WHOLE NUMBER 1179.
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ALEX. S. GIBSON,
Organist of the First Congregational Church.
FROM THE CITY OF NEW YORK,
Teacher of the
Piano-Forte, Organ and Musical Com-
sltlon. ,
Box 379 P. 0. Norwalk, Conn.
In New York, care Peloubet, Peltou & 00., 841
Broadway.
FRAED. I-I. NASH,
(Organist Trinity Church, Bridgeport,)
Teacher of 11110800,
In Bridgeport on Tuesdays and Fridays. ‘Norwalk
on Thursdays. Westport, Mondays and Saturdays.
J. BELDEN HURLBUTT,
Attorney and Counsellor at Law,
noon No.4, (Up scum GAZETTE BUILDING
WILLIAM A. DALTON,
Attorney and Counsellor at Law,
DIBILE’S BLOCK, SOUTH IIUIIWALII. 0T.
Also, Practicing in New York Courts. 6m23 3111'
on. J. G. BARBOUR,
D E N 'J.‘ I S '1' ,
NORWALK, CONN.
Office in Guzette Building, Room No. 8, over J ack-
ronBro’s store.
Nitrous oxide or
desired.
PATENT AGENCY.
\VILLIAM VINE,
Agent and Solicitor of Patents,
Mechanical Draughtsman and
MODEL MAKER,
ly'i ,Winnipauk, Conn.
c. . . Locnwoof),
Fashionable Draper & Tailor
AND
Gentlemens Furnishing Emporium,
Main Street, Norwalk, Conn.
AGENT FOR THE
Singer Manufacturing Co’s
First Premium Sewing Machine,
The best Machine for general work.
ELBER’I‘ CURTIS,
Merchant Tailor,
Curtis’s Building, Main Street, Norwalk, Ct
Gents’ and Youth’s Clothing cut and made to order,
at short notice, of the best materials, in the latest
styles, by experienced workmen. Prices reasonable.
[Etna Insurance Co. of Hartford,
incorporated 1819, Charter Perpetual.
Capital and Assets, $5,052,880 19
lnsures against loss and damage by Fire, on terms
adapted to the hazard, and consistent with
the laws of compensation.
GEORGE R. COWLES, _ .
Sole Agent for Norwalk and vicinity.
Norwalk Insurance Company.
NORWALK, CONN.
Cash Capital, ' $500,000
Pnld up Capital, 8 1 00,000
Wu. C. Smsnr, President, CEO. R. Cownus, Sec’y.
. Ears. HILL, Treasurer.
ASSETS OVER $25,000,000.
GEO. R. CO‘VLES,
AGENT at Norwalk, and issues policies for thefol-
lowing Insurance Companies.
Etna, of Hartford, Assets Jan. Ist, ’68, 5,052,880
Home of N Y “ “ “ “ 3 730 981
Phwnix of N N “ “ “ “ 1,555,567
Home 3: N. H. " “ “ “ “ 1:533’219
Security of N. ii. “ “ “ N 1 477:677
International N.'Y. N “ .. “ 1’123 012
Sprinvfield r.’ a. M. ’ “ n u “ ’ISIIocr
Yonk'érs a. N. v. ’ “ “ “ “ 734,386
North American N. Y. “ “ “ “ 702,162
Putnam lid. “ “ “ “ 618 198
Lamar, N. in; .. “ u “ 5091903
Commerce, Albany N. Y., “ " ” 568,873
Western Buffalo, N. Y., “ “ “ 553,257
Merchants Hd. “ “ “ “ 418,309
North America’ H’d. “ “ “ “ 401,274
Norwich, ’ ’ “ “ “ “ 476,949
People’s. Worcester, “ " ‘_‘ “ 400.000
Baltic 01 N. Y., ” “ “ 279,146
Commonwealth N. Y.,“ “ “ “ 280,000
Westchester of New Rochelle N. Y., 200,000
Peoples of Middletown, Conn., 115,000
Enterprise of Cincinnati, 1,000,000
And other Companies, Stock and Mutual, in Connecti-
cmj’ : Massachusetts and New York. At So. Nor-
wa k, application may be made to Will. T. CRAW.
Scull Nccvall Insurance Agency,
Representing over $25,000,000.
Hartford Fire Ins. Co., ASsets 82,026,000 00
North America Ins. Co,, Philadelphia, 2,000,000
Germania Fire Ins. Co., New York, 1,000,000
City Fire Ins. 00., Hartford, “ 450,000 00
Middlesex Mutual Ass’e, Co., “ , 800,000 00
LIFE INSURANCE.
Connecticut Mutual Life Insuraucc Company,
Assets $20,000,000 00,
Office in Swords’ Building, South Norwalk.
22tf L. F. BEERS, Agent.
sov'rn NORWALK
Planing M111 Co.
Builders and others are informed that this Compaf
ny are now prepared to execute in the best manner,
at short notice, all kinds of
Steam Sawing,
Scroll Sawing, .
Planing,
and Turning.
They will also furnish on the most reasonable terms
all kinds of
Lumber and Timber,
and manufacture to order,
Sash, 4
Blinds
' Doors, Etc.
BA LUSTERS, NEWELS. &C.,
, for Stairs and Railings, and
Black Walnut, Ash, Cherry, White wood
&c., kept constantly on hand.
Prompt attention given to orders. Works near the
steamboat Landing, SOUTH NORWALK.
C. F. TOLLES,
D. R. AU ~TIN, R. I. TOLLES, Treasurer.
R. I. TOLLES
NOTICE.
Nor/walk Dye Works.
THE subscriber would inform the public that he
will still continue to receive orders for Dyeing all
kinds of goods, as heretofore, at his ounce foot of
Mill Hill. ' He has made arrangements to have the
work executed at the noted Staten Island Dye Works,
untilhe can re-establish his own Works, recently de-
stroyed by fire. A continuance of the ublic atro-
nage is solicited. ' R. . PER Y.
Gas
AND
Steam Fitting.
M .GLOVER, at his works on River Street, is
prepared to fill all orders In the above line,
with promptness and at low rates. He invites spec-
ial attention to “The American Submerged Force
an ,” for which he is Agent. It is double-acting,
non- rcezing, and proves to be the cheapest, most
efiiclcnt, durable and reliable pump in use. 21
' WILLIAM B. SWAN
Has Removed
HIS
Hacnccsll Saillccn Establishment,
to the rear of his house on Main St., and will soon
be prepared to cxhibii a full stock of Goods in his
line, and to do all Kinds of Jobbing.
o
A
' minutes walk from the Horse Railway Depot.
house is large and commodious.
about two acres of land, and is abundantly provided
with trees, shrubbery and out-buildinos. This place is
NORnu;
\
REAL ESTATE.
FOR SALE.
UILDING LOTS fronting 'on Union Park; from
$1,000 to $1,500 each; location first-class; terms
easy, CHARLES P. TURNEY. 28tf
‘— For Sale.
T WILTON—Dwelling, Barn and three acres of
A Land on Main Street near depot, churches, etc.
AT SOUTH NORWALK- House, Burn and X acre
of Land on the corner of Chestnut and Henry Street's
fronting 150 feet on Chestnut and 75 on Henry Street.
Inquire of 'I‘HOS. C. POST, on premises, at South
Norwalk, or of W. POST, Gruman Hill, Wilton. 6m29
House for Sale.
Good, convenient Dwelling, situated close in
the village. Apply at this office,
, A
Valuable Property for Sale.
III PLAX IIILL, IIIIIIVIALK.
ITUATED near the resldenccs of Messrs. John
H. Knapp and David Low, consisting of two
good Dwelling Houses, two Barns, excellent Garden
and an abundance of Water. Will be sold in whole.
or in part, to suit purchasers; very cheap if applied
for soon. Also, one other tract of six acres, elegant-
ly situated near the residence of Gen. Taylor. on
Flax Hill. Terms easy. For particulars enquire of
JAMES MITCHELL, Real Estate Agent, or on the
premises, of JOHN BUTT. Iitf
For Sale.
THE RESIDENCE of the subscriber, situa-
ted on Camp Street, Norwalk, Conn. House
contains ten rooms besides closets, attic and cellar.
Furnace and gas pipes throughout. Lot 120x200 ft.
with good garden and abundance omeit. Loca-
tion every way desirable. and place in good repair.
For farther particulars enquire of _
Hon. WM. C. STREET, or on the premises.
tfl MRS. A. H. WILCOXSON.
CHANCE FOR POOR MEN T0
SECURE A HOME. I“
Ilivlriiilsi muuruuv ammonium Iuvuu:c e
containing a n qua er of an a r
each, for sale for $300. 810 to $25 down,.and $5 to
$10 per month payments. Apply at Gazer-r}: Orrios.
