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gravel}: Gazette.
Tuesday. June 27. 1871.
Anny on Long bland.
For a half-century back and more, and
perhaps ever since the first settlement of
. Long Island by the -whites in 1658, when it
was under the jurisdiction of and formed a
. part of the Connecticut Colony some thrif-
ty Yankee farmer has startled his neighbor-
hood, by “pulling up stakes” and moving to
the Island. Many of our own Norwalk peo-
ple have so emigrated, to the confusion of
: those who remained behind. For be it re-
membered, Long Island, in the legends of
the past, and in the estimation and general
conjecture of the present day, is but a second
Sahara, a vast desert of sand,an illimitable
wliortlebcrry forests, and the people only a
little in advance of the “Darwin Theory,” so
that when one of our "well-to-do,” farmers
sold his comfortable place hereabouts and
moved to Long Island, his neighbors at once
voted, with entire unanimity,that he had be-
come a fit subject for a lunatic Assylum,
and upon the whole, it was fortunate that he
had gone to so fitting a place. And here we
confess fully and frankly, to our own share
in the prevailing ignorance concerning Long
Island. We had looked out upon its treach-
erous shore line of sand bars and rifts from
the Atlantic side, with suspicious dread.
We had rolled, becalmed and sea-sick, ofi‘
Montauk, “like patience on a monument
smiling in grief,” with only the forlorn (x-
pectation that some hungry porgy would
' drift by and nibble at our book. Worse
than all, we had capsized and shipwrecked
during a sudden “north caster” on the sound
'side,when (In a whortleberry expedition, and
suffered all the inconveniences of the most
thorough immersion without any of the
sanctifying influences of that ordinance,
when religiously‘ administered. And when
our old and hitherto reliable friend Dr. Hill,
undertook to fire our enthusiasm over the
wonders and attractions of that historic
realm, we instinctively shrugged with in-
credulity but heroically resolved to “ go and
see,” which we did on Friday last; and now
we have to' record our complete conversion
and hearty endorsement of all the Doctor
has affirmed for years to his local audiences.
of unbelievers. ‘
Our first surprise, on entering the Depot
of the Long Island Railroad, across from the
34th St. Ferry, was to find a roomy, well-
ventilated Car, scrupulously clean,-with the
following “notice” in large, conspicious let~
ters, near the door :—“ Gentlemen, will not
spit on the floor; others must not." There
was energy and decision in that notification,
and we were not- surprised to see, at every
station the ncfitly attired brakeman, enter
the cars and assist Ladies in conveying their
bundles orbabies, to the platform, in the
most civil and handy manner. To us this
was a new and most agreeable experience.
Yet what is to hinder a brakeman, or any
other employee of 9. Railroad, begrimed
with cinders or soot, though he may he,from
being a gentleman, and especially in the
presence of Ladies. Then as we sped rap-
idly past the almost continuousvillage from
Hunter’s Point to Jamaica Plains, our won-
der grew, at the marvelous smoothness of
the railway track. We had read 'so much
, unfriendly criticism of this road that we had
supposed it even more dilapidated than
' every thing else pertaining to Long Island.
Moreover, we 'had come to think, with
the repeated “Watering of stock," processes,
we had witnessed and the vast resources
and new stcc(a)l rails,of our own home road,
that it was the best and smoothest in the
land. But here is a piece of road—which is
not a through route to all New England,
which runs faster, takes freight and passen-
gers cheaper, and has a much smoother
track than the boasted New York and New
Haven Railroad, 'and we earnestly com-
mend our friend Bishop, its ambitious Presi-
dent, to take a ride over this road before
again boasting that he has the best piece of
road bed and track, in the land.
On, on, we sped, through fields of highest
culture. Market gardens, neat and well
fenced farms, wheat, rye, oats, corh, and
potatoes, and even grass, .far in advance of
any crops we had seen in Connecticut. The
soil is a light and sandy-loam with an ex-
cess of sand and is so easyof cultivation
and so quick to respond to every kind of
fertilizing material, .that we could at, once
see the reason why farmers should prefer
such land, to the heavier, stony soil'of Con-
necticut. Then the waters, on either side
of the Island teem with fish and sedges,easy
to get and cheap, which explains in chief
part, the very high state of cultivation ob-
servable everywhere. -
We halted at Riverhead, a quaint and
quiet old town of perhaps fifteen to eighteen
himdred inhabitants. It is the county seat
of Suffolk county and has a new and very
commodious Court House, with a jail in the
rear, an octagon, tower shaped affair, of
small dimensions, but the demands upon its
capacity are also small. Since the Railroad
has come under the control of Mr. Oliver
Charlick, quite a new impetus has been
given the place and new and tasteful resi-
dences of modern style are quite numerous
in the vicinity of the Depot. A nephew of
the irrepressible P. T. Barnum, of Bethel
has a large steam planing, sash and blind
and scroll-turning factory, and his enterprise
and business push have left many traces in
the architectural features of the place. There
are four or five. church organizations, one
new and quite attractive Methodist church
which is by far the largest denomination of
the, place. An academy and good schools
are also gratifying features of the place.
There is a large Summer Hotel, near the
Depot and two others at the centre; one,
the “Long Island House,” kept, and well
kept, too, by Mine Host, John P. Terry, is a
Temperance house and has been run for a
great many years strictly on that plan,
showing that a hotel can be run without the
nuisance ofrum. We most heartily com-
mend any of our friends to this quiet,well ap-
pointed and well conducted hostlery. There
are some dozen or more stores, a printing
office, and newspaper just started, a small
woollen mill and two grist mills are located
near the village. The inhabitants are a
quiet, intelligent, well-to-do matter-offset
and very hospitable sort of people, as was
most fully proven to us. '
Among the residents are quite a number
of retired “Sons of the Sea.” One, Capt.
Raynor, whose acquaintance we had the
good fortune to make, bears the enviable
celebrity of having made the largest catch
of whales on record. He returned a_short
time since from the Arctic seas with a car-
go Of over seven thousands barrels of oil!
