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iglunvalk Gazette.
Tuesday, August 23,1870.
I EDITORIAL LETTER.
FROM THE NABRAGANSETT TO
THE PENOBSCOT.
We took the early express from Provi-
dence to Boston on Friday, and after pre-
ambulating that “ fearfully and wonderfully
made” hub city, we at five 1). m., embarked
on board the steamship Cambridge, Capt.
Johnson, for an outside voyage to the head
Waters of the Penobscot. Arriving at the
steamcr’s wharf, we were sutprised to meet
Capt. Perkins and C. M. Grumman, of South
Norwalk, ready to take passage with us,
and on getting on board, still more surprised
to find Capt. Ryers, aforetime an attache of
our Norwalk Hotel, but now steward of the
good ship Cambridge. Later in the after-
noon as we passed down to the steamer, the
thermometer indicated 92 degrees in the
shade, despite the fortyocight hours of rain
and shower with which the thirsty earth
had been refreshed. With garments satu-
lated with perspiration, the thought of even
one night’s sca voyage was of itself refresh-
ing, but not a breath of air seemed stirring,
and the h ,-.t was quite as overpowering on
ship board as on land. Nor was it fill at
5:30, when the ponderous engine began to
revolve the Cambridge’s monster paddles,
that we caught a cooling draught of air.
Capt. Johnson, who is everyway a gentle-
man as well as navigator, kindly invited us
to a seat in front of his pilot house, where
the surprising beauty of All Boston Harbor
far out to sea, could be easily swept by the
unaided eye. We had not been long seated
on our elevated perch, before a change came
over our bodily temperature if not the spirit
of our, dream. Soon we we were compelled
to rat to the cabin for reinforcements of
clothing, and wrapped in a heavy traveling
shawl, we‘rcsumed our position, thoroughly
and sattigfact‘orily cool, for the first time in
six weeks. As the sun began to dip behind
the ragged and rugged hills to the left and
rear of us, the fading shadows of Fanuiel
Hall, the State House, and last, of Bunker
Hill monument, went glimmering out of
sight. Then faded from our view, Forts
Warren and Constitution, the beautiful,
green islands studding the harbor’s mouth,
and we were “out on the ocean sailing,”
amid all the exquisite glories of a superb
sunset, which had set the Western sky
ablazewith carnation and molten gold. The
long roll of the ocean surges but gave a zest
to the entrancing beauties of the day mel-
lowing into night. Less than a half hour
after the sun had set, “ up rose the yellow
moon,” and began a play of glimmering bo-
peep with the white crested waves. Far out
to the northward, hung a black cloud-cur-
tain, dropping down from sky to ocean,
which, as night’s darkness fully set in, be-
came vivified with constant lightning flash-
es, more brilliant, more intense, and more
fantastic than any auroral display. The
moonbeams, the wave-crests and this almost
blinding electrical display, gave an inde-
scribable glory and witchcry to our first
evening’s experience on the bosom of the
North Atlantic. Weary with watching the
' limitless expanse of sky and ocean, we
sought our state-room and despite the throb-
bing tremor which the great engine below
sent quivering through every plank and
timber, we were soon in the arms of Mor-
pheus. The roll of the ship and the faint
echoes of the paddles answered as a sooth-
ing lullaby to our sleep-coveting eyes. Our
slumber-s w crc refreshing and profound un-
til aftcr midnight, when the steam-whistle
began an incessant screech and scream.
Unfortunately for us, this instrument of ter-
rific musical power, was just over our head.
Sleep being now out of the question, we
arose and wont. forth to divine the cause of
this prolligacy of sound. On reaching the
deck we were instantly enveloped in a fog
so dense that we could not see our own out-
stretched hand. The engines had been
“slowed,” and we were moving along on
our own course, with only momentum
enough to keep steer-age on the ship. We
had heard “down casters” tell of fogs on
their coast so dense that the sun had to be
pried up out of them with a crow-bar, but
we never before had seen fog so impenetra-i
ble that it could seemingly be. out like cheese.
The deservedly popular Sanford line outside
steamers have a highway of their own, and
keep so closely within it that all regular
coast-wise yessels understand the necessity
of keeping out of their wake. It is only
some lucklcss stranger, or a craft making a
harbor, that is likely to' collide with the
steamer, and to prevent such a contingency,
and also obtain answer from the fog bells
from the shore, that the cautious Captain,
regardless of the musical tastes of his pas-
sengers, keeps his steam-blown toot-horns
splitting the echoes and one’s cars, all the
night through, or until the fog “lifts,” as the
sailors term it.
As soon as morning came, however, and
the sun got fairly up the fog began to dispel,
when we found ourselves entering the
mouth of Pcnobscot Bay‘ The days have
been so intensely hot, and the water so cold,
the theory is that the air condenses into va-
por and fog to an unusual extent this sea-
son. The lifting fog gave a fanciful charm
to the rocky shores, islands and highlands,
that we could not have enjoyed had the
skies kept clear, and so we forgave the fates.
the Captain and his fog-whistle, for our
sleepless morning hours. ,
Our first landing was at. Rockland, a very
beautiful coast town on the left shore of the
bay. It is now largely filled with visitors
from Boston and other cities. Camden, an-
other pretty town, has a fine Summer Ho-
tel, now densely crowded with guests from
all parts of the Union. Belfast is another
beautiful town as we ascend the river. We
were totally unprepared to see the surpass-
ing grandeur and picturesqueness of the
scenery all the way up the Pcnobscot to
Bangor. 0n the river, we passed hundreds
of crafts laden with lumber, Maine’s chief
article of commerce and export. As we ap-
proach Bangor, the river on either side is
studded with great saw-mills, while every
nook anti cove serves as a “ pound” where-
in millions of pine and spruce logs are
lashed in waiting to be riven at the mills.
As a timber mart, Bangor ranks next to
Chicago, and in wealth and population is
one of the foremost cities in Maine. It is
prettily situated on the west bank of the
Penobscot, and at the head of navigation.
Uncle Sam has a large and conspicuous fort
commanding the river and protecting the
city. In the war of 1812 the British made
an ascent of the .river, anti this fort is kept
formidably mounted with unserviceable
cannon out of respect to that historical
event, we presume. The city of Bangor has
grown rapidly during the past decade, the
lumber business having been unusually
profitable and many large fortunes made
since the war, thereby. There are scarce
no factories, no mines, and even agriculture
is secondary to the lumber interests. While
Maine is about as large as all the other New
England States, she has less manufacturing
than the least of them. The State is claim-
ed to be 250 miles long by 200 broad, with
31,766 square miles of territory, only 4,500
of which are as yet improved. A new en-
terprise of settling their public lands with
Norwegians is now being successfully inan-
gurated. A Mr. Thomas, formerly Consul
to Stockholm, has just returned from Nor-
way with a colony of fifty-one families.
These are furnished with five acres of
cleared land and a log cabin gratis, and all
further land they can pay for at fifty cents
per acre) Tbg are a hardy, industrious
community, a are delighted with their
new home, and Mr. Thomas returns imme-
diately for another colony. We doubt if the
population of Maine is so generally prog-
perous and wealthy as she would have been
had she given more attention to the encour-
lumber, of which it is no unusual 'thing for
Bangor alone to export two hundred mil-
lions a year. . About all their towus visible
from the river, and especially here at Ban-
gor, we observe the vast majority of houses
are small, exceedingly plain and unpainted,
denoting a want of both good taste and
money on the part of the laboring classes.
We were greatly indebted to the Hon. John
H. Rice, former Representative in Congress
from this District, for many courtesies and
especially for a ride all over and about the
city Their poor-h0use is a model, and we
hope the Norwalk committee will visit it
before “swapping horses” for our town, as
is proposed. A fine Orphan Asylum, The—
ological Seminary, numerous churches, fine
schools, Court House, and an exquisitely
beautiful Government Post Office and Cus-
tom House, white-grey granite, and finished
interiorly with polished ash, are among the
public edifices of note. The U. S. Court
Room over the PostOfiice, is the most neat-
ly fitted up of any we ever entered. The
Post Office isalso a model of convenience
and neatness. One feature we should be
glad to see introduced in our N orwalk office,
inasmuch as it is done at Government ex—
pense. The boxes are all supplied with
keys, and the outer' door is always open.
At all times a person can approach his box,
and if it contains anything can unlock it
and take it out, after mail hours. About
half the face of the boxes are glass, the rest
metal and hinged so as to open outside.
