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~ ' @0000“th (Gazette.
Tuesday, Jana 21, 1870.
EDITORIAL LETTER.
WASHINGTON, Jun 17th.
Dear Gazette :—The past week has been
one of unusual excitement and interest in
governmental quarters. Singularly enough
too, a citizen of the unobtrusive town of
NOrwalk, has been the innocent cause ofun-
wonted scenes and incidents, in the senato-
rial department thereof. Our readers are fa-
miliar with the circumstances leading to
the special committee of investigation in
the St. Domingo and Davis Hatch matter
That committee, with Gen. Nye as chair-
man and Senator Howard as chief advocate
for Gen. Babccck, President Grant’s private
secretary, who is charged with having con-
spired with President Baez, of St. Domingo,
to keep Mr. Hatch retained in prison, after
his release had been officially ordered, to
prevent his making disclosures in regard to
the Dominican treaty of annexation which
might imperil its adoption by the American
Senate. Gen. Babcock in his testimony be
fore this committee denies this charge, and
also denies that he has any pecuniary inter-
est whatever in the annexation scheme or
the moneys proposed to be paid by our Gov-
ernment, or in the land grants admitted to
have been very lavishly executed by Baez
to prominent Americans. Mr. Perry, our
late commercial agent, and who was our
representative on the Island at the time that
Gen. Grant sent out Gen. Babcock to nego-
tiate the treaty, testifies just to the contrary
and avers in the most solemn manner, that
Gen. Babcock did importune him to aid in
keeping Mr. Hatch in prison until the an-
nexation was accomplished, and did state
to him that he had a large interest in the
success of the treaty. This point blank con-
tradiction of the two most important wit'
nesses in the trial before the committee, has
necessitated the introduction of a vast
amount of corroborative testimony on both
sides, and made the labors of the committee
exceedingly laborious. Up to the close of
the case last evening, the weight of testimo-
ny seemed to favos Mr. Perry’s side of the
question, although it is hard to think that
an officer of Gen. Babcock’s high character
would lend himself to a scheme for depriv-
ing a fellow American citizen of his proper-
ty, liberty, and even imperiling his life, for
sordid motives of personal and pecuniary
gain. That there are parties in this country
thus actuated, there is no moral doubt even
though absolute proof of the fact may be
wanting.
Genl’s. lugalls and Socket, (accompanying
Babcock on his mission) also testified in his
exculpation, as did a former American
named Fabeans, since a sort of sub-governor
or satellite ofBaez. All of these witnesses
accorded to Capt Hatch the very highest
personal character and influence on the
Island. Indeed it would seem from the
testimony, that it was his influence that was
dreaded by the annexation schemers, and
on account of which they desired his execu-
tion or continued incarceration. Captain
Hatch’s residence had been at Azua, a sea.
port town about ninety miles from St. Do-
mingo City, and here he had occupied al-
most precisely the relations to the legiti-
mate Cabral government and the Baez
usurping government, that John Minor
Botts did at Culpepper during our rebellion ,
one week in the hands of one power and
the next in the hands of the other. It
would seem that he had exercised most re-
markable, prudence in his position of neu-
trality. The only thing that has appeared
in proof committing him to either party,
was a sort of certificate to the effect that the
port of Azua was healthy found on board a
captured war vessel of Cabral’s. That he
had been the friend and adviser of Cabral
prior to the revolution was admitted. That
he had been unfriendly to Baez was also
known to Baez and hence his unwarranted
persecutions of him.
The committee have been holding two
sessions per day, the evening one frequent-
ly lasting far into midnight, and the labor
and strain upon Senator Ferry’s nervous
system, will, we gravely fear, tend to aggra-
vate his disease, if not prostrate him alto-
gether. Buthe was never more resolutely
in earnest in any matter in his life. Thor-‘
oughly convinced that an innocent and high
minded citizen of his own country and his
own town has been most unjustly and most
outrageously wronged, he proposes to push
the matter of his vindication and indemnity
to the end. And if there be any one thing
that we as a nation could well afford to imi—
tate Old England in, it is the instant and cer-
tain vindication and protection she accords
her citizens in any and every quarter of the
globe; and no party or administration can
ever perpetuate itself that is justly charge-
ble with remissness in this matter.
The examination is understood to have
been very spirited and even bitter in some
instances, the supposition being that it will
result in two reports, the majority vindica-
ting Gen. Babcock and the other Mr. Hatch.
A certificate as to Capt. Hatch’s charac-
ter and standing, while a citizen of Nor-
walk, headed by Chief Justice Butler and
numerously signed by our first citizens, was
received by Senator Ferry in time to be in-
troduced with his evidence. We were call—
ed upon to testify as to the standing in our
county of the signers and also as to certain
letters sent us by Capt. Hatch ,for publica-
tion and other use, particularly one which
was handed over to the Government by us,
and in consequence of the result it produced
had, no doubt, Been the direct cause of his
bitter persecution.
Despite the bitterness that has Cropp'ed
out in this trial, its origin was really comic-
al. It appears there had been an evening
executive session of the Senate the night be-
fore Mr. Ferry introduced the Hatch resolu-
tion. He had not been present at that meet:
ing and was all unconscious of what had
transpired. It appears that a most heated
and angry discussion had been indulged in
over this same Dominican annexation
scheme; and when the Hatch resolution
was introduced next morning, Senator
Chandler, of Michigan, at once sprang to
his feet under the conviction that it was
some covert attack upon his pet scheme and
a renewal of the previous evening’s hostili-
‘ties. It was under the lash of this impetu-
ous impression that he made the unwarrant-
ed assault upon Capt. Hatch and which re-
sulted in the raising of this special commit-
‘ tee to investigate the whole thing. It had
been no part of Senator Ferry’s purpose to
put Gen. Babcock upon trial, or even con~
nect Capt. Hatch’s claim for indemnity to
the annexation scheme in any manner. If
any unpleasant odors have arisen from the
stirring up this treaty business has experi-
enced, it is entirely due to the over zeal of
its advocates and friends.
Capt. Hatch’s claim is for $50,000, and
the Government will no doubt see that some
show of justice is meted out to him. He is
at present at Havana awaiting the closing
out of Sbmc of his business matters, prepar-
atory to coming home.
What with the Dominican Treaty and
Franking Privilege before the Senate and
Cuba in the House, the political caldron
has been most exhileratingly stirred. The
' message of Gen. Grant was looked upon dis-
tastef‘ully by many of his firmest support-
ers and best friends in either House. It was
interpreted as a veto of the House commit-
tee’s report, in advance of its report to Con-
gress, and as it was known that Gen. Banks
had prepared an elaborate speech on the
subject, its indelicacy it not positive discour—
tesy was freely discussed by those who op-
posed the sentiment of the message. The
message itself, we believe will receive the
approval of the country. The time of its
presentation only, was unfortunate, in our
judgment. The speeches of Banks for, But-
ler against, Logan for, and others for and
against, were of the highest order of Con-
gressional declamation. An old habitue of
the galleries assured us that nothing in the
speaking line had so nearly approached the
oratory of Henry Clay, as the speech of
Gen Banks for free Cuba. The President’s
message had given oclat to the entertain-
ment, and of course the floor and galleries
were crowded with listeners. The Bing-
ham amendment, which finally passed as a
sort of compromise between the House and
the Executive, is a sort of milk and water
affair, as compromises are too apt to be.—
The ultimate result of all this eloquence and
perspiration, experienced here, with the
thermometer at 90° , will be the loss of the
Franking repeal, the Cuban recognition
scheme, and the Dominican treaty. The
decks being thus cleared of perplexing car-
go, may we not hope for more rapid prog-
ress in matters so vitally affecting the busi-
ness interests of this great and growing na-
tion»?
