
For Sale House and Lot at South Norwalk
FOR SALE.
THE homestead now occupied by George R. Bai-
ley, containing one acre or more of land. beau-
tifully located, having an exlensrve View of the har-
bor and village; abundance of waler, fruit, 820.; Will
be sold at a bargain if applied for soon. 'l‘crms easy.
Enquire of DAVID H. GEDNEY,S. E. OLMSTEAD
or GEORGE O. KEELhR. ,
Norwalk, Jan. 17, 1870.
Also, one other Hons-e and Lot, on Ely Neck Road,
well located, will be sold at a bargain. Now; Just
completed. *
For Sale;
' NE LOT on Golden Hill next to new house of H.
O H. ELWELL, 80 feel front by 217 feet in depth.
to LEWIS F. BEERS, Trustee, or GEORGE
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W. RAYMOND, South Norwalk, Conn.
I Real Estate for Sale.
HE land belonging to the estate of George'W.
T Raymond, comprising some of the most desrra-
ble property in South Norwalk, is now oficred for sale
at a bargain by the trustee of that estate. Apply to
LEWIS F. BEERS, Trustee, GEORGE W. RAY-
MON D and CHESTER F. TOLLES, South Norwalk,
Conn. 0'26
BODIES FOR THE MILLION !
One Hundred Building Lots.
THE SUBSCRIBER has for sale One Hun drcd Build-
ing Lots Within eight minutes walk of South
Norwalk depot, at LOUKW OODVILLE. Parties
wishing to purchase may have a lot_ With a house built
thereon by paying a small amount In cash. balance on
mortgage, or may purchase a lot without anyimprovc-
ment, for a small percentage Of the purchase money
in eash,balance on mortgage. Price of Lots from’ One
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, 1363. 35
J. FEnnIs,
Real Estate Agent.
ESTATES FOR SALE in Norwalk and vi-
crnity, fz~om1~4 lo 200 Acres, with buildings
thereon, price from $45010 $100,000. Also, TO LET,
furnished and unfurnished houses. .
Address J. FERRIS,
at F. B. Purdy’s Drug Store, Ely’s Block So.Norwnlk.
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' For Sale or- to Rent.
THE Place owned by the subscriber near the San-
gatuck Depot of the N, Y. & N. H. R. R. in the
Town of \Vcstport. 'lhe place consists of a hand-
some Cottagc House, with liarn and other out-build-
ngs; has a fine warden with an abundance of good
fruit. If desired, can also be hadin connection with
his place, a quantity of farm and pasture land.
Possessron given immedialely and terms edS‘f.;.§h
For further particulars enquire of ' “
' MAR I‘IN’ GRACE.
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Norwalk, Conn.
FAR .31 FOR SALE CHEAP
IF APPLIED FOR SOON.
A very nice, small Farm} of about 35 acres. cle-
gantly situated in the southern part of New Ca-
naan, known as the. Woolscy Dumas Farm. Said
farm is Well divided into Meadow, Pasture and Wood.
Fruit and Water in abundance. Good House, Barn,
and other out-buildinws. For full particulars en-
quire 01 JAMES MITCHELL, Real Estate Broker
Union Market, Mitchell’s Block, Norwalk, Gt. 1%}-
FOB SALE.
THE FARM belonging to the Estate of Wake '
Hubbell, Wilton, of about sixty acres, will
sold on reasonable terms. Apply to BENJAMIN
HUBBELL, on the premises. 6t12
VALUABLE FARR! FOR SALE
IN WILTON, CONN.
Knoivn as the IBELDEN 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 od’crcd for sale.
Also, the Stock and Farmin g Utensils,
Apply to JAMES MITCHELL,
Real Estate Agent, Union Market, Norwalk.
SPLEN DID
thilding arses
For Sale, of one-third acre and upwards" the new
“' RIVERSIDE DEPOT, R
At‘the east end 0 Cos-Cob Bfidgc. The property is
beautifullv sitna ed, 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.
FOR SAL « I
THE Homestead of Orlando Perry, deceased, con-
sisting of about 23, acres of valuable land, with
a Dwelling House, Barn, and canveuient out-build—
ings thereon, .all in good repair; .a fine Orchard and
Fruit Trees. ' 0n said premises is avery valuable
Timber Lot,‘ with 000 water power. Said property is
pleasau 1y situate , in the town of Easton, with good
roads leading to Bridgeport, Westport, and Norwalk.
In the vicinity are Churches, Classical Academy and
good Common Schools. Possession given immedi—
ately._ Part of the purchase money can remain Oil
bond an mortgage if desired. Further’in formati on
may be 0 iained by applying-to JAMES MITCHELL,
Norwalk, ELIJAH S. DOWNS, Westport, or of the
subscriber, Weston. MATTHEW BULKLEY,
6tf Administrator, with the will annexed. ,
A Good and Cheap Farm for Sale.
THE farm of the late Daniel Leavenworth, Esq.,
Pleasantly situated in a ood neighborhood in
the Town of Monroe, on the d rect road from Bride e-
port to Danbury, and conveniently located to schools, ..
clinrches,flcpot, and marketa Said farm contains
148 acres, a ood dwelling of eleven rooms, a good
barn, one ol cider mill (now used for burn). ' The
$01! 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-
els apples. » Any one wishing a pleasant home and a
good productive farm will do well to look at this
place. Possession given immediately. Price $4,200,
a part of which can remain on bond and mort a re, if
‘desrrcd. For further particulars enquire of ' I‘ER
ll..PARMLEE, Terrvville, Conn. ’l‘. K. HUBBELL,
Wilton, Conn. orJAMES MITCHELL, Real Estate
Agent, Norwalk, Conn. ' '
Ho! For Norlh Carolina.
To Small Capitalists and Workingmcn out of Employ.
KN opportunity now offers all industrious Work-
.1 women to obtain employment, and make for
themsercs homes and a competency. A list or
schedule of more than 200 Plan-atious, and Forms
from 20 to 1,000 acres of valuable Far-minor Lands, to~
geiher with some of finest Water Power In the Unit-
ed Sta OS for manufacturies of all kinds. Theselands
are now offered at prices varylne from $3 to 8-20 per
acre. For particulars see schedule and description
of these properties at the store of E. BLACKMAN.
‘N. Il.—'l‘o parties desirous of purchasing, excur-
sion tickets will be furnished at a low rate. A Com-
pany of Fifty Families sailed on the 24th insh, asso-
cratcd as the Hyde Park Settlement Association. Full
I‘OEIIILICUTSY‘BIIQV be had at the store of
. BLA KMAN, West side of the Bridge,
Norwalk, Conn. 13
A. JACKSON a. 1330.,
N0. 1 Gazette Buildin"
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V OULD invite the atlentlonof their old customer
_ and the public generally to their varied and ex
tcnsrve stock of
WATCHES, JEWELRY, SILVER WARE, FANCY
Goons, SILVER PLATED WARD, &C.,
which was. selected with great care and is not to be
surpassed in 'Ij‘airfield County. in quality or price.