Having so effectually “struck ile,” the Capt-
ain has the good sense to “stay ashore” and
enjoy the hard-earned fruits of his perilous
labors. Capt. B. F. Homan also an Arctic
navigator and personally known to some of
our town’s people, is also a resident here.
We were shown by him the iron head of the
whale “gig”. or hai-poon, taken by him from
the side of an Arctic whale’ and which has
caused such general interest and comment
among scholars and the press. This bar-
poon, it will be remembered, was shot into
the whale but wrenched 011‘, from a boat be-
longing to the Ansel Gibbs, from New Bed-
ford, in the Ice does of Repulsc Bay, Green-
land, on the Atlantic side of the Continent l
Capt.Homan harpooned this same whale on
Monday, Aug. 15th, of last year, in Lat. 70
Long. 40, at about 10 p. m. but yet in full
daylight, off Wainright Inlet, on the 'north-
westernmost coast of Alaska, on the Paqfie
side of the Continent! Singularly enough,
[one of Captain H.’s whalemen was on the
Ansel Gibbs at the time this whale was first
struck, and the harpoon wrenched off, and
his first and second mates were also on dif-
ferent vessels in the same Atlantic fleet, and
knowing to the circumstances of its loss.
The identity is made absolute, however, by
the initials of the Gibbs cut' in the iron.
When the whale was floated ’long side Cap-
tain H’s ship—theCorneliu’s Howlaiid, the;
Captain qbserved—to ‘use his own sailor
phrase. “ a big scar onvhis right side, about
ten feet abaft his fin.” ’He was “ cut away’.’}
and the chunks of blubber pesscd over into
the ship’s hold, where it was tried out and
from the cutting about this scar came out
this harpoon head, thus demonstrating be-
yond all peradvcnture, to science, what so
many valuable lives and so much treasure
have been sacrificed to prove-cm open Polar
Sea, and a Aortfiwest passage! These Arctic
whales never leave the regions of ice ; their
food is there and their haunts are there;
moreover, they are forced to come to thc’sur—
face at short intervals for air, so that it made
its way across that path of impenetrable ice,
so many navigators have failed and perished
in attempting to discover. This thus indis-
putably verified bit of iron, awakens a fresh
interest, just now that Dr. Hall’s vessel is
this very week to leave New York to dis-
cover and pursue, if posslblc, the track of
this geography-unravelling whale. It is,
and must ever be an object of scientific in-
terest, and we wish the Museum of Yale
College might become the possessor of it,
that the curious of all ages might look upon
it there. It is true that M’Clure and Dr.
Kane’s men practically demonstrated the
verity of 0. Northwest passage. M’Clure
abandoned his ship on the Pacific side and
passed across on the ice and retur ned via
the Atlantic side, while the Kane men claim
to have seen the open sea, the sea birds and-
sea weed, and to have heard its waves break
away of in the distance of undiscernable'
space. But no proofs have been furnished
so plain and so incontestible as-that furnish-
ed by this monster fish. This iron, with the
Polar bear skins, the whale teeth, the wal-
rus tushes, the Arctic furs and garments,
Would richly repay a trip to Rivcrhead to see
The M. E. Society were indulging in their
annual Sabbath school pic-nics in a charm-
ing grove on the Sound shore, about oppo-
site Guilford Point on our coast. Hither we
hied in the landlord’s “ one-horse shay ”—-
the only vehicle left in the village—but not
until after partaking of a most substantial
repast, at the Long Island House; Among
the side dishes were broiled eels, deliciously
cooked with their pelts on, and the way the
“ Doctor ” disposed of these craning crea-
tures,was quite “frightful to see,” and makes
'us squirm and wriggle to contemplate. They
certainly have. some peculiar nack offish-
cooking which, with the .fish being taken
freshlrom the water, proves-a sore tempta-
tion to excessive indulgence, when “unre-
strained by grace,” and goadcd on by an
eager appetite. After such a demonstration
on the cels as the “Doctor” had made, judge
of our consternation, to see him make for
the loaded pic-nic tables, the moment he
reached the grounds, and,betore he had half
got through the cordial greetings of a whole
was never so thoroughly tested before, and
to save him from self-evident mortification,
we sat down and made a hearty meal of
deliciously roasted clams. Oh, what a field
for great endeavor, this, for our portly U. S.
Assessor and his hungry compeers. On ty~
ing our horse, we found even he with all
things else, was quaint and “peculiar.” The
only way he could be hitched was to attach
the tie-rein to the crupper! Thus “anch-
ored,” as the oldwhalers expressed‘it, “fore
and aft,” he was considered safely and like
tolabide with us till we should return. Near
this pic-nic grove is the highest point of
land on the sound shore of the Island and
the view from it either with the glass or
naked eye perfectly grand and enchanting.
We never had the - remotest conception
of the exceedingly interesting character of
this Island. Near here are three clear,
cold, transparent lakes abounding in fresh-
water-fish, and affording first class mill
privileges, while the cleared portion are
so finely cultivated that they look more like
gardens, than farm fields. The people, re'
mind one of the outgoing hospitality and
" cordiality ofresidents of the far west. They
are as quaint in many things, as are all
things one sees about him, but while evident-
ly honest, and candid, they know fully what
they are about. While we were seated on the
hotel piazza, an honest and demure looking
native, went by leading a colt. Some noisy
wag shouted out to him that his colt had
“cars like a mule.” “Well, if he has.” quiet-
ly replied the old man, “he ha’n’t got a yaup
like a Jackass,” and passed on, as uncon-
cerned as if he had simply complimented
his assailant, who however, amid roars of
laughter retired to repair damages.
Dr. Hill 'has three brothers and many
friends and relatives residents here. Capt.
Homan is his nephew by marriage, and a
most intelligent and entertaining gentleman.
He is at present engaged in farming, but con-
fesses to an occasional “ itching” for the sea
again. He showed us among his many oth-
er curiosities and trophies, two stones which
were left on his ship by a billow which
swept his deck in the Arctic sea during a
terrific tempest, and which must have been
scooped up from the ocean’s bottom by the
ground swell of this roller.