The withdrawal of the Attorney General
from the Cabinet and the immediate ap-
pointment of Judge Akerman, of Georgia, to
his place, caused a momentary ripple on the
political waters, but the change, in the
main, was deemed wise and good. It is un-
derstood that he was Mr. Hoar’s choice and
would have been nominated to the Supreme
bench had the Senate not confirmed Judge
Bradley. He is from Portsmouth, N. H.,
and a graduate of Dartmouth College. He
went to Georgia when he was twenty-one
years old, road law with Judge Berrian, the
most noted counsellor of that State, and re-
sides at Elberton, the county seat of Elbert
county, some 70 miles from Augusta. He is
about forty-eight years of age, and has long
been regarded as one of the ables-t lawyers
in Georgia. Before the war he was a Whig
and a thoroughly national man. He op-
posed secession in the most decided man-
ner, and was held in surveillance by the rcbs
for his hostility. After the conscripting act
went into rigid operation, he avoided going
into the army, by taking a nominal position
on the staff of Robert Toombs. This brought
him under the ban of political disabilities,
which was removed this winter by Con-
gress. He now hdlds the position of U. S.
District Attorney'in Georgia, but; is expect-
ed to resign that position and come imme-
diately to Washington, although not an ap-
plicant for the position either by himself or
through‘ friends. In this appointment of a
Southern man to his Cabinet, Gen. Grant
has evidently sought to narmonize extsting
asperities at the South, and to indicate his
desires in regard to Georgia’s admission in-
to full fellOWShip with the States. “So mote
it be.” B.
CHANGE OF TIME—The Railroads did
not make the usual changes in their time-
tables last spring, but now one or two imma-
terial changes have been made for the Sum-
mer. The Boston Express which left New
Haven at 5.39 p. m., now leaves that city
two minutes later, and the Express which
left New York at 4.40 now leaves seven
minutes earlier.
A change has been made in the Horse Car
timetable to correspond with the above.
We are requested to state that during the
Summer, an extra Horse Car will run down
every Saturday night, leaving the Depot at
10.10, and returning leave South Norwalk
.at 10.30.
@There is a wide-spread feeling of dis-
satisfaction pervading our borough concern-
ing taxation, andgrowing out of the want
of exercise of a little talent for adjustment.
It seems that the town, borough,special and
school taxes have been so laid as to all fall
due about the same dates. The annoyance
does not seem to be so muéh at the amount,
as to the fact of their all falling due at once,
and business being dull,—to many, required
to pay, it is a very serious matter. It cer-
tainly is unfortunate that our town and bor-
ough taxes, both of which must needs be
high, should become collectable so near
each other. The school taxes, for the erec-
tion ofncw and enlargementfiof old edifices,
are exceptional, and may not soon occur
again, but the other two should be a little
more divided and a good deal reduced. So
say the cor pop'uh'.
Wk :1 statement made before the Rail-
road Committee last week, it was stated that
our Horse Railroad, with others in the State,
had been charging eight cents fare instead
of five, as required by law. This is an er-
ror. Our Company has never charged over
six cents, although it was run several years
' ago at a loss to its owners. The obligations
of our citizens to Mr. Lockwood in this re-
spect, will probably never be fully . known.
The profits on this local interest will have
to be calculated like many other human in-
vestments, “in the good time coming.” But,
as a past and present benefit to our commué
nity, its value is fully recognized and admit-
ted.
a?“ The whole capital stock of the South
Norwalk Fire Insurance Company, $200,000,
has been subscribed and paid in and the new
Company is starting off under unusually
encouraging auspices.
W. R. Smith, Esq., has received the ap-
pointment of Counsel for the Corporation.
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REFORM NEEDED—We witnessed a few
days since at the Railroad crossing at South
I Norwalk what we are told. is an almo st
daily occurrence, viz., an insane attempt to
drive a carriage across the track in advance
of a rapidly approaching train. Our new
Railroad Commissioners ought to order pale
gates to be swung here on approach of every
train.
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WThc Beatty Brothers, of N orwalk, are
the fortunate possessors of probably the
best ventilator for gentleman’s Summer
Hats ever patented. Indeed it is difficult to
conjecture how the device could be im-
proved. For Summer hats the invention is
superb, and if generally adopted for Fall
and Winter wear, would result in fewer
bald heads than we now observe among our
young'and middle aged men. -Wc advise
every man to try one.
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W The Bridge at the Brady crossing is
making reasonable progress towards com-
pletion. The ,‘two principal piers are up
and the bed timbers being adjusted.
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WThe Green boy, convicted of Arson,
in setting fire to a store near the Railroad
Bridge, at Whistlevillc, was sentenced to
four years imprisonment. Young Kidney
forfeited his bonds and disappeared.
o
WOne of those terrible afi’airs which
so painfully shock the moral sense of a
community was attempted upon a little girl
returning to her home, from a church festi—
val, at South Norwalk, a few nights since.
Fortunately the young brute was arrested
before doing any serious injury to the child.
It is stated that he was frenzied with rum,
at the time and is entitled to whateverlpalli—
ation there may be in that excuse.
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it?“ The Boro’ officials have issued no-
tices forbidding the firing of guns, pistols,
fire crackers, fireworks,t ec., under the pen-
alties of the law. An exception, however,
America can make all the noise necessary
to a proper observance of the day. Rake
uy all the old bones you can, boys, and save
the pennies and the explosives, for good old
Independence Day.
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W A ride on the Nelly White, in charge
of Capt. Secor, is perfectly cool and delight-
ful these hot days, and large numbers of our
citizens make daily excursions to the city to
enjoy the invigorating sea breeze.
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W Spotted Tail, Red Cloud & Co., were
the lions of New York last week. The
leading chiefs appeared in old “ stove pipe”
hats, mufiled up to the chin in woolen blan-
kets, linen dusters, outlandish ornaments,
etc., presenting a very dignified appearance,
which would have raised a smile even upon
the countenance of Fennimore Cooper him-
self. -
is made of the Fourth of July, when Young .
FESTIVALS.
The First M. E. Society held their Festival
last week. .
Phoenix Hose Co. had a crowd at their
Ecstival in Lockwood’s Hall, on Thursday
evening, and the entertainment passed off
very pleasantly. The Goodsell’s Quadrille
Band, of Bridgeport, furnished music, and
dancing was prolonged until the small hours,
the gentlemanly floOr managers doing their
best to please the guests and succeeding ad-
mirably. The delicacies of the season graced
the refreshment tables. The Company, we
are glad to hear, came out with a “little
something overt” '
Monday and Tuesday evenings of this
week, the ladies of the Social Mite Society,
of Silver Mine, hold a Festival, and invite
their friends to enjoy it with them.
On Tuesday and Wednesday evenings of
this week the 2d Methodist Festival comes
ofi‘ at Norwalk Hall. Each evening the
children will recite, declaim and sing for
the entertainment of the public. Strawber-
ries, Ice Cream, Cakes, and good looking
women will be in abundance, and an agree-
able social entertainment may be expected
each evening.
On Tuesday and Wednesday evenings,
also, the Festival of the South Norwalk
Congregational Society will be held at Ely’s
Hall, and we know from an experience in
previous seasons, that their entertainment
will be of a pleasant character, well worth
attending. The children are to have a good
time on Wednesday evening.
A series of Festivals for the benefit of
St. Mary’s Church, will be held in Norwalk
Hall this week commencing Thursday eve-
ning. A Concert is to be given each eve-
ning under the direction of Miss Kate Shea,
and every effort will be made to please all
who attend. See adv.
At Rowayton, on Wednesday and Thurs-
day evenings, the ladies of the Baptist So-
ciety are to keep open house and will wel-
come all their friends from far and near
who may make it convenient to attend.
03‘ The Rev. Dr. Rodgers, of Fifth Ave-
nue Reformed Church, preached two able
and admirable discourses at the First Con-
gregational Church, on Sunday last.
Rev. Dr. Childs occupied the pulpit of the
Baptist church.