Constant additions are made of all the latest styles of
goods. A. JACKSON 8!. BRO,
Variety Jllachicw Shop.
Models, Patterns, Mechanical
Drawing, and Light Machinery
F all kinds, made in the neatest manner. JOB-
BING and REPAIRING promptly attended to.
SKATES ground and put in order in a superior man-
ner. _ COT'I‘ER & VINE.
Foot of Mill Hill, late Norwalk Dye Works
Ono. which SELLECK, ,
I AS REPIOVED HIS ‘
’anilly Grocery
To Prowitt’s New Building, Main Street. where he
will be happy to serve out Choice Groceries, Flour,
Provisions, &c., in large or small quantities. Drop
DENTISTRY IN SOOTIL NORWAlK.
4 0R FOUR DAYS OF EACH WEEK, ONLY, Dr.
Kendall will continue the Dental business as for-
merly at his oldstand, Sword’s Buildin . Office will
be closed Mondays and Saturdays, Dr. endall help
in Ridgefield. We extract teethwlth or Withoutt e
use of LAUGHING GAS.
Wednesdays. we devote entirely to extracting Teeth
WITHOUT PAIN.
The principal Operator in Colton’s Dental Association
has repeatedly declared that South Norwalk is the best
place within his knowledge, (out of Cooper Union) to
have teeth extracted.
We particulary invite those who may desire
ARTIFICIAL TI],
to examine our manner of work and riccs before.
procurin them elsewhere. Teeth tille in the most
approve manner. These partially broken away by
decay. restored to their former size and shone.
Y. M. C.» A. of Norwalk.
REE READING ROOM—Open lrom'f o’clock,
A. 11.. to 9 o’clock, P. 11., in Gazette Building.
Morning and Evening Newspapers, Magazines, and
Religious Papers, etc. -
4. SONHETIIHNG NEL‘V!
A FIRST CLASS CITY
Dcancc Hailcclnnhlallislncnl
At N o. 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-
isfaction to all his customers. '
lie will give special attention to Boys Garments as
well as those of gentlemen. Persons bringlng their
own cloth can have the some out or made up, in an ar-
tistic manner, at reasonable prices.
FRANCIS J. MCKEON.
Fruit Trees! Fruit Trees!
AT THE
NEW CANAAN NURSERY.
The subscribers take pleasure in announclna
public that their stockof ’ a to the
Fruit 6: Ornamental Trees,Vines, doc.
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 be 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.——,We take pleasure in showingpersous through
our Nurseries, whether desirous of purchasing trees
or not; and would cordiallyinvite ah interested to
visit the Nursery.
NEW and RARE PLANTS.
Rcccc, Gccnnlnms, Volcanic.
AND
Bedding Out Plants, Shrubs,
Fruit Trees of all kinds,
Raspberry,~Blackberry (it Strawberry
Plants, Ace. ,
EARLY ROSE POTATOES. TOMATOE,
EGG, PEPPER & CELERY PLANTS, dac-
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 catalogue.
MALLORY do DOWNS,
South Norwalk, Ct.
BOOTS & anions.
T
HE subscribers would respectfully call the atten-
tion of the publi to their
r
NEW STOCK 0F GOODS,
consisting of a general assortment of
Boots, Shoes, Gaiters,
&c., both for Gentlemen and Ladies1 wear, which will '
be sold very low for Cash, at the old stand,
ELY 5's 331.0 OK
.90an NORWALK, CONN.
All kinds of Gent. and Ladies’ Boots, Shoes, .20.,
made to order, in thcmost workmanlike manner, and
at fair prices
HORSE CARS RUN RIGHT BY THE DOOR.
BROWN' 85 STEVENS.
“IRAN 8. BROWN. HARVEY STEVENS.
t
s. FUNK, "
I“ . ManufaCturcr of . .' '
o. .
S E GA R. S .,
MAIN STREET.
NOBWALK.
Raglflnond Brothers,
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
' HAY, GRAIN, FEED,
PROVISIONS,
Anthracite amlgllitiiui‘inons
GOAL. '
HARD AND ”SOFT WOOD,
Brick, Lime, Cement, Plaster,
Blue Stone- doc.
Sole Agent for the sale of .
. , ,
Franklin Goal, of lylicn 3 Valley.
DEEP RED ASH.
Superior advantages for the sale of COAL by the
CAR LOAD or CARGO. Foot Of Washington Street
South Norwalk, Conn. ‘ -
$01.me c2! ELY,
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
lumber, Timber, Shingles, lath,
LIME, CEMENT, BRICK,
PAINTS, OILS, GLASS, NAILS, BUILDERS’
HARDWARE, &c.
Foot of Washington Street, South Norwalk, Conn.
cnnsrrn 1‘. Tours, 1y3 nanv 0. av.
C. M. GRUMMAN,
Practical Walchmakcr and Jeweler,
And Dealer in
AMERICAN, ENGLISH Gr SWISS.
WATCHES.
EWELRY of every description, Silver andPlated
Ware, Clocks, Spectacles, Eye Glasses, Violins
and Bows, and Strings, and Trimmings, of all kinds,
together wllh a general assortment of goods in my
line. I am receiving frseh goods from Importers and
Manufacturers every' few days, so that purchasers
will have the advantage of'all the new styles as soon
as they are out. Please call and examine my stock
and grilles and be convinced.
N. .—Particular attention as usual aid to Re air
ing fine Watches,French Clocks,Jewc ry andjob ing
in my line. C. M. GRUMMAN,
Ely’s Block, opposite Lucas Hotel, So. N orwalk.
BOOTS &_ SHOES.
Reduction-l. m Pic-es.
FOR THE NEXT
. Thirty Days.
G.0.KEELER
Offers his c’ntire stock of lloots and Shoes, for the
next Thirty Days, at reduced prices, to make room
~ for fresh Spring Goods. Do not fail to call and se-
curc the bargains.
Feb. 1, 1870.
Gas ~
AND ‘
Steam Fittxng.
,‘W‘M.GLOVER, at his works'on River Street, is
prepared to fill all orders in the above line,
with promptncss and at low rates. Ilc invites spec-
ialattcntlou to “The American Submerged Force
Pump," for'which he is Agent. It is double-acting,
non-freezing, and proves to be the cheapest, most
elllcient, durable and reliable pump in use. 21
i OLD IS DOWN. In consequence I have reduced
the price of Crockery, and will offer reat bar-
ln and see us in our new store.
gains for cash. E. K. LOCK .000.
.
DEAN’S OINTMENT.
A DRE CUBE for Frosted Feet. Burns. Car-
uneles, Felons, Chopped Hands, Barbers Itch,
BOILs, ULCEns, CUTs, OLD Scans,
and all cases of Infiamatlon For sale Wholesale
and Retail by UHLE BROTHERS Norwalk, Ct.
