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NORWALK, CONNECTICUT, TUESDAY, MAY 23, 1871.
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VOLUME LIV...NUMBER 21.
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NORWALK GAZETTE.
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_ ALSO, PENSION AND PATENT AGENTS.
_ Room No. 4 Gazette Building, Norwalk, Conn.-
JOSEPH W. WILSON. Jr BILDIH nuannrr.
ALEX. s. GIBSON,
Organist Of the First Congregational Church.
nRom THE CITY on NEW torus,
Teacher of the
rhino-Forte, Organ and finalcal Can--
anion.
Box 319 P. 0. Norwalk. Conn.
In New York, care of Wm. A.Pond a 00., 896
Broadway. . _
FRED. H. NASH,
(Organist Trinity-Church. Benetton.) .
Teacher of ' ’Mu’si'c,
In Bridgeport On Tuesdays and Fridays. Norwalk
3: Thursdays. Westport, Mondays and Saturdays.
ILOAKBS, n. D. from the Bzyal
-' . Opthalmic Infirmator , London Physl an
' IndSlll'geJu for the E e an Ear, and Catasrhal
Diseases oi the Lungs, shoes and Nasal passages,
also Nervous maladies of all kinds. particularly those
. affecting Females. All of wulch he has made his
. s eciai study, and successful r.ctiee more than
lrty years. Can be cc ted (gratis; at his
office, over the Store of Kna p a Dickerman, Wash-
' in‘ ton St., South Norwalk, rom 9 A.‘ In, to 9 r. as.
’ he Dr. will visit patients during the day, when
' ..e'1ulred. ' . 1.165
DR. J. G. RARRoUR,
D E N .'.'I'.' I S 1' , -
‘ ' NORWALK, CONN. .
Odice in Ga‘aette Building, Room No. 8, over J ack-
sonBro‘s store.
Nitrous oxi'deor Laughing Gas, administered when .
desired. - ‘ ‘ ~
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PATENT AGENCY.
‘WILLIAM vINE,
Agent and Solicitor of Patents,
. CHAS.
SIS],
REAL ESTATE.
g [ET—The store NO. Ia'MAIN STREET, from
T June 1st; also two apartments on Cha ei street.
8. E. OLM TEAD.
STORE To LET, ,
NO. 3, {asset nLocx,
18
(Next door to Henry Glover’s.) Apply to
13“ .u. l. MI!" IEPII N8.
' TO LET.
VERY PRETTY PLACE. containing about ten
(‘0‘ theme. within three minutes’ walk of the
Horse Railway Depot. For particulars, inquire of
STIJOHN, Es ., or June Mneulu, Real
Estate Broker, Norwa man. 12“
For Sale or to Rent.
THE Placelately owned and occupied by the late
John'I). L nnsbury, in Winnipank. ' be place
consists of a large Dwelling House. with modern
improvements, and Five Acres of Land. Pleas-
antly located on the main street, near Depot, Post.
Office and stores. Bossession given immediately.
RAIN hire of MORGAN T. SMITH. or GEORGE 1114
LE, near the premises.
For Sale Cheap or to Rent.
A. DWELLING HOUSE, only two yefrs old, on
the Ely Neck ,road, South Norwa . for sale
cheap, or to rent.
12 E. K. LOCKWOOD.
II I ‘l',—-The residence of Mrs. Louisa A. Smith
on Oil on Avenue: 11 large roomr a leassnt and
convenient place; live minutes’ walk romtbe cars
and business center; good neighborhood; rent $600
per year, immediate possession. fly to
11 ‘ FR B. SMITH.
TO RENT.
THE old and long established Carriage Shop,
formerly occupied by Waterbury lb Duncan, a
rear of Horse Railway Depot; Possession given im-
mediately. . -
Also, Rooms with power to rent.
Apply to
6t! ' ISAAC CHURCH. JR.
LAN D FOR SALE.
BOUT FIFTY ACRES GOOD LAND, well
watered, lying between the East and Wes.
Rocks roads. in quantities to suit nrchasel's at
reasonable prices. Also one acre Bull ng Lot, near
the residence of James Byxbee. Also a tract of salt
meadow adjoining the gas house.
Norwalk, May, 1871.
II SALE—A GOOD BUILDING LOT on West
Main street. Inquire of 'l‘lleo. Harrison, a
eelsr’s shoe store. 9
FOR SALE—AT NOROTON STATION. on the
New llaveu Railroad, thirty-eight miles from
New York, , .
A Beautiful Dwelling House,
lately completed, in ornamental villa style. House
has large cellar. with modern improvements, includ-
ng furnace, seven rooms and large attic; marhii
mantels in parlor and dining room; water tank in
attic, with complete system of hot and cold water
it second story bath-room and kitchen. Carriage-
house and stable room for four horses. 1““ng-
hood first class—three mi es from Stamford epoa
and two minutes’ walk over d sidewalk to Noro-
ton station Five trains d y from New York city.
Will be sold for $8,260. Apply to MELVILLE ‘.
u-
r...
HEAD, Dal-fen Depot, Conn.
BUILDING LOTS. PARKS - ESTATES —valuc
from $100 to $100,000-qat Rye. Grand Park, Darlen,
Norwalk, N ew Canaan, the. Apply to E. F. HYDE,
26 Broad street, N. ., or
MELVILLE E. MEAD,
9mo-l1 Darien Depot. Conn.
‘ 130R SALE.
BUILDING LOTS fronting on Union Park ;from
31,000 to $1,600 each; location first-ciass;termr
CHARLES P. 'l‘UBNEY. 2811
BUILDING LOTS FOR SALE.
HE subscriber offers for sale, on very resenablc
terms, a number of the choicest, and most deal-
Mecmml-Dmughmman 3nd “bl‘lei IzulldingdLogs in the 13130! itorwsikisftuateu
, on g groan respect 1‘ near an 0 easy ac-
- “EDIE-MAKER: easet tron:l ills ' tiafiekand cgmlgllldfiot “In! an: un-
' - o a mere vewo t e own in or. ng san ann
1’77 . Wilmrpauk, com ' A good avenue, 6'0 feet wide, has been lain
. . ,. . . out in front of the pita rty. ls within five minuter
C. S. LOCKWOOD,‘ walk of the Horse at road Size oi lots to suit pur-
chasers; no fancy prices. F? further particulars en-
’~- g . ‘ quir of ease DENTON
Fashionable “Draper & Tailor as or JAMES FINNEY Real Estate AJent. .
AND ‘ “BUILDING LOTS.”
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' ' e a ice I e I a on -
Gentlemens meng Elnponuml the slope northwest 08! Union Park, co‘gslnleufi to till
village and easy of access, having an extensive vie“
Main Street, Norwalk, Conn. of the village and harbor, prices low and termseasy.
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‘Gm F03 T1“ E. K. LOCKWOOD.
Singer Manufacturing Co’s
First Premium Sewing Machine,
The best Machine for general work.
,ELRERT CURTIS,
.Mercllant Tailor,
G'rrtis’s Building, Main Street, Norwalk, Ct
uents’ and Yonth’s Clothing cut and made to order,
aj. short notice, of the best materials, in the latest
at y lea, by experienced workmen. P-rlees reasonable.
Etna Insurance Co. of Hartford,
Incorporated 1819, Charter Perpetual. .
Capital and Assets, $5,052,880 10
usures against loss and damage by Fire, on terms
adapted to the hazard, and consistent with
the laws of compensation. -
GEORGE It. COWLES,
Sole Agent for Norwalk and vicinity. Clonn.
Norwalk Insurance Company.
NORWALK, CONN. , l .
Cosh Capital, $500,000
Paid up Capitol, $100,000
Wis. C. Smrrr, President, Gm. R. CowLxs, Sec’y.
Egan. HILL, Treasurer.
ASSETS OVER $25,000,000.
GEO. R. COWLES,
AGENT at N orwaik, and issues policies for the fol-
lowing Insurance Companies. .
Etna, of Hartford, Assets Jan. 1st, ’68, 5,052,880
Home of N. Y. “ “ “ “ 3,160,98l
Phoenix, or N. Y., “ u .. “ 1,055,501
Home, of N. 11., H u u " I,eas,ala
Security, oi'N. Y.. “ “ “ “ 1,411,611
International, N. Y., “ “ “ “ 1,128,012
a ringfield E. at 11., “ n u " 181,061
gnkers «UN. Y., “ “ “ “ 134,686
North American N. Y. “ “ “ " 702.":
Putnam, laid, “' “ . “ " 618,108
Lamar, N.'Y., “ ’ “ .“ “ 600, ‘
Commerce, Albany N. Y., " " “ 668,813
Western ilufi'alo, N. Y., “ " “ 161
Merchants 1111., “ “ “ “ 418,809
North America, H'd., “ “ “ “ 401,214
Norwich, “ “' " “ 416,949
People’s. Worcester, “ “ “ “ .000
laltlc oi N. Y. “ “ “ 279,146
C mm'enwealth N. Y.,“ " “ " I ,
Westchester of New Rochelle N. Y., 200,000
1 copies of Middletowu, Conn.,_ 115,000
lnterprlse of Cincinnati, 1,000,000
And OtherCompanies, Stock and Mutual, in Connecti-
cut, Massachusetts and New York. At So. Nor-
walk. application may be made to WI. T. CRAW.