The Rev. Mr. Pierson, formerly of the
Sandwich Island Mission, but now pastor
of a church in the town of Brooklyn, near
San Francisco, was the guest of one of our
citizens over the Sabbath.
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, DIvmsNDs.-—Thoughtful men connected
with the management of some of our Nation-
al Banks, are seriously considering whether
their own interests, as well as the welfare
of the communities wherein they are lo-
cated, would not be promoted by lowering
the rates of dividends to eightper cent, from
the rates to which most Banks attained du-
ring the war period—~gcnerally ten per cent.
Eight per cent now, at the current; value of
greenbacks as compared with gold, is more
than ten was during the war period.
A“.
W” The extreme warm weather the last
few days have made our Soda Water and
Ice Cream dealers happy. Well, now is
their harvest time. No better Soda can be
had anywhere than that dispensed at the
corner drug store of H. M..& C. S. Prowitt,
Uhlc Bros. Druggists, and C. H. Douglas,
Main street, Frank Mcad’s Confectionery
and C. F. Weed’s Drug store, Wall Street,
D'Artois’ Saloon and Peck’s or Purdy’s
Drug Stores, South N orwalk. .
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WCcming up from New York, on Thurs-
day night, with a full load of shingles. flour;
sugar and general merchandise, the Propel-
ler Brady met with an accident, which, for-
innate] y did not prove very serious. Having
lost the tide, and the Captain noticing a
storm coming up, the Captain put into City
Island for a harbor, and in running up to a
new dock (unfinished) somehow came afoul
of a projecting timber and smashed a hole
in the side of the vessel below the water
line. The boat filled and partially sunk.
Her deck load of freight was taken off un-
injured, by the City of Norwalk, but the
freight between (leeks was more or less dam-
aged. The Brady was immediately raised
and was in New York again Saturday ~tak-
ng in another load. She left Non-walk last
night for the city. '
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WML Curtis, of Blue Mountain Farm;
has proved himself one of the mostvsuccess-
ful cultivator-s of small fruits in 9311' vicinity.
Helms presented us a basket Of Triomphe
dc Grandcs, which for size and quality
would be very hard to surpass.
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Wle. Randel Smith, Esq., contem-
plates an early visit to. the mountaint of
Tennessee and the home of his loyal father-
in-law, Gen. Rodgers, of that State. May a
“good time” fill the measure of his summer
vacation.
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WFi'ank Mead & Co., are now freezing
Ice Cream by Steam power, and doing a
large business. They can now freeze more
Cream in one hour than they could before
in all day.
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WWO find on our table some of the
most beautiful Stereoscopic views we ever
saw, of the Palatial residence of Mr. Le-
Grand Lockwood, Esq., both interior and
exterior views. With his usual generosity
Mr. Lockwood has given .permission to
Messrs. Whitney d: Beckwith to make and
sell these views. The desire of the public
to see the interior of this, (the finest country
residence in America) can now be gratified
without intruding upon the privacy of the
family. There are in all about thirty-five
negatives, and we speak it in all candor,
they are the best we ever saw. Whitneydz
Beckwith have spared‘no pains or expense
to make them so. Specimens can be seen
at their gallery.
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Sam. Sharplcy’s Silver Show.
This novel organization, consisting of L0—
grenin the celebrated Wizard, the European
troupe of trained birds, and the gems of
Minstrelsy, introduced by Sam. Sharpley’s
Iron-Clads, will appear at Norwalk Hall
Wednesday and Thursday evenings, June
29th and 30th. Every purchaser ofa ticket
will receive a present, many of which are
valuable and all are useful. The following
is from the Providence Herald:
Sam. Sharpley’s entertainment at the OperaHouse
las evcnm was crowded. We intended to bavogone
ourselves, at were delayed untiljust as it was break-
ing up. Dorrance street. between Westminster st.
and the O era House, was crowded with people who
were lang ing over what they had seen and exhibit-
ing their presents to one another. Some had cake
baskets,'others ice pitchers, concertinas, and a bond-
red other useful articles, and everybody seemed to
feel that he or she had received her money’s worth.
and something beside. Two nice silver watches were
iven away, and the names of the gentlemen who
rew them were announced. but since no one seems
todoubt that this was a bona fide thing devoid of any
trickery whatsoever: we do not deemit necessary to
give the names of the lucky drawers of the time-
pieces.
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0%“ Call on Searies& Sco‘field for fine
Lobstcrs, Fish, Vegetables, Fruit, etc.
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W Messrs. Camp 85 Kyte have com-
menced “ sacrificing” again. Read their
adv.
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W Samuel E. De Forest, Mayor of Fer-
nandina, Fla, is making a short visit in this
vicinity.
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mg!” The Galaxy for July finishes Chas.
Readc’s splendid novel, “Put Yourself in
His Place,” and has the usual variety of in-
teresting reading, including Mark Twain’s
“ Memoranda.”
0
0E” The Town Meeting last Saturday
transacted no business but adjourned to
Friday next at 3 o’clock, p. m.
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WConsidcrabie talk has been created
recently by the action of two ladies in
claiming land on which several dwellings
have been erected near the cemetery. They
claim that their father’s life interest in the
land only was sold, and that it reverted to
them at his death. More anon.
A Polished Club. ,
At one of our social clubs a few evenings
since, some members expressed the wish
that they might have a good supper, where-
upon the worthy President informed them
that he had some fine lobsters at home and-
said if the club would adjourn there they
could get up a tip-top lobster salad. Sev-
eral members of the club, nothing loth,
hastened to comply with his invitation and
while on their way to his residence confis-
cated the salading and were soon after
deep in the mysteries of getti g up the
savory dish under the direction of an ac-
knowledged expert in such concoctions.
The expert having used up all the oil in the
castor called for more, which the worthy
president brought from an adjoining closet,
and soon the salad was pronounced finished,
and dealt out to the hungry ones. After a
first taste, there appeared a little hesitaucy
among the eaters, they having discovered a
peculiar odor or flavor to the salad, which
one of the number said was not dissimilar
to a certain salve of local make and renown ;
however, as their appetites were sharp they
soon finished the salad and in due time went
their way. The next’morning it was dis-
covered that the bottle procured from the
closet was not olive oil, but a highly recom-
mended fttrm‘ture polish which had rendered
the salad so odorous. We are happy to
state that the club are all doing well.
03‘ The Norwalk Hotel from being a dis-
credit tO its owners and the town, is now
the reverse. It looks as bright, clean and
cheery as any hostlery we wot of in the
land and no one need now be afraid or
ashamed to domicil or invite visiting friends
there.
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W A Boro’ meeting will probably be
held soon to consider the propriety of mak-
ing a proper survey of our streets and side-
walks.
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W Regular trains have commenced run-
ning direct to Ridgefield village, and here-
after the station at the junction of the branch
with the main road willbe called “Branch-
ville.”, For time-table see adv.
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W‘Thefifamous Red Stocking Base Ball
Club of Cincinnati, played a wonderful
series of games around New York last week.
Commencing with the Mutuals, on Monday
they scored 16 to 3. On Tuesday, to the
surprise of every body, they met with their
first defeat, the old champion Atlantics
proving victorious in a game of eleven in-
nings, score 8 to 7—this remarkable game
was undoubtedly the best ever played, and
the Atlantics feel that they “covered them-
selves with glory.” Next day the Red
Stocings partially returned their lost repu-
tation by defeating the notedUnions by a
score of 14 to O—only think of a first-class
club prevented from making a single run in
a full game. The Cincinnati boys won all
the other games and leave New York in
triumph. The games during the week have
been witnesse‘l quite largely by young men
from Norwalk. '
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W The Great New York “Beethoven
Centennial” finally pegged out Saturday
night, and the great Jubilee speculation
proved a failure, pccuniarily, as it deserved.