, WM. hi. DEAN, Manufacturer and Proprietor,
330 Third Avenue, New York
Notice
IS HEREBY given that the Norwalk Savings Socie-
ty will hereafter pay interest on deposits from the
first day of every month, 8180_ that the sum of One
Thousand Dollars will be received' on deposit from
any one person in any one year,
JOSEPH W. HUBBELL, Sec’ . and Trees.
Norwalk, July 27, 1868. . so“
, Notice.
INTEREST will be allowed hereafter on all deposlts
made with the New Carillon Savings Bank, to com-
mcnce on the first day of the month next succeeding
the deposit. 5- ST. JOHN. Treasurer.
New Canaan, ’ 33.
MISS M. M. SMITH,
Teacher ofSInglng and the lilano Forte
SINGING taught according to Bassinl’s mostap-
proved method. Particular attention given to
the Development and Cultivation of the voice. The
course Of instruction will be specially adapted to Choir
sin ing If desired. Address Box 31 P. 0., South Nor-
wa K, or call at the residence of the REV. C. '1‘.
WOODRUFP. - till.
Aug. 8. 13cc.
INSTRUCTION IN
OIL PAINTING, DRAWING,
AND ‘
MUSIC, Vocal and Instrumental.
BY MISS M. BARNES. .
Studio removed to E. P. Weed’s Block, will
Street, Nomalk, Ct.
rlurssns BROCKWAY’S
Boarding“ and Day School,
FOR V
YOUNG LADIES AND MISSES.
THOROUGH COURSE Of instruction given in
English and the Languages. The Regular Course
of Studycompleted in four ears. There are, also,
Preparatory and Primary apartments. Superior
advanta es are ou‘ered for the study of Instrumen-
tal Music and cultivation of the voice. Special at-
tention Given to Drawing and OiIPaintino. Private
pupils aTsO received in Music. Drawing an Painting,
For Circulars address MISSLS BROCK‘WAY, Box
443, Norwalk, Conn. , 1y2
. FOR SALE. _
FINE PARLOR PIPE ORGAN, with Twenty-
Onc Stops, two banks of Keys; would answer
for a small church. Also, a Steinway’s Seven and-a-
' half Octave Grand Piano, with fancy case. Can be
seen at the residence of.
3m'6
SEEDSI SEEDSI
A full supply of choice
FRANCIS BURRITT,
Sangatuck, Westport Station, Conn.
Garden $eedls',
and also
Flower "Seeds,
For sale in large or small quantities to suit
ers, at lowest market prices.
purchas-
Early Rose Potatoes only $2 per
Bushel, or $4.50 per Barrel.
AT THE NURSERY OF
DIALLORY «It DO‘VNS,
' coll! llllllL l
At $8 00 per Ton,
CASH. 0N DELIVER 17
AT'
SOUTH NORWALK, CONN.
. . ‘ . I. .
LEONARD’ COAL YARD,
' WATER STREET.
CHAS. T. LEONARD.
in
Norwalk, Dec. 16, 1869.
C
, Notice. _
ERSONS wishing to engage their milk of thb .
“AYR ESIIIRE DAIRY FARM,”l‘or the winter,
at 8 cents per quart, can do so by leaving their orders
at Frank Mead do Co’s. The milk will be served
punctually every morning. ~
41 H. M. TAYLOR.
Plants for Sale.
HE subscribers ofi‘crsfor sale in quantities to suit
purchasers. Wilson’s, Jucnnda, Rnssell's,Til-
omphc dc Gand Strawberry Plants; Clark and Phila-
elphia Raspberry Plants; Kittelinny and Early
Vilsou Blackberries; Currants, White Grape, La
Verseilles and Cherry; Extra plants one and two
years old, by T. B & H. B. WAKEMAN,
3Itf Greens Farms, (Westport P. O.)
'“ Secure 111 Shadow— '
E’ro the Sn stance fade,”
HOW many neglect to do‘his, notwithstanding
the facilities,and the cheapuess of Photographs.
There is not a family in town but want some pictures
taken, but from neglect it is rrcd until in many
cases it is too late. Then co in some miserable,
worn-out picture to copy, or worse still, a picture to
be taken after death. Read the heading of this no-
tice again, and thank the artists for the reminder.‘
11tf WHITNEY a BECKWITH.
SOUTI—T NORWALK
Hardware Emporium,
Chichcstcr’s Block,
WASHINGTON STREET,
Just across no.9 the Old Well Hotel.
Having bought, since the decline of gold, a in as-
sortment of ' -
HARDWARE, BUILDERS’ A CARPENT RS’
TOOLS, PAINTS OILS W OW GLASS,
CUTpERY. inc. we offer it to the
'anIC at low prices. .
NAILS! NAILS” NA '
Received this day a large quantity of Fall River
Nails, which we are selling at very low prices.
of. C. QUINTARD a. co.
WALTER O. QUINTAE‘D, .nmm nun-r.
Strawberry Grates.
THE subscriber has for sale a large number of
Strawberry Crates and qukets.
Part of the baskets have been used. 'lhe Crates are
of different sizes, and of both the “American" and
“Beecher" manufacture. They are well made, near-
ly new, and will be sold reasonable. Apply to
4m‘4 F. M. J ENNINGS, Roton Hill, 80. Norwalk.
ATTENTION FRUIT (SHOWERS!
THE subscriber has for sale a large quantity of
STRAWBERRY CRATES and BASKETS. of the
American Basket Company and Beecher’s makes.
Some of them have been used a little, others not at
all; for s'ale cheap,not having any use for them. All
in want of Crate: and Baskets Will do well to give
me a call. LEGRAND CQMSTOC .
PIANO FORTES ANDY M'ELOOEONS
Tuned and Repaired in the most thorough manner at
reasonable prices, by WILLIAM WOOD, J r., next
house south of the Methodist Church. South Norwalk.
All orders attended on the day or delive . Wire for
Pianos, Bass Stringsmade to order. OI instruments
bouvht, letand taken in exchange. Instruction in
musle and singing, Termsnnodcrate. 6m'48
EDWARD r. WEED,
, Druggist‘
Wall Street, opp. Norwalk Hall.
A large and well selected stock of
. . . .
Drugs and Modwmes,
PERFUMERY, PATENT MEDICINES, all
kinds, MINERAL WATERS, TOILET and
MEDICATED SOAPS, FLAVORING and
IIANDKERCHIEF EXPRACTS, HAIR
BRUSHES, COMBS, SPONGES, CHAMOIS
SKINS STATIONERY, CIGARS, &C;, 830.
Is coustantly'adding to his stock all the new and pop-
ular medicines of the day.
Carriage Making &.Blacksmithing.
HE undersigned having formed a co- artnershi ,
are now prepared to repair and bu Id all km s
of carriages, at the shortest notice, at the Old stand
of Capt. Henry Lamb, Main street. Horse and (ox
shoeing done with neatness and despatch.‘ All kinds
of carriage timber taken in exchanae.