SOUTH NORWALK
Planing M111 Co.
Builders and others are informed that this Comps
‘are now prepared to execute in the best manner.
:2 s30“ “Oil”. I“ kinda of
Stem.“ sanllxa
- *_, ficroll Sawing,
Planing,
and Turning.
most reasonable terms
They will also furnish on the
sllklnda of '
Lumber and Timber,
and manufacture to _ order,
Such,
undo . ‘
B ' Doors. Etc.
RA LUSTERS, NEWELS. &C.,
. for Stairs and Railings, and '
Shirk Walnut, Ash, Cherry, W'hlee wood
kc, kept constantly on hand.
' Prompt attention given to orders. Works near the.
Steamboat Landing, SOUTH NORWALK.
c.-Ir. TOLLES, _
D. R. AU TIN, B. I. TOLLES. Treasurer.
R. I. TOLLES ‘
TNEBEST'RIIOFINS KNOWN. -
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS Usntugemonrmtea that
' ,, wannnws IMPROVED
Felt, Cement and Gravel Roofing
is the best roofing in use. It will not corrode, wil
not crack, and will not leak. Allwho have given it a
fair trial testify that it has no on erior, and the sub
acriber refers to the hundreds n this County who
hive had this roofingpnt on. ‘Orders left at the olllce
of Meeker Brothers, coal dealers, foot of Mill Hill
:giil receive promot “mum" 3mg ADAlis.
VG-
. as. ,,AND . .
steam rFitth-
VWM.GL0VER, at his works on River street. ll
prepared to fill all orders in the above line,
with 'promptneas and at low rates. lie invites spee-
ill attention to “The American Sabine Force
Pam ,’f for which he is Agent. It is double-80mm
non- ”ell" . and proves to be the cheapest,most
2 count. re bleJInd durable pump in use. at
till-N61: or insulin
The old stand ofWaterbury e Duncan has been rev-C
opened b'y't‘l'c suba'crlbcr. who will carry on the
Horse Sitting & J ll Blacksmitiilg
Davin; secured the serviees or the
Veteran Horse Shoes, James D. shes,
He feels confident th t h. ‘ is friends and
- the public generally. a e can pic!” h
GIVE Ell! A TRIAL.
16 ISAAC causes, an.
Norwalk. Sept. 21, 1868.
MfllProperty
- FOR SALE.
THE subscriber ofiers for sale his Mil. Property sit-
uatcdin West Norwalk, about two miles iron.
Darren De 0:, three miles from South Norwalk, and
two miles rent New Canaan. consisting of a menu-
factory, two stories high, sexls feet, with about 1‘.
feet head and fall of water, with three acres of land,
now used as 3 Saw Mill but suitable for a manufactu-
ry of any kind. Terms cosy and price low. Enquln
of JAMES FINNEY, Real Estate Agent, Norwalk,ot
of the subscriber, CHAUN CEY STREET.
West Norwalk. Sept. 25, 1809. , , 99tl
Real Estate for Sale.
HE lmaonglng to the estate of George W
Ray , comprising some of the most desira-
ble property in South Norwalk, is now offered for salt
L51. bargain by the trustee of that estate. Apply to
WIS F. BEERS, Trustee, GEORGE W. RAY-
MOND hlld CHESTER F. TOLLES, South Mtwfleii:
. 11
van VALUABLE
BUILDING LOTS FOR SALE.
'THE subscriber has six Building Lots for sale.
situated on the Isaac S. Beers property, ant.
fronting south. Two especially desirable, fronting
on West Avenue. Also two lots adjoining the resi-
dence of Oliver Clark. Also two lots on Fair street.
west of the Catholic Cemetery. All will be solo
cheap. and on accommodating terms. Apply to
44tf . JAMES FINNEY, Real Estate Agent.
FOR SALE.
HE well-known property in the city Of South
Norwalk, now occu led by James Lucas, am:
known as” the LUCAS III) |., is ofi'ered for sale. Its
nearness to the depot, an location on Main Streely.
makes It one of t e most do 'rnble business places
in this part of the county. Will be sold with Oi
without the furniture on resonable terms. For par-
ticulars enquire of JAMES MITCHELL, Real Estate-
Agent, or on the premises, of JAMES LUCAS. 36tl_
Farm for Sale a; Wilton.
HE “ Daniel Alice " farm, containing 42 acres
of choice lend, well watered; good building. in
' complete order; within five minutes’ walk of Can-
non’s station, on the D.&N. Raliroad. Terms easy or
will exchange for village property. Apply to SAM-
UEL BEERS..Cannon's station, Wilton, or to S. E.
Olmstead, Norwalk, Ct. Dec. 2, 1810. 49"
For Sale.
NE LOT on Golden Hill next to new house of II.
II. ELWELL, 80 feel front by 211.feet in depth.
#ply to LEWIS F. BEERS, Trustee, or GEOBGI
. RAYMOND. South Norwalk. Conn. tf‘h,
JAMES FINNEY,
Benl Estate Agent, Licensed Auction-
eer, Constable, Collector, lite.
GRATEFULLY returns thanks for the very liberal
patcrnagc heretofore extended llll). by a gener-
ous public. and solicits a continuance of the same.
He has taken a desk at J. B. Hurbnrt’s Law
Office, Room No. 4 Gazette Buildin , where he
can hereafter be found, or orders can be elt. Bewil.
e rompt attention to the buying and sellingol
v
files! state, renting of places, Auctions 'I‘lllg 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.
JAM-ES MITCHELL,
REAL' ESTATE BROKER
AUCTIONEER,
OFFICE MITCHELL’S BLOCK,
WALL STREET,
NO‘RWALK, CONN.
CITY RESIDENCES,
Farms and Country Seats,
Bought, Sold, Rented and Exchanged,
{REAL ESTATE, STOCKS,
‘ FURNITURE., are,
at public and private sale.
AUCTION SALES 0F HOUSES. LOTS, FARMS,
AND PERSONAL PROPERTY.
Sales of ' Furniture, at Owner’s
7 Residences.
Houses to Rent
Furnished or Unfurnished.
PLACES son SALEVARYING IN PRICE,
V from 95.000 to $50,000
Al orders leftfitthe UNION MARKET. Mitchell's
Block, Norwalk, Conn. will weeivsbromnt attention.
.lllllls mount.
JONATHAN CAMP.
3150 g
"It W;
Splendid Chance.
THE BEAUTIFUL FARM-HOUSE,
\Swiss Style,) lately occupied by Dr. C. W. Ballard,
with three acres of lawn and garden. with numerous
shade and fruit trees. bitnalcd near Noroton_Sra-
tion and three miles from Stamford Depot. Will be
sold for $8,000, half cash. Valuable Live Stock,
Farm Tools, Wagons, ac" oflered nt abargnin, Ad-
dltional land ata a 113w plriea to the purchaser of the
ove. if desire . p y
‘b ‘ p MELVILLE E. M RAD,
unto-11 ‘ Daripn Depot, Conn.
FOR SALE.
A FIRST-CLASS HOUSE located on thc‘north
side of State street, Bridgeport,) the east house
in a block of five, English basement. brown stone
front, five stories high, furnished throughout wuh
gas, hot and cold water, and w.th modern improve-
ments. Inquire of Ezra'Curm, Norwalk, or Lyon,
Curtis d. 00., Bridgeport. 12tf
Desirable Place for Sale.
THE cubscriber- offers for sale her verydeslrable
place, situated on ,Van, Zant Avenue, Down
Town near the new bridge. 'I he plaice comprises a
Dwelling House, 11 rooms, and a lot 200x10, well
stocked with fruit' water in abundance. Terms easy.
A ply to JAMES 1411‘an Real Estate Agencor
o the subscriber on the prcm sea. '
ssti , alas JOSEPH JONES.
Festivals, Pitllits, Sailing Parties,
BEER, &c., furnished with . . '
SODA WATER _
STADIRSAPARILLA,
in any desired quantity, by
8. GRUMM AN, Manufacturer, '
under Raymond’s new building, Main St.. N orwalk.
NEW STORE
rl‘lill subscribers have taken the store in Qilinfard's
Block, recently occupied by the Poet (mice, and
tssortmcnt of
Choice Groceries,
Flour, Feed, Grain, ‘ '
Hay, Straw, etc.,
which they will sell at -
WHOLESA LE AND RETAIL
at the lowest market rates.
Every cfi‘ort made to please. Patronage solicited.
ELLECK BRO'S. '
- Plumbing and Roofing.
THE subscriber havin bought out the stock and
Fixtures of Jams . Knapp is prepared to do
all kinds of
PLUMBING,
' FINROOPING. EURNAGE WORK.
GUTTERS AND LEADERS
made and put up.
ROOFS REPAIRED AT_ SHORT NOTICE.
A180, IOIIIII IN Allhlllflls CF. III, 811!“
llllll Alli COPPER WARE.
JAMES M. BOYER, .