The citizens are just now exercised about
the introduction of Water, their source of
supply being seconteen miles distant, but it
has'a head of four hundred feet, and they
calculate largely upon its value as a motive
power. Two lines of steamers run from
here to Boston, and it is also the terminus
of the European and North American Rail-
way, which when completcd will. form the
only through line of railroad, from the Uni-
ted‘ States to the British Province of New
Brunswick. We have faith that this road
will, ‘in the good time coming, become a
potent and irresistablc bond to bind the two
new separated nationalities together under
the government of the stars and stripes.
The people of the Provinces of New Bruns-
wick and Nova Scotia, are already ripe and
impatient to be annexed. Mr. Rice has
been a most indefatigable laborer in this in-
terest.
We visited the beautiful cemetery about
three miles out, which although charming
in its lay out and topography, only made
the far greater beauty of the proposed site
in Norwalk, more conspicuous to our mind’s
eye. The most prominent object on enter-
ing the grounds is a. tall granite shaft, com-
memorating the dear, dead boys, who fell
sustaining the nation’s life. The plots were
many of them enclosed by some of the pret—
tiest granite coping we had ever seen any.
where. But we must close our already too
long letter. We will end, therefore, by
commending the Bangor House as a well-
kept Hos‘tlery where cleanliness, quiet and
good order prevail, and where the host does
all he can to make his guests~comfortable
He has domicifed us in the capacious room
of Judge Kent, from whose table we now
write. Our old Tippecanoe and Tyler too
campaigners, will remember how this ,State
went, for this same Governor Kent, &c.
The good people are now just entering upon
their fall campaign, but as it is all one way
here, but little excitement is apparent.
Yours &.c., B.
Friends of Improvement 1
Beware of gross misstatements as regards
the water project. All sorts of absurd sto-
ries are started by ignorant and unpriuci-
plcd opposers of the movement; for instance
the assertion made by some that the works
will cost $300,000; now the committee made
careful and liberal estimate, and the figures
given in their report can be honestly relied
upon. Again, look at the cost in neighbor-
ing places where they have further distance
to bring the water than we have,_ and the
fallacy of .the assertion .will be seen at a
glance. Then again, it is asserted that the
water will only be put into the principal
streets, while the vast outside community
would have to do without; that would un-
doubtedly be the case were it introduced by
a private company, but if the Borough puts
it in, it will be under the control of the peo-
ple, and it will be for them to say where ,it
shall go. Do not be deceived by false rea-
soning. '
WThc Baptist church held its annual
Pic-nic last Wednesday, at C. C. Betts’
Grove near the church. The weather was
fine, the company agreeable, the eatables
everything that could be desired, and with
the swings, and croquet sets, the school
spent the day in a very sensible and enjoya-
ble manner.
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WAugust must seem a play month in—
deed to our good Pastors who have fallen
into the excellent habit of taking a vacation
“about this time.” Doubtless, few better
appreciate a change of air and scenery,
than those who enjoy them under the re-
lease for a time from the many calls upon
brain and heart that come to the ministers
experience. We have noticed an unusual
stir of late about the Congregational Church
of South Norwalk, and it seems that while
the Shepherd has been recruiting, by a trip
to Saratoga via Mount Desert and the White
Mountains, the sheep have been mending
matters generally, alfbut the fold. We have
not a little local pride in the artisttc handi-
work of our fellow townsmen, Messrs. Keel-
er & Hope, who have been making their
. marks all over the interior walls to the gen-
eral satisfaction of those interested. We
are told that the Church will be opened on
the first sabbath in September when Pastor
Dunning, having returned from his jaunt,
will occupy the pulpit. In the meantime
this congregation, though turned outside of
their own doors, find a hearty welcome
among their sister churches. We learn"
they have accepted an invitation, to unite
with their Methodist brethren on the next
Sabbath when the Rev. L. H. Hallock,
Pastor of the Congregational Church, of
Berlin, Conn, will preach at both the morn-
ing and evening service.
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WMonday morning Senator Ferry’s car-
riage, containing the Senator and his brother
was run into by a heavy Coal Cart, on East
Avenue, and broken down. No one hurt.
o
- WRev. Mr. Gates, of the Baptist Church
preached a sermon last Sunday evenin g upon
the “Life and Character of the late Admiral
Farragut.”
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, WThc contract for grading and filling
at the new bridge. at Brady’s crossing, has
been awarded to Mr. Secley, of West Nor-
walk. Hc commenced work on Monday,
taking the gravel front the Main street hill.
0
WThc Rev. Wm. G. Spencer, D. D., of
St. Louis, is expected to ofliciate in Trinity
Church, South Norwalk, on Sunday next,
28th inst, morning and evening.
0
WThe Portchester Journal says that
Judge 'Myron L. Mason, late of Westport,
has hired the Silleck house, at Riverside,
lately purchased by Mr. Hurlbutt, and will
occupy it with his family about the first of
September.’
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WPatents have} been granted to Abel
Whitlock, Danbury, for Saw-jack and to D.
Stevens for Cutter head for planing machine;
to T. Crosslcy, Bridgeport, block for Carpet
printing; to C. Cuestcr and L. L. Moore,
Bridgeport, for garter.
*5 ———— *1“,—.——._—___
@‘A drunken man fell over board while
crossing the gang plank from the Nelly
White to the dock on Saturday night last.
One of the boat hands immediately caught
hold of a rope anti lowered himself down
anti with his feet picked the fellow up and
held him out of water until a boat was
brought around int; which he was lifted
and'thcnce to the dock, apparently nothing,
the worst for his impromptu bath. It did
agement of manefaoutrers and less to her
not even sober the fellow.
THE WATER QUESTION.
. The vote on this important question is to
be had on Wednesday between the hours of
11 a. m., and 5 p. m., at the Towu House.
The voting list will be the same as lost Fall.
We bcsecch all lovers of our town,who have
its interests at heart, to devote their energies
o the good work. N orwalk needs water
and must have it, and ifthe, Borough will
not provide it, private enterprise certainly
will, and in a few years the Borough will
pay the cost twice over. Let us have it
cheap! ‘ '
The ‘lnn Bouillon.
The annual rc-union of our County Regi-
ment is to be held at. Stamford next week.
It is hoped that there will be a large attend-
ance of members. The Stamford people
are expected to provide a suitable entertain—
ment, and the Railroads will fiirnish free
return tickets. '
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W At last the work of grading down
Mullen Hill in Main street has been cont-
mcnccd. The road over the bill will be dis-
continued and the hill graded down, partly,
thus widening the Main street. We fear the
work is not to be thoroughly done at _ pres-
ent, but must wait and see what time will
accomplish. '
W Mr. Samuel Lynes, a respected and
esteemed citizen, died on Friday lastin the
73d year of his age. His funeral will take
place this afternoon from St. Paul’s church,
at 2% o’clock. . .
The Bank of Norwalk, of which he was
a Director, will be closed at 12 to-day until
after the funeral.
.»
THE CITY ELECTION.
The first election in our new City of South
N orwalk passed off quietly, resulting in the
choice of the following ofiicers:
Mayan—Dudley P. Ely.
Olefin—Walter T. Buckingham.
Tramway—James A. Brown.
Collector,—Theodoro Wilcox.
Antwan—Walter C. Quintard.
Marduk—James L. Russell. .
Regt'atrars,—Joscph R. Raymond, Joseph
E. Chapman.
Councilmen lat Ward,—Talmadge Baker,
Thomas Guyer, Frank B. Purdy, Leander G.
Wilcox.
Inspectors of Elootz'on,—Morris M. Norton,
Wm. M. Raymond.
Councilmen 2nd Ward,—John L. Richards,
Robert H. Rowen, Winfield S. Hanford,
Joseph L. Hopkins.
Inspectorsqf Election—Chester F. Tolles
Samuel F. Peck; ’
Councilmen 3rd Ward—Henry H. Elwell,
George Benedict, Hart Z. Norton, Hanford
Wilcox.
Inspectors of Elocu'on,—James C. Crowe
Wm. F. Wardwell.
At a meeting of the Councilmen elected
the Board was organized and the seniority
of the members determined by ballot, re-
sulting as follows :—
1 W. S. Hanford.
2 Thos. Guyer.
3 Rob. H. Rowan.
4 J. L. Hopkins.
5 John L. Richards.
Messrs. Benedict, Baker and H. Wilcox were
absent.
Messrs. Elwell, Purdy and Hopkins were
appointed Committee on Rooms, and Messrs.
Elwell, Rowan and Guyer were appointed
Committee on Rules and By- Laws.
6 Hart Z. Norton.
7 H. H. Elwell.
8 F. B. Purdy.
9 L. G.,Wilcox.
Concert and Lecture.
prt Sunday evening a lecture is to be
delivered in the New Stone church by Rev.