Glorious Parepa-Rosa and the New Eng-
land element was all that kept it up during
the week. The music during the week was
generally of a high order and very finely
rendered,*and there was talent enough there
to have made the affair a grand success if
properly handled. The management was
miserable throughoutfind to make lots of
money seemed the only object, and became
so apparent as to disgust the people. A
cloud hung over the Festival from the
start and many of the leading participants
were constantly dreading a collapse. W'ed-
nesday was the best day and the perform-
ance passed off nicely, but the Hall was not
really filled, and though prices were reduced
to something like a reasonable rate, the at-
tendance thereafter grew smaller and small-
er. The fact is, the management tried on
the start to extort money from the people,
first deceiving by their advertisements, and
then demanding $1.50 for admission and
$3 and $4 extra for anything like decent
seats, and furnished no goods ones whatever
for less than $1. extra. Large numbers paid
their admission, but when they applied for
seats would not submit to the extortion, and
stood up or wandered around to the an-
noyance of the music-loving persons who
did take seats. The affair, however, had
one good effect—the Boston J ubilcc will be
properly appreciated, anti we shall bear less
fun poked at the musical abilities of New
England.
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Heretofore our dealers have been obliged
to buy their Lobsters in eastern markets
and take whatever they could get. Now,
Messrs. Scarles & Scofield have a. smack of
their own, and will hereafter receive their
supply direct from the briny waters, and
that, too, before the largest and best have
been picked up by other dealers.
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WS. F. Peck’s long drink of Ice Cold
Root Beer, for five cents, is freely patron-
ized these warm days. Give him a call and
judge for yourselves.
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WWilkic Collins, Charles Dickcn’s son-
in-law is to finish “Edwin Drood” now up-
pearing in Every Saturday, from outlines
left by Mr. Dickens.
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W Jerome Napoleon Bonaparte, son of
the great Napoleon’s youngest brother,—
who married Miss Patterson of Baltimore,—
dicd on Friday last, at the age of 65 years.
.W—————
0%“ Don’t fail to look at Scofield & Bar-
‘num’s assortment of Striped and Figured
Grenadines, the finest assortmentdn town.
. O»—
og- Messrs. .Uhle Bros, Druggists, Main
St., have just put on some Root Beer which
[they claim beats everything in town. Call
around and try it.
«<0».
PATENTS GRANTED—G. P. Cowles, Bridge-
port, Pulley; B. Santer, Danbury, Refrig-
erator; W. B. Bartram, Dnnbury, Sewing
Machine; G. L. Smith, Bridgeport, Lamp
Burner. Re-issue to‘O. T. Earle, Norwalk,
for Steam Guagc Cock; J. Shaw, Bridge-
port, for recovering gold and silver from
waste solutions.
+4.r—O———-——-
WP. K. can be found at Scofield &
Barnum’s, cheaper than the cheapest,—from
15 cents to $1.00 per yard.
.>+—~—-—-
LOBSTEns.—-,Messrs. Scarles & Seofield
are now prepared to supply fresh Lobsters
-at wholesale and retail.
.>—.—-—————
Wle N. Y. & N. H. R. R. Co. has de-
clared a dividendof five dollars per share
on full paid stock, and one dollar and a
quarter on scrip stock.
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~ Speak Gently.
Of all the evils prevalent among young
men, we know of none more blighting in
its moral effect than to speak slightingly
of the virtue of woman. Nor is there any-
thing in which young men are more thor-
oughly mistaken than in the low estimate
they form of the integrity of a woman-—
not of their own sisters and mothers, but of
who they forget are somebody else‘s sisters
and mothers. As a rule, no one who sur-
renders to this debasing habit is to be trust-
ed with any enterprise requiring integrity
of character. Plain words should be spo-
ken on this point, for the evil is a general
one and deep-rooted. It young men are
sometimes thrown into the society of lewd
or thoughtless women, they have no more
right to measure all other women by what
they see than they would have to estimate
the character of honest and respectable cit-
zens by the development of crime in our po-
lice courts. Let our young men remember
that their chief happiness in life. depends
upon their faith in women. No worldly
wisdom, no misanthropic philosophy, no
generalization can cover or weaken this fun-
damental truth—It stands like the record of
God itself—for it is nothing less than this—
and should put an everlasting seal upon lips
that are wont to speak lightly of women.
LETTERS room Tun: pnorua:
DABmN Der-or, June 11th, 1870.
Msssus Ens :-I learn from the Manual of the Con-
gregational Church, in Darlen, that Moses Mother
was pastor from June 1744, until his death in 1806,
and I have a work written by Moses Mather, D. D.,
(“late pastor of the Church of Christ, in Stamford,
Mlddlesex Society, Conn.,) who I think must be the
same individual. Can any of the readers of the
Guam enlighten me on that pomt ‘2 or in other
words inform me if Darlen at that time was included
in the boundaries of Stamford i R.
“Betsey Island" June 13th, 1870.
I, Moses Ketchum, of Betsey Island, will agree to
make or build a “torpedo” capable of blowing up
Goose Island, to avoid the awful smell which is now
poisoning the citizens and the land of Norwalk.
The melodious smell referred to on Goose Island is
caused by using perfume acid which causes sickness
and death and Archlpoka, which is intended on
Goose Island. We hope Senator Woodward will
sanction this action. We hope that citizens of Nor-
walk will not let any more horses go adrift on Goose
Island. MOSES KETCHUM.
. Mnssns EDITORsz—Wlly are not the
drunken loafers taken by the police to the
lock up and complained of to the proper
magistrate and not permitted to lie around
under the fences just off the Main Streets in
the borough, an annoyance to good citizens
and unprotected females. *
The approaches to the New Bridge.
As the New Bridge is rapidly progressing
and will be soon ready for public use is it
not important to have Cross st.,the approach
on the east side, worked as a passable high-
way to’ the full width of forty five feet and
to have this done without delay.
CITIZEN.
An outrage on Public decency.
On Saturday afternoon last before sunset
a number Of full grown men—not boys—to
all appearances sane and free from rum, de-
void of clothing,and naked as they were born
exhibited themselves on the banks of the
Norwalk river a short distance below the
bridge on the New Canaan road and in full
view of the travel on the New Canaan road
and Riverside Ave. They seemed by noises
to invite attention to their shameless ap-
pcarance.
We trust the proper officers, will see that
your columns will never again have occasion
to records. similar outrage, insult and dis-
grace to this community. S.
O
'Wu‘have received a copy of the Newspa-
per Directory published by, Geo. P. Rowell
& CO., of New York, containing a complete
and accurate list of all the dailies and week-
lies published in the United States and Brit-
ish Prtfiinccs. Bound up with this volume
is a Rate-Book, giving the. cost of advertis-
ing ingnost of the principal newspapers of
the United States. There is also some agree-
able {gliding in the shapcfof biographies of
well kilown advertisers. The whole forms
a large octavo volume of nearly nine hund-
red pages, and is sold for five dollars.
. M.
@It is quite time that this terrible risk-
ing of human lives in Menageries was put a
stop to; by the strong band of law. In Mis-
souri, the other day Sexton’s Brass Band
was precipitated into a den of lions, on top
of which a sort of chariot had been erected
for them. The result was that three men
were torn tO pieces and instantly killed by
the lions, and four others were terribly lacer-
ated. Chas. White, the keeper, boldly
sprang into the den, and helped the Wound-
ed out, and was passing out the remains of
the lifeless, when “Old Nero” sprang upon
him, lacerating him badly. The lion was
shot, and White’s life was saved, but the
brave little man, notwithstanding the fear-
ful manner in which he was wounded,
never left the cage until every vestigc of the
dead was carefully gathered together and
placed upon a sheet, preparatory for burial.
“snowmen.
Wmmm.’
On Wednesday, June 15th, at the residence of the
bride’s mother, Jamestown, N. Y., by the Rev. Dr.