Basement of Raymond’s New Building, cOrner of
“sin and Hoyt Street. ~ 15
RESERVE your eyesight by wearing preserva-
tive losses. You can read hr sew all night
without t rin your eyes. Can be bought only at
Weed's Jewe ry Store-LL ,
CARPENTER ADD BUILDER.
HE subscriber would inform the. citizens of Nor-
walk that he is prepared to do
Building, In all of its branches,
by contract, or by day’s work. and solicits a share of
latronaee. Will try to please. Shep Center avenue,
rear Main street. .
3 SAMUEL B. FITCH.
TEAS. COFFEES AND SPICES.
DUTY REDUCED.
Further particulars sec'small bill
' At G. A; S. H. HOLMES,
13 and 15 Mali! Street.
SOAP AND CANDLES.
ALL economical housekeepers and others wishing
to Obtain Gruman’s excellent Soft Soap or Cau-
.lles, or if the have any grease or tsllow to dis use
if; can do so y calling at J. C. Randle’s store, in-
.llpsuk MessrsLWilson «it Case’s store, Norwalk, or
W. Comstock’s, grocer, South Norwalk.
GRUMAN’S SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS,
Ridgetleld Station, Conn.
City Intelligénce Olllco.
HE subscriber at his intelligence Office foot of
T Mill Hill. is plepared to furnish ’
GOODSER VANTS, FARM HANDS, LABOBE’RS,
etc.. or to find good places for those out of employ-
tfd
uncut. .
Be is also agent for the sale of Real Estate
Places on hand, for sale or to let.
JOHN A. BONNECKER, Agent.
ICE, ICE, ICE.
if you want what is pure and N
At a reasonable PR ' '
Follow no new DEV
But send for us in a TB. ’
For we have the largest and best stock ever put
It. ELLS d7 SON.
HAIR Jewelry, &c., made by our workmen. under
our own direct. employ. Parties can be sure
if gettin the some hair as left with us, at \Veed's
lewelry tore. “
HARNESSES FOR SALE.
THE subscriber would respectfully inform the
public that he has now on hand a good ilssorl.=
nent of HARNESSES, made of the very best mate-
:lals which he will SELL AS LOW as thev can
possibly be furnished at any Other similar estab-
lishment in the county. Now for. the orders. Let
us have them at once. ' WM. D. SWAN
Feb. 1. 1811. 6
NASH & .IVES,
. HAVE
R E M
OVED
THEIR GOODS TO THE STORE
5| MAIN STREET, (Fitch’s Building)
And have a complete assortment of
BOOTH AND SHOES,
GROOERIES.
DR Y GOODS,
‘ CLOTHING,
And other articles too numerous to mention,
making a complete
Country Store.
All of which are oficred at the lowest possible
slices. All kinds of COUNTRY PRODUCE wanted
for Cash or in exchange.
ALSO, REAL‘ES’I‘ATE AGENTS. 14
IRON FENCING. -
HE subscriber is now prepared to make and fur-
nish several styles of
Wrought and Cast Iron} Fencing,
to enclose churches, dwellings and burial plots.
—Also— '
Iron Gates, Doors, Shutters and
’ Gratings.
Iron Stairs and Bolts for bulldin
many other c'ritcles in the line of g purposes, and
BLACKSMITH WORK,
Sho in rear of Salmon’s H
SouthpNorwalk. ‘ atShop, Union strceltg
WM. H. DUNCAN.
For; SALE. ,
Building Sand,
AND
700' LOADS OF
Fine , Building Stone.‘
Apply to GEO. A. ST. JOHN.
11. EAST AVENUE.
DENTISTRY ill 1* suuln NORWALK.
FOR FOUit DAYS OF EACH WEEK ONLY, Er.
Kendall will continue the Dental usiness as
formerly, at his old stand, Sword’s Building. (idles
will be closed Manda s and Saturdays, Dr. Kendall
beln in Hidgclleld. e extract teeth with or with-
on\tvt If list;l of LAdllllitllll'thIGA 8. '
c hes a ewe evo een ire y to extract 11 Teeth
WITHOUT AIN. g
The principal Operator in Colton’s Dental Asso-
ciation has repeatedly declared that/South Norwalk
is the best place within his knowledge (out of Coop-
er Union) to have teeth extracted.
We particularly invite those who may desire
ARTIFICIAL TEETH,
to examine our manner of work and rises before
prucurin them elsewhere. Teeth fills in the must
approve manner. Those partially broken away by
decay restored to their former size and shape.
Sosa ETnIlvG NEW:
A FIRST CLASS CITY
Draper “alluring Establishment
At No 1, Gazelle Building, (up stairs)
II E snbacrlbér would respectfully lnf -
T izens of Norwalk, that be has math}? ail-1&2;-
ggggsg 0 en a iii-st elitesulltiw, Y-tilrk City Establish-
a ovew are e 011.598 1 ..
isl‘acl.‘ioglt.;;I all his (inittomldrs. mm." to give ”I
c w vs S cc :1 attention tOBo s (‘
(0:3 (1:11: t'iihoset'a geltllllemen. l'ersonsybrlgglflnegnffie‘l:
i can ave to some out or mad .
tistic manner, at reasonable pi li-es. e up,in an at
. . FRANCIS J. MCKEON.
to LEWIS HUBBELL. Dealer.
in now prepared to serve the public with ageuerai
up in this town, which we offer at reasonable rates. .
BBS; Extrastel and Rived Shingles Just receiv-'
ROOTS a SHOES.
THE subscribers would respectmlly call theatten-
tion of the public to their
NEW STOCK OF GOODS,
600tS,‘Slloes,daiters,
to, both for Gentlemen and Ladies' wear, which will
be sold very low for Cash, at the old stand,
ESE-Y’s BLOCK.
- SOUTH NORwALK, com.
made to ordeg, inthe most worlnnnnlikemauncr,and
at fair prices. ‘ '- .:
HORSE CARS RUN RIGHT BY Tunino'on. ;
BROWN an STEVENS. ‘
' menu's. nnorva. " nauv“ ”yuan; :
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I'.H.NASH&BBDTHEE
IMPOB'I‘ERS 01"
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0120010 B Y,
AND DEALERS IN ' .
CHIN A. In LASS,
and all kinds of ‘ '
Earthen, Wood, Willow and Iran Hollow Ward,
of every description. Manufacturers in ' ; _
Tin, Sheet Iron, and Copper Metals.
. Dealt-rs In ‘
Heaters, Ranges, Stoves 6t furnaces
with all their appurtenances.
Handlers Morena! with Competent Labor.
TILE PIPES fordrains, with necessary BENDS an '
TRAPS. LEAD PIPE, SHE '1‘ LEAD LIGHT -
and FORCE PUMPS, and'i‘IN WAREin‘all
its appointments. STRRE'I‘ LANT. -
ERNS and LAMPS. Only agents for
The Hartford Eanll Closet 00.,
tlon. Agents for tile _ ,
Novelty Ulotheia Wringer,
AND
Balley Wasrg‘l’g Machine,
Ingersoll’s Water Elevator.
MISS M. M. SMITH,
Teacher OISIRgIng Ind the Piano FOrte
lNGING taught according to Bassini’s most ap-
proved method. Particular attention given to
the Developmentand Cultivation of the voice. The
conrseof instruction wrl. ounce-allyadapted to Choir
at ingif desired. Address 60x 91 P. 0., South Nor.
wa k, or call at the ui; Well Hotel. _ 18
W. H. SWORDS,
Merchant Tailor
CORNER WASHINGTON AND MAIN STs.,
SOUTH NORWALK, CONN.,
Scotch Ghevoits. Meltons, Grape and
English Coatings,
MADE UP IN STYLE, AND AT LOWEST PRICES
A good fit war-ran ted and made as the customer may
grant It. Cutting done for others to make as hereto-
ore.
Also, a LARGE ASSORTMENT or HATS and CAPS
NEW and RARE PLANTS.
Rules, Gelallggs, Vfli‘ltllill,
Bedding Out Plants, Shrubs,
Fruit Trees of all kinds,
Raspberry, Blackberry dt Strawberry
Plants, Ste. _ . ‘
EARLY ROSE POTATOES. TOMATOE,
EGG, PEPPERJ’: CELERY PLANTS, tire.
Also FLOWER AND VEGETABLE SEEDS. B0-
QUE'I‘S, WREA'I‘l-IS, BASKETS, CROSSES, and oth
er Floral Decorations arranged in the best style chart
to order. Send for descriptivecatalogue. .
MALLORY Jr. DOWNS,
South Norwalk. Ct.
LEWIS HUBBELL, Dealer,
Timber; Lumber,
Shingles, Lath,
Builders’ Hardware, 6112.,
AI WHOLESALE Alli RETAIL.
OFFICES AND YARDS :'
Water Street, Norwalk,
sstf Washington surcl, SO. Norwalk
D. II. WEBB 8060.,
Dealers in
Coal ck: wood,
5001’ [if MARSHAL 81., 800111 NORWAII.
LEEIGH, LACKAWANNA, FRANKLIN, PRES-
TON, SCRANTON, DIAMOND RED ASH,
and all other desirable varieties of Coal constantly
on hand. and for sale at the lowest market rates.