B. O’Rcilly of New York, on “Papal Infalli-
billity.” In connection with the lecture a
sacred concert will be given under the direc-
tion of C. W. Smith the well known organist
of Stamford, assisted by competent vocalist.
A similar Concert was recently given in
Stamford, of which the Advocate spoke as
follows :-—“The concert was given under the
direction of Mr. Charles’W. Smith, the well
known musician, of this town; it was a suc-
cess. It was more. It astonished every-
body, cspccially the “outsiders,” who went
there from motives of curiosity or amuse-
ment, not by any means expecting to hear
first class music artistically rendered.”
The Advocate also paid the following
compliment to a local artist :—“ ‘Ave Maria,’
a soprano solo by Miss K. Finnegan, of Nor-
walk, was in every way a pleasing perform-
ance, showing the singer to he possessed of
an admirable voice, and musical culture of
the highest order.” The attractions are such
that the entertainment will undoubtedly be
largely attended.
W Sheriff Leeds, accompanied by Dep-
uty Scarles and a posse of men,went down
the harbor on Friday last and took ofiicial
possession of Goose Island. They found a
fresh gang of sixteen men on the Island
hard at work and paying no attention to the
injunction orders of Judge Minor.
.
Er?“ Upon examining the Hose burst at
the late fire near the Union Factory, it was
found that a knife was the probable cause of
the repeated bursting. Pity our fire-boys
couldn’t have had the good luck to have
caught the scoundrels who used the knife,
in the act; they would have been -taught
better than to meddle with the Fire Hose in
the future.
*9
W80 far, the English yacht Cambria,
which is off with the New York Yacht Club
on their annual cruise, does not seem to
make out over and above well. Her owner
had seven cups which he put up for prizes,
and confidently expected to carry back with
him. Two of them were to be sailed for by
the whole squadron, the other five were for
private matches with single vessels. The
first cup was sailed for last week by the
squadron from New London to Newport,
and was won by the Magic, the Cambria
being close behind. The next day, in a
match with the Palmer, he lost the second,
but on the third day she won the third cup
in a contest with the Idler. Next came a
scrub race, without prize, to New Bedford,
and she was again beaten by the Magic.
and Dauntlcss. On Saturday the yachts
sailed from New Bedford over to the Vine-
yard Catnp Meeting Grounds, 25 miles. The
Cambria was beaten by the Sappho, Daunt
less and Phantom. To~day (Monday) is to
be another contest back to Newport.
0
WFrclinthysen has finally declnied
the English Mission. Reason,—domestic
relations and modesty.
O
W The venerable “J 00 Hoxie” of New
York, well known in this vicinity as a po-
litical speaker, died in Rhode Island last
Thursday, aged 75 years.
o
W A terrible tragedy occurred in New
Haven Saturday evening, the result of an
unfortunate marriage. A German named
Otto Baumgarten shot his wife and child
through the head with a revolver and then
shot himself through the head, (lying instant-
ly. The child lived eight hours after the ball
passed way through his head; the mother
may possibly recover, although the ball
passed through a portion of the brain and
came out through the right eye.
«‘0'
WA store in Binghampton, N. Y., was
entered by burglars one night last week, in
which two clerks were sleeping. They had
a desperate struggle with the thieves, result—
ing in the murder of one of the clerks and
escape of the burglars. Next day, however
the bodies of two of the three burglars were
found in the river, theybeing drowned in an
effort to cross.
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193'“ A telegraph canard reporting the
death of Com. Vanderbilt created a panic
in Wall street, fora short time one day last
week. - ’
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A well is being drilled through rock by
> ’. Isnmmnn TRAVE‘Ii‘.‘
In nothing, perhaps, in the past few years
has there been more change than in pleas-
ure traveling during the summer months.
With the constant increase offacilitics fer
traveling, and the comforts and luxuries
provided everywhere, the travel has in-
creased rapidly, and will continue so to do.
With every new route opened to places‘of
interest, there is no lack of tourists to take
first-class accommodations, to render the en-
terprise a pecuniary success. How different
from those “good old days of old,” of which
we are constantly reminded, when passage
from one section of the country to another
was performed on horseback, in uncomfort-
able “slow coaches,” or in “elegant and fast
sailing sloops,” and when a man who had
been a hundred miles away from his clear-
ing, was looked upon as a “great American
traveler.” Later, when stages and sloops
were succeeded by railroads and steamboats,
travel was almost entirely confined for years
to business purposes, the paying of visits be-
tween relatives and friends, or to emigre-
tion, and there was comparatively little of
what is now known as pleasure travel which
has grown to its present magnitude almost
imperceptibly. Only a few years ago even,
this travel. was limited to a few points, and
necessarily, from its expense, confined al-
most cxclusivcly to the rich, who sought
change of air and scene to recuperate their
lost health and energies after- the fatigues of
a fashionable winter’s campaign. Then the
healing waters of Saratoga gradually became
famous, and it was astonishing to see how
many invalids were ordered to ‘the Springs,’
and how many were cured by the same
treatment. Afteramonth’s stay at Saratoga.
the butterflies were transformed into sca-_
nymphs, and after a month’s bathing in the
briny waters _of Newport, they were saltcd‘
down for another season, “ warranted to
keep” until Lent.
A few years ago the “rounds” of pleas-
urc travel was somewhat limited and em-
braced but few points of interest. Rocka-
way, on long Island’s sea-girt shore, Cape
May and Newport, with their excellent
beaches for bathing, were the seaside resorts,
and Niagara, Balston Spa and the Catskill
Mountains, the chief inland resorts. Then
but comparatively few of our people could
go the rounds, and of those who filled the
cars and hotels a large number were wealthy
Southern planters, driven from home by the
extreme heat, and foreigners. Now, as a
people, we are living faster and faster every
year, merchants, manufacturers and others
arc-«drivinrr business all in theirpowcr, and
nature cannot bear the constant strain ;
as a natural result when the hot “spell”
comes Upon us we are obliged to take a va-
cation and recuperate. Some prefer to spend
the time quietly in a pleasant country town,
others seek change of climate and scene, and
prefer to travel and see the many ob
jects of interest abounding all through New
England and New York, and join the
throngs who now visit those places every
summer from all parts of our country and
the civilized world. As this desire to see
the country has increased, new routes have
been opened to places of interest, through
connections made everywhere, so that the
“Grand Rounds” can be made with expedi-
tion and comfort and at comparatively
small expense, and one can travel further
and sec anti enjoy more objects of interest
without fatigue, in one week, than they
could, only a few years since, in a year
by tiresome, uncomfortable j ourneys. Again,
when persons formerly set out on a trip
through New England, they were forced to
leave everything behind, and cut off all con-
nection with their base of supplies, receiv-
ing news from home, at the best, only at
long intervals—letters, like angels’ visits, be-
ing few and far between. Now, the modern
Puck is everywhere within call, ready to
span the earth in 'forty minutes, and if no-
cessity demands the effort one can make a
run for home at the rate of twenty-five
miles per hour, night and day, with perfect
comfort—can leave Montreal at 4 p. m., and
reach home the next day at noon ; -can
leave Boston at 3 p. m., and reach his resi-
dence in Norwalk at 10 the same night.
a The summer travel is now at its height,
and is probably larger this year than over
before, notwithstanding the general strin-
gency in the money market. The principal
portion of the travel east of the Mississippi
is naturally directed towards New England
and the Canadas, and all through the form-
cr section especially, the hotels and large
boarding houses are filled to overflowing.
Popular resorts have wonderfully increased
in number during the past few years, and at
all places worth visiting, Yankée enterprise
has provided good . accommodations, and
American travelers have become so used to
comforts and luxuries that they insist upon
them everywhere, as well in dense woods or
above the clouds on mountain peaks as in
crowded cities. They pay liberally for what
they get and expect to get what they fly for.
This season every facility is afforded trav-
elers for visiting any and all points of inter-
est, and excursion tickets can now be pur-
_chased at all leading stations for forty dif-
ferent routes,——long'and short, to go and re-
turn. There are advantages, sometimes in
purchasing these tickets; but as a general
thing we think travelers would do as well
without them. They are made up at rail-
road ratcs, through farc,but generally give
passeng - ES 9111c privilege of traveling by rail
or stcan (where there are two routes) as
they may desire, changing as they please at
any leading point on the route, and includ-
ing meals and berths on- steamboats, to
equalize the difference in fare, and are good
until Nov. lst, the holder to stop where he
pleases. Persons holding those 'tickcts can-
not changc their route, whereas if they buy
regular through tickets they get them at
about the same price, and can change when
occasion requires. With those who have
not, already visited the principal objects of
attraction, the “All Round Route” is becom-
ing very popular, and large numbers of ex—
cursion tickets are sold for the entire route.