Farm For Sale.
nu subscriber Offers for sale his Farm, situated on
Comstock’s Hill, two miles from Norwalk'Bridge.
The farm consists of thirty acres of good Meadow,
Wood and Pasture land. There is a large House
and Brim lately built. For further particulars en-
quire 01‘ JA S. MITCHELL, Real Estate Agent, or of
the subscriber on the premises. _
,LEGRAND COMS'l‘OCh.
For Sale or to Let.
HAT neat and very commodious' Cottage on
Union Avenue, recently occupied by the subscri-
ber Hot and Cold Water, Gas, Furnace, Baths,
Water Closet, 860. Will be sold less than its cost, or
rented to a good tenant on reasonable terms.
A. H. BYINGTON.
For Sale.
HREE very desirable BUILDING LOTS within
T five minutes walk of the Bridge, Situated on
Plymouth Avenue; also, two good ones at North Nor-
walk. For particulars enquire of R. L. ELLS
BUILDING LOTS FOR SALE.
HE subscriber Offers for sale, on very resenable
terms. a number of the chaiccst, and most d851-
rable Building Lots in the town of Norwalk, situated
on high ground, (Prospect Hill), near and Of easy ac-
cess from the village, and commands a fine and un-
obstructedview of the town, harbor. Long Island and
Sound. . A good avenue, 50 feet wide, has been laid
out in front of the property. -
walk of the Horse Railroad Size of lots to suit pur-
chasers; no fancy prices. For
Laughing Gas, administered when gélire of
Is within five minutes’
further particulars en'-
JESSE DENTON,
or JAMES FINNEY, Real Estate Agent.
FOR SALE.
VERY valuable place, situated in the most cen-
tral part of the Town of Norwalk, about ’tfifio
e
The place comprises
suitable for any gentleman. For ful particulars en-
quire of _ JAMES MITCHELL,
Real Estate Agent, Union Market, Norwalk, Conn.
“BUILDING LOTS.” '
THE undersigned offer for Sale some of the most
desirable building sites in the village, lying along
the slope northwest of UnionPark, convenient to the
village and easy of access, havinrr an extensive view
of the village and harbor, prices ow and terms easy.
Apply to A. H. BYINGTON,
S. E. OLMSTEAD,
E. K. LOCKWOOD.
Norwalk. Sept. 21, 1868.
For Sale or to Lease.
HE residence of the undersigned, at Five Mile
River Landing, fronting on tide water. Pos
session given at once if desired. The main house
contains a hall and five rooms. besides attic and cel-
lar ; the extension, nine rooms besides basement
and cellar.
The lot is 150x175—two wells of good water, gar-
den, fruit, &.c. Price 85,500—01' will loose forts or
5 years at 8500 per annum. .
For Sale—Choice building plots contiguous to
the above, unequaled in location. Apply to Mr. A.
Dibble or to the subscriber, E. R. PENN OYER.
Box 50, Orange, N. J. tf9
For Sale.
NE LOT on Golden Hill next to new house of H.
H. ELWELL, SO feet front by 217 feet in depth.
Apply to LEWIS F. BEERS, Trustee, or GEORGE
W. RAYMOND, South N orwalk, Conn. tf26
M111 Property
FOR SALE.
THE subscriber offers for sale his Mil. Property sit-
uaied in West Norwalk, about two miles from
Darien Depot, three miles from South Norwalk, and
two miles from New Canaan, consisting of a manu-
faclory, two stories high, 86x18 feet, with about 12
feet head and fall of water, with three acres of land,
now used as 3 Saw Mill but suitable for a manufacto-
ry of any kind. Terms easy and price low. Enquire
of JAMES FINNEY, Real Estate Agent, N orwalk,or
of the subscriber, CHAUNCBY STREET.
West Norwalk, Sept. 25, 1869. 39tf
Real Estate for Sale.
HE land belonging to the estate of George W.
Raymond, comprising some of the most desira-
ble property in South Norwalk, is now offered for sale
at a bargain by the trustee of that estate. Apply to
LEWIS F. BEERS, Trustee, GEORGE W. RAY-
glON D and CHESTER F. TOLLES, South N orwajk,
. can. t 26
For Sale or to Rent.
HE Place owned by the subscriber near the Sau-
gatuck Depot of the N. Y. & N. H. R. R. in the
Town of Weslpdrt. The lace consists of a hand-
some Cottage House, with am and other out-build-
ngs; has a fine rrarden with an abundance of good
fruit. If desire , can also be had in connection with
his place, a quantity Of farm and pasture land.
Possession given immediately and terms easy.
For further particulars enquire of
- MARTIN GRACE.
It15 Norwalk, Conn.
NASH dc IVES,
Real Estate Agents,
No. 12 MAIN STREET.
ROPERTY bought, sold, exchanged or let, on rea-
sonable terms. We have a good variety of desira-
ble Houses and Farms in and out of town for sale on
accommodating terms. tf32
WM. R. anu. NA'rIrAN IVES.
JAMES FINNBY,
Real Estate Agent, Licensed Auction-
eer, Constable, Collector, drc.
GRATEFULLY returns thanks for the very liberal
patcrnage heretofore extended him by a gener-
ous public, and solicits a continuance of the same.
He has taken a desk at J. B. Hnrburt’s Law
Office, Room N o. 4, Gazette Building, where he
can hereafter be found, or orders can be left. He will
give prompt attention to the buying and selling of
Real Estate, renting of places, Auctioneering of real
and personal property, the-collection of debts, &c.,
and will make every reasonable exertion to please all
who may favor him with their patronage.
NOTICE I
The subscriber-having taken out a License for the
Sale, Renting and Exchanginnr
0F
Real Estate,
Would call the attention of the public to the fact that
he is now ready to transact business of that nature in
all its branches, and will assure prompt attention to
all who may favor him with a call. His resources of
gaining information relative to said business are un-
surpassed. Ilc has now for disposal
mucus, nusrnnucus,&c.
Situated in Norwalk.
And all the adjoining country. Places for sale varying
from 35,000 to $25,000.
. RESIDENCES
For Summer, furnished or unfurnished
e-
FOR SALE OR TO RENT.
with land in quantity to suit Purchaser 0r Lessee also
a number of
Fine Farms-
Apply to
JAMES MITCHELL.
AI orders left at the UNION MARKET. Mitchell’s
Block. NorWle. Conn. will receive prompt attention.
N ORWALK, CONNECTICUT, TUESDAY, AUGUST 30, 1870.
To Rent.
HE lace in Winui auk, formerly known as the
Bis op Homestea is offered to rent. Posses-
sion given April Ist. Apply at the zecrrr Orr-Ion.
A Rare Chance to Purchase a
BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY . RESIDENCE.
HE well known“Lonnsbury Place,"beaut_ifull lo-
T caled at Winnipauk, one and one-half miles om
Norwalk Brld e. is ofl‘ercd for sale. The place com-
prises a fine welling, extensive Barn, Out-houses,
&c., and five acres of tgoodland; the Danbury 85
Norwalk, Railroad runs irectly past the rear of the
place, and there are four trains daily to New York.
The place is too well known to require further de-
scription. To be sold with or without furniture as
am he desired. Price low; terms easy. Enquire of
JA IES FINNEY Real Estate Agent, Gazette Build-
ing, or JAMES MITCHELL, Real E:::xte Agent, at
Union Market. 3311‘
FARMS FOR SALE.
Farm about 1% miles from the Portchcster 85
A. Ridgefield Railroad, containing 100 acres ofland
under good. state of cultivation, we I fenced and wa-
tered; with a great variety and abundance of fruit.
A lar e dwelling house, two barns, granary and oth-
er ont uildings complete. Also, a Farm about Xmile
from West' Reddiug station on. the D. 8'. N. R. R.,
coutalninu 120 acres of Ian , “'th good new house,
two good barns, plea! of fruit and timber, and well
watered. The above arms will be sold at a bargain,
and on accommodating terms. 'Ap ly to NASH &.
IVES, Real Estate Agents, 12 Main trect, Norwallr,
Conn. 6t33
FOR SALE
OR
III EXGIIAIEE "III VILLAGE PROPERTY.
GOOD FARM of 25 acres, with a new house and
barn, all in good condition. szout 2 1-2 miles
from So. Norwalk depot. Address box 92 South
Norwalk Post-Office, or DENNIS PLATT. Agent.
Travelers’ Ins. Ofilce, next door to the Congrega-
tional Church. 27
Home and Lot at South Norwalk
FOR SALE.
HE homestead now occupied by George R. Bai-
ley, containing one acre or more of land. beau-
tifully located, having an extensive View of the bar-
bor and village; abundance of water, fruit, 850.; will
be sold at a bar ain if applied for soon. Terms easy.