Hard and Soft Wood 6111; any length.
n. n. wxnn.‘ It. 11. ROWAN, ' JOHN n. Fannie. 1y2€
c.‘ M. caumman,‘
Practical Watchmaker and Jeweler,
And Dealer in
AMERICAN, ENGLISH c swxss
WATCHES.
EWELRY of every description, Silver and Plated
Ware, Clocks, Spectacles, Eye . Glasses, Violins
and flows, and Strings, and Trimmings, of all kinds,
together wilh a general assortment of goods in my
line. I am receiving inch goods l‘romImporters and
Manufacturers every few days, so that on) chasers
will have the advantage of all the new styles as soon
‘ as they are out. Please call and examine my stock
nd fees and be convinced.
it EDI—Particularattention as usual aid to Re sir
i ii W tehe French Clocks Jewa ry and ob ing
Sinful"? . 5’ . _ C.M.GRUMitAN.
Ely’s Block, opposite Lucas Hotel. So; Norwalk.
. . . , , .
Raymond, ~ Bros.
WHOLESALE AND RETAILDEALERS IN
HAY, GRAIN, FEEIl,.F10llll, 8.6.,
ANTHRACITE AND BITUMINOUS
BY THE TON, CAR LOAD 0R CARGO,
W0 01),
ALL KINDS, CUT AND SPLIT TO ORDER.
Masons’ Building Matcrlals,‘
BL UE iI'gISTIEzES AND LENGTBS
' CUT TO ORDER.
Agents for the celebrated
Franklin Coal of Lylaena Valley.
Foot of Washington st., South Norwalk, Ct.
NEvv DRUG STORE.
'TBE undersigned would respectfully announee‘to
the citizens in this vicinity. that he hasjust
titted upa New Drug Store, -
CORNER OF WASHINGTON AND DEPOT 8T8.
where will be found
PUR'E DIL'UGS,
CHOICE WINES and LIQUOBS,
non MEDICAL PURPOSES,
FANCY AND TOILET ARTICLES,
PATENT MEDICINES, dc.
entraneeon Washington St.
ly49 F. PECK. South Norwalk. Conn.
All kinds of Gents’ and Ladies’ Bootu'Sboes,‘ at:
'_ thus r
Commodes on exhibition; circulars for thee circula- _
23' Physicians Prescriptions carefully compounded '
day and night. Can he found nights, in samebnildlng,
- motor» toll
tilllllllitllllilltltlc nlllnnln. '
RAPID DROGRRSSOD Tran wonx.
The building of theNorthern Pacific Railroad,
(begun J nly last), is bold pushed forward with great
energy from both extremities of the line. ~ Several
thousand mm are employedip Minnesota and on the
Pacific coast. The grade 1 ‘aearly com leled 200
miles westward irons Lake uperlor ;- its as are run-
nin over 130 mliespf ll ed road, and track-
lny iris rapidly progressfn toward theeseicrn bor-
der of Dakota; Includinggts purchase 0 the rt.
Paul hPai-Lllie’rosd; the N hern Pacific ompany
now has classifies 111.com , led road, shd by Sex-
tembcr next this wlll.be inc seed to at least 50 .
ii. I LJavCooke 3 Co. are now
so. ugaanugaeswipglygoommepg. .11.???1?
blean ‘er',. en linen, ,ehn -
gage Lanbd Grant’Oold Bonds Of‘ the Northern Pacif-
ic Raikoud,Company. - The , have ‘30 years to run,
heal Seven and Three-Tent spcr cent. gold interest
(more than 8. per ceak'ctlrieney) and are secured by
» first and only mortgage anthems-tan soap: arm in
' as the Rosa is complet-
aoorrirasrs, and also, as'l‘ast
ed on . . - , .
28 000 " ' 'I “I! to eve smile of track,
or 600 acresA 3.73.1. £11900, ,ond.- hey are exempt
from U. S. 'l‘sx; Principal and Interest are pa able
in. gold; Denominations: Coupons.:100 to ! ,oop:
Be st‘retl', uto to $10.00 - ' ,
dent. above par, in
I "III.
are“ timeareeewa leat
,gands, atthelr lowest:
exc‘han e forlhe_~C’dmp
cash p cc. - This rcnders't
Bealfi‘i’p‘imndu‘gm'l‘liu' 7.. ‘ i ll l ”.11 da
.v eproc _so a new it
:arer on 'to he devotedfto the re- urchase and
cancel atlon ,of- the Elrst-fiorlfage node of the
«Company. ' p e Laud Grant 0 .t Snead exceeds
Fiftvflillon Acrnq'lhisjmmensc Sinking Fund
will undoubted‘ cancel thcprinc l of the Com-
pany’s bonded. ebt before 11s; .ne waltlllh'eir_
ample security and high ulster-interest there is no
investment. accessible to thepeople.‘ wbiehts more
Proms-Lama ran.- . ‘~ :2 > .
HON”! I: =0. flVl-‘I’IIIID. The no-
on a, ew. , vernmeaub‘per cent. Loan will
compel'tbe early surrendcrfof lifted States I per
icr‘tllifi‘ Many ho ders drive-Twenties are now ex.
changln them forNorthern. Pacific Seven-Thirties,
_ lslng shandsomejpront, and greatly in-
cm'hfimwuamn “all?” "ket bl Stocks and
- -- user a e
c.3317 wllILe teesived at their “about current price
' In exchange for Northern Pacific Seven-Thirties.
Exp-ass ounces on Honey or Bonds received, and
’on Seven-Thirties sent in return. wiii‘be paid by the
Financial Agents. . Full‘informa‘tidn, maps, pam-
phlets, etc can be obtained on application at any
agency, or from the an ad. . ~ v
manor . ’ ' ‘
.111 6001111 60...
Philadelphia, New Iprk, Washington.
' Financial Agents Norther}: Paelfle Railroad Co.‘
By and. and Dunne wmllythreughouttlw
country. . ‘ . . - 15
_ - 4 7. Tam. ' .-
. . v
NOR WA LK H OTLL
IS now opened for the ‘ree‘c ltioh of Guests. It has
been repainted, papa . and newly furnished
throughout, and the grounds around the Hotel have
been put in line Older. Parties wishing to on age
rooms willplease add as H. II. BARTLE'I ,
the walk hotel, Norwalk, Conn.
coll. no llll‘llll
' Os THE rm QUALITY. '
5 rar Ills entrails
Franklin 0031, '
AT
IEOIIAIIDPS costlier.
Drafts on the Royal Bank of
Ireland.
DRAFTS on all artsof Europe.
PASSAGE TIC MS. to and from Ireland, Ger-
man and all arts of Euro e for sale b
o" ' 1" MELGI'LLE s. MJEAD,
Darien Depot, Conn.
Long Wanted and New Supplied.
The Largest Stock of Sheet Music
N'tlrir County, at WEEDS JEWELRY STORE.
All New Music will be added as soon as issued.
‘ 'A LARGE AND LIBERAL DISCOUNT To
TEACHERS. . 12
FOR SALE, _
A VERY N ICE, CARRIAGE,
BENCH 0R PARK PHETON—with three
seats, intended forsix i-sons. Builgby Law-
rence. Bradley & Pardee, ol‘ cw Haven. 1N0 better
makers in this country. This is one of their best
carriages. Used but very little. Sold fogthe want
.fn In uire oi
fotfse. q WM. B. E. LOCKWOOD.
. livery and Exchange lStable,
HORSES, Wagons and Harnesses, for sale or to
hire. Horses taken to board at reasonable
prices. The business is carried on in connection
with the NEW CANAAN HOTEL, and the Stables
are located in rear of that popular hosfclrle. Come
and see me! ~ J. E. JONES.
New Canaan. April I, 1811. 8m16'
I
“GROCERIES,
Provisions, Flour, Feed, do.
DemmonTb—Newcomb
AVlNG REMOVED TO THEIR NEW STORE.
in Raymond’s New Building. 63 Main Stree
are now prepared so furnish the ubllc with n to!
and complele assortmentofall artic es usually kept in
A First-Class Grocery Store,
of the best quaiii y, and at the
Lowest Market Bates.
They have also added a Crockery Department, in
which can be found a stock of caneccolored and va-
riegated enameled $neenswate, which will be found
better and cheaper or ordinary use than any other
were in market. Call and examine.
S. R. Buntino and Co.’s Pies, Cakes, Bread, -&e.,
always on hand. -
FANCY .D YEING.
L mondimo, of Danbury, has located his
. Norwalk Office at the store of 1
E. E. PARKE E,
Main Street. where all orders for Dyeing Ladies’ and
Geots’ Wearing Apparel Co, will receive prompt at-
tention. All colors used every week. so there can be
no delay in glvln any ebade or has desired. Ge»..-
lemen’s clothes.c curled and dyed without ripping.
Steam, water and Gan Pipe pitting.
ouN corms. MACHINIST, PRACTICAL as-
l thGINEER’ the" at his Variety Machine Shop
n e . .