This route gives the traveler opportunities of
viewing nearly all the noted places of inter-
est in New England, New York, and Her
Gracious Majesty’s DominiOIns—which the
Fenians are so anxious to convert into a
foot—ball. To enjoy this route do not hurry,
but stop frequently, at interesting points, to
rest, for when a traveler grows tired I and
sick he loses all interest and appreciation.
Again, in summer, if you desire to enjoy the
excursion, avoid the hot and dusty cars
which whirl rapidly past many objects of
interest, and travel as much as possible on
the water. Leaving Norwalk, for instance,
on the Nelly While, you enjoy a pleasant
ride on the Sound, and .arrive in the city
cool and good natured, with plenty of time
to take dinner, do a little shopping if you
must, and take the 'Mary Powell at 3 o’clock
for West Point. You admire the beautitul
scenery for which the river is famed at
your leisure, and recall the numerous his-
torical incidents and all the wonderful le-
gends you may have read of the river. Pass-
ing the Palisades, Yonkers, Irving’s “ Sun-
nylside” and. “Sleepy Hollow,” Sing Sing,
Stony Point, Dunderberg, Antony’s Nose
and Sugar Loaf, in rapid succession, and
you land at West Point, the most charming
spot on the river, at 6% p. m., in time for
Dress Parade, supper, and a stroll through
the Camp and over “ The Plains.” Here
you will find fair hotel accommodations
with firstvclass prices. After breakfast you
wlll have time to witness Guard Mounting,
target and possibly artillery practice, caval-
ry drill, and taken good look around the
place, before going on board the day
boat for Albany, which arrives at the Point
about noon. On the steamer dinner is now
furnished on the European plan, and if you
buy anything to eat you must expect to be
swindled, for they charge twenty cents for a
piece of pie, fifteen for a cup of tea, and a
small fortune for an ordinary dollar hotel
dinner. After a six hours’ sail through the
Highlands, past the Catskill Mountains,
(where you can pass another night, if you
please) you arrive in Albany. After “dc~
horse-power, in front of the Conn. Hotel.
ing” this city, you can take the Central cars
ing the Falls and vicinity; or, if you have
already visited them, you can .take the Wa-
tertown road at Rome, and proceed direct
to Cape Vincent, a small village on the St.
Lawrence river, and thus save a long ride
and'much time. Here commences the “Lake
of a Thousand Islands,” one of the principal
attractions of the whole route. These Islands
extend down the middle of the river for a
distance of forty miles, and are of all sizes,
from a small bare rock to large islands,
miles in length, covered with well cultiva-
ted farms. They really number about eight-
een hundred, and are said to be covered
With game of various kinds. On many of
the smaller islands residences are erected
and occupied by the owners during the sum-
merseason. Here, friend Pullman, of Pal—
ace Car tame, has an elegant summer house
for “family use”'during the heated term, and
entertains many friends. Amid these Islands
the traveler can spend a week to good ad-
vantage. Leaviag cape Vincent in the bare-
faced little steamer “Midge” at about 10 a.
m., you arrive at Clayton, now considered
the best Fishing ground on the American
side, at noon. You find comfortable quar-
ters at the Hubbard House, and experienced
oarsmcn who will take you out in their-beau-
tiful, light, canoe-shaped boats, and row you
from one spot to another, in and out among
the islands, all day long for $3.00. The
pickerel caught here are splendid, some
weighing twenty pounds—if you succeed in
capturing a inuskelongc you will enjoy the
most CXCiling sport known on this river.
The hotels here and at Alexandria Bay, far-
ther down, are well filled this season.
Many ladies indulge in fishing, two general-
ly going out in each boat with the oarsman.
At Clayton'take the South Shore Express
Steamer Corinthian, at '7 a. m., for a sail
down the river, taking breakfast on board
if you hold an excursion ticket. The sail
through the Islands on a clear day is one to
be remembered forever. At Prescott, on
the Canada side,~at the foot of the Islands,
we change to the steamer Vanshee, cross the
river again atOgdensburg. At both these
places passengers: can take the cars if they
leaving Prescott, look sharp for your din—
ner, and do not be afraid of missing the rap-
ids for you will see none of any account
until after the first table has been ‘ cleared.
A godd dinner is set in the long saloon, but
at this season there is a great rush of travel
on these boats, and often two and three ta
,bles are set, and if you do not keep an eye
on the first chance and secure a seat, you
may get nothing to eat before five o’clock,
for they do not allow one person to take an'
otlter’s seat, American style, but all must
wait until the table is cleared and reset.
The first rapids of any account are the
Long Sault which continue nine miles. As
we plunge into the'rapids, steam is shut off
and the boat drifts swiftly through. It is
said that a raft will make the passage in 40
minutes. The waves roll high, and passen-
gers are often wet with the spray even on
the hurricane deck. The sensation is excit-
ing and pleasing, but many are disappoint-
ed beeause they are not really knocked ofi‘
their feet. If anything should break away
there would be excitement enough for the
boldest. '
' At the foot of these Rapids we pass the
Indian village of St. Regis and the United
States line and thereafter are entirely in the
New Dominion. Here the river expands
into a lake, St. Francis, 25 miles long and
five wide, after which come the Coteau, Ce-
dar and Cascade Rapids. At the foot of the
latter the Ottawa river. empties into the St.
Lawrence and we pass through another
lake twelve miles long and approach the
French village of L1 Chine and an Indian
village named Caughnawaga on opposite
sides of the river at the head of the famous
La Ching Rapids, which are considered “the
best" because more dangerous than the oth-
ers. Excitement is now at the highest, but
there seems to be no fear. Four stout men
are at the wheel and two more at the helm.
As we enter the rapids the vessel seems
about to run into a point of an island, but
sheers off and passes close to the wreck of
a stcatner fast on the rocks. A little further
on an experienced eye detects rocks just un-
der water on all sides, and the vessel plunges
between them and then turns a sharp angle
to avoid rocks in front, then on again into
plain sailing. Hundreds now enjoy the pas-
sage of these rapids daily in safety, but
sooner or later the time will come when
something will break, and the result will be
horrible. Around all these rapids canals
are built through which vessels return up
the river.
After leaving the last rapids we are in full
sight of the city of Montreal and soon pass
under the center span of the Victoria Bridge
—a bridge of which. the Canadians may
well feel proud. It is nearly two miles long,
rests upon 24 massive stone piers averaging
250 feet apart, is constructed of iron in the
form of a tube, and is said to have cost
$7,000,000. The cars run through in
about six minutes, and the passage would
be pleasanter if the tunnel was better venti-
lated and lighted, and this could probably
be done Without detriment to its strength.
The steamer arrives at the city about 7
p. m.,.and connects with the night boat for
Quebec. Large numbers of tourists make a
grand mistake by ending their journey at
Montreal. If you can possibly spare time
go on to Quebec, which city is better worth
a long journey to see than any other in
America. There is nothing of special inter-
est between these two cities,so take the night
boat to save titne, have a pleasant sail on a
well—furnished ves‘sel, secure a state-room,
go to bed and wake‘ up next morning in time
to catch the first sight of the city, and you
will feel well repaid for the journey, for the
scenery all around this quaint old Gibralter
of America is beautiful in the extreme. As
you land in the lower town, Cape Diamond,
surmounted by the Citadel rises abruptly
above you 350 feet, and everything around
has an air of strength and durability. You
take a neat one horse cab or an odd looking
“ calash” and wind through the narrow
streets up the steep acclivity, through the
massive gate-way to the upper city, and stop
either at the “St. Louis” or “Russell House,”
seem to be the only hotels at all frequented
by Americafis.’ As you pay the cab driver
the moderate charge of “25 cents” you dis-
cover that your money is worth next-to
nothing, and if you expect to spend any
amount you will do well to hunt up a bro-
ker and exchange your “ greenbacks” for
local currency which you can do at gold
rates. If you do not do this you must suf-
fer all manner of swindle and insult when
you offer our currency. At first, prices for
everything seem very low in Canada, but
when you come to reckon exchange and du-
ttes you find that things cost about as much
\a ome. '
The city is old and very attractive ; partly
under the cliffs and partly above. The up-
per city is entirely surrounded by a massive
stone wall twenty feet high, now showing
signs of decay; the houses are all built of
stone, with steep roofs, some covered with
scalloped edged shingles but the majority
with tin unpainted ; church steeples are
covered with bright tin which flashes in the
sun-light almost blinding you; the streets
are narrow and winding and often very
steep; the population is strangely mixed
and is about half Catholic and half Protest-
ant, part English, part French, part native,
and the “sweet Irish brogue” is heard every-
where, often combined with the “ French
accent." Priests dressed with long black
coats over their long black gowns, often
with their coat tails pinned up behind on
pannz'er to keep from dangling on their heels,
are seen everywhere, as are the strangely
costumed “sisters,” and cathedrals,.convents
and nunncries abound. The fortress is
strongly garrisoncd, and soldiers with bright
uniforms, withlittle round caps tied on one
side of their heads (like hand-organ mon-
keys,) or wearing white havelocks are seen
atevery turn, always neat and orderly in
appearance. Hack drivers are -“ thick as
for Niagara andts'p'end II aa'y‘or'iq in~ view-j:
do no: desire to rnn the Rapids. After
both kept by the same landlords and which,
will drive you in their'peeuliar carriages, or
in calashes, and show you all the sights, in-
cluding the Citadel, Plains of Abraham,
Wolf Monuments, Durham Terrace, Gov-
ernment Garden, public buildings, and
an eight mile ride to Montmorency Falls
for $3.00—Canadian. .