1y9 T
CHARLES 110x,
GEO. W. KNAPP
GEO. A. EZEQUELLE.
' T
CARRIAGE MARIA G,
THE snbscribernwould inform their friends and the
people in general that they are still to be found
'at their new shop on Hoyt Street, where they have
increased facilities for the Manufacture 8310 Repair--
ing of Carriages and Warvons of all descriptions. .
Good Carriage Timber taken in excha e for work.
.AUGUS'I‘ S LYON,
1311 WILLIAM YOULE.
momon. .
Norwallc Dye Works.
THE subscriber would Inform the public that he
will still continue to receive orders for Dyeing
all kinds of goods, as heretofore, at his office in Wa-
tcr Street. He has made arrangements to have the
work executed at the noted Staten Island Dye Works,
until he can re-cstablish his own Works, recently de-
stroyed by fire. A continuance of the public atro-
nage is solicited. R. N. PER Y.
LANTERNS for sale at ‘
, E. K. LOCKWOOD
' rcstin g.
A LESION FROM THE 3300‘.
___...
BY JOHN DAVIII.
Hard by the sea, a little brook,
Run rippling through an upland wood;
Round many curves, o’er mossy stones,
And on, past many a shady nook,
Its seaward course it slowly took.
All summertime with cadence low,
Its shrunken waters rolled along;
When winter came, with rain and snow,
It rose; and with a. lender song,
" Sped on with current swift and strong.
Away, away from vulgar sight,
Much of its course, the brook pursued;
It had a thousand wlhning charms,
Hidden In woody solitude;
That few e’er loved, or sought, or viewed.
I knew them well, for oft I’ve trucked,
The waters o'er their stony bed;
And all forgetful 0f the world,
Alone by Love and Fancy led,
Have heard the sacred things they lllll.
One day, an ivy-covered stone,
Just as the summer ’gan to wane,
I sat enrsptured with the scene;
When 10! I heard with inward pain,
The Spirit of the brook complain.
“ Cease waters. cease, no longer flow;
Hush, hush, why sing to bush and tree}, ‘
It breaks my heart! 0 let me die!
To think the world so cold should be,
To slight a beauteons thing like thee."
0 speak not thus, fair nymph, I said,
And bowed before her blushing face;
Nor deem thy beauties all unknown,
My heart adores thy dwelling place;
And love: its secret charms to trace.
Once when that heart was sore oppressed,
And troubled my brain with anxious thought,
I turned with loathing from the world.
And yonder mossy seat I sought,
And wisdom by the brook was taught.
There had been rainfand not as now
A languid stream passed rock and reed, _
Thcle stones lay hid beneath the waves,
That like a panic-stricken steed,
Rushed wildly forth with frantic speed.
I sat and watched the foaming waves;
I saw them countless bubbles make;
I watched the bubbles swell with pride,
(As down the stream their way they'll take,)
Andby their pride I saw them break.
Ah me! said I, that man should need,
Allttle brook to make him wise;
And yet, upon the stream of life,
How mung but sting bubbles rise,
To cheat the heart, and mock the eyes.
TO-dsy, I’m wearled in the chase,
Of what deserves no better name,
And just because my bubble burst,
Hy hope lies dead, my flith's the nine.
0 manhood. wisdom, heartffor shame!
I felt rebuked, to think that I,
A man, with an immortal mind,
Had lived for things of bubble worth, -
Had fretted, chafednvcpt and repined,
For things as empty as the wind.
I rose and blessed the little brook;
I pressed it to my lips again;
My heart regained its warmth - of love,
My faith and hope revived, and then,
I sought once more the haunts of men.
And daily in life’s bitter strife,
I turn in thought to hear the strain,
0! this beloved upland brook;
It seems to cool .my fever-ed brain,
And saves from bubble-schemes again.
Revoke thy words then, spare the stream,
No more of useless life complain,
In God’s fair world, I0 tongue can tell
The power, e’eu things obscure may gain,
1mm that’s true't’s spent in vain.
m
Bible Society otNom’mIk and Vicinity.
TEN THQANN UAL REPORT.
Presented in the Baptist Church, Sabbath
filming, April 311, 1870 .'
With this annual meeting the Bible Society
of Norwalk and its vicinity, completes in its
history the circle marked by a decade of
years. The period thus marked is not long,
but its noticeable events are many. Every
year of the ten has made its contribution to
the historic page of the world and our
nation.- What changes during the decade
have swept over our own, country! It's
opening year was witness to efforts tomake
peace by legislatintr a wronged race into per-
petual servitude. Its closing year is witness
to that enslaved race enfronchised and
represented in the nation’s legislative hall
and upon its judicial bench.
When before, andin what nation of earth,
was there ever such a revolution? How in-
spiring for the friends of the Bible to know
that it has come through the fire of desola-
ting war, and the sharp conflict of clashing
Opinions, and the cra'sh of colliding interests
both without “ any manner of hurt,” and
with apparently renewed strength. ,Like
the Sun, showering earth with his glory and
deckihg the heavens with his banners of
light, the Bible to-day “rejoiceth asa strong
man to run a race.” Never' belore in the
history of the world had tl ook a name
so honored, a place so influ al, and an in-
fluence so mighty as now. The Leader
whom it reveals and proclaims, is winning
recruits to his, army by thousands. The
Cross it upholds, though the symbol of
humiliation to proud re 11 and carnal
hearts, is still the shelter or sin-burdened
souls, and the New Jerusalem, the holy city
to which it points, is the place where the
hopes of millions earth’s pilgrims are
The Bible ‘then, is not wasted in
its energy and restricted in its influence; nor
is it antiquated and Obsolete. . It is the Book
of the nation, the family, the church, and
the school 10-day. It has moved the world
as no other book has. It is in the fore-front
of all movements, secular and sacred-as no
other book is. It will outlive and outlast all
human productions. It is God’s Word, and
He has magnified it above all His name. .It
must, .then, prove adequate to all future
emergencies, and equal'to all phases of un-
developed thought. It speaks with sup‘remc
authority; it shines with superior light; it
shows us things to come. , Happy the nation
whose God is the Lord, aiid happy the people
who rejoice in His four 1'0 :1] gifts: His Son,
His Spirit, His Book and is ay!