Basement of tlie Norwalk Steam Plane
. In: lull],
on Water street, is prepared to put in Steam, Water
.or Gas pipes. in the best and most workmanlike
manner. 44 tf '
BRICK! BRICK 2
300,000 Hard and Pale Brick. from 95.00
to $8.00 per thousand. for sale by
Norwalk, Feb. 21, 1811.
CHAS. T. LEONARD.
, ‘0' 9
25 Building [sis 501 I811.
IVEN AWAY to any industrious parties who
will within one dyear erect thereona dwe.llng.
"l hcse 1019 are dry an level and situated near the
Norwalk Woolen Mills and the Winulpauk Felt
Cloth Maunfactory affording facilities to obtain
work seldom offered. In uire at the Lumber Yard of
13 ’. ,W. . JAMES' NEPHEWS.
ORGAN FOR SALE.
W0 banks of Keys, six octaves. one Of Pedal
Base, and four stops, worked with foot or blow-
er; suitable for Church. School or Leel u-e Room.
Also a good second-hand Piano Case Melodeon. six
octave; has been used but a shor time; and one four
and one-half octave Melodeon, will be sold ehell .
A good assortment of new lllSll’lllllelllsollllAIld.So d
for cash or on installment, at WEED’S Jewelry Store
under Norwalk llall. ' 41
NEW STORI.
, R. S. BLASCER,
OULD inform the Ipublic that he has taken a
W store in thuix lock, and will keep on hand
agensral assortmentof ' ' ~
GROCERIES, CROCKERY, GLASS, TIN AND
WOODEN WARE, etc.
ll devoting his constant pereOnsl attention to the
bus ness he hopes to merit public patronage. 41-1
REMOVED
to Middle Store, Mitchell’s Block.
Goonxoslan at RATES,
Wholesale and Betti] Dealers in ‘
Fish, Oysters, Clams,
ESCOLLOPS, LOBSTERS, (ca/fled)
FR ms, PRODUCE, Heller'-
IOALLY SEALED GOODS, ,
an TSUPS, 81100178, ea.
Fa milieu Supplied.
Goods delivered free of charge.
RANGES.
ROUTE NORWALK
Hardware Emporium,
.Chicllester’s Block,
WASHINGTON STREET,
“Just across from the Old Well Hotel.
sortment of
TOOLS PAINTS OILS wrsnow GLASS,
. CUTLSRY. do. We Ofi'er it to the
Public at low prices.
w. o. QUIN'I‘ARD a CO.- _
warn: O. charm Im “A”.
Having bought, since the decline o'f gold, is full as-
KABDWARE, BUILDEUS' AND CARPENTERB’
oqonNo. rnANGE,‘ - J '. 912.00
I l ' C o
, - 14.00
' before bu nu elsewher
"C all and see them y(136.0. F. BEL‘DEN.
Colt for Sale.
N e t‘ fine three years old dark bn cell; for
A salxe.mEnqu'irc‘ofISAAc cnbucnn . 14tf-
MILII, at 0 Cents per quart.
ERSONS wishing to en tire ,
“AYIIESIIIIIE DAIR ARI," can dosoby
leaving their. orders at drank lead 0 00's. The
miikwiilbe sarvedipunctllullyevsrymwning. deli
Northern Pacific 1-80's are. .
. per
practically Interest ‘
their milk .Ofthe .
RESIGNATION.
av a. w. tosomtow.
There is no flock, howeVer watched and tended, '
But one dead lamb is therci
There is no fireside, howso'er defended,
But has one vacant chair!
The air Is full of farewells to the dying,
And monrnings for the dead;
The heart of Rachel. for her children crying,
Will not'be comforted!
Let us be patient 1 These revere adllctlons
' Not from the ground arise,
But often times celestial bencdlctions
Assume this dark disguise.
We see but dimly through the mists and vapors;
Amid these earthly dumps . "
What seem to us but sad, funerai'tapers
May be heaven's distant lamps.
There is no Death! What Seems so is transition;
This life of mortal breath
Is but a suburb of the life elysian, -
Whose penal we call Death.
CONNECTICUT LEGISLATURE
. MAY SESSION-1871i "
SENATE -TUESDAY, May 16.
Hartford. A number of petitions from the
House, laid over from 11181081111881ng of the
Legislature, were referred 'fo ;approprinte
.-¢Qmmillee_s in .-coneurrenoe.,, The reference
of-a‘ nnnl / ' freports’ Stein 5150 referred in
concurrence?! i =‘ f - . '
. A .bill encouraging and'reg'ulaiing fisher-
ies was referred to the committee on fish-
cries.
Petition for a charter for a railroad from
Gregory’s Point. Norwalkno Saugntuck:
committee on railroads. ‘ '
Room—Rev. Mr. 'Fisher offered prayer.
Petition of the borough of N nrwalk for
amendment of the charter; refei red in com-
mittee on cilies and boroughs. Petition of
South Norwalk Savings Bank for amend-
ment of cbdrler; referred to committee on
banks. Petition from Norwalk for a new
voting district; referred to the committee on
cities and boroughs. Petitiomof the North
School district of Norwalk for share of pub—
lic money; referred to committee on educa-
10". 7
Petition ofJohn Wood ofBelbany et. 11].,
of Seymour, Oxford Nangalil'ck, for a new
town to be called owe. '
A number of petitions were introduced for
a general railroad law; referred to the com-
mittee on railroads. -
Resolution raising a special committee on
Senatorial districts ; passed.
The House then took a recess till 5 min-
utes of 3. .
At that-time the House came to order and
the Senate entered the hall. The two houses
in joint convention then listened to the Gov.
ernor’s message. .
. . The Governor's Mange.
Hr. President and Gentlemen qfthe Gener-
al Assembly .' ~
Having been again called by the sufi‘er-
ages of the people to the executive chair, I
appear before you to give as required to the
general assembly such “information of the
state of the government” as I have been able
to collect in‘ the bl'iefperiod that has elapsed
since the question concerning the election of
governor has been settled.
GENERAL REMARKS.
We enter upon our duties under the most
favorable circumstances. Our country is
enjoying an uninterrupted season of peace
and prosperity. Our mercantile, manufac-
turing and agricultural interests are flour-
ishing, and our financial condition is tending
steadily towards that most desirable result,
the resumption of specie payment. The na-
tional adminstrntion has made good its
promises to collect the revenue and apply it
to the extinguishment of the public debt,
having reduced the debt more than two bun-
dred millions in it little over two years.
Most of the international questions which
have perplexed us bid fair 10‘ be satisfactorily
adjusted at no distant day. A growing ten-
dency towards a proper respect for law and
order is to be observed in the states lately in
rebellion. '
The time is'nenr at hand, if not already
here, when the irritations following the
great civil War will have disappeared, and a
more fraternal intercourse exist belwoen the
different sections of our country. Then we
shall enter upon a. larger career of prosperi-
ty and a more complete development of our
unequaled resources than atany lime in our
history. »
Our Finances.
Tun STATE DEBT.
By‘ reference to the report Of the Slate
treasurer it will be seen that our financ Oi
condilion is very encouraging. . The total
indebiebness of the State at the commence-
ment of the present fiscal year, April 151,
958 cash on hand, .as $5,804,010.93 against
$6,560,304.95 at the same lime last year,
showing a reduction of the'debt for the year
of $755,694.02 against $493,994.50 the pre-
vious year. In explanation of this very large
reduction of the debt it should be stated that
there was paid into the treasury during lbs
last year, as the result of o. suit commenced
some years Since by Treasurer Colt, and oth-
ers commenced last year by Treasurer Pond,
all for past due taxes due the State by mu-
tual life insurance companies and railroads,
the sum of $289.390.94. This leaves $466,-
303.08 reducuon of the State debt as the re-
sultot the current business ‘of the year.
THEREvENUE. -
The entire revenue for the year from all
sources was $1,926,983.09, of which $645,106
59, came fl-om the two-mill fax, $372,692.13
fi‘om savings banks, $312,254.60 from rail-
road corporations, $l7_1.969.70 from mutual
insurance companies for the past year, and
$257,358.08 for previous years, $53,050 came
from the commutationtax, $30,628.79 ti-om
non-resident stock, and the ballanee from
miscellaneous sources. Treasurer Pond has
pursued the plan instituted by his immediate
predecessor, Treasurer Nichols, of Obtainin g
interest from Banks on the deposits for the
benefit of the Slate, and has realized from
this source $18, 274.90.
‘ . DISBURSEMENTS.
The total disbursements for the car were
$1.871, 569.88. The sum of $75 ,000 was
paid on .Ibe principal of the public debl,nnd
$438,045.05 for interest, $49,800 for salaries,
$77,404.87 for expenses of the general assem-
bly $170,652.72 for judicial, reform school,
"and kindred expenses $8,568.83 for the board
of education, $64,489.01 for public buildings
and benevolent institutions, and $142,717,113
for the maintenance 01‘ the orphan children
of soldiers.
r...
THE STATE um
I think the present rate of taxation, two
mills on the dollar on the grand list, should
be continued. There are outstanding $1,-
284,800 of the bonds of 1861, which are re-
deemable at the pleasure of the General As-
sembly afterten cars from their date, which
times expires Ju y 15f, 1871. Such aclion
to call them in at his convenience. ,
. INSURANCE COMPANIES.