Enquire of DA ID H. GEDNEY,S. E. OLMSTEAD
or GEORGE 0. KEELER.
Norwalk, J an. 17, 1870.
Also, one other Hons—eguI-ILOI, on _Ely Neck Road,
well located, will be sold ata bargain. New; Just
completed. .
HOMES FOR THE MILLION 2
One Hundred Building Lots.
HE SUBSCRIBER has for sale One Hundred Bulld-.
T in Lots within eight minutes walk of South
Norwal depot, at LOCKWOODVILLE. Parties
wishing topurehasc may have a lot with a house built
thereon by paying a small amount_in cash. balance on
mortgage, Or may purchase a lot Without anyimprove-
ment, for a small percentage of the purchase money
in cash,balance 9n mortgage. Price of Lots from One
Hundred to Three Hundred Dollars.
to show the lot: to any person wishing to purchase.
- WILLIAM T. CRAW,
Real Estate Agency, over F. B. Purdy's Drug Store.
Norwalk. Aug. 24th, 1868. , 35
For Sale.
ONE of the most desirable places on Long Island
Sound, situated in the town Of Westporl, lll
Green’s Farms district, known as the “De Peyster
Place," containing ten acres, With a first class coun- 4
try residence, good barns, carriage houses, ice house,
etc., is Offered for sale, together with all the House-
hold Furniture, carriages horse, cow and poultry.
The place is stocked mt a great abundance of all
kinds of fruit, including apples, pears, rapes,
peaches. strawberries, raspberries, blackber es, cur-
rants, gooseberries, etc. The land is divided into
six acres Of meadow, one acre of onions, one acre Of
potatoes, two acres of lawn and homestead. Pos-
session given immediately if desired. Price 515,000.
For further particulars enquire of ‘
JAMES MITCHELL, Real Estate Agent and Auc-
tioneer, Norwalk, Conn., or of the pro motor on the
premises. ROBERT G. L. DE PEYS ER. 22
FARM FOR SALE CHEAP
IF APPLIED FOR SOON.
A very nice, small Farm, of about 35 acres, ele-
gantly situated in the southern part of New On-
naan, known as the Woolsey Burtiss Farm; Said
farm is well dividedinto Meadow, Pasture and Wood.
Fruit and Water in abundance. Good House, Barn,
and other out-buildings. For full particulars en-
quire of JAMES MITCHELL, Real Estate Broker,
Union Market, Mitchell’s Block, Norwalk, Ct. 12tf
VALUABLE FARIII FOR SALE
IN WILTON, CONN.
Knotvn as the BELDEN FARM.
ITUATED one-half mile from the Railroad Depot,
. contammg about 150 acres of land under good
cultivation, with Dwelling House, out-buildings, etc.,
is ofl'ered for sale.
Also, the Stock and Farming Utensils,
Apply to JAMES MITCHELL,
Real Estate Agent, Union Market, Norwalk.
SPLENDID
B'uilding Sites
For Sale, of one-third acre and upwards near the new
“ RIVERSIDE DEPOT,”
At the east end of Cos-Cob Bridge. The property is
beautifully situated, has a fine water front on the bar-
bor, and is only two minutes’ walk from all trains to
New York, EXPRESS INCLUDED. Apply to or
address J. W. ATWATER, Cos-Cob Bridge, Conn.
FOR SALE.
HE Homestead of Orlando Perry, deceased, con-
sisting of about 28, acres of valuable land, with
a Dwelling House, Barn, and convenient out-build—
ings thereon, all in good repair; a fine Orchard and
Fruit Trees. On said premises is a very valuable
Timber Lot, with good water power. Said property is
pleasanily situate , in the town of Easton, with good
roads leading to Bridgeport, Westport, and Norwalk.
In the vicinity are Churches, Classical Academy and
good Common Schools. Possession given immedi-
ately. Part of the purchase money can remain on
bond and mortga c if desired. Further informati on
may be obtained y applyinoto JAMES MITCHELL,
Norwalk, ELIJAH 8. DO NS, Westport, or of the
subscriber.Westou. MATTHEW BULKLEY,
6tf Administrator, with the will annexed.
A Good and Cheap Farm for Sale-
THE farm of the late Daniel Leavenworth, Esq.,
Pleasantly situated in a good neighborhood in
the Town of Monroe, on the direct road from Brides-
port to Daubury, and conveniently located to schoofis.
churches, depot, and market. Said farm contains
148 acres, a good dwelling of eleven rooms, a good
barn, one old cider mill (now used for barn)., The
soil is loam bottom and well watered. There is an
abundance of wood, some of which 18 var nice.
There was on the farm last year from 125 to 140 Dush-
cls apples. Any one wishing a pleasant home and a
good productive farm will do_ well to look at this
place. Possession given immediately. Price 64,200,
a part of which can remain on bond and mortgage, if
desired. For further particulars enquire of 1 aTER
B. PARMLEE, Terr ille, Conn. ’I‘. K. HUBBELL,
Wilton, Conn. orJA IES MITCHELL, Real Estate
Agent, N orwalk, Conn.
A. JACKSON a; 13110.,
No. l Gazette Building.
QULD invite the attention Of their old customer
and the public generally to their varied and ex
tensive stock of
WATCHES, JEWELRY, SILVER WARE, FANCY
Goons, SILVER PLATED WARE, 850.,
which was selected with great care and is not to be
surpassed in Fairfleld County. in quality or price.
Constant additions are made of all the latest styles of
goods. A. JACKSON &BRO,
Notice.
CITY INTELLIGENCE OFFICE.
THE subscriber respectfully informs the public of
Norwalk and vicinity that he is ready to receive
orders in the General Intelligence Businc ~s. All or-
ders will receive his rompt attention. Call at the
old Bakery, foot of [ill Hill. -
6m14 0 JOHN A. HONNECKER, Agent.
CARRIAGE MAKING.
HE subscribers would inform their friends and the
people in general that they are still to be found
at their new shop on Hoyt Street, where they have
increased facilities for the Manufacture and Repair-
ing Of Carriages and We can of all descriptions.
Good Carriage Timber ta 'en in exchan e for work.
1 11 AUGUST 5 LYON,
y .
WILLIAM YOULE.
Plumbing and Roofing.
THE subscriber havln bought out the stock and
Fixtures of Jarvis . Knapp is prepared to do
all kinds of .
PLUBMING,
TIN ROOFING, FURNACE WORK.
GUTTERS AND LEADERS
made and put up.
ROOFS REPAIRED AT SHORT NOTICE.
ALSO, llllllllli II All KIIIIIS 0f ‘I'III, SHEET
IBIII AIIII GUPPEII WARE.
JAMES M. BOYER,
Basement of Raymond's New Building, corner of
Main and Hoyt Street. 15
J. O. Newkirk’s
Cash Grocery Store.
THE subscriber having taken the store recently
occupied by George W. St. John &. Son, foot of
Mill Hill, would say to the public generally that he
would be most hap y to furnish them with CHOICE
GROCERIES, PRO ISIONS, &c.. at cash prices.
Please call and examine for yourselves.
Jan. 3l. 1870.
NEW
Fish, Produce and Fruit Mariel.
N0. 4 JAMES’ BLOCK.
FISH, CLAMS, AND OYSTERS,
FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC FRUITS,
rsnnucr ann‘vrcmnrs or All uses.
CANNED AND DRIED FRUITS,
PICKLES, SARDINES, SAUCES, 650.
Salt, Dried, and Smoked Fish.
0. full assortment constantly on hand. at reasonable
prices. Goods delivered to any part of the town.
SEARLES .81 SCDFIELU.
Lobstera curred and furnished fresh
Every day, Wholesale and Retail. '
MEDAL
I For SALE. RANGE
E. K.LOCKWOOD.
{1
I will be pleased ,
, . the old stand by JEHIEL GRUMMAN, Jr. All back
DENTISTRY IN SOUTH NUIIWAIII.
FOR FOUR DAYS OF EACH WEEK, ONLY, Dr_
Kendall will continue the Dental business as for
merly. at his oldstand, Sword’s Buildin . Office will
be ‘ " Mondays and Saturdays, Dr. endall being
in Ridgcfleld. We extract teeth with or without the
use of LAUGHING GAS.
Wednesdays we devote entirely to extracting Teeth
WITHOUT PAIN. '
The principal Operator in Colton’s Dental Association
has repeatedly declared that South Norwulk is the best
place within his knowledge, (out of Cooper Union) to
have teeth extracted.
We particulary invite those who may desire
ARTIFICIAL TEETH,
to examine our manner of work and (prices before
procurlnmthem elsewhere. Teeth fills in the most
approve manner. Those partially broken away by
decay, restored to their former size and shane.