The merchants and businessmen, recently
petitioned Mr.'Charlick, who, by the way,
seems to be a model railroad manager, for a
reduction of freights over his road from New
York. He instantly invited them to make
out a tariff of freight rates such gas they
thought would be fair. They did so and. he
at once accepted it with the remark that if
it had been left to himself he should un-
doubtedly have made the schedule still low-
er, but all were satisfied and instead of add;
ing the amounts thus saved'on freights to
their profits, the shopkeepers give their cus;
tomers the benefit of the reduction and thus
draw in considerable trade from the sur-
rounding country. General merchandize
we find to be considerably loWer than in
Norwalk, owing to cheap living, low rents,
a thirst to get rapidly rich. Real estate is
very low, yet more than double what it was
six years ago. A good farm may be pur-
chased for from $2000 to $5000,with respec-
table improvements. We should think it
would be the paradise of industrious, frugal
poor men. All _in all, Long Island is not
such a forbidding place as the public have
been led to believe, and Riverhead is a most
delightful and enjoyable place; just the spot
to go to for rest, for fishing, for hunting, for
comfortable relaxation and recuperation.
Long may it wave.
WATER BONDS.
The Water Commissioners announce th'at
they will offer the Water Bonds of the Bor-
ough of Norwalk for sale on the first day of
July. The Bonds have twenty-five years to
run, bear seven per cent. inierest, and are is-
sued in amounts of One Thousand, Five
Hundred, and One Hundred Dollars each.
Of course the entire amount which they are
authorized to issue will ~be eagerly taken by
those who have funds to invest.
DIVIDENDS.-Th0 Directors of the Bank
of Norwalk have declared a semi-annual
dividend of four per cent, payable July 1st.
The Norwaik Savings Bank declared a
three and one-half per cent. dividend, paya-
ble to depositors on the 1st of July.
The dwelling of Mr. W. H. Wilcox, on
Flax Hill, was burglariously entered on Fri-
day night last, about 2 o’clock. and robbed
of two gold watches,a gold bracelet and
sonie'spoons. The thieves were seen and
the alarm given, but they managed to es-
cape. The watchmcn at the Iron Works
and at the Bridge report that they heard.
some one rowing‘ a boat. down the harbor
very rapidly, about two o’clock, which prob-
ably contained the rogues.
nov. Dr. Chllds.
The Hartford Courant of Saturday an;
nounces that Rev. Dr. Thomas S. Childs,
formerly pastor of the First Congregatiog—
al Church in this place, has returned to that'
city and will assume the duties of a profess
iorship in the Hartford Theological Semina-
ry—a position for which he is eminently
qualified. He will reside on Asylum ave-
nue near Sumner street.
army of friends! We think his “capacity” ‘
light expenses, and an apparent absence of '
a r.
VABYOUS ITEMS.
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Annual meeting of the N orwalk Insurance
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Co. on Thursday. “=-
That carfliquake that caused a tremor here
Sunday night week, shocked the New York
and Long Island folks, and scared some
people in California.
The St. Mary's Societviheld aFéstival for
the children, at Norwalk Hall,’orl Thursday
evening last.
The first annual meeting of the Fairfield
Co. Fire Insurance Co. is to be held 'on the
11th of July. '
New Early Rose potatoes are in market
and selling for $4.00 per bushel.
Strawberries will soon be wdrth a dollar
a quart.
- The days are now at the longest, and Gas
bills are as small as they will be this sea-
son. ’
The funeral of Samuel R. Bunting was at-
tended on Thursday last by both Masons
and Odd Fellows.
A party of about fifty excursionists came
down the Danbury road on Thursday, and
took-a sail east as far as Bridgeport.
The residence of Mr.,Asa E. Smith, East
Avenue, has been attractively re-painted.
Now is the time tolay sidewalks. Let us,
at least, have as good sidewalks on West
Avenue and Main Street as we now have on
East Avenue.
Adams Brothers do Brush recently orna-
mented the Chicago police 'force with hats
of their excellent manufacture.
A festival for the benefit of the M. E. Zion
Church, is to be held next Thursday evening.
In his annual report, H. M. Cleveland,
Agent, of the State Board of Education,
Says :——“ Hdrtford, New Haven, Norwalk,
New Britain and New London deserve much
credit for their efforts to bring all the child-
ren into the school.”
Miss Beecher’s School, we regret to learn
is to be 'removed to Hartford this fall.
The trial of the party who put the stolen
Securities of Bank of N orwalkon the Market.
commences to-day in New York. Quite a
large number of our citizens are summoned
thither.as witnesses.
.Mr. Eben Hill has the fine granite copings
for his new iron fence securely laid down
Bates, of the Ridgefield Quarry, cut and laid'
the coping and now Duncan ‘takes hold to
make and erect the wrought iron fence. It
will be a fineimpovement when completed.
The Directors of the Fairfield Co. Bank
declared a semi-annual dividend of four per
cent. on Friday last. '
The New York and New Haven railroad
company have declared a semi annual divi-
dend of 5 per cent payable July 1st. .
A nice new dwelling‘On Fair. street, near
Catharine, is offered to rent. Apply at this
ofliee. ’
D. H. Webb 8: Co. have dissolved. Mr.
Rowan retires from the business, and Messrs
D. H. Webb and John H. Ferris continue
the same under the firm name of Webb an
Ferris. ~
Mr. A. Free announces a Hop to be given
in Exhibition Hall, on the County Fair
Grounds, on Wednesday evening.
Two new sleeping cars called the Rip
Van Winkle and the Manhattan which
have just been built for the Boston and New
York route passed over the road last week
on a trial trip. They cost $13,000 each, and
the former has thirty berths, and the latter
twenty.
Governor Jewell has appointed General
J . R. Hawley, of Hartford, and Professor
Wm. P. Blake, of New Haven, the State
commissioners, under act of Congress pro-
viding for 'an international exhibition to be
held at Philadelphia in 1876.