M. L. P. Thompson, N. Irving Ells, of Brooklyn. to
Evelyn J ., third daughter of the late C. N. Butler.
No cards. . -
At Pound Ridge, June 9, by the Rev. W. H. Bangs,
Mr. Charles F. Brown, to Miss Lydia A. Selleck,
both of Pound Ridae. June 12th, by the Rev. W. H.
Bangs, Mr. James
both of Norwalk.
L. Gregory, to Anna A. Wyman.
~ , '
$0 Rewm 'cl.
OST June 6th, a POINTER DOG, dark so utl‘ color
and white. The above reward will be paid any
person leaving the dog at A. G. BYXBEE’S Grocery
Store, South N orwalk. 1tp
nor WANTED FOR CLERK. ‘
atxnnm a PLAUT’S.
PICKED UP, ofi‘ Five Mile River harbor, June
15th, aSmail Skiff. The owner can have the
same by applying to the subscriber and paying ex-
penses, SETH AVERY, Five Mile River. 3t’25
$25 REWARD-
TRAYED 0R STOLEN from the field of the sub-
scriber, on the night of the 17th inst., 3 DAY
MARE, 7 years old, white spot in the forehead, and
black tail. The above reward will be paid for the
recovery of the mare. DANIEL SANFORD.
Bedding Ridge, June 18th, 1870. 2t'25
Strayed-
FROM the enclosure of subscriber, Friday night,
the 17th., a pair of Mares: One bay and one Sor-
rel Roan; the Bay Mare had a white star in the fore-
head. Any person returning them to the owner or
giving information where they may be found will be
iberally rewarded. GEORGE BATES.
Darien Depot, June 20:h, 1870.
1tp
100 BBL DOUBLE EXTRA FAMI-
_ o LY FLOUR from choice
Winter wheat, brought through from Indiana in seal-
ed cars will be sold at a bargain, wholesale or retail.
Persons in want of good Flour at a low price will
please call soon. . MAR ,
at the south end of Main Street, South Norwalk.
June, 1870. 1t'25
For Sale.
LIGHT Two seated Carriage, with adjustable
top, and fitted with pole and thills. Can be
used with either one or two horses. Has been care-
fully used and in goon condition.
tf25 JOSEPH BALLARD, East Avenue, Norwalk.
I ‘ / I": J;
Advent JlIccttngs.
T SOUTH NORWALK, in Advent Hall, over J.
F. 85 C. R. Bennett’s Dry Goods store. Preach-
ing every Sunday at? 1-2 and 71-2 o’clock, p. in.
Prayer Meeting every Wednesday evening at 1—4
before 8 o’clock. Seats free. tf23
Peck’s Soda Fountain
Root Beer
Is just as recommended; a delightful, coolin and
healthy beverage. Only five centsaclass, on’t
failto try it. Opposite Railroad depot, So. N orwalk.
LUMBER
AND
We have receivedtg. cod selection of Dry Lumber
consisting of Plank, oards, Siding and Flooring.
Also a very choice article of Shaved and Sawed
Shingles, which we offer at the very lowest market
r cc. ‘ WM. K. JAM ES' NEPHEWS.
OHN W. HUBBELL. TAADDEUS K. HUBBELL.
COLLECTOR’S NOTICE.
THE Tax Payers of the town of Ridgetleld. resi-
dents undenon-rcsidcnts are hereby notified that
their taxes on the assessment of 1869 will be due and
are payable on the is: day of July next, and I will
meet them forthe purpose of receivin the same, on
the following times and places :—on ednesday. the
13th day of July, from 9 to 11 o’clock, a. m., at the
store of George Benton, in Rid ebury; at. Titicus,
on the same day, at the store of ohn D. Nash, from
I to 6 p. m.; on Thursday, the 14th day of July, at
the Post Office at Ridgcfield, from 7 to 9 o’clock, .
m. ; also, on Wednesday, the 20th day of July, at t 0
store of W. W. Beers, Rid efleld Station, from 9 to
11 o’clock, a. m., and on t e afternoon of the same
day at the mill of Joseph Taylor, at Limestone from
3 to 5 o’clock, and on t e evening of the same ay at
the store of Ira Keeler. Ridgefiefd Street, from 7 to
9 o‘clock. Taxes will be received at my residence at
any time. The attention of all tax payers is called
to an act of the Legislature, passed May Session,
1807, as follows:
“CHAPTER 48 Sec. 1 If any tax laid b any town,
city or school istrict, shall remain unpai one month
9r more after legal notice from the Collector that he
18 prepared to receive the same, said Collector shall
add one per cent. to the amount of said tax for each
month said tax shall so remain unpaid, and the same
shall be collectable as a art of said tax."
_ S. . . HURLBUTT, Collector.
Ridgefield, June 14, 1870. M25
Dissolution of Co Partnership.
THE Co-pnrtnership heretofore existing under the
name and firm of Allen, Beeis & 00., 1% ltéiis day
dissolved. ~ 1
W. W. BEERS,
G. S. BEERS.
Norwalk, June 11, 1870.
NOTICE
' J. MEEKER having bought out the interest of
o Leander L. Allen in the above firmthe subscri-
bers would give notice that they have associated
themselves to ether under the firm name of “ THE
KENT AVEN EBOLT COMPANY,” for the pur-
fiosc of manufacturing all kinds of Iron Bolts, on
cut Avenue, Wilton,Conn.
AURELIUS J. MEEKER,
WILLAM W. BEERS,
GEORGE S. BEERS.
N orwuik, June 17, 1870. 25
THE house occupied b Misses Brockway's School
for young ladies, will be open during the sum-
mer vacation to a few familes desiring board. 3t21
OCKAWAY FOR SALE—A Good Second-hand
4 Rockaway for sale reasonable. Enquire of
3t2 JAMES M ALLORY.
ICE.
HE PLYMOUTH ROCK ICE CO. are now ready
to fill all orders for ice. Orders can be left at. the
residence of R. Elle, corner North Avenue and Camp
Street.‘1 . .
s
3.
SHINGLES
‘to ma
, C'hcldren’s Fest/total.
THE ANNUAL rusrrvsr. of the Sunday School
Children of the M. E. Church, will be held at
NORW ALK HALL,
On the Evenings of
Tuesda & Wednesday June 2 l 8.22
There wi be Singing, Recitations, Declamstion,
Dialo ea. &c., as usua . Earnest effort will be made
to ma c the occasion one of real leasure. Tickets
of Admission 25 Cents. Children 5 Cents.
STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL & FAIR.
The Ladies of St. Mary's (Stone) Church, will open
a Festival and Fair at
Norwalk Hall, Thursday Evening,
JUNE 230, and to continue Friday and Saturda
Evenings. The Festival will open each evening wit
:1 Concert by an amateur choir, under the direction
of Miss Katie Shea. The usual facilities for social
enjoyment will be amply provided. A special enter-
tainment on Saturday afternoon, at2 o’clock. Doors
open each evening at 7 o’clock, Admission 15 cents.
THE SABBATII SCHOOL
OF the Congregational Church of South Norwalk,
will hold their
Strawberry Festival
IN ELY’S HALL, 0N
Tuesday and Wednesday Eve-
nings, of the present week.
Doors open at half ast seven. Admittance for
Adults, 20 cents. Chi dren10 cents. The Sabbath
School will be present and receive an Entertainment
on Wednesday evening.
Strawberry Festival.
The Ladies of the
Baptist Church, Rowayton,
will hold a Strawberry Festival in their church,
Wednesday and Thursday Evenings,
JUNE 22 and 2 .
Admission 10 Cents. Would be hap y to see our
neighbors from adjoining vilIIiges.
Norwalk Hall,
TWO moors ONLY.
WEDNESDAY all THURSDAY.
JUNE 29th and 30th.