SORIETIIING NEW 2
A FIRST CLASS CITY
Draper &TallcrinnEnlallislncnt
At N o. I, Gazette Building, (up stairs)
HE subscriber would respectfully inform the clt-
izens of Norwalk that he has made arrange-
ments to Open a first-c ass, New York City Establish-
ment, as above where he pledges himself to give sat-
isfaction to all his customers.
He will give special attention to Boys Garments'as
well as those of gentlemen. Persons bringing their
own cloth can have the same cut or made up, in an ar-
tistic manner, at reasonable prices.
' FRANCIS J. MOKEON.
Fruit Trees! Fruit Trees!
AT THE
NEW CANAAN NURSERY.
The subscribers take pleasure in announcing to the
public that their stock of
Fruit 05 Ornamental Trees,Vines, do.
is unusually large and of unsurpassed excellence. We
feel confident in saying that we believe that our stock
of APPLE TREES particularly, to be the Largest and
Best in this Country. We are also positive that we
can furnish Trees in better quality. better order, and
for less money than they can be obtained from distant
Nurseries.
Those wisliin" to purchase Trees and Vines will do
well to send their orders early—or still better, visit our
' Nursery and make their own selections.
STEPHEN HOY'I‘ & SONS.
P. S.-We take leasure in showing persons through
our Nurseries, w ether desirous of purchasing trees
or not; and would cordially Invite all interested to
visit the Nursery.
NEW and RARE PLANTS.
Rcccc, Gccaninnc, .Vcrlcnas,
AND
Bedding Out Pants, Shrubs,
Fruit Trees of all kinds,
Raspberry, Bglcfibsfrygc 0t Strawberry
EARLY ROSE POTATOES. TOMATOE,
EGG, PEPPER & CELERY PLANTS, See.
Also FLOWER AND VEGETABLE SEEDS. B0-
QUETS, WREATIIS, BASKETS, CROSSES, and oth
er Floral Decorations arranged in the best style of art
to order. Send for descriptive catalogue. -
MALLORY 6:. DOWNS,
' South Norwalk. Ct.
BOOTS a, sno’ns’.
THE subscribers would respectfully call the atten-
tion of the publi to their
NEIV STOCK 0F GOODS,
. . 0
consisting of a general assortment of
Boots, Shoes, Gaiters,
etc., both for Gentlemen and Ladies’ wear, which will
be sold very low for Cash, at the old stand,
ELY ’s BLOCK.
son'rn NORWALK, CONN.
All kinds of Gent. and Ladles’Boots, Shoes, &c.,
.
.made to order. in the most workmaulike manner, and
at fair prices
HORSE CARS RUN RIGHT BY THE DOOR.
BROWN a: STEVENS.
mBAM 3. BROWN. HARVEY STEVENS.
Raymond Brothers,
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
HAY, GRAIN, rum»,
PROVISIONS,
Anthracite and Bituminous
COAL.
HARD AND SOFT WOOD,
Brick, Lime, Cement, Plaster,
Blue Stone. duo.
Sole Agent for the sale of
Franklin Goal, of lykcn’s Valley.
DEEP RED ASH.
Superior advantaaes for the sale of COAL by the
CAR LOAD or CARGO. Foot Of Washington Street
South Norwalk, Conn.
c. 'M. GRUMMAN,
Practical Watchmakcr and Jeweler,
And Dealer in .
AMERICAN, ENGLISH dz SWIS
WATCHES.
EWELRY of every description, Silver and Plated
Ware, Clocks, Spectacles, Eye Glasses, Violins
and Bows, and Strings, and Trimmings, of all kinds,
together with a general assortment of goods in my
line. I am receiving frseh goods from Importers and
Manufacturers every few days, so that purchasers
will have the advantage of all the new styles as soon
as they are out. Please call and examine my stock
and rices and be convinced.
N. .-—Particular attention as usual aid to Re air
ing fine Watehes,Freneh Clocks,Jewe ry and job lug
in my line. C. M. GRUMMAN,
Ely’s Block, opposite Lucas Hotel, So. N orwalk.
BOOTS & SHOES.
Reduction in Prices,
FOR THE NEXT
Thirty Days.
G. 0. KEELER
Offers his entire stock of Boots and Shoes, for the
next Thirty Days, at reduced prices, to make room
for fresh Spring Goods. Do not fail to call and 88--
cars the bargains.
Feb. 1, 1870.
NEW STORE ,
y HE subscribers have taken the store in Quintard’s
.I.‘ Block, recently occupied by the Post Office, and
are now prepared to serve the public with a general
assortment of
A Choice Groceries,
Flour, Feed, Grain,
Hay, Straw, etc.,
which they will sell at
\VIIOLESA LE AND RETAIL
at the lowest market rates.
Every effort made to please. Patronage solicited.
SELLECK BRO’S.
Variety M (whine Shop.
Models, Patterns, Mechanical
Drawing, and Light Machinery
F all kinds, made in the ueatest manner. JOB-
BING and REPAIRING promptly attended to.
Stenscil Tools and MnrklngPlates for marking cloth-
J CO'I‘TER
ing, cut to order. . .
Foot of Mill Hill. late Norwalk Dye Works
As REMOVED HIS
Family Gro ccry
Provisions, &c., in large or small quantities.
in and see us in our new store.
Dissolution of Co-Partncrshlp.
OTICE is hereby iveu that the firm ofS. GRUM-
MAN A: BROT ER, is this day dissolved by
mutual consent. The business will be continued at
accounts can be settled with either member of the
old firm. SYLVES'I‘ER GRUMMAN,
JEHIEL GRUIILMAN.
GEO. WARD SELLECK,
To Prowitt’s New Building, Main Street. where he
will be happy to serve out Choice Groceries, ngur,
top
GOD KNOWS IT ALL.
__.3'
In the dim recess of thy splrit’s chamber
Is there some hidden grief thou mayest net tell 7
Let not thy heart forsake thee, but remember,
His pltying eye who sees and knows it well—
- God knows It all!
And art thou tossed on billows of temptation
And wouldst do good. but evil still prevails!
Oh I think amid the waves of tribultalon,
When earthlyJiope, when’earthly refuge falls—
God knows It all!
And dost thou sin! thy deeds of shame concealing
In some dark spot no human eye can gee_.
Then walk in pride, without one sign revealing
The deep remorse that should disquiet thee '2
God knows it all I
Art thou oppressed and heavy-hearted,
The heavens above thee in thick clouds arrayed,
And well-nigh crushed, no earthly strength imparted
N o friendly voice to say. “Be not afraid 7"
God knows it all!
Art than a mourner ‘2 Art thy tear-drops flowing
For one so early lost to earth and thee_
The depth of grief no human spirit knowing,
Which mourns in secret llkethe moaning sea ‘2
G . knows It all!
Dost thou look back upon aJife of sinning '1
Forward, and tremble for thy future lot 7
There's One who sees the end from the beginning
The tear of penitence is unforgot—
God knows it all!
Then go to 6001 Put out your hearts before Him!
There is no grief your Fathpr cannot feel;
And let your grateful song! q’f praise adore Him—
To save, forgive, and every'wmnnd to hell!
God'knows it all!
PUBLIC Ayers.
PASSED MAY sfissmx, 13m.
CHAPTER XVI].
An Act to create and I}liablish a Court of
Common Pleas in Ne ,- London County.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House ofReprcacnte-
lives in General Assembly can ed :
SEC. 1. There shall ”ea court ”in the
county of New London obe known and
designated as “ The urt- of Common
Pleas,” to be held at the zlimes and places
hereinafter mentioned, by a Judge residing
in said ‘county, and appomted and commis-
sioned for that purpose. l -
SEC. 2. The sessions 01‘ said court shall
be held in the order, and at the times follow-
ing, to wit: at New London on the first
Mondays of September, January, March and
May, and at Norwich on the first Mondays
of October, December, February, April and
J nne. in each year; and all causes brought
to said court shall be tried or otherwise dis-
posed of at the term Of the court held next
after that to which they have been brought
unless continued by special order of court;
and no term of said court shall be adjourn-
ed sz'ne die, except as hereinafter provided,
until every cause on the docket thereof shall
be tried, disposed of or con‘linm d, or until
the close of the third week Of the term.
SEC. 3. Said court shall have exclusive
original jurisdiction over all civ:l causes .
which shall be brought before it according
to law, and in which the debt, damage or
matter in demand, exceeds the jurisdiction
of a Justice of the Peace, and does not ex-
ceed the sum of five hundred dollars, if the
plaintiff or defendant reside in said county,
or if the property attached in the action is
situated therein, or if the defendant, not be»
ing an inhabitant of this State, is in said
county when the action is commenced; and
said court may try said causes by jury or
otherwise, and proceed to final judgment
and execution, exercising the same powers
in the premises as are possessed by the Sn-
perior Court over causes within its jurisdic-
tion, but said' court shall have no jurisdic-
tion over criminal causes, or appeals from
Probate or etitions for divorce.