Besides its peculiarities of location, con-
struction, and people, the place abounds in
objects of historic interest, of which we
need not speak. A thousand Great East- '
terns could find anchorage here, and the
tide rises and falls twenty feet, although
nearly 400 miles from the ocean. If he do-
sires the tourist can here take steamers
for the Saguenay river, noted for the sublime
beauty of its sencry. Returning, spend a
day or so at Montreal, the leading city of
the Dominions. Here are many fine build-
ings of modern construction, and although
there are many things peculiar to Canada,
the city looks as ifthcre had recently been a
strong infusion of yankee enterprise.
From Montreal we have our choice of
several good routes home, and competition
is strong. You can come tn'a Plattsburgh, the
Adirondacks, Lake Champlain and Lake
George, Saratoga, and the Hudson ;‘by the
way of Portland, or by the Conn. River
route through Lake Memphremagog, stop-
ping at the White Mountains; or you can
purchase tickets to the White Mountains,—
the most popular resort in New England,—
by the way of St. Albans, Burlington, Mont-
pelier to White River Junction, where you
remain all night. In the morning leave for
Wells River Junction, change cars for Lit-
tleton where you arrive abou't noon. Here
you take Concord Stages drawn by six
horses, and after a long and tedious ride of
twelve miles arrive at the Profile House
somewhere between 2 and 4 p. m., accord-
ing to the weather for it will not do to urge
$200 horses up hill when the heat is above
00 ° .
The “sights” here can be seen in a short
time, but to appreciate this charming resort
one should stay at least a week. The hotel
—one of the best in the country,——is crowd'
cdthis season, and nearly a hundred go and
came every day. From here you take stages
to Mt. Washington, twenty miles away, and
to other points of interest. Returning, from
the Profile House you take a thirty mile
stage ride to Plymouth, and if you can stand
that you are fit for the ordinary trials of life.
From Plymouth you can take the cars for
New York direct, or, if you prefer to visit
‘Boston you can do so, passing Lake Winne-
pesaukee, throfigh Concord, Nashua, Man-
chester, and Lowell, arriving at 6 1-2 p. m.,
at “The Hub”—a bewildering city but. full
of objects of interest. From here you can
visit, on your way home, many places of
interest on the sea-shore.
Of the popular resorts this season, the most
charming, to our mind, for those who desire
to spend a pleasant, quiet week or so at the
seaside, is the beautiful Wesleyan Grove, on
Martha’s Vineyard, of which we have often
spoken. Camp meeting commences there
this week, and during its continuance the
Grove will probably be visited by nearly fif—
ty thousand people. This place, intended
as a summer resort and camp ground for the
Methodists of N cw England, is fast. becom-
ing worldly. The “heretics” have, unfortu-
nately, gained a foothold,—-—outside 'of the
paling, it is true,—and the place is domed
to become, at no distant day, a grand, fash-
ionable watering place, with big hotels, rac-
ing parks and gilded gambling hells.
Newport, with its splendid beach; strange
combination of old town with the new and
of business with health and. pleasure-seek-
ing; its round tower, erc'cted nobody knows
when, by whom, or for what purpose; Fort
Adams, one of the most extensive fortifica-
tions in the country; and the many other
surroundings are. as attractive as ever
Watch Hill, with its temperance hotels and
ocean view, holds its own, and Nantucket is;
fast making new admirers.
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The Neptune Cruise.
This club arrived home from their annual
cruise early on Saturday morning last, and
report having had a very enjoyable excur—
sion. They sailed on the 81h inst, arriving
at Block Island the next. day where they
had an entertainment, and indulged in Cod
fishing—E. J. Taylor,~jWestport, caught the
largest Cod. On Wednesday arrived at
Camp Ground, Martha’s Vineyard and on
Thursday at Edgartawn where they gave a
Concert; in the evening. Saturday they
sailed for the Camp Ground again where
they remained until Tuesday, a. m., when
they sailed for Newport, meeting and going
in with the N. Y. Yacht Club ; Wednesday
they stopped at Rocky Point, thence on to
Bristol, where they had a good, reception at
Capt,Gifi‘ord’s. On Thursday evening the
prizes were given out, Cup for largest fish,
to Chaplain Simonson ; 2d largest, Commis-
sary Ferris; largest man and smallest fish,
Reed Haviland; 2d smallest, Brewster, of
Portchcstcr. After the prizes the Chaplain
-was astonished by the Commodore, who
took him to task in a neat; and telling,r speech:
ending off with presenting him in behalf of
the Club with a handsome Gold Watch,
We annex a notice of the Club, from the
Hartford Post of Friday last :—
" On Saturday last the inhabitants of the
camp grounds at Oak Bluffs enjoyed a rare
treat in the shape of an open-air concert.
Mr. Benjamin W aitc of New Bedford, who
owns one of the finest cottages on Clinton
avenue, the favorite avenue of the “inside”
on Camp Ground sctlletnent, was the getter
up. The avenue which is so filled with
handsome oak trees that vehicles hardly
pass, was brilliantly illuminated with Chi-
nese lanterns; every house was made bright
with many lights, and hundreds of gaily
dressed people filled the avenue as far as
the music could be heard. The Florenccs,
several ladies from Brooklyn, members of
Mr. Beecher’s choir—so I was told, though
I had imagined that Mr. Beecher’s church
had no choir—and members of the Nep-
tune Clubfrom South Norwalk, furnished
the music, which was very much enjoyed
and, of course, encored after the fashion of
audiences. The Neptune Club is an old
favorite at Martha’s Vineyard, where its ar-
rival is cagerly expected and warmly wel-
comed, and its members become forthwith
lions, and receive the attentions from the
fair sex usually accorded to lions. A dis-
gruntled young man remarked to me this
morning that the ladies would not look at a
man unless he had on a flannel shirt and a
band around his hat with some name or
other on it. He complained that a man in
a “bilcd shirt” stood no chance whatever.
However, I find that existence is still 'en-
durable even under the conditions of a
"biletf shirt” and the ordinary costume of a
gentleman. _
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’ TAXES
The leading points of opposition to the
Water Works seems to be the question of
taxes. These people do not take into con-
account the increased value of property,
caused by the introduction of water. The
amount of taxable property within the
Borough is over $3,000,000. The bonding
of the Borough for $100,000 is only 3 per
cent, 3 mills and 3% of a mill. This is
proposed by the charter not to be paid for
thirty years. No man can doubt but that
the income received annually, for water
rents, will amount to a large sum, and even
should the deficiency amount to two thous-
and dollars the tax would be less than two
thirds of one mill. ‘
' A Couvnnrnn WATER MAN.
9
Q‘Mr. A. Northrop, at South Norwalk
is selling off his Crockery at cost, to close
out business.
0
mg" The ladies of the Congregational
church are raising a subscription for the
purchase of a new Carpet for the Church
which is much needed, the present carpet
having been down ever since the dedication
of the church,
‘0
WThe New Haven Water Company,
who have taken the contract to make and
lay the pipe for the Stamford Company,
have commence l operations by erecting suit-
able buildings in which to manufacture
pipe.
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@‘Articles for exhibition at the Ameri-
can Institute Fair, New York, will be re-
ceived between Aug. 29 and Sept. 6th. ,
' -
"hops” ina’ént a strange'r'by'intuition ;' they L
- ‘A J fTIIE‘WAII.‘ .