Your nihntion is particularly called to that
portion of the treasurer’s report which treats
of the mutual and other insurance compa-
nies, and to the remarkable comparative la-
ble he publishes. It will be noticed thatthe
report does not call attention to the great.
amount of liability of life insurance compa-
nies, nor to the distinction which may be
drawn between companies which are purely
mutual and those which are conducted for
the benefit ofa stock capital. Our compao
nies should preserve uniformity in making
out returns,-whieh should .be made out at
thé some time, and in the same manner for
Connecticut as for other States.
, Tunasnnnn’s SALARY. . .
The views of the treasurer deserve your
reful attention,.aud in his opinion that the
salary of the treasurer ought more nearly to
cOrrespond with the duties and responsrbli-
ities of the position I most heartily concur.
TREASURER POND m TROUBLE. *
It appears that the New Haven and North
against the late treasurer individually, for
the amount of exem tion the claim on ae-
connt of canal rig is. It s clear to my
mind that he did onlybis duty in enforcing
the tax, and for doing which he ought not to
defending himself at law personally, and I
lotion directing the treasurer of the State to
defend the suit in behalf of. the State.
' Tun SCROOL FUND.
Our school fund of $2,043,975.62 is unim-
- paired and is well looked alter b the com-
missioner; $1,881,943.18 of it is armed on
real estate security in this Slnfr, $834,303.80
in other States; $119,000 are invested in
State bonds, and $209,t 12.61 in bank stocks.
The number of children enumerated in this
department is 128,668, an increase for the
year of 2,999. .The usual per capita divi-
dead of one dollar has been made.
uvmcs BANKS. .
£ There are sixty-six savings banks In the
State, With an aggregate deposrt of $55,:
287,705.40, an increase during the year of $7-
392.87129 being £1,389,000 more than our
entire State debt, amcst remarkable proof of
'. our thrift and ofthe raidiy increasing wealth
‘ 'ofthe'Sthte. ~ 0! the loans of the savings
should be taken as will enable the treasurer— a
nmton railroad Company have brought a suit .
be subjected to the expense and trouble of
therefore recommend the passage of a reso-'
banks $32,144,662.” are secured by mort-
gage ofireni estate in Connecticut. The
gractlce Ill making loans Of this‘ nature should
e uniform throughout the State. It is not
so now. Some banks charge seven per cent
semi-annually in advance; others six and
three-quarters not in advance, and others
may have still different rules. Wilhdut sug-
gesting as to the right amount to be charged
. would-recommend that a uniform prac-'
tice be adopted and enforced.
' DISCOUNT BANKS.
There are but four Stale banks left. with
aqufigregatc capitol of$145,000, all the oth-
ers uvrng been converted into national
banks. All pur banks appear by the report
of the commissioner to be well managed.
' m nosrrran ron Tim INSANE.
is domgits work,_js ably and economically
managed, but it is quite inadequate to t 1e
demands made upon it. The manlgers
ring the year 203 applications for admission.
The necessity seems tobe absolute that the
law regulating admissionsvshould be chant,r
cd or that the accommodations should be
enlarged. There were on the first of April
237.patleuts in' the institution. Admitted .
during the year, 75; discharged, 70. Of the
and patients still demanding admission, the
slitulions and at the retreat in Hartford.
The two Wings originally contemplated cl
Mlddlelown, can becompleted,nt the cost
ding furniture, They will accommodate,
when finished, about 120 patients each.
the lunacy ofpatlents, are directed also to
look into this whole question, and to
report I would refer you for further parlio- I
aim. > ‘ l
mu STATE PRISON. 1
Prison, it will be seen that there were all e
ways,101. Five have died undone esca
leaving in confinement at present 2l1.
entirely self-sup rting, and shows a not
profit 0112.657
ate estimable warden, Captain Willard, was
brutally murdered by a. convict, by which
cowardly act the State last one of the best
officers it ever had and one ofifs best citi-
the prisoners, who are in its words, the con-
ere, whether punitive or reformatory, or
both. and in what degrees—runs Oflnle altrscl-
wealth, the growth of cities, and the conse-
I would suggest the appointment ofa com-
mission to examine this subject and re-
the Governor be added-to the board of State
Prison Directors.
Tim, INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL FOR GIRLS.
Was f‘ormallly‘opened on the 301h of June 1
last, and is now in complete and successful 1.‘
guardianship since the 1st ofJnn., 1871, fifty
seven girls, of whom fifty-two remain. If
commend to your favorable consideration a
modification oftlle law relating to admis- 1
its care without the intervention of criminal
courts.
ms. REFORM sermon.
The condition of the Slate Reform School
to be exceedingly prosperous.
been adopted, and much has been done for
1854, 1,662 boys. It has received the past
year It is entirely free from debt, havin a
amounting to more than $15,000 the past
year, together with the $2.50 per week which
the State pays for each boy, under the good
parts the institution. t
DEAF AND OMB ASYLUM. -
The American As um for the Deaf and
charter from Connecticut, may well be re-
gence. of. its instructors,
dence this last year has been 262 of whom
54am from Connecticut. The sudden death
of its eminent principal, the Rev. Collins
Stone last December, is considered by all a
public calamity. For 19 years an inslruc-
cipal for ten years ofan institution in Ohio,
and for the last seven at Hartford, his whole
life was identified with the work lo which
nlind and heart.
ORPIIANS' noun.
ber of children of deceased soldiers report-
ed on the books at the Complrollors ofliceis
1648. for whose support the State are one
dollar and a half weekly each.
have attained the Ogle of fourteen during the
last quarter. and l erefore cease to receive
asylums already provided, he found insuffi-
cenf, I trust these homeless children of our
gallant dead will not be overlooked by you.
BOUNDARIES. ~
Reports have been received.me the com-
misssioner. of insurance and the surveyor
encrnl, but too late for an examination.
our attention is invited to them as they
re very complete. that of the surveyor gen-
eral affording information of much impor-
tance-to the people in regard to the correct
boundaries and area. ofour towns, counties
and State. NO reports have been received
of the school for imbeciles at Lakeville, but
which needs the fostering care of the State.
or of the hospitals at Hartford and New
Haven.
. Education.
ADVANCEMENT DURING THE PAST YEAR.
The educational fiteresls of the State
have durin the last year made remarkable
progress. e free school law is now en-
dorsed by the people. The attendance at
school has greatly increased, the interest of
pupils and parents has been enhanced, fru-
euey ilnd irregularity lessened, better school
houses erected, the scth terms lengthened
saihat our school ear is now longer than
that of any of the ew England States, and
surpassed by only one State in the Union.
Salaries of teachers’ have been somewhntad-
vilnced, the number of nbsenlees greatly
reduced, and teachers institutes and educa-
tional meetings more largely attended than
in any former year.’ -
EXPENSES AND mCREASE or SCHOLARS.
The total amount expended for free schools
the past ,enr-‘was $1,683,887.76. We have
1,644 pu lic schools in the Stale taught by
2,372 teachers. We have 128,448 children in
the Stale between the age of four and sixteen,
an increase for the ear of 8,041—of these
119,944 attend schoo during some portion of
the year. being an increase over any former
year of 5,827. The able and exhaustive re-
port of the board of education will ~ be laid
before you. T efileieni and indcfnli able
secretary of the card has rendered the tale
much valuable service for which I think he
has been inadequately compensated. I
would suggest for your consideration wheth-
er there may not be some way devised to in-
crease both the capital and income of the
school fund either y allowing it to legally
obtain seven per (lemon-its loans or by a
light tax in some direction. The present
dividend of one dollar per scholar is. worth
in fact less than one halfthei'ormer dividend
of one dollar and it half. The school tax
bears more heavily on tile sparsely .SEIIIt'd-
and agricultural town's, while the cities and
centers of Wealth derive the most benefit
fi'om it. y The abilil , capacity and intelli-
genes of the State, ii e its stream, a, how ic-
to send them on] lolPl'ovidenee, the Others and some of the common schools.
declmmg tolrecelve more from us. There the appropriation for this year should be 10
are now some seventy or eighty at these in- or 12,000 dollars, besides a specific sum le'
apparatus. ’
School is and can be made.
suport this school can do for Connecticut
zens The Sflbj t of _ fvmg the lefhngcnl 53f?“ at Zurich has done
. _ _ . cc prison management or wilzeran ; 1 our on ital, enter:- 1 . ; r. ' '
and discipline—the relation of the State to prise. and varied industries we Should com- figfififgtgfif 1132:1112 n33}. asinlttmilll “$93;
milnd the markets of the world with our ' ge y g
tract system, the proper treatment of prison- fabrics.
YALE COLLEGE—ALUMNI REPRESENTATION.
quent increase of crime and criminals, also Stale,
increOSv Our responsibility in this direlion. lion of the State in this venerable college is
very large, its official connection with it is,
in fact, almost nominal, as it is rarely tilt:
port to the nextGencral Assembly, and that case that any of the six senators attend
meetings of the corporation. The grew
bodyo the graduates who have a deep in-
terest in the college.and being scattered
regarding future legislation.