With growing confidence in the religion
the Word of God provides,.in the civiliza-
tion it awakens and perpetuates, in the insti-
tutions it fosters and invigoratcs, the Com-
mittee of the Bible Society of Norwalk and
its vicinity greet its friends ~tO-night and
invite renewed devotion to the worthy and
Christly work this Organization, and the
Parent Society with its thousand auxillaries,
contemplate. To all here, and everywhere,
who are ready to perish, who want and will
take it, the hand of Charity ofi‘ers the Bread
of Life. - - _
Less has been accomplished in- some
respects since the last meeting than the Com-
mittee planned and purposed. In May lazt
it was resolved to hold quarterly Bible meet—
ings, for conference and prayer,in the towns
of Daricn, Wcsport and Wilton. The
removal of Rev. Mr. Alvord from Darien,
where the first meeting was to be held,
caused t e Local Committee so to delay
arrange cuts, that the proposal has not yet
been carried into effect. The plan should
not be abandoned. '
The Committee are compelled to record
the sad death of one of its members and an
ardent friend of this Society. Deacon Wake-
nlan Hubbell, of Wilton, at the mature age
of 70, a lover of Zion, a. laborer in the Sunday
School, a devoted, zealous Christian, a friend
to the poor and afllicted, passed away,
November 2nd, 1869, withoutamoment’s
warning, to his heavenl home. His last
words in public were: “ ow many can say
it? We are on our way to Heaven ? Some,
I fear, cannot.” . -
For some time the Committee have been
impressed that there should be a thorough
re-canvass of the portion of Norwalk in-
cluded within the limits of the Socrety.
Until recently, however, the way did not
seem clear for attempting it. About a month
ago the attention of the Committee was
turned to Rev. Robert Codling, of Winsted,
as a man- well suited to the work-desired.
He was at once invited to engage in the
employ of the Committee in canvassing.
The results of his nineteen (19) days of faith-
ful, earnest labors are as follows: .Flve
hundred and fifty-nine (559) families Visttcd.
numbering two thousand three hundred and
ninety-four (2394) persons. One hundred and
nineteen (119) Bibles and testameuls were
sold and ~douatcd,the value of which was
ninety—six dollars and twenty cents ($96.20.)
He found twenty-nine (29) families wrthout
the Word ofAGod, nineteen (19) of which
refused to accept it. Ten families
received it. The value of lh ibles and
Testaments donated was thirteen dollars”
and fifty-five cents ($13.55.) In the families
visited he found five hundred and eighty-
three (583) attending Sunday School and
sixty-three (63 Children not connected with
any school. ‘he work has been done at an
expense to the Society of thirty-nine dollars
($39.) Not a single Protestant family was
~
found destitute of the Word of God. It was
supposed by the agent that many Catholic
families did not distinguish in the answers
they gave between the prayer book and the
Bible. He found in many Catholic families
copies of the Bible, and in some, expensive
family Bibles.
‘ We add abrief statement of the Treasurer's
account. Amount received since last meet—
ing, including a balance from last'year of
$22.99, and collection at annual meeting of
$22.32, $334.92. Amount paid out, $251.83,
of which $30 are for the expenses of the
Society, and $221.83 have been paid to the
Parent Society. Mr. Codling’s expenses.
with the value of books donated,was $55.60.
Andrew Selleck, Esq., the Depositor
Agent, made his report January 15th, 187 .
Amount of sales during the year, $65.90.
Value of books drawn by life members of
the American Bible Society, and donated,
$25.45. The books in the eposilory were
valued January 15th, 1869, at $151.11,
January 1st, 1870, $20.05. The stock on hand
is the property of the Society.
For several years after the formation of
the Society considerable interest was shown
in becoming lifc members. Of late, the
number has much diminished. The pay-
ment of $5.00 constitutes a life member. To
all such an engraved certificate is issued.
Are there not Christian parents who will
make their children life members, and so in-
crease the funds of the Society?
“ The law of the Lord is perfect, convert-
ing the soul,” then let us give it to the un-
converted of mankind. “The testimony of
the Lord is sure, making wise the simple,”
then let us give it to the uninslructed of
mankind. “The statutes of the Lord are
right, rejoicing the heart; ” then let us give
them to the miserable of mankind. “The
commandment of the Lord is pure, enlight-
ening the eyes;” then let us give it to the
sinful of.mankind. In these words the
venerable William Marsh, D. D.,made a pen]
for the widest circulation of God’s 0rd,
adding: “Men are not converted by the
works of God, but by the revelation of His
Word.”
By order of the Standing Committee,
0. W. GATES, Secretary.
At the annual meeting held Sabbath even-
ing April 3d, 1870, timely and instructive
addresses were made by Rev. Wm. H.
Gilbert, Agent of the American Bible SO-
cicty, and Rev. Ray Palmer, D. D., of New
York.
Oflicers elected: Du. ASA HII.I.,Prcsident.
J. W. HUBBELL, Esq., Vice Presrdent. REV.
I. Smions, Secretary. J. E. BARBOUR, M.
D. Treasurer. ‘
w
THE DOUBLE ROBBERY.
A TALK OF THE SCOTTISH BORDER.
Toward the close - of the last century,
Northumberland and the border were terri-
bly infested by those particularly obnoxious
specimens of the genius itself known as
“ rievers" or “ lifters" of cattle. ‘
Most of the rascals who followed this not
unlucrative profession, trusted to mere brute
force to car out successfully their nefarious
schemes. here was, however, one excep-
tion to this rule to be found in the person of
a Celebrated freebooter, known as “ Dickey
Of Kingswood.”
This worthy openly disapproved of'his
rivhl’s vulgar mode of following their pro-
fession, and repeatedly boasted that he could
achieve twice as much by .his cunning gas
they could by their brute force. Nor was
this assertion of his mere empty boasting—
far from it. In a few years’ lithe Dickey’s
name became the terror of the country side.
'No further felt secure when he retired to
rest at night that his cattle might not have
vanished e're morning. So cleverly, more-
over, were all of Dickey‘s enterprises con—
ducted, that no man Could ever succeed in,
making personal acquaintance with him.
He openly. set justice at defiance, and
laughed at the futile efforts of the law to
punish him. Perhaps, however; the best
wa to illustrate the adroilness and good
Inc which characterized all Dickey’s pro-
ceedings will be for me to relate the story
of one of his exploits.
It appears, then, that during the course
of his percerinations through orlhumber-
land, one fine afternoon, Dickey’s e es were-
gladcieued by the sight of a pair of ne oxen
which were quietly grazing in a field near
Denton Burn, a village distant three miles
from Newcastle.
Determined to possess them, Dickey hung
about the place till nightfall, watched where
the animals Were driven to, and, his usual
good fortune assisting him, speedily secured
the prize. He also contrived, by the exer-
cise of his accustomed cunning, to leave
such traces behind him as made the owner
Of the oxen certain that the frecbooter had
made 011' toward the Tweed.
Thithcr he accordingéy proceeded in hot
haste. In themeantim , however, Dickey
had lost no time in “ making tracks” toward
the west country, and so expeditious were
his movements that in a short time he
reached Lanercost, in Cumberland. Here
he fell in with an Old farmer on horseback,
who, being delighted with the appearance
of the oxen, forthwith purchased them.
Dickey was of course rejoiced at getting
rid so pleasantly of a charge which could
not fail to be troublesome, nay, possibly
dangerous to him longer to retain. The
farmer, moreover, was mounted upon a
splendid more, which Dickey, with his pe-
culiar ideas on meum. and team, at once re-
solved by fair means or foul, to secure.