- SAM. SIIARPLEY’S
SILVER SHOW,
Combining the talent of
Logrenia, the Royal Conjurer,
The Great Iron Glads,
and tlie European Troupe of Trained Birds,
Performing Mice and Russian Cuts,
concluding with the
CARNIVAL 0F GRDESUS. ’V
or distribution of Presents; every person receiving
an Elegant Present ranging in value from 25 cents
to 520; all useful goods, as we give nothin but what
will be an advertisement of the merit of t e exhibi-
tion and the liberality of the Manager. Presents on
exhibition during the day free. Remember we give
everybody a present; no artislity; no favcrtism : all
distributed upon our orig a], lawful and satisfactory
plan. See the programme; full particulars; no pres-
ent worthless than 25 cents, while many are :worth
from 31.00 to 620; you are as likely to receive a costly
present as one of the common ones, and the perfor-
mance has everywhere been pronounced superior and
alone worth the price of admission.
61" Admission 35 and 50 cents; Children25 cents.
SAM. SHARPLEY, Manage;25
t
P. A. Cums, Agent.
WILTON ACADEMY.
THE 15th Anniversary of the commencmcnt of
Wilton Academy will be celebrated by a Re-
union to be holden at Wilton, on Thursday, June 30,
1870. All who have in any way been connected with
the Academy at any time during the last fifteen years
are cordially invited and earnestly requested to be
presen .
WILLIAM H. BANNARD, Camden, N. J ..
H. A. BISSELL, Binghampton, N. Y.,
J. G.‘DAVENPORT, Bridgeport, Conn.,
SAMUEL KEELER, Wilton, “
EBEN HILL, Jn., South Norwalk, “
CHARLES A. WEED, Binghamton, N. Y.
J. A.‘ BURR,§Sec’y, New Haven.
A Golden 0pportunity.
DESIRABLE AND VALUABLE
Building Lots
Will be ofi'ered at
AUCTION,
On Wednesday, June 22a, 1870,
T 11 o’clock, a. m., 10 of those very eligible Build-
in Lots, a portion of the St. John Property, so
called, ocated near the Center School Building, Nor-
walk, viz: Lots 8. 9, and 10, fronting on School St.;
one lot, 16 on Cross Street, and lots 1, 12, 13, 20, 29,
and 31 west of the School Building. Now is the
time to secure a good lot. at. your own price near the
business Canter of the village. See map of property
at. the store of, F. St. John, Water Street. Terms
easy; will be made known at time and place of sale.
Sale to take place on the rcmises.
2t23 JAM S FINNEY, Auctioneer.
lVa/nted to Loan.
IGHT HUNDRED OR ONE THOUSAND DOL-
LARS. Will pay 7 per cent. and give ample se-
curity. Inquire at. this Otlicc.
Norwalk, June 5th, 1870. 23
Festivals, Pic-Niel, Sailing Parties,
&c., furnished with
BEER,
SODA WATER
AND
SARSAPARILLA,
in any desired quantity, by
S. GRUMMAN, Manufacturer,
under Raymond’s new building, Main St., Norwalk.
Read this all ye who love
Fresh air, a cool breeze, and a pious-
_, ant sail. The SLOOP FRANCES A.
> - BISHOP, is now ready for gurties.
Can carry parties of 60 easily. Apply two eye in
advance, through Post Office, to
3‘th4 JOHN W. PENNELL, South Norwaik, Conn.
TREMENDUDUS EXGITEMENT!
Grout Bush at
KEELER’S
FOR ‘
BOOTS 8o SHOES.
O. KEELER now ofi'ers one of the Largest
. Stocks and greatest number of styles of Boots
and Shoes ever offered in this town or county, which
he will dispose of at the Lowest Cash Figures. His
stock is larger than ever before; his assortment
much better, and he feels confident that he can give
satisfaction. as regard to quality and price, to all who
will favofhim with their patronage. If you are not
satisfied that the above statement is a fact, call and
be convinced.
THE following lines were sent by a friend in 1847,
and then published; but “they still live,” and
the numerous calls of late to make pictures after
death, bring them to mind so forcibly that I am 1n-
duccd to republish : V
Would you seek in kindred hearts a fitting place,
Give them in style daguerrotyped your face.
For to “secure the shadow ere the substance fade"
By artists skilled provision now is made.
WHITNEY (the same who has long displayed
His taste in taking faces that never fade )
And who, everybody knows, as everyborily ought,
Is ready to “transfer” you with the spec oft ought,
0r wish, or swift decrees of fate,
And fix your shadow on the silvercd plate:-
Then cased in richness, you y easily possess
A lasting token, wihch in after years will bless
The heart of, some kind friend, that; oil: shall gaze
U on the mellow tints transferred by gentle rays
0}) light, obedient to the will of those who paint
In co are so mysterious, in_style so rich and quaint.
Then should yourself or friend he called away,
Death numbers not the gem that’s left in his array.
Ah! many are the hearts that long will prize
Their power, who bring obedient from the skies
The charm to paint the form with power of art,
That stamps its impress on the gazer’s heart.
E. T. WHITNEY, 14 State Street,
Gould Building, Rochester, N. Y.
Twenty-three ears ago—and Whitney still lives to
take the faces 0 your loved ones._ Not now on da-
guerrotype plates. but the more desirable Photograph
—more desirable because the Photograph can be mul-
‘tiplicd, copied and enlarged to better advantage.
Twenty-three years—and what a change in the art.
0f the beautiful Daguerrotype a few specimens are
left—of the Photograph more than 20,000 negatives
are on our shelves, from which we could rinls mil-
lions of pictures. if desired. Aefire in t e Gazette
Building would be a public calamity, for here we
have your fathers and mothers, children and frien (ls,
How is it with you, reader, have you failed to secure
the shadow of any loved ones, or are you putting it
00'? Remember that we are always ready.
WHITNEY & BECKWITH.
District of Nor-walk, as. Probate Court June 16, 1810.
VSTATE of DANIEL MCCARTHY: late of Nor-
walk, in said District, deceased.
The Court of Probate for the District of Norwalk
hath limited and allowed six months from the date
hereof,for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their
claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present
their accounts,properly attested within said time will
be debarred a recovery. All persons indebted to said
Estate are requested to make immediate payment to
3t25 , JOHN MURPHY, Executor.
District of Norwailc, so, Probate Court, June 14, 1870.
STATE of SILAS MEEKER, late of Norwalk,
in said district, deceased,
The Court of Probate for the district of Norwalk
hath limited and allowed six months from the date
hereof, for the creditors of said Estate to exhibit their
claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present
their accounts, properly attested, within said time,
will be debnrred a recovery. All persons indebted to
said Estate are requested to make immediate pay-
ment to AURELIUS J. MEEKER,
3t25 Administrator.
District of Norwalk, so, Probate Court, June 17, A. D.
1870.
STATE of MARY K. LOWRIE, late of Norwalk,
in said district, deceased.
Gunman—That the Executor exhibit his Admin-
istration account to this Court for adjustment, at the
Probate Court in Norwalk, on the 2d day of July,
1870, at 9 o’clock, forenoon; and that all persons in
terested in said Estate may be notified thereof, said
Executor will cause this order to be published in a
newspaper printed in Fairfield County, and post a
copy thereof on the sige-post in said Norwalk, neur-
est the place wherethe deceased last dwelt at least
ten days before said 20 day of J nly.
1t'25 GEORGE A. DAVENPORT, Judge.
Great "Sale.
Our entire stock at a reduction of
15 per Cent.
We are now prepared to ofi‘er to our friends
BARGAINS
Such as they never had before.
We take account of Stock inJuly,
and reduce our stock for the Summer Season.
we nave THE
0
CHEAPETS P. K.
IN NORWALK.
OUR DRESS GOODS
ARE
Cheap,
Cheap,
Cheap.
To satisfy yourselves call and see.