Dumb, though localed in and receiving iis have fewer regiments, fewer companies in
each, and a less number of men to a com
garded as the common properly of all the pany than we have heretofore bad. But
States which choose to avail themselves of we should have ghe best of breech-loading
its advantages. By the ability and intelli- or repealing arms, good uniforms. and reg mend that measures be taken to bring about
the devotion and ular annual or semi-annual encumpmenls.
good management of its directors. it main- as inducements for the young men of the
talus its deservedly high position among the State to connect themselves With our militia.
benevolent and educational instilntionsofihc The last General Assembly provided for the
country. The number of pupils in autism appointment of a committee to inquire infc
this whole subject. I shall refer you to theii
report in the belief that you will give to fill
matter the nitenlion which its importance
demands.
cruxts.
FACTORY CHILDREN
minor children has worked happily, and has
been Wisely adminslered by the a cut of ihe
board Ofeducation. It has received alike
the sanction ofoperalors and manufacturers.
Wh‘ile‘ strikes and slrife between labor and
pnpllal injurious alike to all parties, abound
in other State, perfect harmony exists here
between employer and employed All
amendment to the law-is suggested by the
board of education in order to secure the
actual ultendaince at school for ill least three
months of all the children relieved from eni-
ployment, the enactment of which I recom-
mend. In view Of the wide demand for
mechanizal drawing I think it should be
have been compelled to dtf r or decline du- «included in the course of common school
sludits;
THE NORMAL SCHOOL
is in a flourishing condition and is doing
w.,nmnst important WOIk. The whole
number in attendance the present veiir is
148. Whole number counseled wiih'it since
ifs‘orgilnizalinn 2, 628. at an average cost to
237 patients 175 were paupers, 58 indigent the State for the normal training of each Of
and 4pnvale. For the laslyenr or two Since less than forty dollars. Our annual appro-
ihe hospital at Mlddletowu has been full, priilation» to the school is but, $7,560. It
nee s more.
State has sent them to lnsfiluiions out of the be nitr ardl in its educat‘ n Pd
Prayer was ofi‘ered by Rev. Mr. Gage of, Slate—at Northnmion,Mnss., Concord, N. E. It nlngneed-g apparatus, ofgvv‘llien (31:01.1? his.
and Providence, R. I. 'But we are now able than many oft is high schools t i" the Slate,
It is not wise for the Slate lO
I thin.
THE SCIENTIFIC SCIIOOL. -
The report of the board of visitors of the
of about eighty thousand dollars each, inclli- Sheffield Scientific School of Yale College,
will-be found very interesting and important.
. While it will show good progress in various
As the law now stands the physicians designa- directions, it will call particular at leniion
fed by the judges of probate to inquire into to the advance which has been made within
. _ . .. file yenrina department of instruction which
mqurre into their pecuniary Circumstances. has an important bearing upon the industries
This should be changed. A committee W118 of the State. Connecticut can only retain
appomledby the list General Assembl to her high posilion among the States by de- ‘
eir. v lopingihe resources peculiar tlh-r posi-
ion. We have neither the fertile fields of
he westnnd south. but the rich mines .Of
he middle States to depend upon for increase
By the report of the directors of the Si te of Wealth. We must look to our nl‘ill'JeSS to
‘ markef,our ingenuity and skill, mechanical
commencement of the year 219 prisoners. intelligence, utilization of' machinery and
Received Since 99. Discharged in various economy of '
(1, State should befilled with skilled workmen.
tis ingeniousarzizans and improved machinery.
. Nothin can contribute so much to bring
. Since the lust report lhu about I is result as fostering such a sclioOl
of the industries as the Sheffield Scientific
power for our growth. Our
With a proper
The connection of the commonwealth and
ed much attentiou. Not many years ago Yale College is of increas ng importance.
Connecticut was in advance of most, if not. The whole Slate will share in its prosperiiv
all, of the other Slatestin the perfection of or suffer by its failure to maintain the high
her prison system: _1 fear this is not the case rank which it holds among the great univer-
at present, and lflt is not, it is because the allies of the world. The corporation now
State has not given its best thought to the consists of eleven gentlemen who fill vacan-
subject. Our increase' of population and cies in their own number and the governor.
lieutenant-governor, and six senators of lht
While the interest and represents-
hroughout every State, can wit-1d the strong
si influence for its mailing, have no dircc
operation. There have been admitted to its voice in its management. I therefore-sug-
gest, whether it Would not be Well for the
State, the college and the alumni at large, in
is both educational and reformntory in its surrender to the latter one-half of the Slate
character, and the results thus for have representation in its board of corporation—
shown not only the great need of such it ,Ihe new members to be elected by the alumni
school, but ifs entire fitness for its work. I to serve for four years, one to go out eacl.
year.
I do not know how this can be done.
I at all, nor am I swore whether it won] '
slons to ih is school, so that children who are be agreeable to any of the parties concerned.
liable to fall 11110,.01' are exposed to vice,b‘nt but if it can be accomplished, I think the
who are not criminals. may be entrusted to effect would be good.
TEE RAILROAD INTEREST
of the State is of increasing importance.
' and I commend to your careful attention fht
report of the commissioners—and, particu-
is represented by the report of the trustees ulal‘ly, that pm of it which suggests fill‘lllPl
The $50,000 legislation.
appropriated by the Genelnl Assembly of regarding railroads are evidently needed.
1869, have been judiciously expended in the There are completed and in use in the Smlc > )emjs,
erection of the new wing according to the 667 miles of road, and 250 miles in process
original plan. Many improvements have of construction, with a stock capital in “it
aggregate Of n‘iost thiry millions, and a
the comfort of the inmates. No legislative bonded debtof about fifteen millions. The
action is asked for. There have been con- gross earnings of all these roads are about
nected with this school since its Opening in nine millions, while it COS'S about six
and one-half millions to operite flhem
year 152 and. discharged in various ways and requiring in the different department;
127, leaving in the school March 3131,1871, over 200 engines, 300 pnssengtr and 4.00C
292. No death has occurred during the freight cars,nntl 5,000 men. The number
of passengers carried the last year exceeds,
balance in the treasury of the sum of 1,- eight millions, of whom only two persons
955.19. The prnfiisofthe labor of the boys, have; been injured, and these. by their own
care easness.
Some amendments to our laws
> THE MILITIA. ~
Our military organization is not in a
management ofthe superintendent quite sup- good a condition as it should be, owing to
lie expiriilicn of enlistments, the suspension
of fall encampnlerlls, and the uncertainty
We should
OUR AGRICULTURAL INTERESTS
tor of» deaf mules, and subsequently a prin- should not be lost sight of. Most of our checked on the list.
farmers desire to use their heads to help
their hands and heartily unite in all efforts
which are designed to enable them to be
he brought very rare qualifications, both of come better and therefore more successful
farmers. While some are inclined to desert
. our less attractive and somewhat sterile 5011.
NO reports have been received from the and seek the rich fields of the west. other:
Soldiers’ Orphans Home at Mansfield, or engage hear-lily in rendering more alluring ,0 than any other 515,“, except Indiana and
Darlen, though I understand they are able and productive their paternal acres. Thesr
to accommodate all that apply. The num- are eager to use' CVtry improvement sug-
gesled by science or established by. the ex-
perience of practical men.
States are establishing boards of agriculture.
iffy-five and deriving argumenls forlllis course from in Ohio one to twenty-seven ; in Massachu-
our success. it seems- to me not the parttii‘ sells one ,0 forty-four. .Divorees may be
wisdom for this State 10 take a refl'Ogradt
aid. Should the accommodations at the course and abolish its board of ugricullnre. in fuel-for almost no cause at all. Discon-
The interest Of agriculture in the State is '
important and varied “Bong“ ‘0 warrant “’9 other States to get divorces which the more
employment or at least one man, “7““ " strict legislation of their own States deny,
competent board Of advisers, to collect and thus creating much scandal and furnishing
disseminate information upon the different °
branches of husbandry. We have now no
legislation designed to prevent or control
While other
the spread of coats ions diseases among our
flocks and herds. xperience for the past
few years has clearly shown the necessity
of some protection for our cattle breeders.
I recommend that the board of agriculture
be reinstated and clothed with authority in
this direction. Unless this is done, com-
missioners should be appointed by the Gov-
ernor or the General Assemblv. whose pow-
lel‘s and duties should be fully defined by
aw. .
TIIE COLORED CITIzENS.
For the first lime in the history of the
Slate our colored fellow ciiizens have bad
the privilege of voting which should never,
have been denied them, and it is but just to
them to say, that they have exercised this
privilege, with an appreciation of its im-
portance and responsibility which seems to
have silenced all opposrlion. The word
while is still in our constitution. Inasmuch
as it is made null and void by the adoption
of the Fifteenth Amendment to the Federal
Constitution, I recommend that it be stricken
from ours. .
ADJUSTMENT or SENATORIAL DISTRICTS.