The Zion Methodist Conference was held
in Hartford last week. Among the appoint-
ments are the following: Rev. Mr. Hunt, re-
cently of N orwalk, to Springfield, Mass;
Rev. Wm. J ._Dorsey to Norwalk, and Stam-
ford mission.
They had another terrible panic in New
York last Wednesday. A corner in Rock
Island stock was attempted but the princi-
pal operator was not backed up in the cri-
sis, and the stock fell from 130 to 110, which
caused the “failure” of some twenty stock
“operators.” ’
‘ A pleasing incident occurred on a Nouga-
tuck train recently. A Mrs. Kellogg, of
Norwalk, was returning home with her lit-
tle daughter. The child becoming restless
wandered from her seat, when the watchful
mother called "Clara, come here.” Hearing
the name, a lady sitting near called the
child, saying “you have my' name; won’t
you come and see me ?" The mother turn-
ing, recognized in the lady, America’s favor-
ite sifiger, and said “Perhaps you will be
surprised to hear that the child bears your
entire name. We named her after you-—.
Clara Louise Kellogg.”
The annual Regatta of the New York
yacht club came Off last Thurscay, over the
usual course. '
A meeting was held in East Bridgeport,
last Saturday, to make preparations for the
coming re-union of the Fifth C. V., which is
to be held August 9th. '
Call at the Union Market and examine
Altick’s patent Fountain. .
Rev. Levi L. Paine our ex-Union School
Preceptor.—-now a Professor in the Theo-
logical Seminary at Bangor, Maine,——is
spendinga portion -of his Summer’s vacation
with his wife’s relatives in Norwalk. He
occupied 'the pulpit of the First Congrega-
tional church on Sunday evening last.
We are glad to see that our Borough au-
thorities-have finally ordered the construc—
tion of proper side walks on. West avenue.
The good work has already commenced in
front of St. Mary’s church and parsonage.
Picnics and a ride “to salt’.’ are now in-
order. '
A Special Borough meeting is to be held
next Saturday. See call.
- At the special Town meeting held last
Saturday, called to rescind the vote of the
previous meeting in regard to the Down
Town crossing, it was simply voted to ad-
journ without date.
We hear of no very extensive public prep-
arations in this vicinity for the celebration
of the Fourth. Picnics will probably be the
general 'order of the day.
, The Nelly White will probably be large-’
1y patronized on the Fourth of July. The
excursionists can land at New York and
spend the day in the city, or go on .to Rock-
away, a prominent Watering Place on the
south side of Long Island, about an hour
and a half sail down the Bay, through the
N arrows,-and out on the broad Atlantic. A
band of music has been engaged for the oc-
casion, and every effort will be made to
make the excursion enjoyable. ‘
The cast abutment of the new railroad
bridge, is now being laid in masonry up_on
the sub-foundation of piles.
R. H. Bissell, Esq, of Norwalk, was elect
ed a member of the Stock Exchange in New
York last Thursday.
Rev. William J. Dorsey, successor to Rev.
Mr. Hunt, began his labors at the Town
Hall last Sunday. He announces that his
subject next Sunday night will be “.4 Pray-
or from Hell. The public are invited to at-
tend, and it is hoped that the favors shown
to Mr. Hunt by the members of other de-
nominations will also be extended to him.
There is to be a Universalist meeting next
Sunday at Ely’s Hall. Rev. S. A. Davis is
expected to preach.
E. A. Woodward Ens purchased the new
brick store on Washington street occupied
by Mr. A. Dickerman as a Dry Goods store,
and adjoining Mr. A. Knapp‘s Grocery. The
price stated is $18,000. Mr. Dickerman, in
turn,has purchased the Lucas Hotel prop-
erty, Main street for $21,000.
Bosom fiends—twins. ,
A great ocean race—fishes.
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Cm ELECTION.—T,l_ie election for city of-
ficers'.., last Tuesdayjéfw passed off without
much» cxcitemeht and With but Ugly-in-
terest manifested. {:‘I’he result was justidbout
well-organized opposition to anything Or
anybody, although split tickets we're abund-
ant. The general officers nominated at the
caucus were elected, and the Republicans
had it all their own way in Ward matters.
The officers elected are as follows :—Mayor,
Dudley P. Ely; Clerk, Walter T. Bucking-
ham; Treasurer, James A. Brown; Collec-
tor, Charles IV. Smith; Auditor, Walter C.
Quintard; Marshal, James L. Russell; Reg-
istrars, John B. Bouton, Theodore Wilcox;
Councilmen z—First Ward, Thomas Guyer,
Lorenzo Dibble, William‘H. Wilcéx, Henry
W. Lester; Second Ward, Robert I. Tolles,
John L. Richards, Samuel F. Peck, Edwin
A. Whitman; Third Ward, George Bene-
dict, Henry H. Elvvell, George W. Smith,
Joseph R. Raymond; Inspectors of Elec-
tions :—-First Ward, .M. M. Norton, W. M.
Raymond, 2d; Second Ward, C. F. Tolles,
S. D. Byxbec ; Third Ward, J. C. Crowe,
C. H. White.
Mr. Walter C. Quintard seems to have
been very popular, receiving every vote cast
for Auditor; Clerk Buckingham, Collector
Smith, and Marshal Russell received all but
one vote each cast for those officers, while
Mayor Ely received only 248 out of 389 votes
cast, according to official statements.