Our? Millinery Stock
we will close out
‘AT COST,
as 'we do not wish to carry any goods over in this line.
IT Will PM VOII Will
to invest in a Jockey or Flat at the price we’ll sell
them for. We have everything in the line of
NDTIDNS AND FANGV GDDDS.
Gloves, Hoiscry,
SWITCHES AND cmcuons,
Gents’ Furnishing Goods.
which you will never buy at a lower price.
Remember 1
This Sale will only‘continue for a short time.
Call;esrly while the assortmentis good.
. CAMP" a intro,
35 and 37 Main 5;.
For Sale. 1»
ONE good four minute road horse, six years old,
sound and kind. One light no-top road buggy.
one leather shifting-top Bug y and plated Harness.
For further articulate enqu re of
p LOCKWOOD & BEERS,
1' Carriage Makers, Water St., Norwaik.
W ANTED-
RSI Illlll MEI Al Villlll
glfSSIgEv'v'fiolSflgfmt the canvassing business.
mm 310 to 325:: day guaranteed. To all such a
splendid opening is awaiting them. App] with
name and address. H. M. WYNKOOP, care azette
Oflice, Norwalk, Conn.
TATEIBNT of the condition of the smarts—Li)
COUNTY NATIONAL BANK of Norwslk,Conl..
at the close of business, on the 9th day of J one, 1670.
BISCUIOIS.
Loans and Discounts 6884,06. 26
Over-drafts, . 704 61
U. S. Bonds. to secure circulation, 206,000 00
Due from Redeeming and Reserve Agents 60,638-04
“ “ other National Banks 3,084 98
Banking House . 16,000 00
Furniture and Fixtures 2.000 00
Expense account 2,438 25
Taxes paid 2,988 44
Cash Items 1,971 12
Bills of National Banks, . 15,031 00
Fractional Currency and Nickels 190
Specie 270 50
Legal Tender Notes 26,740 00
$762,601 38
”ABILITIES. “00 00° 60
Ca ital Stock ,
Sui-)plus Fund H.000
Discounts 9,640 03
Exchange 3,611 69
Interest 8,880 04
Profit and Loss 14,598 19— 37,030 60
National Bank Circulation 94.908 00
State Bank “ 7,760 00
Dividends unpaid 752 00
Individual Deposits 161,004 10
Due to National Banks . 32,162 56
“ other n 1,904 18
$762,601 38
I, CHAS. H. STREET Cashier of the Fair-field Coun-
ty National Bank of Norwalk, Ct., do solemnly swear
that the above statement is true, to the best of my
knowledge and belief. _
CHAS. H. STREET, Cashier.
Sworn and subscribed to before me this 15th day of
June, 1870.
JOSEPH W. HUBBELL, Notary Public.
Correct, Attest.
F. ST. Jenn Inoxwoon,
WM. S. Locxwoon,
} Directors.
Josnrn W. Hussxu.
EPORT of the condition of the NATIONAL
R BANK OF NORWALK, at the‘elose of busi-
ness, June 9th, 1870. . -
unsounoxs.
Loans and Discounts $274,664 84
U. S. Bonds to secure circulation 300,000 00
Due from Redeeming and Reserve Agents 56,648 3!
“ " other National Banks 14: 70
Banking House 8,000 00
Current Expenses 5,863 74
Taxes paid 2,260 85
Cash items including stamps 41,816 00
Bills of other National Banks 6,861 00
Fractional Currency, (including nickels) is 46
Specie, 25 00
Legal Tender Notes 33,903 00
$729,286 90
Luarurrus.
Capital Stock paid in - £800,000 06
Surplus fund 16,000 00
Discount 18,732 96
Exchange 3.917 54
Interest 17,650 00
Profit and Loss, 18,742 76— 59.043 26
National Bank Circulation. outstanding 265,607 06
Individual Deposits 66,426 84
Due to National Banks 17.183 80
State Bank circulation outstanding 4,486 06
_ 3129.285 so
State of Connecticut, County of Fairfield s. s.
I . n. museum, Cashier of the National
Bahk of Norwalk, do solemnly swear thst the above
statement is true to the best of mi knowlcdlo and
belief. . R. B. CRAU URD, Cashier.
3 Subscribed and sworn before me, this 10th ds of
June, 1870. EDWARD P. WEED, Notary Pu lic.
Correct, attest,
EBENEZER HILL,
STILES CURTIS,
JOHN A. WEED,
REPORT
OF the condition of THE FIRST NATIONAL
BANK OF SOUTH NORWALK, CT., at the
close of business, June 9th, 1870.
RESOURCES.
} Directors.
Loans and Discounts, $169,338 71
U. S. Bonds to secure circulation, 130,000 00
U. S. Bonds on hand, 70.000 00
Due from Redeeming and Reserve Agents, 182,264 16
Due from other National Banks 9,841
District of Danbury, as, Probate Court, June 13, 1870
STATE ‘of E. M. BEERS, of Danbury, in said
district, insolvent debtor.
The Court of Probate for the district of Danbury
hath limited and allowed two months from the date
hereof, for the creditors of said Estate, represented
insolvent, in which to exhibit their claims thereto;
and has a pointed SAMUEL STEBBINS and CHAS.
F. STARE, of said Danbury, Commissioners to re-
ceive and examine said claims.
Certified by THEODORE MCDONALD, Clerk.
The subscribers give notice that they shall meet at
the oflce cl Wm. F. Taylor, Esq., in said Danbury,
on-the 13th days of J “1% and Au‘ st,1870. at 2 o’clock
in the afternoon of one of said eye, for the purpose
of mend‘é‘fifi‘fifif isn'fiilréefiifig said appointment.
CHARLES F. STARRII' 00mm‘55i°“9""
persons girdebted to listid Estate are requested
9 mine a e paymen o
AARON SEELEY, Trustee.
All
4125.
Real Estate 1,582 00
Current expenses 331 10
Taxes paid 043 35
Cash Items (including Stamps) 619 92
Bills of other National Banks, ,144 00
Fractional Currency including Nickels 131 09
Legal Tender Notes 1,000 00
$507,196 so
LIABILITIES.
Capital Stock, paid in, 200,000 00
Surplus Fund. 14,600 00
Discount, 487 96
E . e, 282 61
Interest, 177 03
Profit and Loss. ”,f'ffi r 26,851 10
National Bank t'izcuiat . . , (outstanding) 113,688 00
Dividends Unpaid, 1,548 00
Individual Deposits, 194,666 81
Due to'National Banks, 45,842 39
597,196 30
State of Connecticut } s s
County of Fail-field, - -
I, J. J. MILLARD, Cashier of the First National
Bank of South Norwalk Conn., do solemnly swear
that the/above statement is true to the best of'my
knowledge and belief. J. J. MILLARD, Cashier.
Subscribed and Sworn to before me this 13th day
ofJune, 1870. WINFIELD S. BANFORD,
Notary Public.
Correct. attest.
Dudley I’. I'll)",
W. S.‘ Bantam,
} Directors.
J. J. Millard.
8. Give r011 Satisfaction or no Charge.
NEW MILLINEBY GOODS.
JUST RECEIVED at Ellis. 14.3. SLAUSON’S—
comprising fine Flowers, Ribbons, Fancy SHIV
lists of every eloription- read medalists kept eon-
stsntly on hand. Straw Hats eaned and pressed;
Ladies Kid Gloves for 61.35 warranted. Mrs. Slau-
son would also invite the attention of the uhlic to
her Dressmskinvg De srtment, a Brunch of adorns
Demon". H. n s illfui Workman in char 0 LI-
dies can rely upon sving their garments his one-
bly cut with artistic elegance. 3mm
Are You Insured
Capital $200000.
THE OFFICE OF THE
nunnn count FIRE
Insurance Company,
Of South Norwalk,
' Is now open and prepared for business.