The last week has been one of general
conflict; fighting having been reported as
going on nearly every day, and although
full particulars have, not. been received,
enough is known to satisfy the most credu-
lous that the Prussians have been .almost
unimrmly victorious. They have however,
won their sncccsses at a great cost of hu-
man lives. Bazaine has been intercepted in
his retreat and after desperate fighting his
army was routed and driven into Metz, and
the communication of that place with Cha-
lons and Paris, broken. He attempted early
on Saturday morning to cut his way
through the Prussians but was promptly
mat and after three hours of terrible fight-
ing he was again driven back, where he is
now cooped up. The Crown Prince of
Prussia with his army is advancing on Cha-
lons where McMahon,.with the remnant of
his army, and the new French rccruita'
await him,but they cannot prove a very
serious obstacle to his advance. The rain
of the French armies and of the Empire
seems complete, and there seems at the pres-
ent writing nothing to prevent the Prussian8
from an early appearance before Paris.
LATER—Strasbourg is reported in flames
and another victory for the Crown Prince,
at Chalons.
REAL ESTATE RECORD.
From August 14th to 21:11:.
Louisa. Byxbee to J as. Sherwood, two lots
227x152% and 240x140, at Cranberry Plains.
Price $500.
Anna A. Smith to S. E. Olmstead, lot
with the buildings thereon,at South Nor-
walk. Price $1,000.
S. E. Olmstead to Anna A. Smith, one lot
with the build'ngs thereon at Winnipauk.
Price $1,000.
G. O. Kecler to George Schaub, one lot
50x250. Price $200. I
S. E. Olmstead‘to Isaac Church, jr., one
tract of land on Knight street. Price $100.
TO THE YOUNG MEN OF NORWALK.
Do you wish to see Norwalk increase in size
at: 1 population?
Do you wish that Business may improve?
Do you v. lab to see double the amount of
Factories here ? _
Do you wish to see double the number of
situations to be filled it
Do you wish to save, when you build a
house, at least $400?
Do you wish to see an enterprise succeed
that will largely increase the taxable
property of Norwalk and within a
year be self-supporting?
If so, vetc Yes, on Wednesday, August
24th, between 11 A. M. and 5 P. 1a., on ac-
cepting the Charter for Water Works and
persuade all your friends to do the same.
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mg“ The Summer is rapidly passing, win-
ter is approaching, and nothing has yet been
done to improve our Boro’ Sidewalks.
for somebody t6 “be up and doing.”
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W Attention is invited to the card of
Dr. U-ta-wa-un in our adv. columns.
*4.
11%" We are indebted to Mr. A. St. John
for copies of the “Shanghae News,” giving
details of the recent Tien Tsing massacre.
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PERSONAL—Capt. Wm. R. Smith has re-
turned from Tennessee. Messrs. Le Grand
Lockwood, jr., and R. H. Bissell and wives
have been spending the past two weeks at
the Profile House, White Mountains.
Mr. Jesse Smith is spending a month at
Saratoga.
o
W“ The St. Joseph’s Benevolent Associ-
ation pic-nioed at the Ampitheatre on Thurs-
day last. They formed in procession and
marched through our principal streets,
headed by the martial band, and displaying
the stars and stripes, the green flag and the
Harp of Erin, and their large and elegant
banner. They will please accept our thanks
for their compliment to the old GAZETTE.
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&c., of the bankrupt Allerton Iron Works,
with several Steam Fire Engines, are ofi‘ered
for sale. See adv.
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I13” A special meeting of the County Ag-
cultural Society will be held next week
Wednesday, 3lst, to make arrangements for
the coming Fair.
<°y+_—-
@3111 Julius Partrick has purchased Mr.
Goodnough’s interest in the Building Mov-
ing Business, and hereafter the business will
be conducted by the firm of Willard &‘Par-
trick.
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W‘Just received, the first of the new
crop of Japan Teas oz’a California. Very
choice, at Kceler, Holmes & Co’s.
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W The Fall term of Dr. Fitch’s Hillside
School commences Sept. 12m.
Miss Banks’ School commences next week
Monday.
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W The New _York news-boys made a
good thing Wednesday night by bringing
up the New Haven Road a lot of small “Ex-
tras” which sold readily for five cents, and
contained no later news than the morning
papers. This “Extra” business is overdone.
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W chlcr, Holmes & Co., have Balcd
Hay and Straw for sale.
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mg“ The annual meeting of the South
Norwalk Union School District is to be held
on the 26111 inst.
—— —— «OW——
Exounsro:<.——Concord Division, Sons of
Temperance, go off to-day in Capt. Day's
schooner on a sailing cxcu 'sion. May wind
and wave prove auspicious.
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Whlrs. Geo. G. Bishop and Edward G.
Bishop returned from Minnesota last week,
where they had been with hopes of benefit-
ting the health of the latter. We regret to
learn that Mr. Bishop derived no benefit
from the journey. I
v“.
PLEASANT Arram.——Last Thursday eve-
ning some forty or fifty young men assem-
bled at the “Pioneer” rooms, and proceeded
with the Brass Band to the residence of Mr
Sherman Cole, on Franklin street, to sere-
nade Mr. P. It. Dusenberre and wife who
.had just returned from their wedding trip.
The Band played several appropriate selec-
tions, when Mr. Dusenberre appeared, re-
turned thanks and invited all hands to no-
company him to Frank Mead’s Saloon where
Ice Cream and other refreshments were ‘dis-
pensed and a good time generally was en-
joycd.
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m” The newly elected Lord Mayor of
South Norwalk has already commenced
bleeding for his constituency, and the pain
he suffers is not all sham. He has already
been afilicted with several serenades from
the Brass Band, 8. Band of Brothers, and
citizens who band together to do him honor,
and cat and drink him “out of house and
home.” Several years salary has already
flowed out.
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W” Rev. Mr. Dickson, of Springfield, is
to preach in the Congregational church next
Sunday.
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@The war news Saturday forced gold
down to 114%. Yesterday it closed at 15%.
«o
' To THE EDITORS on THE GAZETTE:
' If the stories current during my recent ab-
sence from town, of extravagant fees paid me
by the Borough for pr.” "cssional services, in-
volved merely the g,...;onal attack which
the originators intended, I should be con-
tent to answer them in some other way
titan through the columns of the GAZETTE.
But, as they have been freely used as ar-
gumentsto prove inemciency and wasteful-
ncss in the Borough administration, I deem
it proper to say thus publicly that the state-
ments referred to are unqualified lies, in-
vented by personal spite and circulated by
the small-rod ' pagaiors of slander
who infcs‘. ;; ..-.n;nunity.
WM. Banner. SMITH.
Time’
w All the real estate, stock, machinery, '
manor. rumours
Are being persistently circulated by. unreli-
able Parties, to the effect that a source to
obtain Water for the Borough has been and
is already concluded upon. Such is not the
case. Pure water, if it can be found at any
point in abundant supply may be taken
from your land or “any other man’s land
within the towns of Norwalk, New Canaan
or Wilton, at an expense of one cent, one
dollar, or one hundred thousand dollars, ac-
cording to the necessities of the case anti as
the people may hereafter clect. But the first
matter is to note to get water. Do not go to
any rich man for advice on this subject, be-
cause many of them‘arc against it without
justice or reason, but go to your honest,
whole-souled, liberal neighbor who has his
comfortable home with his own well and
cistern full. He is for it, on general princi-
ples of justice and humanity, and would
than for any other known thing. K.
————.—4.
W The large attendance at the Center
District School meeting on Friday night last
indicated a lively interest in the School.
The following officers were elected :—
Committee: Jose h W. Wilson 0'6
E. Miller, Thos. s. tout. ' Gm"
Clerk, Lewis Hubbell.
Treasurer, W. K. Lewis.
Collector, Stephen Stanley.
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"WPrestdent Grant has issued a procla-
mation of neutrality.
4.»-..—
W‘ Keelcr, Holmes & Co. are constantly
receiving large quantities of Fresh emptied
casks'for cider. Now is your time to buy,
wholrsale and retail.
“ monuments}
”m.,.M
In Stamford, Aug.,15. by the Rev. A. S. Twombly,
Mr. Ira Bliss to MISS Caroline S. Tomlinson.
Erna.
~V\.’\, v-y-V-Vv»vv-\ ’\ V’-/..'\ \a'\ .
In this town, on Friday Aug. 19, 1870, Samuel
N
.Lynes, in the‘73d year of his age. .
His Relatives ond‘friends are respectfully invited
to attend his funeral on Tuesday afternoon Aug. 23d.
Prayers at his late residence at 2% o’clock P. M. and
services at St.Panl‘s Church immediately after.
At South Norwalk. Aug 171b, 1870, Joseph Tucker,
only child of Joseph D. and Sarah M. T. Huntington,
aged 1 year, 1 month and 14 days.