He therefore willingly accepted the far.
mer’s hospitable invitation to accompany
him to his house in order that he might
“ crack” a bottle of wine in honor of their
bargain. Presently Dickey inquired of the
farmer if he would sell his mare.
“ Sell you my mare ?” exclaimed his host,
all aghast at this proposition. Sell my
mare! No thank you! Why there’s not
her equal in the whole north country i”
“I do not doubt it, Mr. Mnsgrave,” re-
sponded Dickey; ‘,‘ and from what I saw of.
her paces this morning, I am quite of your
opinion that there’s not her equal within a
hundred miles ‘of us. But,” added the obse-
quious Dick, “ since you will not sell *her,
lead only wish you long life and good
health to enjoy her.”
This sentiment was of course duly hon-
ored in a hamper. ‘ ,
“I hope, Mr. Musgrave,” observed Dick-
ey, “ that you keep a close lookout after
your stable door, because now, when that
confounded rascal Dickey of Kingswood is
allowed to be at liberty, a man cannot be
sure but that any fine morning may find
his stable empty.” '
“ Stable! ha! ha!” chuckled the farmer.
“ I rather think that Dickey of Kingswood-
would find it rather diflicnlt to steal my
more out of her stable I”
“ Indeed! where may her stable be situ-
ated ‘2” inquireQDickey. - »
“ Her stable! God bless you, sir, answer-
ed Musgravc, “ hcr stable is my bedroom!
Pin a bachelor, and so every night I fasten
her to my bed post. I have had a manger
put up for her in my room, and no music is
so pleasant to me as to hear her grinding
corn all night by my bedside.”
Dickey was astounded—as well he might
be—at such unheard-of precautions; but
disguising his astonishment, he contented
himself by simply expressing to the farmer
his hearty approval of the means he adopted
to secure the safet of his favorite.
“ I suppose you ave a good lock upon
your bed-room door ‘2” was Dickey’s next
“ feeler.”
“ Come with me and I will show it you,”
replied the unauspccting farmer.
This was of course just 'what Dickey
wanted. He examined the lock carefully,
and soon satisfied himself that he could ,
pick it with little difficulty. He, however,
declared to Mr. Iusgrave that it was “just
the right sort of a lock ;” “ it couldn’t have
been better, in fact ;” “ it was quite non-
pickuble,” «be. . - .
Again the loving cup went round, and
after (h aiuing a bumper to their “ next mer-
ry meeting,” Dickey departed.
The old farmer, after his guest’s leave-
taking had been completed, carefull went,
the rounds of his house, carefully ocking
doors and closing windows with all due
precaution. He then, as usual, tied his
more to her accustomed post, retired to bed.
and was soon lulled to sleep by the sound
of his favorite’s grinding her corn.
SO the night wore away. As the first
ay streaks Of day began to appear, Mr.
Iusgrave awoke, feeling very cold and
chilly, looked around to ascertain the cause.
To his astonishment, he found that the cov-
erlct had been taken off his bed, and that
his blankets had been spread upon the floor.
For what purpose? thought Mr. Mus~
grave. Was he the victim of some horrible
nightmare, or was he really awake? Mc-
chonically his eye glanced to the 'spot where
his more should have been. She was not
there. . She was gone—stolen! , ~
During the night some daring thief had
broken into the farm house, had picked the
lock on ll.door of his bed-room, had spread
the blankets over the floor, so that the boots
should makepo noise, and had thus trium-
phanlly made ofl‘ with his prize.
Of course Mr. Musgrave roused his house-
hold and commenced a vigorous search for
the thief. It was useless. The despoiler
had left no trace behind him, and so Mr.
Musgrave had to return home disconsolate,
and to content himself with venting curses,
neither few nor for between, upon the thief.
In the meantime our friend Dickey—for
his was the deed—was comfortably mounted
upon Mr. Musgravc’s favorite mare, and was
every moment increasing the distance be-
tween her outraged owner and himself. So
great was the speed of the mare, that by the
break of day Dickey felt himself secure
from pursuit.
He had directed his steps to the eastward,
and while crossing Haltwhislle Fell, whom
should he encounter but the veritable owner
of the oxen he had stolen two or three days
before, and had just sold to Musgravc.
Dickey knew the owner of the oxen well,
but luckily for the freebooter, that injured
individual did not know Mm. He therefore
accosted Dickey, and inquired if he had
seen any oxen in the course of his travels
similar to those which he described himself
to Dickey as being in search of.
" Why to bc‘surc I have I” replied Dick-
ey ; with the very same marks as you have
described, grazing in Mr. Musgrave’s fields
at Lanercost, only yesterday. I was rather
struck, he continued, “by their appearance,
and learned on inquiry, from one of his scr-
vants, that Mr. Musgrave had purchased
them only yesterday. Undoubtedly the
oxen are yours. I would advise you to go
to Lanercost at once and claim them.”
“ Certainly I will,” replied the olher, but
Iain tired with walking, audit is a long
way to Lanercost. I see you ride a good
beast. Will you sell her?”
After some hard bargaining, terms were
agreed upon, the purchase money paid down
on the spot, and Dickey and the farmer sep-
arated; the farmer to seek his stolen oxen,
from actually the very owner of the more
he was riding, while Dickey proceeded
“ where be listed.” '
The next day the farmer reached Loner-
cost, and of course, at. once recognized his
oxen grazing in the field. He forthwith
_ rode up to an elderly man standing near,
whom be judged to be the owner of th
field, and exclaimed: '
“ I say, friend, those are my oxen in your
field. How may you hue come by them?”
“ And I’ll be hanged, replied the other
(after taking a long, astonished look at the
animal on which his questioner was mount-
ed,) “ if that’s not my more you are riding!
How may you have come by her pray ?”
Each of course described the person from
whom they had respectively purchased the
oxen and the more; and when this was
done, the discovered that they had indeed.
been “ so (1” by a rogue of no common order.
So laughable, however, did the joke ap-
‘peor—to those who had to “pay the piper"
1n the affair—that neither party could pre-
vent breaking out into a pen] of merrimcnt
when the particulars were fully disclosed.
It was now clear that the only way to set-
tle the affair was for each party to trike back
his own property. Mr. Musgrave was over-
joyed at the recovery of his favorite mare;
and the Dentou Burn farmer being equally
delighted at the recovery of his favorite oxen ,
it.fcll out that, in the general burst of re-
jorcing, Dickey was allowed to quietly
pocket the sale money of both more and
oxen.
Whether Dickey came to an untimely end,
or whether be reformed his ways, and died.
duly “ shrivcd” in his own bed, history tell-
clh not. .
Certain it is, however. that to this day his
deeds are “household words” in many parts
of N orthumberland, and the mention of his
name among the peasantry is considered
synonymous “with cuteness.”
. —
Tuber-ones. and Cumelllas.