SEC. 4. aid court shall also-have exclu
sive original jurisdiction over all suits in
equity wherein the matter in demand shall
not exceed the sum of five hundred dollars,
excepting suits for relief against any cause
depending, or judgment rendered in the su-
perior court, and may, by itself or by com-
mittee, inquire into the facts. and proceed
to final judgment, and decree according to
the mics of equity; provided, that in suits
for the redemption or foreclosure of mort-
gaged premises, the jurisdiction shall be de-
termined by the amount of the debt or lia-
bility secured as described in the mortgages.
SEC. 5. Appeals from all judgments of
Justices of the Peace in said county, except
criminal causes from which an appeal is
now or shall hereafler be allowed by law,
shall hereafter be allowed, aud taken exclu»
sively to the next term of the court‘of com-
mon pleas, to be held in said county, on
giving bonds as now required by law. Writs
of error from judgments of justices of the
peace for said county, shall also be brought
to the said court, within the time prescribed
by law.
SEC. 6. Motions in error in arrest of
judgment, for a new trial, or to set aside a
nonsuit, may be made to the court of com-
mon pleas and as well as any question of
law arising in any case, may be reserved
for the advice and consideration of the su-
preme court of errors, at its next term to
be held in the county, to which court also
shall be brought all writs Of error upon final
judgments and decrees of the court of com-
mon pleas, and in respect to such motions
and writs, the course of proceedings and the
limitations by law prescribed for the supe-
rior court, shall be pursued and in force in
the court of common pleas.
SEC. 7. The course of practice and man
ner of proceeding in the court of common
pleas shall be conformed to that prevailing
in the superior court, so far as it is practica-
ble, and subject to the direction of the court
of common pleas, in providing for any nec-
essary modification of the same from time
to time; and all rules of practice prescribed
by the General Assembly or the Judges Of
the supreme court of errors for the superior
court shall apply mutants mutandia, to the
court of common pleas. so far as is consist-
ent with their nature and scope.
SEC. 8. The judge and clerk of the court
of common pleas shall have the same pow-
ers in regard to cases depending before or
returnable to said court, as are at present, or
may be, by law given to the judges and
clerks of the superior court ; and all statu-
tory provisions regarding the trial, dispcsi
tion of and modes of proceeding in cases in
the superior court, shall also be applicable
to cases in the court of common pleas, ex-
cept it be otherwise herein provided.
SEC. 9. The judge of the court Of com-
mon pleas shall appoint a clerk and an as-
sistant clerk of such court, who shall, before
entering upon the duties of their office, lake
the oath prescribed for executive and judi-
cial officers, and give bonds to the treasurer
of the State In the sum of one thousand dol—
lars each, similar to those required from
clerks of the superior court; said clerk and
assistant clerk shall have the .same power,
be subject to the same duties and Obliga-
tions, and be entitled to the same «fees as
those pertaining to the clerks of the superior
court. Proper dockels shall be made and
kept by the clerk, of the causes brought in
said count , and the court shall have its
proper sea , to be used under the direction
of the court in all matters in which a seal is
required. ‘ 0 ’
SEC. 10. The judges of the court of com-
mon pleas, from time to time, shall assign
for trial, by days, the cases on the docket of
said court. in the order in which they stand
thereon, and the trial of no case shall be
postponed after it is so assigned, unless by
the court upon good and sufficient reasons
being given; and the engagement of coun-
sel in other professional duties, shall not, in
ordinary cases, be a reason for such post-
ponement.
SEC. 11. Cases proper to be tried by the
jury may be entered on the jury docket at‘
the first term, and all pleadings shall be
closed to the court or jury during the same
term, and not thereafter, except by consent
of the parties, or by Order of Ike court for
cause shown. The jury of the court of com-
mon pleas, shall be summoned upon direc-
tion or order of the judge of the court, who
shall exercise his discretion as to the time
and form when the jury shallbe summoned,
but there shall not be less than four jury
terms in each year, if there remain any cases
for trial on the jury docket.
SEC. 12. The sheriff of said county shall
attend upon the sessions of said court, shall
perform the same duties, and be entitled to
the same privileges and fees that are pre-
scribed for him in the superior court; and
whenever said sheriff shall be necessarily
absent, he shall appoint, with the consent of
die judge, a deputy sheriff to act in his
p ace.
SEC. 13. The judge of said court of com-
mon pleas shall be annually appointed by
the General Assembly, and the salary of the
said judge shall be the same-as that of eith-
er of the judges of the courts of common
pleas in the counties of Hartford and N cw
Haven, payable quarterly from the treasury
of the State, on and after the lst - Monday Of
September, 1870.
SEC. 14. Whenever the judge of the court
of _ common pleas shall be legally disquali—
fied to act as judge in any action pending
before such court. he shall remove said ac-
tion to the superior court then in session or
next to be holden in said coun , and the
6m’16
Wilton, Conn., Aprlllb, 1870.
clerk of the superior court she , on_ the re-
ceipt of the files and records, and order of
said judge, enter said action on the docket of
the superior court in its proper place, to be
proceeded with, tried. and disposed ofin the
same manner as if originally brought to said
court; but if the parties to said action shall
file a written agreement with the clerk of
said court waiving all objections to said
judge acting in such matters, said cause
need not be removed. .
SEC. 15. Whenever the judge of the court
of common pleas shall be unable to act at
any term of the court from any cause what-
over, the‘ chief judge, or in case Ofliis ab-
sence, sickness or death, the senior judge of
the supreme court of errors, on being noti-
fied of such fact by said judge, or by the
clerk of said court of common pleas, shall
assign and direct some judge of the supreme
court of errors, or of the superior court, to
hold the term of the court.
SEC. 16. All writs and processes return-
able to the court of c0mmon pleas, shall be
served at least twelve days inclusive, before
the sitting of the court. .
SEC. 17. The County Commissioners of'
New London County shall provide and
make ready proper places and accommoda-
tions for holding said cgurt, at the expense
of said county.
SEC. 18. All cases at law or in equity
which shall be pending on the second Tucs-
day of September, 1870, before the Superior
Court for said New London County, and up-
on which thcre has been on said day no
trial, either by court, or jury, or committee,
and which are within the exclusive jurisdic-
tion of the court of common pleas, as here-
inbefore provided, and appeals from the jus-
lice of the peace pending in said superior
court, shall be transferred by said superior
court, at any time thereafter and before
trial or assignment for trial, upon motion of
either party, to said court of common pleas,
and shall be entered upon the docket of said
court. and shall thereafter he proceeded with
to final judgement and execution by said
court, and the judgment and decree of said
last mentioned courts thereon shall be bind-
ing, valid and conclusive.
SEC. 19. The jurors for the trial ofeauses
in the said court of common pleas shall be
taken from the inhabitants of the several
towns in the said county, chosen according
to law to serve as jurors in the superior
court; and the jurors shall be summoned
and drawn in the same manner as is by law
provided in regard to the summoning of ju-
rors in the superior court.
SEC. 20. The forms of writs and sum-
mons, attachment, and execution, in causes
broughtbefore said court of common pleas,
may be the same as those allowed by law
to be used in proceedings before the superi-
or courl, with the substitution of the words
“Court of Common Pleas,” for “Superior
Court" whenever the latter term is use there
in to designate the court. The court fees,
and the taxable bills of costs in the court of
common pleas shall be the same as in the
superior courts. The clerks of said courts
shall draw orders for the bills that may be
taxed by the judge of said court for attend-
ance, stationery and other current expenses
Of said court, in the same manner as such
orders are drawn by (he clerks of the supe-
rior court; and said clerks shall account for
and pay over to the treasury of the State,
all court fees accruing in sa'id court, in the
same manner and at the same time, as is
provided by law for clerks of the superior
court. ~
SEC. 21. Said court of common pleas
shall not naturalize or issue papers of natu-
ralization to any person. or receive the dec-
laration of intention of any person to be-
come a citizen of the United Slates.
Approved July 13th, 1870.
CHAPTER LXXXVIII.
An Act in addition to “An Act for the As-
sessment and Collection of Taxes.”
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tive: in General Assembly convened .'
SEC. 1. That whenever any suitor ac-
tion has been or shall hereafter be con]-
menced by the treasurer of this State against
any person, company or corporalipn for the
recovery of any tax imposed by law on such
person, company or corporation, and pave.-
ble to said treasurer, or for any penalty for
the non-payment thereof, such suit or action
shall not be-barred or defeated for the rea-
son that the Board of Equalization have
failed to perform the dulies required of them
by the 55m section of the act entitled “An
Act for the Assessment and Collection of
Taxes.”