. In Norwalk, 14th inst, Adrian Hubbell. aged 7
months. 14 days. Ana. 15, William H. Ben er, aged
46 years, 2 months and 20 days. Susan Gil um, aged
2 months ' William Camp, aged 5 months and 6 days;
George Wilson, aged 5 months, 14 days; Aug. 15,
Mary Hayes, aged 19 years, 10 months and 16 days.
In Darren, Aug. 16, Gertrude M.- Langdon, aged 2
months, 29 days.
In Stamford, Aug. 15th, Henry Wallace, infant son
of Thos. J. and Annie E. Evans, aged 8 months;
Aug. 14th. John W. Browne, aged 47 years; Aug. 15,
David R. Hoyt, aged 40 years, 6 months; And 16,
Frederick DcCamp, aged 2 years, 6 months, 21 days;
Aug. 9, William Burden, aged 30 years.
In Long Ridge, Aug. 17, John C. Dow. aged (33
years, 1 month, and 23 days.
In New Haven. Aug. 17th, Alvan Wilcox, aged 87
years, father of W. C. Wilcox, of Stamford.
1n Danbury, Aug. 14, Charlotte W. Norris. aged
50 years; Aug. 16, Ebenezer Nichols, aged 84 years,
11 mo; Gracie E. Allen, aged 1 year, 5 mo.
In Bethe], Ascl Barnum, aged 93 years, 4 mo.
Notice.
qunm’s Omen, BOROUGH or Noawanx,}
— Aug. 15, A. D. 1870.
HE legal voters of the
Borough of Norwalk are
hereb notified and warned that a special meet-
lng of ant Borough will be held at the Town House.
in said Borough. on Wednesday, the 24th day of Au-
gust. A. D.,1870, for the purpose of accepting the
provisions of an act. passed by the General Assembly
of this State at its May Sess on. 1870, entitled “An
Act to provide a supply of are and wholesome water
to the Boron h of Norwal . The vote It on such ac-
ceptance ' I be taken by ballot, an all ballots
marked "Yes” will be counted in favor’of such accep-
tance, and those marked “No," a aiust the same.
The box for the rece tion of said bal ots will be open-
ed at eleven o’clock n the forenoon and remain open
continuously until five o’clock in the afternoon.
2t33 ASA SMITH, Warden.
OS'I‘.-—-A Lad ’3 BLACK SACK, lined with Par-
ple Flanne . The finder will be rewarded by
leaving it at DR. CHILDS’, East Avenue. H34
Notice.
HE FALL TERM of Miss Emma Bank’s School.
will commence Aug. 29th, at the First M.E.
Church, South Norwalk. 3t'34
Notice.
A Special Meeting of the FAIRFIELD COUNTY
AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY, will beheld at
the office of the Ho.se Railway Co.,Norwalk, 91:
Wednesday, Aug. 3lst, at 3 o‘clock, p. m., to appomt
special committees, and make other arrangements
for the coming Fair. 0. E.PLUMB, Sec.y.
Norwalk, Aug. 16, 1370.
Grand Musical Entertainment and
L E O '1' U B. E .
(EGUMINIGAL COUNCIL.
PAPA]. INFALLIBILITY.
This all absorbing topic will be the subject of 3 Lec-
ure, by
REV. B. O’IIIEllY, 8. 1.,
am strum tm'a. at the ass stout saunas.
The Lecture will he proceeded and followed by the
rendering of select pieces of Sacred Music by distin-
guished artists under the direction of Mr. CHAS.
W. SMITH. the deservedly acknowledged must-
clan of Fairfield t‘ounty. See Stamford Advocate for
last week. Doors open at 7 o’clock, concertcommen-
ces at 73.: o’clock precisely. Single Admtssion 50 Cts.
THE LADIES
[It the Congregational church,
GF DARIEN, will hold 3
PEACH FESTIVAL,
on the afternoon and evening of
Thursday, Aug. 25th,
at the
NEW BUILDING OF THE DARIEN SEMINARY-
If the evening should be unpleasant the Festival
will take place on Friday evening.
1,000 Cider Barrels,
AND
591] FIVE AND TEN GAIIOII KEES,
For sale at
mansion» BROTHE as,
Foot of Washington St.. South Norwalk.
THE REAL INDIAN DOCTOR
TAKES this opportunity to notify the citizens of
Norwalk and vicinity that. he has taken rooms
at the Norwalk Hotel, where he can be consulted
every day, except Sunday. Ladies and gentlemen, I
cure diseases by the Indian method. I come here to
benefit the afflicted in all stations in life, and will
treat. all kinds of diseases the human system is heir
to. Cancers, Fits. Dropsy and Catarrh are speciali-
ties. I am a real Indian ' no palefaced Indian Doc-
tor; I give no minerals, fuse herbs. roots and barks.
God, the Good and Great Spirit. has In the wilds of
the woods, all that man or woman wants for the
ills of this life. There is not. an herb, root, leaf, or
tree bark, but were madefor man’s benefit. . 1 ex-
pect to be able to do for the afiilcted in this Vicinity,
as well as I have done in other places and I hope by
my untiring exertions and care by honesty of pur-
pose, to receive the patronage of, the ladies and gen-
tlemen. In my examination of cases where I find I
can be of no avail I willnot undertake to cure, but
when I can I will, and my charges shall be reason-
able. In all cases consultation strictly confidential.
' DR. U-TA-WA-UN.
NOTICE
S hereby given to the inhabitants of the South Nor-
I walk Union School District, that the apnual
meeting of the electors of said District, ynll be
held at the School House in said District. on
the 26th day of August A. D. 1870, at 7%
o’clock in the evening for the purpose of electing
school ofilcers for the ensuing year and of transacting
all such other business as is by law provided to be
done at the annual meetings of School Districts. Also
for the purpose of is In such tax upon the ratnble
polls and property 0 an. (1 District, as shall be suffi-
cient to raise monev to defray either apart or the
whole of the existing and accruing indebtedness of
said District, and to appoint the ofiicers necessary to
the levying and collecting satdtax, if the same shall be
laid. ’
Dated Norwalk, Aug. 22, 1870.
H. H. ELWELL, .
JAMES H. KNAPP. Committee.
_ LEWIS F. BEERS,
W ILLIAMS’
For Colds, Indigestion,
A EXTRACT
Sea Sickness, Cholera Morbus, Diarrhoea,&.c.
' JAMACIA
A Delicious Summer Drink.
GINGER. «.
For Sale by Druggists and Grocers.
GEORGE W. WILLIAMS It Go-
-.’ ” HARTFORD, CONN.
ussountcnuru BONDS.
We ofi'er for sale the following list of choice securi-
ties:
aunt: . Time. Interest. Price.
Cassc - J- 10 Year. 10 per ct., 90&Intercst
Henry . 10 u 10 u 90“ .1
Johnson - 10 “ 10 “ 90 “ “
Pettis - - 10 " 10 “ 9 “ “
Pleasant
Hill I
SchonIDlst. ~5 "‘ 10 “ O5“ “
Cass Co.
Bails - - 10 “ 10 “ 90" “
Uallsway - 10 “ 0 “ 89“ “
Macon - ~20 “ 8 “ 81 Flat.
Vernon, - 20 “ S “ 82 &Int’st
Knox - - 10 “ 7 ” ’12 1-2 “ “
Layfayette 10 “ 6 “ Gold 721-2 “ ”
H 10 ‘C 6 H CY'! 65 .3 H
Separate pamphlets for each county. containing an
official financial statement and fail information sent
on application. Information cheerfully and prompt-
ly furnished by letter or wire. Bonds dehve ed tree
on line of any express'route. Any bonds sold bv us
with con ons payable at. points outside of New York
tree of all
Cit. ‘wil becollected and remitted for,
this... Address SAM’L A. GAYLORD a co.,
$001; and Bond Brokers, St. Louls. Mo.
rather be taxed for waterif he must. befitt
. Hillside Seminary:
A Family School for Boys. '
Fall Term commences Sept. 12th.
For circulars address the Principal, ’
4t34 DR. J. C. FITCH.
It! fihll. III” of ”88:8 IIOGKWM'I sellout
w commence on
MONDAY, SEPT. 5111.
3134
Instruction in Music, Piano Forte,
Cultivation of the Voice,
By MISS A. B. Bnocnwnx.
I? Address in Norwalk, P. O. Box 443. In New
York, care M. E. Somer, 276 Madison Ave. 1mm
SELLING OFF AT 0081'
TO cnosn up BUSINESSS
FOR THE NEXT THIRTY DAYS the subscriber
will offer his entire stock of Crockery for sale,
at cost, in order to close out; the business.