W The Sabbath School Union Celebra-
tion, at South Norwalk, proved a most grat-
ifying and successful occasion. There were
some seven hundred in the procession, head-
ed by the Wheeler & Wilson Band. The
children bearing their variously mottoed ban-
ners and in their holiday attire made a most
pleasing pageant. The first banner onhe
Congregational School, home some thirty
years ago, was an objec: 9f special interest,
and, contrasted with its modern rivals fitly
showed the progress we are making in these
modern times: Addresses. music, refresh?
ments, &c., were the things “endured.” at
the close of the march, and in the evening
Dr. Eggleston gave a most entertaining and
practically valuable lecture on the best
modes of interesting and instructing Sab-
bath School children, at the Congregational
Church, and to a crowded house. He was
preceded by Rev. Messrs. Davies, Dunning.
and Goods‘ell in pertinent addresses. We
wish we might dcvelOp the energy and en-
thusiasm evinced by Frank Ferris and his
earnest co-laborers in the Sabbath School
work, up toyn here. The children would
be delighted, and their parents and teachers
profited by a demonstration half as success
ful as this has proved. _ ' '
Good old Nantucket, usually so quiet and
beautiful, is all alive to-day-with excitement
and masonry! The entire population of the
island is concentrated in the city to assist
Union Lodge in celebrating its “Centennial.”
and numerous lodges and crowds of visitors
from “off-island” are probably present to
take part in the celebration. A large tent
has been erected under which a grand din-
ner is to be given; an oration is to be deliv-
ered in a church, an original Ode sung, with
chorus singing by a choir of one hundred
singers, and Gilmore’s Band is to furnish in-
strumental music; The celebration closes-
with a grand ball in the Tent, this evening
and room has been prepared for eight hun-
dred dancers-for the islanders generally
are very fond of this amusement. Nantuck-
et people do not often celebrate, but when
they do they all join together, make bounti-
ful provision, then give themselves up to the
full enjoyment of the occasion.
—_——
The Methodist ladies had a bad night for
their Festival last Tuesday, but neverthe-
less had quite a respectable audience. Om
Wednesday evening there was a large .at-
tendance present, and the entertainment
passed off pleasantly.
The Hose Company boys were very suc-
cessful with their chtcrtainnient on Friday;
evening last. The evening was lovely and
everything propitious. The floor was crowd-
ed with merry dancers until a late hour, and
the galleries were filled with spectators,
The Hall was prettily decorated, and there
was-slavish display of flowers. Strawber-
ries, Ice Cream, Soda Water and Cake were
in demand, pretty girls abounded, and the
members were good-natured and untiring
in their efforts to please. A good time and
a small sum in the treasury were the net
results.
Mr. Charles F. Raymond has on his place
a large collection of fiower's, including as he
informs us, something over one hundred va-
rieties of roses, beautiful specimens of which
adorned our table on Saturday'last. Some
have passed the first“ bloom but there are
still a large number of blossoms. They are
all standard roses. ,He generously offers to
give cuttings to all who desire them, when
the bushes are pruned next Fall.
Messrs. Walsch & Neilan, of Mott Haven,
have secured the contract for building the
stone dam for the Receiving Reservoir.
They are to commence work by the first of
July and finish by the 10th of November.
When the N orwalk Hotel was remodeled
and the observatory placed above its roof, 9.
colored waiter boy, who hadwatched the
progress of the improvements with special
delight enthusiastically remarked to “ Uncle
David,” “ Tell yer what, Master David, dat
purgatory on top dar, goin’ to look mighty
nice.” But this joke of the house was en-
tirely eclipsed by one of the present domes-
tics, who, with praiseworthy emulation,
boasted last week, that theywere “ going to
have a big dinner there on Friday for the
Bankrupta." Of course she meant anything
but this, as it was our solid Board. of Bank
Directors who were intended to be compli-
mented, and who were, in accordance with
their “ ancient and honorable custom” only
having an annual dinner at the Norwalk,
upon declaring their dividend.
One of our most respectable citizens de.
sires us to thank Mr. L. L. Allen for, what
our fliend calls the most orderly and re-
spectable, as well as interesting and pleas-
ing horse trot,he ever witnessed anywhere.
We are glad to learn Mr. Allen made spe-
cial arrangements to have good order main-
tained and his efi‘orts were entirely success-
ful and nothing occurred to offend the deli-
cacy of any lady. This is .as it always
should be. There is no reason in the world
why in the exercise of the qualities of the
noblest of the brute creation, rowdyism and
rascality should be the predominent fer!
tures. We are glad to know that Mr.Allen
has made a succesful raid against it ,this
time if he was unequal to thecontest last
Fall.
The following are the newly elected oili-
cers of the Choral Union :— President, N. A. '
Mosman, M. D. ; Vice President, Jacob Tui-k;
Contlhctor, Alex. S. Gibson; Secretary, Miss
M. L. Bartlett; Treasurer, Miss A. Fitch;
Librarian, Miss N. Camp. .
. The Union ‘Ferry Co. is bhilding a new.
beautiful and commodious Ferry House on
the Brooklyn side of Fulton Ferry. The
new structure is of wood, which is claimed
to be far superior to iron for Ferry Houses,
and more durable. ‘
Rev. George L. Fuller will lecture in the
Lecture Room of the Second M. E. Church,
on Wednesday Evening, at eight o’clock,
Subject; . “Gleanings from Fuller-Ls fields.”
The lecture has been well received in the
places where it has been .delivered and is
highly commended by the papers. Price
of admission twenty five cents, children ten
cents. L
The South Norwalk Independent. laments
the “stealing away of that fence from around
the ‘Tropical garden’.” The “deep damna-
tion of its taking off,” has deeply affected
the public mind and the vandal should be
pursued, captured and appropriately pun-
ished.
' Rev. Mr. Gates, of N ew Jersey, brother of
the pastor, preached at the First Baptist
church, on Sunday last.
Trim the trees. See official orders.
'
what everybodyexpected asythere wasno;
QQNNEGTICUT LEGISLATURE
’ MAY SESSION—1871. '
. _. Saturn. Tuesday, June 20. 2
“.Bill to enable railroads to make approach-
es to their roadsrcommittee on, railroads;
giving employee of railroads and steamboat
companies power to act ‘as constables on the
premises of the companies; judiciary.
. Bill changing the west boundary of Beth-
el came from the house 'passedi: concurred.
Bill to require the mutual insurance com-
panies to make their report to the comptroll-
er at the same time it is made to the author-
ities of other states; p’assed.