The ninth census Of the United States,
which has been taken since the last meeting
of the General Assembly, shows a very
gratifying increase, not only in the popula-
tion of the State but in the ”Elm indus-
trial pursuits in which tur ciliz. s are cu-
gilged. Tile-scssion of the General Assem-
bly succeeding the decennial census is (les-
ignafed by the constitution as the only one
in which the senatorial districts may be
altered, “if found necessary to preserve it
proper equality between said districts lure;
spect to the number of inhabitants lbercrn,’
and this duty then-fine devolves upon you.
AS it is further provided flint in the forma-
tion of districts, no town shall be divided,
and no portion 'of one county shall be
joined to the whole or part of another, that
no county shall have less than two senators.
and flint said districts shall not be less than
Perfect equality in poplllalion‘ln’gbet, , ,
districts cannot be alliiined,bul?€l'i cal-9M
amln enlent of the fownsoi'gthc... Sf ‘ ,
parlizl 1y remedy the present in _ :
As-lt bill nppor inning representatives in
Congress based upon the new census has
not yet been passed it is not known whether
it revision of the Congressional districts In
this State will be required. ‘
Our laws with regard to the property
wards'ihe veils s and centers of business,
and these latter 5 ould in turn assist the sour-
ces from which they are to gain their re-
Thclnw in r'gard lo the schooling of
live. in tour years as at present.
eight, nor more than twenty-fowl; numbe .-
righfs of married women s
a‘mellldment. We are eetn to me to need
0 l e age in this matter. Wh .
ions may be entertained as to 11:2?le 33:3.
lczll status of Woman, I think no fair-minded
person will deny that if women have no dl~
rect verse in the legislation of the Slate
men should enact such laws as will secure.
to them perfect justice. I renew therefore
the recommendationi made two years ago
that the laws should be so amended as to
make the rlghls of the Wife to her roperly
3“ all respects equal to those of the usband
:n b .s, and that the same interest be secured
oqhgl‘ther survrvor in the properly of the
Idesire 1 ll Illlwm'
O on t e attention 01 lb
Assembly to the fact that while 3.3911153:
rate of luteresl is but six- per cent, very little
money 13 In fact loaned at that rate, except
from the school fund. Millions of dollars
aununlly leave this State, not so much for a
higher ruin-kettle for a market where a high-
3.33:: 1%gnli12ttedi. . Such a state of thin
o c e r '
M8515. menial to our best in-
Bali th ATTORNEY GENERAL.
1 o executive and financial -
meals of_the Stale are constantly Rizal};
legal adwce: We have now no officer des-
ignated foglve it. Most Of the States elect
an Attorney General with the other State
officers. and in the absence of a better plan
I would advise that the Governor be author:
met] to nppornt one to hold his Ofilce for one
year, With a mo leraie, but‘fixed salary.
OUR WAR CLAIMS
As they are formed, are nearly closed up.
.\n agent appointed by my preriecessor, has
under lute rulings of the government colr
lecfed of the United Slates more lhad one
hundred thousand dollars since the com-
mencement of the present fiscal year .which
has been paid into the State ireasu ry. ’ There
is still quite an amount our due which will
be speedily collected. Everything not ad-
;usied by the first of July Will be cut ofi‘ by
an act of Congress.
TAXATION or RAILROAD BONDS.
An act xvus passed by the General Assem.
bly of 1867 exempting all railroad securities
of this State from taxation, ill lieu of which,
the corporations themselves pay into the
lrcasury of' the Stale one per cent. on their
stock, bonded and floating debt. This law
has been so construed as to cover all railroad
minds wherever located, whether in the
State or out of it. I think this was not the
Intention of the General Assembly which
passed the bill. I would suggest that an get
be passed which shall be uniform in its up-
plicnlion and not uncertain in its language.
EXEMPTION or WAGES.
I recommend that the mings Of any
person, lo the extent of fifty dollars, be ex-
mpt from attachment for debt. Most of file
of laborers is perhaps about this amount,
an exemption of it would in many cases of
sick or unfortunate workmen prevent great
distress to their families and much annoy-
lnce to their employers. My own experi-
ence as a laborer for others and an employer
of others’ labor, has firml convinced me
that justice 10 all parties emauds’n larger
exemption than at present exists. The only
real creators of wealth are those who earn
their daily bread by their 63in foil. They
nave nothing to sell but their labor and are
generally. too much occupied in coming
their Subsistence to pay much attention to
politics or legislation; therefore the State
should carefully guard their interests.
The tendency of legislation of late cars
has been in a marked degree in the irec-
lion of the consolidation Of capital and the
growthof large corporate interests. With-
out going info the question whether or not
evils have already grown out of this fen-
.lencv,il is manifest that unless some salutary
check be placed upon it great danger may
be apprehended. While labor and capital
should not be c inside-red aniu onistic, the
may properly be held its chec 3 upon one
mixer lo the adjustment of which wise legis~
lotion should be directed. The iendenc
therefore towards the consolidation of cap -
ml and the growth of huge corporations
may fairly be balanced by careful nurlurc
'illd cultivation of the interests of labor and
our great laboring classes. Whatever tends
to the growth of a eelf-relinnl and intelli-
3ntly ell-operative spirit among the working
men of the State cannot fail to operate ben-
u‘cially, as well in placing both the great
interests uponit nearer qualify,ns in pro-
moting the welfare of, that class upon which
the pros erily of the Slate so largely de-
, almrers on new railroads s ould
be protected by law against loss of wages,
consequent upon the failure of contractors
.JI' companies, either by a lien upon the
work done or in some other we . Without
recommending specific legis ation these
-‘lmlghts are suggested for your considera-
tion. 4
. nmNNIAL ELECTIONS.
An amendment to the Constitution will
come before you submitting to the people of
=he Stale, the question of permanently lo-
eating the capilnh The importance of the
subject demands, and I doubt not will re-
ceive, your careful consideration. There is
biennial elections, to be held in the autumn,
to which 1 would call your attention. The
flute will probably soon come, when by
Congressional enactment, all members of
Congress must be elected on the same day.
it requires no argument to demonstrate the
great economy it would be to the State, to
acid two elections in four years instead of
I recom-
this result.
' PROTECTION on Tim DALLOT.
I would suggest to your serious consider-
ation whether additional legislation is not
necessary for 1110 protection of the ballot in
this Stale. Not only should bribery and
coercion be prevented in the casting of bai-
lois, but the counting should be safe and ac-
curate, and the number of votes polled and
ieclared should corres and with the names
enallies. should be
provided for any unlawful interference with
voters or votes, or'with the boxes in which
ballots are deposited, or preserved for the
six months tamed by law.
0 DIVORCE Laws
unless changed, bid fair to bring us info dis-
repute. They are notoriously loose, more
[llinois. in the year 1870 there were in this
State 408 divorces and 4,871 marriages, a
ratio of about one to twelve, which has
been about the proportion for several years.
In Vermont the ratio is one to twenty-one;
granted in this State for too many causes,
tented and vicious people come here from
the fair fame of our State. Some marked'
cases of this kind have occurred, the past
year which loudly call for reform in out
reform. ' j
SALARIES—ADvANCE.
It may not be generally understood, but
such is the fact,tllalt all salaries of every
kind and nature above one thousand dollars,
clue from-the State to its officers, whether
for executive, judicial, military or other ser-
vices, nre now by law, payable semi-annu-
:illy-in advance. Thereés a sound business
maxim that“ a good paymasler pays when
the work .is done,” which I most heartily
recommend the State to adopt.
ECONOMY AND LESS SPECIAL LEGISLATION.
I would advise a rigid ‘economy of both
the time and money belonging to the Slate.
We are in duty bound to exercise the some
care in attending to the business of the State
that we should were its nfiniis all our own.
At the last session of the General Asseml‘l
there were passed but 142 public a cis, wbl _e
at the. some time there was passed 206 pri-
vate acts. The little: occupied- the most
time notwithstanding we have general laws
that cover most of the cases. Legislallug
for special cases in- so’lllrge a proportion
cannot fail to be detrimental to the general
ood. ' -
The practice heretofore so general of
granting gratuities for seerces w lch havb
been properly and legally paid for, , uld
.be' discontinued; The people are no _ ery
heavily taxed to pay the State and national
.tlebl contracted during the war, and no ad-
ditional burden should be imposed upon
them by a protracted sessxou or by giving
money to favorites.
I think we have already too many laws,
certainly more than most of us Clip under-
stand or than can be wisely. administered.
Our danger is of too much rather than too
little legislation. I trust therefore that your
enactments will be. limited to the actual
want of the community. ‘
The people of the State have animated to
us grave responsibilities. With a grateful
appreciation of their pnrtrnhiyflet us invoke
that divine wisdom which alone can. guide
us and; noble us to discharge the duties im-
posed-npon us in such. a manner as will ad-
.1--vance‘ the true interests of our grand old
‘ commonwealth.
MARSHALL JEWELL.
Hartford, May 16, .1871.
a horse as
corner.” ’ "
havingi 111'- 1989i “0'1“. F“,
:1 growing sentiment ill the State in favor of ‘
A \V’OodbitrygbOygTOmposili‘on describes
far behind the spirit .
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Norwalk Chronicler