SEC. 2. Any decision of said board here-
tofore made in pursuance of the provisions
Of said section shall be held tO be prime fa-
cz'e evidence merely of the value and amount
of any deposits, stocks, property, receipts
and collections, Sales and number of messa-
ges upon which the respective, taxes are to
be paid. .
Approved July 13th, 1870.
CHAPTER LXXXVIII.
An Act in alteration of “an Act for the settlement
of Estates. Testatc, Intestate and insolvent,
Be it enacted by the Senate and Home afRepresenta-
lives in General Assembly convened :
SEC. 1. Whenever the Commissioners on
an insolvent estate of a deceased persOn, or
the estate of an insolvent ,deblor, shall al-
low a claim in favor of any creditor who
may have any security for his claim upon
any property belonging to such estate, and
shall have reported the cash value of such
securlt‘ as provided bfi Title XX., chapter
VI, 5 ion 143 of the evised Statutes, the
execute“ administrator, or trustee, as the
case may he, shall, within five days after the
return of the Commissioners’ report, notify
such creditor personally, if such creditor rc-
sides within the probate district in which
such estate is in settlement, otherwise by
mail, of the amount allowed and the value
of the security therefor as reported by said
Commissioners; and unless such creditor
shall, within fifteen days after the return of
said report. lodge with the Court of Probate
in which said estate is in settlement, a cer-
tificate signifying his election to relinquish
such security, he shall be entitled to a divi-
dend from such estate only upon the excess
of such claim above the value of such secu-
rilv. .
SEC. 2. This act shall not affect any suit
now pending.
Approved July lath, 1870.
CHAPTER xc.
An Act in alteration of an Act relating to Stats
and Municipal Bonds.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Represen-
tatives in General Assembly convened .-
Whenever any town shall have made ap-
propriations, or incurred on indebtedness,
or shall hereafter make appropriations or
incur an indebtedness exceeding the sum of
ten thousand dollars. such town may, by a
majority vote in a meeting legally warned
for such purpose, issue bonds, either regis-
tered or with coupons attached, or other ob-
ligations, payable at such time or times,
and at such annual rate of interest, not ex-
ceeding six per cent, payable annually or
semi-annually, as the corporation which
may issue the same shall determine; and
said town shall by vote indicate the manner
in which said bonds shall be issued, and
shall designate the person or persons by
whom the same shall be signed in behalf of
said town, and shall also provide for the
keeping of a proper record of the same.
Approved July 14th, 1870.
CHAPTER XCI.
An Act in addition to an Act relating to Salaries and
Be it. enacted by the Senalgsdnd House of Representa-
tives in General Assembly convened :‘
That the fees of the Courts of Probate
shall be—for each order appointing a physi-
cian to investigate the facts in case of pan-
pers or indigent persons claimed to be in-
sane, fif'ty cents; for acceptiu g return of phy-
sician in case of paupcrs or indigent persons
claimed to be insane, fifty cents; for hear-
ing and judging on an application to remove
paupers or indigent insane persons to the
State Insane Hospital, one dollar; for each
ordcf removing insane paupcrs or indigent
persons to State Insane Hospital, fifty cents;
for each order of notice, in case of proposed
adoption of any minor child, under sections
53 and 54, chapter IV., (Revision Of 1866) of
“An Act concerning the Domestic Rela—
tions,” seventy-five cents; for hearing, ae-
cepling and approving or rejecting any ap-
plicatiOn, under sections 53 and 5 , chapter
IV., (Revision of 1866) of “An Act concern-
ing the Domestic Relations,” one dollar; for -
an order for a hearing, for revocation or
modification ofez part0 orders, fifty cents;
for hearing and judgment under an applica-
tion for revocation or modification Of'ea:
parte orders, one dollar. '
Approved July 14th, 1870.
CHAPTER XCII.
An Act In addition to and in alteration of an Act
concerning Education.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives in GeneralAsscmbly convened :
SEC. 1. That in all cases wherethe clerk
of any school district has heretofore signed
a notice for annual school meetings, by or-
der of the district committee, instead of the
committee personally. the acts and doings
of such district meetings shall not for such
reason he invalid,bul the same shall be, and
are hereby ratified and confirmed.
SEC. 2. This act shall not affect any suit
now pending.
SEC. 3. This act shall take effect upon and from
the date of its passa'. c.
Approved July 14th, 1870.
CHAPTER XCIlI.
An Act in addition to an Act concerning Crimes
. and Punishments." _
Be it e‘nMced by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives in General Assembly convened : , .
SEC. 1. Every person who shall commit
perjury, or who shall be guilty of suboraa-
tion of perjury, shall suffer imprisonment in
the county jail for a term not exceeding six
months, or in the Connecticut State Prison
for a term not exceeding two years.
SEC. 2. Section 97, of chapter V., title xii.
of the Revised Statutes of this State is herci
by repealed.
Approved July 14th, 1870.
' CHAPTER xcrv.
An Act declaratory of the law concerning
certain Town Bonds.
Whereas, Doubts have arisen as to the ex-
emption from taxation of moneys invest-
ed by insurancc companies chartered by
this State, and doing business as a whole
or in part upon the plan of mutual insur-
ance in certain railroad bonils. There-
fore,
. Be it carried by the Senate and Home of Representa-
tives to General Assembly convened .-
SEC. 1. That all thcamouuls invested by
each of the aforesaid insurance companies,
including all companies whose policy hold-
ers have a right to participate in the profits
in bonds which have been or may be legally
issued by any town or Oily in aid of the con-
struction of any of the railroads of “The
Connecticut Western Railroad Company,"
“The New Haven, Middletown and Willi-
mantic Railroad Company,” "The Shepaug
Valley Railroad Company,” or to obtain
money to pay for stock subscribed by such
town or city in any of said railroad corpora-
tions, shall be exempt from taxation, and
the amounts invested by said insurance
companies in the bonds aforesaid, may be
deducted from the total amount of assetsbc.
Iongingto said insurance companies requir-
ed by law to be rendered to the comptroller
of public accounts. ~
Sec. 4. This act shall take effect from the dayof
its passage.
Approved July 20th, 1870 '
CHAPTER XCV.
An Act in addition to "An Act for encouraging and
. regulating Fisheries.”
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Represen—
tatives in General A ssemblu convened:
Every person who shall use or assist in
usingany powder, nilro-glycerine or other
explosive substance for the purpose of tak-
ing, catching or destroying fish in any Of
the waters within the jurisdiction of the
State, shall be punished by a fine not ex-
ceeding fifty dollars, or by imprisonment in
a common jail not exceeding three months,
or by such fine and imprisonment both.
Approved July 14th, 1870.
CHAPTER XCVI.
An Act in addition to an Act for the Regulation of
Civil Actions.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tires in General Assembly counengd .-
SEC. 1. All information in the nature qua
warranto shall be tried at first term to which
the writ is returnable ; provided, that the
court may upon motion for good and sflicient
cause, continue any such information, but
not otherwise. '
Approved July 14th, 1870.
CHAPTER XCVII. .
An Act in addition to “An Act to create
and establish a Court of Common Pleas in
Fairficld County.”
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
lives in'General Assembly convened .-
No writs or other proceedings in law or
equity already or hereafter. brought to the
Superior Court of Fairfield County, at its
August term, 1870, which should by law
have been brought to the Court of Common
Pleds in said~county, shall on that account
be abated, but the same shall be transferred
to said Court of Common Pleas on motion
of either party.
Approved July lath, 1870.
CHAPTER XCVIII. ‘
An Act in addition to “An Act relating to the char-
ter of the City of New Haven."
[Local AOL]
Approved July 15m, 1870.
CHAPTER XCIX.
An Act to provide a supp] ' of pure and
wholesome water to the orough of Nor-
walk.
(Local Act.)
Approved July 15th, 1870.
CHAPTER C.
An Act relating to Jury challenges in Crim-
inal Cases.
Be it enacfcd by the Senate and Eouseqf
Representatives in General Assembly cornered:
That in all cases where the punishment
may be imprisonment in the Connection
State Prison for life, the accused shall have
the right to challenge ten jurors perempto-V
rily; and in all other cases where the pun-
ishment may be imprisonment in the State
Prison, the accused shall have the right to
challenge four jurors peremptorily.
Approved July 15th, 1870.
CHAPTER CI.
An Act relating to Borough Highways.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives in General Assembly convened .' .