A correspondent in the Country Gentle-
man of March 3d, asks information'concern-
ing the growth of these deliciously fragrant
flowers, which are so deservedly popular,
but yet so often disappoint us when we
have set our hearts upon them. They are
easily grown if the bulbs are of good size
and not defective. The flower germ lies in
the center of the bulb, and if it is not sound
it cannot bloom. In planting the bulbs the
top should be covered very slightly with
soil, and the flower stem must be tied up
firmly as soon as it appears. A bulb that
has blossomed once ' is useless ; it never
flowers a second time; but off-scls, or small
bulbs will adhere to it ; these can be saved
and planted the next season ; they will usu-
ally bloom the second, always the third
year. They need not be planted out till
early in June, in most localities, and should
be covered three or four inches“ deep with
earth. Before the frost comes they must be
removed to the house. After taking them
up the leaves can be cut off within an inch
or so of the bulb, and it can be kept in a
warm dry closet ; cold or dampness will
certainly destroy the germ of the flower
stalk for the next season. 50, though the
old bulb is of no further use, it leaves oil‘-
spring which with a little care will in a
year or soproduce fine flowers. To force
these bulbs for winter flowering, they
should not be planted till July, or if the lo-
cality is far from the region of ice and cold,
the first of August will be early enough to
make them bloom by the New Year. Im-
mense numbers of these flowers are forced
in hothouses in large cities ; there are’ great
demands for them for they are univer-
sally uscd for funeral wreaths, crosses and
stars. - I, -
The process of forcing them is‘ rather in—
tricate; a strong artificial heat‘is required,
also an even temperature night and day,
with a large supply of water. SO say the
practical gardeners, and they advise ama-
teurs not to attcnpt their indoor culture.
But if a bulb has not bloomed when frost is
at hand,and the flower-buds are we 1 devel-
oped, any one can make it bloom by keep-
ing it in a warm room'and giving it warm
water twice a day.
Camellias can be made to flower perfectly
in the parlor. - The plant requires a rich
loam; the soil should if possible be pur-
chased at a greenhouse. Then when the
buds are large, wet cotton wool tied at the
base of them and, moistened daily, will pre-
vent thcm from falling: A loved friend
whom death has just made his own, pos-
sessed wonderful skill in flowering these
statuesque beauties. Her plants were mar-
vels of beauty the whole winter. She shower—
ed them daily, and thought it needful to
their perfect bloom. They require moisture
and an even tempera'ure. too much heat
or too much cold are 'alike injurious to
them.———Daz’syaEg/ebright.
' There are about five millions of money,
interest and principal, lying unclaimed in
the various savings banks and trust com—
panies of this State. Mr. Hustcd of West-
chester, has introduced a-bill in the Legis-
lature requiring the holder of Such money,
once a year, to advertise in' the Slate paper,
and the newspaper of the largestgcircula-
tion in the city or county where such un-
claimed deposits are, the amount so un-
claimed, and the names of those entitled to
receive-them. -All such moneys remaining
unclaincd up to Jan. 1 of tbc'succeeding
year are required to be paid over to the
State Treasurer, subject to the claim of
their lawful owners. .The Treasurer is re-
quired to include a statement, of moneys so
received and unclaimed in‘ his annual re;
port, and the Legislature may in its discre-
tion apply them to educational purposes, or.
to the liquidation of the public indebtment.
This is a. measure which ought to pass
without a dissent—N. Y. Sun.
#
A SATISFACTORY FINANCIAL TRANSACTION
-A singular financial transaction occurred
in one of the dock oflices a day'or two since.
By some means or other it happened that
the office boy owed one of the clerks three
cents, the clerk owed the cashier two cents,
and the' cashier owed the ofliéc boy two
-cenls. One day .last week the office boy
havin a cent ‘in his pocket, concluded to
diminish his debt, and therefore handed the
nickel over to the clerk, who, in return, paid,
half of his debt, by giving, the coin to the
cashier. The latter gave the cent back to
the oillce boy, remarking: now I only owe
you one cent.” The ,boy again passed the
cent to the clerk, who passed it to the cash-
ier, who passed it back to the boy, and the
latter individual immediately squared all ac-
counts by paying it to the clerk, thereby
discharging his entire debt. Thus it may
be seen how great is the benefit to be deriw
cd from a. single cent, if only expended jn-
dieiouslyé—Bufl‘alo Express
——-A recent decision of the Supreme Court
has opened-up a very interesting qucsliou to
many of our Connecticut soldiers.
The Bounty not excluded all soldiers who
enlistednnder the call of May 3 l, 1861, for
three years or the war, and were discharged
on account of physical disability before the e19-
pimt'ion of tzco years’ service. ‘
This decision of the Court gives the $100
additional bounty to all such as were exclu-
ded, under the bounty act, or iuother words
every soldier who enlisted between May 3d
and July, 22nd, 1861, and was honorably (12's-
cllarged on account of physical disability before
he had served two years, can now secure this
bnunly by applying to E. B. French, Second
Audiior of the Treasury. A person enlisting
after the 22nd of July is not, entitled to the
bounty, as in that case he would conic in
under existing laws. The effect of this de-
cisionlof the Court, is to pay all who enlist-
cd under the promise of bounty given in
those orders, the $100 additional bounty
granted nudes the bounty Act.
“CREEK.”
A5 a general thing, we depreciate the use
of slang phrases; but there are some of
them that seem so exact] expressive of a
habit or characteristic that the most fastidi-
ous elymologist might be pardoned in the
occasional use of them.
There is a kind ofguerilhz Eng/lib]; having
its origin on the streets, along the wharves, -
among the newsboys, and everywhere be— '
yond the precincts of the schools. It an-
nexes itself to the language in spite of die:
tionary-makcrs ; it will not be frowned
away by the disapproval of any LL. D. ; it
has its birth Somewhere, somehow, because
there is need of it ; and presently it ascends
from the servant’s hall to the parlor and
gels a foothold on-the tapestry; the news-'
papers adopt it,.and thus we have it en-
grafted upon the language. The erudite
graduate will tell us this is all wrong ; that
we ought to draw every expression from '
the “well of English undefiled ;” and that
(for Instance) the word cheek signifies noth-
ing else than “that part of the face belbw
the eyes, on each side.” But facts are facts,
after all; and people will continue to use
this word In the highly expressive sense of
“unblushing impatience,” or “brazen efl‘roni-
'y." We have selected it from the great
ream of slang running through the speech
of the people as perhaps better calculated
than any other to illustrate the wonderful
expressiveness of this "gucrilla English.”
“What (Tye-think of young T
was lately asked in our hearing. .
“A- cheeky boy,” was the answer. Could
volumes have spoken more accurately of
fast, saucy young America than that ?