Hons .-- naroirrs on COMMITTEES
A ricnlturee—A resolution incorporating
the- anbury Agricultural Societ ; passed.
Resolution extending time of tdgcfiéld
railroad; referred.
Remonstrance of P. T. Barnum and 1,900
othe'rs against the alteration of Bridgeport
city charter; referred.
Remonstrance of citizens of Danbury and
New Fairfield against restrictions on fish-
in :‘referred: * . . ~ .
he resolution of state house appropria-
tion was read the third time.
Reached, That the sum of $500,000 of any
monies in the hands of the treasurer of this
state he, and the said sum hereby. is appro-
priated for the purpose of erecting m the
town of Hartford a suitable building to be
used as a state house.
Mr. Eaton introduced three others to fol-
low'it—the first appgiinting Marshall Jewell,
of Hartford - Wm. . Bishop. of Bridgeport;
William A. Buckingham, of Norwrch; Wm.
H. Barnum, of Salisbury; and _ Wm. D.
Shipman, of Hartford, commissioners for
contracting for and constructing the same,
the city to donate a site and appropriate ad-
ditionally a sum not less than $500,000; the
second authorizing the city of Hartford to
issue bonds not exceeding $1 000,000, and
the third to provide for the holding of a spec-
ial city meeting to approve the issuing of
the said bonds. ' .
‘ Mr. Eaton supported his resolutions, and
was followed by Mr. Treat, who thought
they should be tabled for printing, which
was so ordered. I
. - SENATE Wednesday, June 21.
' Resolution appointing James Pike of Ster-
lin , Railroad commissioner; passed.
Sill forthe'inco oration of the new town
Howé or Beacon alls wastaken fiom the
table and a statement of the diets made out
by SenatOr Catlin. The new. town takes
portions of the townships of Seymour, Naug-
atuck,'0xford, and- Bethany :‘ from the two
first of which there is no opposition to the
project. The bill passed. .
Bill amending charter of the borough of
Norwalk, allowing an additional issue of
water bonds to the amount of $75,000;
passed. ' ‘ _ “ _
Bill authorizing Bridgeport to issue bonds;
passed. ,. .
Bill favorable to rebuilding W ashington
bridge, the e ease to be home by the towns
of Milford, - tratford and ' New Haven ;
passed. -
Bill relating to elections to punish fraud-
ulently extracting, or depositing ballots, 1m-
posing fine and imprisonment; passed.
Housni— Act to provide New London
with a ood su ply of water; passed.
Mr. rest, ofp Woodbridge, called from the
table the resolutions appointing Israel M.
Bullock judge and assistant judge of the city
court of Bridgeport, which were passed.
. Appointing James Pike railroad commis-
sioner for the ear ensuing; passed.
he railroady consolidation bill was called
up and excited 'long discussion.
”SENATE Thursday June 22.
Bill to call a convention to revise the con-
stitution came from the House referred to
the committee on constitutional amendments;
soreferi-ed. .
Resolution appointing3 Israel M. Bullock
judgeof the city court of ridgeport; passed.
Resolution appointing James Pike of Ster~
lin railroad commissioner; passed.
he resolution to approprate $12,000 an-
nually to the State Normal School was ta-
ken f'rom the table on motion of Senator
Hall and the resolution was passed.
Bill punishing the sale of prize packages
to minors; passed. .'
B'll providing the method 'of procuring
right of we by railroad companies over
land owned y individuals; passed. ' '
Hones—The committee reported in fa-
vor of ,inco crating the town of Beacon
Falls. Mr. earles supported it in a long
speech. Others took part in the‘ discussion,
the report being finally tabled.
called, being the capital resolution.
Mr. Ingersol, ofNew Haven, moved to re-
fer to judiciary. He thought it was not be-
coming in the house to make such an appro-
priation without reference. _
Mr. Eaton said he did not expect action
of this character. Individually I don’t care
whether it passes or not. Here the speaker
suddenly sat down prostrated by an attack
of verti o.
On r. Wait’s motion the house took a
recess. ' -
SENATE Friday, June 23.
Petition of opening of Galoon mill pond,
Bridgeport, to navigation; ro'ected.
Report adverse to a bill in icting punish-
ment for non-acceptance of office ; accepted.
Bills reported and rejected: One authori--
zing clerks of courts to certify to returns of
notaries public; authorizing railroads to
take lands for depots and approaches; in re-
gard to the Norwalk Savings society; im-
posing a penalty on Savings banks for ta-
king more than the amount of deposits from
one individual allowed by law; allowing
fees of justice in certain cases.
Bill in favor of extending time of the
Ridgefield railroad for settling of land dam:
ages ; passed.
Honest—Mr. Searles, of Thompson, called
up the bill incorporating the new town of
Beacon Falls.
Mr Buckingham moved to table and make
it the order of the day for next Wednesday ;
passed, 79 to_58. -
Mr. Goodwin. of East Hartford, called up
the resolution re airing the president of the
New York and artford road to a scheme
of prices char ed on this road for passen-
gers and freig t, a__copy of the lea sc of the"
Shore Line, etc. .
Mr. Merrill, of Hartford, moved to indefia
nitely post one.
General raft hppcd the thing would not
be postponed. He was sorry to see such rop-
position to the investigation of the manage-
ment of the corporation. He was afriend
of corporations, but the whole people
were interested in them and he was sorry to
see such a spirit manifested towards the gen-
tleman’s investigation. -
Mr.,Bishop objected to the selection of one ,
road, but they would furnish all the infome-
tion wanted. He moved to amend to ask
for such information from all the railroads
in the State. .
. The resolution was temporarily tabled.
Mr. Goodwin called up the'resolution on
investi ation of the reports of the New York
an .1 cw Haven and the New Haven and
Hartford railroads.
Mr. Merrill said his colleague had the
floor on this subject.