SEC. 1. That where a tax shall be laid
and collected; or a sum of money be appro-
priated by any town, for the purpose Of re-
pairing highways in said town, and such
town shall include an incorporated borough
within any portion of its limits, the select-
men of such town and an equal number of
burgesscs ofsuch borough shall determine,
by a major vote of the whole number, the
portion to which said borough is entitled
for repairing the highways within its limits;
and if they cannot agree by a majority vote,
the county commissioner of the county in
which said town is situated, residing nearest
to, but not within, said town. shall be called
in to give a deciding vote. The sum thus
appropriated shall be paid into the treasury
of said borough, and said town shall not be
liable thereafter to repair any highway
Within—the limits of said borough, nor shall
such town he thereafter liable for any dam-
ages which may occur io any person by rea
son of any defective highway within said
borough ; but the said borough shall be lia-
ble therefor in the same manner and to the
same extent as towns are now liable; pro-
vided that said town shall be liable to make
and repair all bridges within the same'to
the same extent as if this act had not been
assed.
SEC. 2. All moneys received by any bor-
ough for the purpose aforesaid, shall be laid
out and expended under the direction and
control of the warden and burgesses of said
borough, to whom all powers necessary to
make and repair highways, streets and roads
be executed all such orders relating thereto
as they shall think proper, are hereby giv-
en; and to carry into effect such powers,
said warden and burgesses may from tim to
time as they may deem expedient, appoint
from their own number, or otherwise, a
committccof one or more, whose duty and
business it shall be to superintend and di-
rect all matters relative to the making,
maintenance and repairs of highways, streets
and roads, in said borough, and to execute
and pursue such orders as said warden and
burgesses shall give respecting the same.
In case of the appointment of a committee,
as aforesaid, said borough shall pay him or
them a reasonable compensation for his or
their services, as said warden'and burgcsscs
shall from time to time determine and fix, to
be paid in the same manner as'other charges
against said borough.
SEC. 3. This act shall not take effect un-
til it shall have been approved by a vote of
a meeting of the town within which any
borough lS_ Situated, ’duly warned for that
purpose; and the vote of such'town, approv-
ing of this act, shall be recorded by the town
clerk upon the records of such town, and a
certified copy Of such warning and vote
shall, within ten days after such meeting is
held, be transferred by him to the Secretary
of this State, to beby him lodged on file.
Approved, July 15th, 1870.
< CHAPTER on.
An Act in addition to and in alteration of
“An Act incorporating the City Of Meri-
den."
[Local Act.)
Approved July 15th, 1870.
CHAPTER 0111.
An Act in addition to an Act entitled “An Act for
the regulation of Civil Actions.”
Be it enacted b the Senate and House tf,Reprcscnla-
fees in General : ssembl convened .-
From and after t e passage of this act, the
provisions of chapter 91 of the Public Acts
passed May session, 1869, enliiledAn Act in
addition to “An Act for the Regulation of
Civil Actions,” shall not be construed or
held to apply to, or in any manner to affect
any portion on An Act entitled “An Act rel-
ative to the Charter of the City of Bridge-
port,” approved July 24th, 1868; and all
such portions of said last mentioned act, as
were repealed by said act passed May ses-
sion, 1869, are hereby re-enaeicd; provided,
this act shall not affect any proceedings com-
menced under chapter 91 of the acts of 1809,
pandpriorlo the approval of this act.
Approved July 15th, 1870.
cnafii 01v.
An Act in addition to an Act for the settlement of
Estates, Testate, Intostafe and Insolvent.
Boil enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives in General Assembly convened :
The sum allowed In the one hundred and
ninth section of the act entitled “An Act con-
ing the Settlement of the Estate of Insolvent
Debtors,” Chapter V., Tillc XX.,‘ of the Re-
vised Statutes, for debts due for labor per-
formed shall be fifty dollars. instead of
twenty-five dollars, as heretofore by said
section provided.
Approved July 18th, 1870.
The Methodists of Saratoga are about to
erect a $50,000 church.
A Mississippian has discovered that coal
oil will cure baldness.
GAZETTE.
VOLUME. Lilia-NUMBER 35.
THE UNITED STATES AND THE
WAR IN EUROPE.
BY GEN. ORBIS S. FERRY.
The long repressed antagonism between
France and Germany has at last broken out
in open conflict. It is not a contest of dy-
nasties, or a war of kings or aristocracies.
The heart of both nations is in the fight,
and it would seem as if it must continue fill
one or the other is exhausted. The progress
of Germany toward national unity endan-
gers the preponderance of France in the
European system. To maintain that pre—
ponderance, every Frenchman is ready to
shed his blood. National unity is the long-
ing of every German heart, and will be sur-
rendered only with life. Hence, we hear
of popular uprisings in both countries, re-
sembling greatly that which took place on
for. They indicate truly the character of
the contest which is now fairly begun.
In Europe, the war cannot be confined to
the two nations which’liaye taken the ini-
tiative. . Every government of the Old
World is levying armies and preparing to
take part in the conflict, if the necessity shall
come. The evils of war, in large expendi-
tures, depreSsed securities, stagnant business,
and universal uncertainty and alarm, are al-
ready upon all of them. Actual participa-
tion in the strife will add only the effusion
of blood to the mischicfs already existing.
Yet it is impossible for the European pow-
ers to avoid this state of things. Their neu-
trality even, must be an armed neutrality.
and so inextricably interwoven arc the in-
terests and the treaty obligations of all of
them, that they must be prepared at any mo-
ment for the change to active hostilities, on
the one side or lhe other. _
It is the knowledge Of this state of affairs
across the ocean which has led some info a
mistaken idea of the position Of the United
States. We read in the newspaper specula-
tions about the probability of a proclama-
tion of neutrality issuing from the President,
and even positive demands are made for an
increase of our naval force, so as to be ready
for any contingency. All this is simply ab—
surd. We are, fortunately, not entangled
in the complications of European 'politics,
and in relation to them, the war does not
affect us in the least. We are neutral of
course, and no proclamation could make us
more so, or cause our position to he better
understood by the belligercnls.
As to any increase of the navy, it is most
fortunate that 1110 legislation of Congress,
at its last session, has rendered such folly
practically impossible. For what occasion
is there to increase either our offensive or
defensive capacity at the present time? The
European nations have surely enough to do
at home, and no one dreams of their assail-
ing us. ' We certainly do not wish to inter-
fere in their quarrels, and the demand for a
greater naval force is the result of a blind,
unreasoning ambition for warlike display.
There are those who will not understand the
vast difference between America and Eu-
rope in this particular. There, a continent
is occupied by numerous nations jealous of
each other, and, by the habit of centuries,
perpetually kept in readiness for war, each
a standing menace to its neighlmig'and there-
fore all compelled to maintain a sufficient
military force to avert all possible dangers.
They must always be ready for war.
The United States, on the other hand,
havinga territory as large as all Europe;
and itself holding a continent in its grasp,
removed by the breadth Of an ocean from
the older civilized nations, and absolutely
free from all danger either from their ambi-
tion or their jealousy, has for its noblest aim
the development of all its varied resources,
under the benign influences of peace—peace
at home, and peace with all the world. It
needs no military preparations, for its mis-
sion is peace. Ils legislation and its policy
are to be shaped and moulded by the antici-
pations of peace, and not for the contingen-
cies of war. To increase the burdens of the
people at the present time by adopting the
maxims of Europe, which are utterly with-
out application here, would be unpardoua-
ble folly.
It is true that the existence of the war may
afford us opportunity to develop our indus—
try and extend our trade. These are peace—
ful ends, and should be diligently sought.
Any obstacles 'in their way should be re-
moved. The rcpeal or suspension of the
navigation laws, as recommended by the
President, is the dictate Of simple common-
sense. Ever since the close of our own war,
Congress has been busy in seeking the causes
of the decline of American commerce.
Many witnesses have been called and great
expense incurred in the investigation. 'And
all the while the cause of causes has been
plain on the statute-book: namely, the law
which compelled the Amhrican merchant
to pay nearly twice as much for his ships us
his foreign competitor paid for his. If the
European war shall have the effect to open
in said boroughiandlo made and 081158 to ‘the eyes of our people to the evils which
these laws have entailed upon us, it will
have wrought, in this alone, a vast benefit
to the United States.
The course of our Government, then,
would seem to be plain. We need no war—
like preparaticns,rfor we are in no danger
of war, and, with our present burdens of
debt and taxation, we have no money to
throw away in mere display. We should
discard all the old-world maxims which
look to war as the normal condition of Da-
jions, and make maxims of our own in ac-
cord with our mission of peace. Thus, self-
coutaincd and self-developing, a great, calm
and wise people will secure the respect of
the world and their own lasting prosperity. ,
N. Y. Ledger.
The Impomg a Trade.