At table lately, a “lean and hungry" look-
ing person, whose appearance denoted that
“square meals” were with him as angel vis-
its, cooly‘appropriatcd the whole e.nten:s
of an uncommon dish, of which the supply
was known to be limited. llis opposizc sat
wailing for the dish to reach Li a ; and 2:5
he saw it replaced, empty, upon the table,
after this wholesale appropriation of its con-
tents, his vexation and disappointment
found vent in the one word, uttered with
an emphasis that no amount of underscor-
ing here can reproduce :
"Cheek l” .
The other diners laughed and smiled ap-
provingly, and the dinner-table private red-
(lened from his nose beyond his ears. The
lesson will not be lost on him.
We have all had some experience on the
railway-trains with a class of people whose
conduct can only flow from a plentiful sup-
ply of the quality named herein. We enter.
a car, and the first view tells us, that it is
full—or nearly so. No vacant seat attracts
our eye. We walk on, and to as appears
the figure of a spruce young man, with a
look of hard decision about the angles of
his face, sitting by the window, while a
great valisc beside hiln occupies the remain-
der of the seat. We stop, we hesitate; we
don’t like to address him, for we don’t fancy
that look; but we want aseat. He looks
straight out of the window, and pretends
to be unaware of our presence.
“Sir 1” say we. “Sir—"
He turns his head and contemplates us
with _a stony eye.
"'Sir—is the whole of this seat taken ?
“Yes, sir I” -
He hurls the words at us like a charge of
shot. We murmur, indignantly, “Cheek,”
and pass on. No other word that 'we know
can describe such Conduct.
“Here is thisbill for that suit you’re
wearing, Mr. Blue Jay,” says the exasper-
ated tailor. “Do you propose to pay It
or not, sir. If I’ve presented it once, I have
eleven times, sir.”
“All indeed l” blandly replies the Jeremy
Diddler. “Well, now, I think you'd better
present it again, and that will just make the‘
even dozen, don’t you see? Inever did
like odd numbers.” .
Would any body think of givin that any
such mild name as impudence ? It is check
—downright cheek.
“Got any flour ‘2” asked .a tall fellow
who sauntered into a country store with his
hands“ his pockets.
“Ob,yes, sir 1” answers the merchant Willi
alacrity. “Extra and superfine—”
“Any sugar ‘3”
“Certainly, sir . white and yellow coffee,
crushcd,powdcred—” ' '
“Butter 1"” - ‘ .
“Some has just come in sweet and nice.”
i-Eggs ‘27?
“Plenty of ’em sir.” ‘
“Well I’m glad to hear it,” drawls the
joker. “These things are all tseful in a
family, and I’m glad you’ve got ’cm. Hope
you’ll not allow your family to be without
em. Good morning.”
C in this be called anything but “check”
and that of the very cheekiest description ?
The careless donkey who treads on your
corns at an evening party, and then' re-
marks audibly that some people have feet ’
as large as school-districts; the’ young.
scamp who proposes marriage _to, every
pretty girl of his acquaintance, “just to "
keep his hand in, so he can do it gracefully
when the right time comes 2” the blood-
sucker who ofi'crs to borrow five dollars on
the strength of as many minutes acquaint-
ance ; , the adventurer .who energetically
courts a handsome widow, 'and winds up
his visits by an clopement with her daugh-
ter ; the man who asks a woifian her age, a
politician his “conscientious opinion,’ a
girl if she ever had an offer, and any one
for the amount of his income—all these are
memorable examples ofa quality of mind
that is and must continue to be known as
“check.”
We are not advocating slang. We only '
say that-some of this illegitimate English is
most pungently expressive—James Frank;
an
s
Tin Pitta,_c‘n the Phrenologwal Journal.
:22:
The Pickled Watch.
The other day we met Wiggins, and he had
a silver-cased watch—hunting-ease at that.
We had known Wiggins five and twenty
years, and never knew him to carry a watch ‘
before. We asked him where he got it. He
gave us a nod and a leer, and said he’d tell
5‘ Last fall,” be commenced, “ Ikiiled the
old brindle cow, and put the best part of her
into the beef barrel. She was fat, and the
beef was nice; and I had nigh onto a full
barrel. I didn’t want to make it very salt,
so I set it out in the shed, where the frost
might touch it and keep it; and you’d be—
lieve it made good catin.”
“ One (In my wife says to me—says she,
‘ Wiggin, pears to me our beef is goin’
mighty fast. I went and looked, and sure
enough, it was goin’———eoiu’ rather faster’nI
thought it ought to. ‘Iv’c noticed it lower-
in’ onaccountably this long time,’ said my
wife. ‘ Somebody is stealin’ it. Why don t
ye set a trap?’ '
“ But my neighbors were all good hearted
kind of folks—though one or .two of ’tm
might be just a lectle inclined to poke ’ror nd
where they didn’t belong—and I didn’t
want to hurt ‘eni. I concluded, howsnmev-
er, that it would be best to put the barrel,-
with whatlittle of thebecf was left, down
cellar—and I did it.” _
“ Well, when thebccf was all used up, and
I went to clear out the barrel, I found 'this
watch in the pickle. It looked to me like
Tom Sherman’s watch. Tom had worked
for me considerable, and I had seen him
have the watch, or one very much like it.
When I saw Tom, I showed him the watch,
and he said right orf, it was his.
“ How’d ye lose it ‘2” said I.
“ I can icd i’ in my pocket with any chain
and must have dropped it out when I was
stoopin’,” said be.
“Well,” said I, “ then ye must have been
stoopiu’ over my beef barrel, for I found it
in the pickle.” _ ~
“ 'l‘i’ilh that 'l‘omlooked kind of sheepish,
and I guess he saw a twinkle in my eye.”
" Let me look at that ere watch agiu,”
said be.
“He looked at ila little while, and then
he handed it back to me.” '
“ On the whole, Mr. Wiggin,” said he,‘ I
.guess that ain’t my watch, arter all. . It must
belong to somebody else.” And With that
he walked oil‘.
“ I carried the watch to our jeweler, and
he found that the cases had shut so tight.
that the works hadn’t been pickled abit; "
and for a dollar be cleaned it up in good
shape and' set it a runnin. It’s a first rate
timekeeper, and I reckon that whoever took
1in beef paid all ’twas worth.”
TAKE YOUR LOCAL PAPEn,—No man
who owns a foot ofland, or who is inter-
ested direclly or indirectly,in any section,
by business or labor by his own hands, can
all'or'd to be without the paper printed In
his immediate vicinity. Eve journal _has
its appropriate place ‘0 circu ate, and It is
that the paper published for local Circula-
tion’is able to enter into the details Of town
and county affairs, which makes it so inval-
liable.
/
—Dnrinw»thc celebration of mass at the
Catholic Cathedral in Dublin, one of the
clergy ofilciaiinwread a pastoral by Car-
dinal Cullen, on‘I‘rec Miisons, Fenians, se-
cret societies, and-_0ther similar matters,
when a large numbéltof-respmtable mem-
bers of the congregation. rose and left the
church in a marked manner, intending thus
to express their dislike to the reading of the
document.
Norwalk Chronicler