DIRECTORS :
ELBIRT A. WOODWARD, South Nor-walk,
JAMES E. INGERSOLL, of In got-sol), Watson «k 00.,
New York.
DUDLEY P. ELY, Pres't 1st Nat. Bank, 80. Not-walk,
T. H. MORISON, Morison, Son .1; Hutchinson.
Nor-walk; _
CHAS. G. DEAN, Nor-walk,
FRED. W. BRUGGERHOF, Durien,
JOHN P. BEATTY,John P.Beatty & Bros.,Norwslk,
HENRY R. TREADWELL. Westport,
HESTER F. TOLLES, South Norwslk,
JULIUS A. CANDEE, Stamford,
PETER L. CUNNINGHAM, South Norwalk.
HENRY R. FITCH, South Norwalk,
TALMADGE BAKER, South Norwalk.
ELBIRT A. WOODWARD, President,
HENRY R. TREADWELL, Vice “
WINFIELD s. HANFORD, Secretary,
DUDLEY P. ELY, Treasurer.
Money to Louis on First-class Mortgages
Notice.
THE Annual Meetin of the Norwslk Fire Insu-
rance Company w lbe holden at its office in
Norwalk, at 9 o’clock, A. 11., June 23d, 1870.
2t28 GEO. R. COWLES. Secretary.
'I'.E.A.S,
FINE GRO0ERIES.
We have just received another line of those
Choice Oolong Teas
by Steamer Ads, and a large lot of
J apans and Young Hysons,
via.San Francisco,which will please all who try them.
Our stock of
Coffees do ‘ Spices
is the finest in the market.
We keep constantly on
hand
80 UTHERN HOMINKSARTAPIOOA,
PEARL BARLEY, SPLIT PEAS,
OAT MEAL, SCOTCH OAT
MEAL, CHOCOLATE, BRO-
MA, CANNED FRUITS,
JELLIES, PI OKLES,
PI OKLE'D LOB-
STERS, Ill!-
PORTED OILS, DRIED HERBS, COOP
ER’S GELA TINE, RAISINS, DRIED
0 URBAN TS, IVHORTLE’BER-
RIE'S, RA SPBERRIES,
PR UNES, IMPORTED
FANCY ORA OKERS,
end every thing to be found in a First Class Grocery.
Call and see us.
JAMES H. KNAPP &_co..
GDIIIEII ”All AID lllllll STREETS.
Teas ! Teas l 1
Large .invoice of Fresh Teas, just received,
which for quality and prices we def the world.
A: s. n. owns.
A
PRIDES DOWN.
Selling ofi' an
DLD STUCK, DF GDDDS
AT COST.
Or 20 per cent. belbw old prices, to make room
for an entirely new and fresh stock of goods. Call
and examine for yourself. ‘
Men’s Working Shoe, - - $1 80
Boys’ Fine Gaiters, - - - 2 00
Youths’ Fine Gaiters, - - 1 80
Women’s Button Gaiters, - 2 00 to 5 00
Misses’ and Children’s Shoes in great varie-
ty at prices to suit purchasers.
0’, S. RAND,
1m23 1'3: Main Street, Nor-walk.
South Norwallt
Plumbing,
Steam and
Gas Fitting
Establishment-
The subscriber would say that he has taken the
Basement of TheaKnapp’s Building
next to C. B. D’Artois celebrated Ice Cream Saloon,
where the public can find
COMPETE!" | WORKMEN
in the above branches of business, with ‘a arantee
on the part of the Subscriber that all work one shall
Gas Fixtures Furnished at N. 1.
Prices.
All Plumbing, Gas and Steam Fittings furnished at
The Lowest Cash Prices.
Should you come and find all hands out, you will
please leave our orders on slate. We have also ar-
ranged with . essrs. H. M. a C. S. Prowitt to leave a
slate at their Drug store, corner of Wall and Main
Streets, where we shall be pleased to receive orders
from our up town friends, with the guarantee that
that they shall receive promp attention.
B'All orders on slate at 9 o’clock a. in. will receive
attention the same day.
.ALso A
Brass Foundry
Ann moms: snot.
with competent workmen, anxious for work 816
pay, if prompt.
6' Steam Power to rent for light work.
CONFECTIONER Y,
ICE CREAM, 800A WATER, Mi.
0. II. IIIIIIGIASS,
nan s'rnnu'r.
A choice article of
ICE CREAM
manufactured for the saloon, also, Parties and Fami-
lies supplied, .
Soda Water with Fruit Syrups,
CHOICE corrrcrtomr,
manufactured for the Wholesale and i rude.
All goods ofi‘ered for sale, "$33.11 T
"IE, FRESH, All AT FAIR PRICES.
GO TO SELLECK’S
AND GET
Tnn NEW sun: on
BOSE TINTED
INITIAL PAPER.
PRICE 60 CENTS PER BOX.
'1'. a. scanner,
The Cloth1er,
MERCHANT TAILOR,
Is new opening to the public an entirely New Stock
of First-Class
Ready Made Clothing,
For Men, Youth and Children.
Particular attention given to
Custom Trade-
A good line of Pelee Goods constantly on hand sult-
sble to the season. made in the best manna. It Low-
est Cash Prices. Also,
VIITII'S, Ill"! All IIIIlIIII'S IAIIIIII GIT,
or made to order at short notice; also,
Gents’ Furnishing Goods.
Remember, '1'. ll. BORDEN,
Nor-walk Hall, Wall Street, opposite Gazette Building
NORWALK, CONN.
IF YOU WANT TO ENJOY A GOOD
SHAVE, HAIR GIIT, tSRAIAI’IIII, &o.,
call s
E . A P E x. L ’ 5,
under Mitchell’s Meat Market. The coolest place in
own .
N. B.—First-elsss assistance has been engaged.
R [E A Seven octave Piano, carved legs,
. round corners: has been used but a
short time: will be sold cheap; to be seen at Weed’s
Jewelry store.
THE
ATTENTION '
OF THE
CITIZENS
0F
Fairiield County
Is invited to the immense stock of Goods, at
Kill? 8. llltllllllll’s
BAZAAR.
If you want to buy a Pattern of
Japanese 31115.9,
60 to KNAPP & DICKERMAN’S.
If you wish to find a large assortment of
BLA 0K ALPA CA S,
go to KNAPP A: DICKERMAN’S.
It” you what any style of
P I Q U E ,
go to KNAPP & DICKERMAN’S.
I If you want a
PONGEE PARASOL,
with lining of any calor, go to
KNAPP a DICKERMAN’S.
—.
If you wish to find a large assortment of
RIBBONI,
KNAPP a moxsnnsns
go to
I
If you want a nice
F ' A N. r .
go to KNAPP a DICKERMAN’S.
If you want 3
BARREL OF FLOUR,
go where they sell the best, at
KNAPP it DICKERMAN'S.
If you want
Prime Butter,
go to KNAPP & DICKERMAN’S'
If you want
PURE COPPEES AND SPIGBS,
go to KNAPP k DICKERMAN’S.
If you wish
choice Teas,
- be sure and get them, by going to
KNAPP & DICKER MAN’S.
If you want a
Refrigerator,
go to KNAPP «I; DICKERMAN’S.
If you want s nice
BABY CARRIAGE
go to RNA}? at m KERMAN’S.
If you want any
- 1 Glass A: Wooden
Crockery, OWX’RE,
go to KNAPP a woman's.
Ifyou wants “I "I. 'A“
WRIIIEI mm m ,
“Millie‘s: not oil use, A tuner ’mm
or mum alerts,
go ,0 nun-r a maximums.
If you want anything in the
. Dry Goods, Grocery and House
Fumishi Goods line,
don’t fall to call and ~ M119 opr stock before ypp
”REFR‘FF: ' ' ‘ ,
KNAPP & mutant.
SOUTH NORWALK.
‘ E. z. NORTON.
Norwalk Chronicler