Mr. Goodwin said it was on another sub-
‘ect, the consolidation of the two roads, that
e had the. floor. Mr. Goodwin moved to
amend by asking why they had not report-
ed- surplus earnings, amount of cash and
stock- dividend, increase of capital, income
from other roads, outlay for locomotives,
agencies, graduations, construction etc.
Tabled by General Pratt. ~
, Mr. Bishop, of Bridgeporf, called up the
preceding resolution on rates charged for pas— -
sengers‘and height, and moved to amend by >
applying it to all railroads in the State. 1’
it passed, he would furnish all the informav
tion in his power concerning his road. .
Mr. Hall said the amendment did not pro-
vide when the information should. be fur-
nished. '
Mr. Bishop, was willing any time should
be fixed; '
Mr. Hall moved to amend by making the
time ten days after the passage of the reso-
.lution.
Mr. Bishop’s amendment was passed ; and
after some debate Mr. Hall’s also.
'. The resolution calling upon. the railroad
commissioners for information respecting
the Hartford and New Haven and the New
York and New Haven railroads, was taken
from the table, and after a little spirited de-
bate, was tabledagain. -
0.. H. Scofield is; now closing out all his
spring dress goods at cost. Ladies in want
of' a nice dress will do well to call.
-—-—-——.—£.s—,.———-
The daily papers are trying to improve
their sales this dull season by seeking to get
up a fight between Prussia and England. ‘
Gov. Jewell spent last Saturday with
President Grant in Central Park and other
places ofinterest, and dined with him at the,
Fifth Avenue Hotel. '
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Fifty dozen Lace Collars, from ten cents
to $1, can be found at C. H‘ Scofield’s.
. o
By the completion of the cable between
Singapore to small Island south of the
Malay Peninsula) and Hong Kong, London
is brought in direct communicacation with
China, and we can now receive news of
events in the “Flowery Kingdom" as they
transpire. By steamer,-a month or more is
required to communicate with China. The
earthquake, elsewhere spoken of occurred
April 11th, but not untill the lapse of near-
ly two months have we learned of it. The
new cable will afford the greatest facility to
commercial intercourse, and for the transac-
tion of important diplomatic business. One
of the Anglo-American cables, after having
lain useless for several months, has now
been repaired, and the other will soon be in
workingorder.
At 11 o’clock the order of the day was:
LETTERS mom um limos-Ln.
The Sabbath School Concert exercises at
: ;the Baptist Church, last Sabbath evening,
were charmingly interestingand beautiful—'-
fresh as spring when birds come‘ and sing,
and not monotonous and wearisomc, even to
children, as is too often the case. The exer~
cises' embraced recitations of passages of
scripture on the subject “ How should we
follow Christ ?” classified alphabetically as
A-afi'ectionately ; B-bclicvingly; C-constant-
ly, with Bible verses to prove c propo-
sition. Sixty or seventy texts were recited
by the scholars. This was followed by a
special exercise on the same subject by a
gentleman’s class (Dr. Fitch), black-board
review by the Superintendent anti a spirited
address by the Rev. Mr. Gates, of New Jer-
sey, brother of the pastor. Truly, it is a
great thing to excite the intellect of the
young in the right dii'cbtton. Eighty years
ago Robert Raikes said, “ It is botanizing in
Human nature,” and Fraebel wrote, “ En-
courage a child.” A STRANGEB.
From the anpual report of Sec. Northrup
of the State Board ofEducation we copy the
following slatictics: No. of school districts
in the State, 1,555; No. of public schools
1,644: N O. of children between the ages of
four and sixteen 128,448, an increase of 3,-
041 for the year; average Number between
those ages in each district 83; whole Num-
bersof scholars registered in winter, 94,092.
in summer, 83,192; whole Number of differ-
ent scholars registerd in the year 110,640;
an increase of 5,327 for the year; No. regis-
tered over 10 years of age 3,324; No. in oth-
er than public schools 9,304: No. of touch-
ers in winter, males, 702, female 1,670—in
summer, males 185, females 2,141 ; Average
wage! of male teachers per_month, inclu-
di g board, $63.10; do of female teachers
$31.29; No. of graded schools 217; No. of
new school houses erected during the year,
45;No. of schoolhouses-reported in ‘good’
condition 905; in ‘fair’ condition 479; in
‘bad’ condition 270; Capital of School Fund
$2,043,375.62; Revenue of do, distributed
last February $128,448. dividend per child
$1.00; amount raised for Schools by Town
Tax $568,387.50; by District Tax $498,846.-
09; total amount received for public schools
from all sources, $1,484,016.35,.an increase
for the year of $214,863; amount for each
child enumerated $11.83; total amount ex-
pended for public schools during. the year
$1,621,387.76.
» W The Water commissioners have been
engaged today in a trial before referees of
the question ofdamages in crossing the land
of Mnrrin Raymond with their water pipes
on the way to the Bridge.
DEAR'GAZET'I'E. —As we left our homes
to-day bearing the body of the late R. A.
Beckwith our hearts were bowed in sadness
for the lonely invalid widow. We took New
Haven R. R. to Bridgeport, thence up the
Naugatuck road to Bristol. On our arrival
at Depot we were met by the members of a
Society called Batchelor Brothers of which
Mr. B. was a member. Here they took
charge of the remains, and we proceeded to
"the Cong. church, where very inspiring ser-
vices were held, and many hundreds oficiti-
zens looked for the last time upon that face
that had always looked upon them so kind-
ly, then proceeding to the cemetery located
on one of the loveliest hills in dear old Con-
necticut, and overlooking his native town
Bristol, we laid him down beside a monu-
ment he had reared for the parents of each
inscribed on either side of its base Hayes—
Beckwith. -
Gentle hands strewed flowers in the open
grave, and each of the Brotherhood deposit-
ed a shovelful of earth upon the coffin. Af-
ter the grave was filled wc departed from
this lovely spot, not now in sorrow, for he
was ready “ to depart and that is far better.”
W.
A lady in Paris recently gave a concert
at her house. “Do you like Rossini?” said
she to one of her male guests. “Rossini—
indeed, I do; he is my favorite composer.”