A. Northrup.
Cheap Crockery Store.
Main Street, South Norwalk.
ASSIGNIgl’S SALEW—W
Real Estate, Ngcjjgety and Stock
Illettnn'lttn Watt Mtg 80.,
BANKRUPT.
URSUANT to an order of .Hon. Wm. D. Ship-
mau, Judge of the District Court of the United
States for the District or Connecticut, we will sell at
private sale, on and after the With day of Au st, A.
., 1870, the estate of said Bankrupt, constst ng of a
lot of Land situated in N awards, in Fairfield County
and state of Connecticut, in unity about one-half
acre, with large Factory and beds standing thereon.
with Brick Engine and Boiler Room and brick Chim-
ney. Also. one Stationary Engine, forty horse ower,
wrth Borler, Piping and Fixtures with main elt 10
inch x 82 feet. One Cammeron Steam Pump. One
Dudgyon Steam Hammer. Sixteen Lathes,——En no
and ad, of assorted sizes. One Wood Lathe, 1 rec
Planers, one Boring Mill, two Upr'wht Drills, one
Milling machine, one Shaping lac inc. 350 feet of
Shafting with hangers, pulleys and couplings; large
lot of Anvils and Blacksmith’s Tools of every descrip-
tion; Grind Stones, Saw Benches and Saws; a large
variety of Tools, consisting of Drills, Taps and Dre
plates, Dies, Reamer-s, Mandrils, Milling and Boring
tools Screw Plates, Chisels, Taming tools Shears,
Levels, Steel Milling Cutters, Wrenches, Files. etc,
etc., with lat-we lot of bar, round fiat. and scrap Iron;
a variety of olts Nuts Washers, Screws, Rivets,
Cocks, churn and globe V’alves, Water Gauges, Hose,
Pipe Nozzols, Pet and Blow-ofi‘ Cocks, Sheet Brass,
old Brass, Copper, Lead, Animony, and Spotter, to-
gether with a great variety of unfinished parts of
Steam Fire Engines and Tenders. Also, onefirst-clas
Steam Fire Envine; one second-class do.: one third-
class do.; an four old second-hand do.; and two
tenders to Steam Fire Engine. Apply to either of the
subscribers, at South Norwalk, Conn.
Dated South Ngtgvalk. Conn., An st 18, 1870.
WIS F. BEER .
4t3-i F. H. NASH, ’} “5‘5““!-
For Sale at a Bargain.
A HOUSE, Barn, about five acres of Land, ood
. Orchard, &c., and a Saw Mill, at Ridgefiel , Ct.
MIII has Buzz Saw and Turning Lathe. Mill and
House will be sold tltgether or separate. Address
1t’34 WM. . BENEDICT, Ridgefield, Ct.
Building Moving.
JULIUS F. PARIIIIEK having purchased the inter-
est. of Mr. Josiah S. Goodnough, in the late firm
of Goodnough &: Willard, the firm will hereafter be
known under the name of Willard .55 Partrick. and
will continue the Building Moving Business. All or-
ders left; at the Spring Saloon, Main Street, will be
promptly attended to, WILLARD & PARTRICK.
A Card.
The subscriber would inform the public that he has
disposed of his interest. in the late firm of Goodnough
& Willard, Building Movers, to Mr. Julius F. Part-
rick. Returning thanks for the patronage heretofore
extended to the firm, he would bespeak a liberal con-
tinuance of the same to the new firm.
J. S. GOODNOUGH.
NOTICE.
BEREAS, I. John A. Olmstead, a Constable of
the town of Wilton, in the County of Fairfield,
did on the first day of Ancust, 1870, on notice from
the impounder, cause the following notice to be post-
.ed on the sign-post, in said Wilton, and advertised
the same in-the Norwalk Gazette.a newspaper print-
ed and published in N orwalk,in said County, to wit:
Taken up on the highway, in Wilton, the 18th day
of J uly,1870.and lawfully impounded in said Wilton,
one Bay Horse supposed to be about 12 years old,
and is u out fourteen hands high, the near hind leg
a little swollen and lame and has a small wnite spot
on the back as it hurt by the saddle. Said horse will
be sold by the subset-i er at public auction,,at the
sign-post in Wil!on, on Thursday. the 23d day of
August, 1870, at 3 o’clock. in the afternoon, unless
the owner shall on or before that time redeem said
horse by paying all cost, charges and damages.
Wilton August 1. 1870.
Join: A. OLMS'I‘EAD. Constable of Wilton.
And whereas a mistake occurred in said notice and
advertisement, in that the day of the week when
said sale would take place was stated as Thursday,
when it should have been Tuesday, and a further-mis-
take was made in stating the hight of said horse at
14 hands when it should have been about 16}; hands
high. These are therefore to give notice that said
horse will not be sold at the time and place named in
said notice but the same will be sold on the 14th day
of September, 1870, at public auction, at said sign-
post in Wilton, at 3 o’clock in the afternoon, unless
prenousl redeemed by the owner according to law.
1031 J HN A.0L1[SI‘EAD, Constable of Wilton.
FRUIT JARS. '
THE Millville and_Mason Improved Self Sealing _
J are. Tow of Dust in market. For sale by
GEORGE F. BELDEN.
MILLINERY
AND ./
DRESSMAKING
Establish mont
For Sale.
IIE subscriber will sell his Stock and Fixtures in
the Store occupied by him, No. 4 ELY’S
BLOCK, Main Sweet, South Norwalk.
The Store is fitted up in good style, w.th all the con-
veniences for carrying on the Millinery and Dress-
making Business. Any one wishing a place of busi-
nefis in a good locality will find it to their interest to
ca on
I). DAYTON.
South Norwalk, August 15, 1870.
P. S.-—Also his Dwelling House, situated on Main
Street, two minutes walk tom the Depot. The house
is large and convenient, well built; with a choice col-
lection of fruit and vines. For terms and price call
on the subscriber. l). DAYTON.
District of Norwalk, ss, Probate Court, Aug. 1921:, 1870
STATE of JOSEPH P. HANFORD, 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 debarrcd a recovery. All persons indebted to
said Estate are requested to make immediate pay-
ment to ' WINFI ELD S. HANFORD, E
3134 JOSEPH P. HA NFORD, } “calm“
Distrtct of Norwalk, ss. Probate Court, Au :6, 1870.
VSTA'I‘E of ALBERT CHASMER,late 0 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 wil.I
be debarred a recovery. All persons indebted to said
Estate are requested to make immediate payment to
3t'34 . ASA B. WOODW-ARD, Administrator.
In the District Court of the United States, for the Dis-
trict of Connecticut. ‘
N the matter of THE ALLERTON IRON WORKS,
Bankrupt, in Bankruptcy.
To wuon tr max concerts. You are hereby notified
that pursuant to an order issued by W. K. Seeiey
Reg star in Bankru toy, a. Second General meetin of
the Creditors of sai Bankrupt will be held at Brl ge-
port, Fairfield County, in said District, on the 5th
dgy of September, 1870, at 10 o’clock, a. m., at the
0 cc of W. K. Secley, Register in Bankruptcy, for
the purposes named in the 27th Section of Bankrupt
Act, ap rovcd March 2d, 1867.
Date at. Bridgeport, [this 0th day of Aug. 1870.
. 1 R .
17134 F. n. NASA,’ “5‘3““:-
R‘cW Milch Cow for Sale.
N excellent, new Milch Cow for sale by the sub-
scriber, E. . 1 , Administrator.
South Norwalk, Aug. 15, 187 . 21'33
5,000 Bussus or atnyonmgs wanted
at the i reserving ease.“ owayton.
2t' 33
E. F. RILE.
Toys 2' Toys 2 1
A Very large assortment of Toys of all descriptions.
For sale by II. M. & C. S. PROW TT.
STR AYE”.
FROM the subscriber, a four year old Alder-nay
HEIFER, color yellowish drab and white, mouse
colored head with white spot. in her face. Whoever
finds belt; wily; liberally co$pethsiatedogyereturnmg
h t. .n ' orsen tn: mn 1 .
e: to e Q n er SAMUEL LYNES, n. 1).
Norwalk, Aug. 9, 1370.
FOR SALE.
Two Good Cows.
Inquire of
NASH 81. IVES,
No. 12 Main Street, Noru alk.
~ STEAM
JOB PRIN TIN G,
at the
Gazette Job Printing Office
Gazette Building.
m‘ c ELEBRATED GAS BURNER RANGE
T“ {or sale by Gnoxon F. BELDEN.
Norwalk Chronicler