Why is it that there is such a repugnance
On the part of parents to putting their sons
to a trade? A skilled mechanic is an inde-
pendent man. Go where he w1ll, his craft
will bring him support. He need ask faycrs
of none. He has, literally, his fortune in
his own hands. Yet foolish parents, ambi-
tiOus that their sons should “ rise in the
work," as they say, are more willing that
they should study for a profession, with the
chances of even moderate success heavily
against them, or run the risk of spending
their manhood in the ignoblc task of retail-
ing dry-goods or of toiling laboriously at
the accountant’s desk, than learn a trade
which would bring them manly strength,
health and independence. In point of fuel,
the method they choose is the one least
likely to achieve the advancement aimed at ;
for the supply of candidates for positions. as
“errand-boys" dry-goods clerks, and kindred
oecupafions is notoriously overstocked,
while, on the other band, the demand for
really skilled mechanics, of every descrip-
tion, is as notoriously beyond the supply.
The crying need of this country 10-day is
for skilled labor ; and that father who fails
to provide his son with a useful trade, and
to see that be thoroughly masters it, does
him a grievous wrong, and runs the risk of
helping, by so much, to, increase the stock
of idle and dependent, if not vicious, mem-
bers of society. ‘
It is stated in the report of the Prison As-
sociation, lately issued, that of fourteen
thousand five hundred and ninety—six pris-
oners cOnfined in ihcpcnitenliaaics of thirty
States,‘ in 1867, seventy-seven per cent, Or
”over ten thousand of the number, had never
learned a trade. The fact conveys a lesson
Of profound interest to those who have in
charge the training of boys, and girls too,
this side of the Atlantic at the fall of Sum--
The Chinese Massacre.
From the Shanghai News-Letter we copy
, the following in relation to the recent mas-
sacre at Tienlsin :
“Tieutsin it will be remembered is the port
of Peking, the imperial capital. It is the
seat of a small amount of commerce carried
on by coast steamers to and from Shanghai.
According to the Directory for the current
year, there are at that port some twenty
mercantile firms, :1 French Roman Catholic
Mission, and Missions of American and
English societies. also 0. Powder Manufactm
ry, under the charge of a number of English
artisans, and a Custom-house cstablishment
under foreigners. The English, French,
North Germans and Russians have salaried
consuls. The United States, and several
countries, as Denmark, and frugal States of
like standing are represented by an English
gentleman; who is a salaried functionary of
the Chinese Government, being in charge of
their Arsenal. These constitute a foreign
population of between one and two hundred
souls. In direct opposition to the statements
of the late Mr. Burlingame, forcigrl residents
at Ticntsiu, as elsewhere in China, whether
Consular, Mercantile or Missionary, have
from the beginning, found the people rather
unfriendly, and the Officials decidedly, but
coVertly hostile; the ill feeling of the form-
er being duc, there is good reason to believe
to prompting from the latter. It must be
confessed, that as a general rule, the bearing
of foreigners toward the nativcs has not
been conciliatory, and as the Chin: so are the
proudest and 111051 conceited people on the
face of the earth, the)" look fin-ward to :1.
time when they shall ‘ncablc todcporl all
barbarians from the flowery land.
Ilappily,rcligious rancor, notwithstand-
ing the activity of missionaries, i533 no place
in Chinese resentment against us; because,
perhaps, of the absence of an organized hi—
erarchy and to an indifference to all reli-
gion. N o excitement could be created
amongst the Chinese by telling them that
missionaries were aiming to subvert their
faith. Whenever, therefore; there has been
an attempt to bring popular odium on the
foreign teacher of religion, it has been by
charging him with the most abominable
crimes. For many years, ever since China
was opened in fact, if not long before, they
have been charged with kidnapping chil
dren for the purpose of using them up as
medicine. Various circumstances contrib-
ute to render missionaries Obnoxious to that
charge. The Chinese Pharmacopcia enu-
merates several portions of the human frame
as possessing curative powers. Kidnapping
is a common crime throughout the empire,
chiefly of female children, for brothels; and
finally, missionaries take great pains to
gather children into schools. ‘Foreigners,
being at such pains and expense, what Ob-
ject can they have in View but gain ?’ It
is idle to talk to a Chinaman of disinterest-
ed benevolence, he can comprehend nothing
of the kind. It is but too easy therefore to
induce him to believe, that one Object which
the Foreign Missionary has in View is the
preparation of noslrums from such children
as he can safely turn to such profitable ac-
count. ' '
Unfortunately, the humane zeal oman
Catholic Missionaries sometimes causes their
good to be evil spoken of; —this was the
case at Ticntsin. They seem to have given
small rewards to those of their adherents
who brought children to their asylum.
These persons were found searching for
children at a time when great excitement
prevailed, owing to the detection of miscre-
ants, who werc kidnapping in the service Of
brothels; some of these when apprehended
avowed themselves Roman Catholics, but
self-elimination, under torture does not con-
stilnle evidence, and it is simply malicious
to cast censure on the missionaries in thiS
connection.
For several weeks before the late riot at
Ticntsin, there was a growing excitement
against kidnappers, who seemed to be unu-
sually active, which feeling was directed, it
is believed, against the French Roman Cath-
olic Mission by the authorities and literati.
The consequence was a massacre of the en-
tire French community, missionary and
mercantile with the exception of one man
whom the mandarins succeeded in secreting. .
The accompanying atrocities of this massa-
cre were like that of Cawnporc—savage and
fiendish. Among the martyed were ten Sis-
ters of Mercy. Those pure women were
subjected to what to them was worse than
death, then savagely slaughtered, their bed-
ies mangled, mutilated, and nude, were cast
into the streets. In all, nineteen French
were massacred, but among them were
three Russians killed by mistake, as French-
men. It is feared that persons in the interi-
or havc perished in this way.
During the riot the Cathedral and Asy-
lum were burnt, and also, probably by this
lake, the Protestant Chapels. Among. the
slain were two Russians, who were taken
for Frenchmen. About thirty children are
said to have perished in the flames, and
about twenty Chinamen were killed who
were adherents of the French.
As usual, when foreigners have suffered at
the hands of a. Chinese mob, the mandarins
have fulininatcd high-sounding proclama-
tions against the riofcrs, and they have aim—
ed to cxtenuaie the massacre, which they
indirectly instigated, by affirming that the
French Consul used his pistols in a confer-
ence that he was holding with them. This
can never be contradicted. The Consul
was slain, and any, number of Chinese wit-
nesses can be adduced to substantiate the
charge. Though it cannot be disproved
——it will never be believed, for the Consul
was a quiet man, but he may have used them
in self—defence." _
_
The Sunday School.
The Sunday-school not only underlies the
structure of a firm Christian organization,
but it. is largely influential in securing the
peace of communities and the glory of na~
tionalities. Those who devote their time to
such institutions are generous benefactors of
their race; nay, they are patriots as well as
Christians, who do more, for their God and
their country, than he who Wins a battle at
the expense of rivers, of" blood, or writes a.
diplomatic dispatch which disregards the
truth. The American Sunday-school is a
link in the Anurican Union, a stay to our
nationality, and a security to all our indus-
trial pursuits, as gr: at in all respects as an
which our civil rulers can contribute t2, the
some objects. All who truly love ‘Iheir
and all who sincerely desire to benefit their
fellows, will contribute to its success_ No
honor is too great for a well qualified and
faithful teacher in a Sunday-school—Dazly
Topic.
Concerning the pumpkin: This berry is
a favorite with the natives of the interior of
N cw England, who prefer it to the goose...
berry for making fruit cake, and who like-
wise give it the preference over raspberry;
for feeding cows. as more filling and full}
as satisfying. The pumpkin is the only of.
culcnl of the orange family that will thrive
in the North, except the gourd and two Va.
riclics of squash. But the custom of plant-
ing it in the front yard with the shrubbcry
is fast going out Of vogue, for it is now gen.
orally Conccded lhal the pumpkin, as a shade
tree, is a Chime—Mark Twain,
“ .‘Jhul will you have for supper ‘9” asked
a New London liotciflgecper of a. family
party from Hartford, ’u'lxo hurl gone 10 that
famous seaside resort to get “shore fond."
“Fish, of course,” was the reply. They got
boiled salt mackerel?
.-.Thcrc is shortly to arrive in Paris a
dwarf aged about 55 , years, having aboard
reaching lO-Iiis feet with only one arm and
a completél bald head. He possesses-2,000-
000 francs( 400,000), which he is willing to
share with any young girl about twenty
years Old, who is good tempered and pretty.
A'young Brooklyn bride recent] received
for the active duties of life.
as a wedding gift a fan worth $25 0 ingold.~
country, will encourage the Sunday‘schoo], .
Norwalk Chronicler