“Are you familiar with his ‘Barber’(of Seville)
“Oh dear no,” was the reply ; “I always
shave myself.“
A farmer gathers what he sows, while a
seamstress sews what she gathers.
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Fifty yards of Figured Grenadinc, at 12%
cents per yard, just received at Scofield’s.
_—..4.,+.—__.
Goodnough & Bates had two whopping
striped or Sea Bass at their market last
week. One weighed 18 lbs. and the other
thirty. Wliew ?
O
Northrop, next to Norwalk Hall, will re-
pair broken Parasols and Umbrellas, pick
~Locks or hang bells, put machines in order,
fix the old blunderbuss for the Fourth, and
generally set things to rights for a reasona-
ble consideration.
__.._._¢.,_.___.—_
Five hundred yards Of Pique at two shil-
lings per yard, just received at C. H. Sco-
field’s. ‘ ' '
“0%—
A Card.
The Com ' tee of arrangements for the
late Phonix ose 00. Festival, desire to re-
turn thanks, in behalf of the Company, to
Mrs. John H. Keyscr, Messrs. Mallory &
Downs, Peter Guige, and Ira Seymour for
their beautiful contributions of flowers for
the Festival, and to all friends who assisted
in their arrangements. Per order.
—-.—¢.
Commemorative.
The followlng resolutions were adopted by Our
Brothers’ Lodge, 1. O. of 0. F., last evening.
Wusnzks it. has pleased God. in His wise providence,
to take from us our beloved Brother, Sunni. R-
BUN‘I‘ING, one of the charter members of this Lodge.
therefore
Resolved, That while we deeply dc lore our loss,
we bow in humble submission before t e rod of Him
who smiteth in love, and glveth blessings in our sor-
rows. '
Resolved 'l'hatwe recognize in our departed Broth-
er, one whose faithfulness to the principles of our
Order. whose transparent simpliciéy of character,
sterling integrity in business. an humble piety,
commend him to our affectionate remembrance and
worthy imitation.
Resolved, That we extend our hearty sympathies to
the afflicted relatives and friends, common lug them
tolthe God of the widow and the Father of the fath-
er ess.
Resolved. That these resolutions be inserted in the
Journal of this Lodge, and a copy be sent to the fam-
ily of the deceased, and to the Nonwxzx Gaza-rm for
ubllcation; and that our hall be draped in mourn-
ng for the usual period.
I. Smxoss
Cnas.0usrran, Committee.
J. T. Pnowrrr.
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Resolutions of St. Joseph’s Benevolent
Association.
Wanna it hath seemed good in the eyes of an all-
wlse God. to de rlve us by death of our esteemed
Brother, Jonu sons, one who was dear to every
member of this Society, not onl as a member, but
as a model Christian, a real gem an, a true friend
and acknowledged as such by eve class of society
within whose circle he moved. T at such was his
character is our happy lot to record; be it therefore
Resolved. That we hereby give expression to the
feelings of sincere sorrow which in common with
his bereaved parents, and all others who enjoyed his
acquaintance, we experience at the loss of one whom
to know was to love; and be it further
Resolved, That in John Eagan this Societyhas lost
a faithful member, and society in general an exem-
plary model; and be it further
Resolved, That we cordially condole with his be-
reaved parents in the affliction with which it has
pleased the wise Ordainer of' all thin as to visit them
, and tender them our heartfelt sympat y in their sad
bereavement; and be it further
Resolved, That a High Mass of Requeim be said
for the re ose of his soul, and that the Society at-
tend ln a Ody with usual mourning regalla; and be
it further
Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be given
to his bereaved parents in the name of the Society,
and that they be published in the N OBWALK Gannm,
New York Tablet and Boston Pilot.
WrLLuir Harem, President.
JOSEPH F. Ksiamnr, Secretary.
June 19. 1871.
WHEN lull!!! Ill! lfllllilllll 0F IIIIIVIALI,
AYABLE ln’twenty-five ears, in amounts of
Ono Thousand, Five Hun red. andOne Hundred
Dollars each, and bearing interest at the rate of seven
pet cent.pcr annum, payable semi-annually—lst of
anuary and 1st of July—will be ofi’ered for sale on
the lat day of July, at the office of the Water Com-
missioners, Savings Bank Building. Norwalk.
'1‘. H. MORISON, Board of
SAMUEL LYNES. Water
3726 W. K. J All ES, Cnin’rs.
unrvslisilusr MEETING.
A Meeting will be held at
Ely’s Hall, Next Sunday, July 1st,
MORNING AND AFTERNOON.
Preaching by Rev. S. A. Davis. Friends and the
public generally are invited to attend. 1t'
A‘STBAWBERRY rrsnva'f— .
In aid of the CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. is to
be held at the
WESTON BOARDING SCHOOL,
Tuesday, June 27, 1871.
4 (On Wednesday, it‘ Tuesday be stormy.)
ON TUESDAY AFTERNOON
A RIATCII GAME OF BASE BALL,
Though not between the
White Stockings and Blutuals,
Will be '
PLA I'ED ON THE 0R0 UND£..
Ladies and gentlemen from Norwalk are invited
to be present.
AIN’T YOU asnknlrsn
NOTTOKNOW
THAT NORTHROP, sign of the Padlock, next to
Nor-walk Hall. Repairs Parasol. and
Umbrellas, fits keys, hangs bells, and cures all
kinds ofbroken articles. -
tf DON’T FORGET. SIGN OF THE PADLOCK. 26
1031] Dividénd.
FAIRFIELD COUNTY NATIONAL BANK.
THE Directors of this bank have this day declared.
. from the net earnings of the past six months, a
dividend of four W per cent.,on the Capital Stock.
Payable on and a ter July 1, 1871 free of overnmeut
tax. The transfer books will
26th until July Isl, 1871.
use CHAS. H. STREET, Cashier.
be close fromJune
90TH DIVIDEND.
NATIONAL BANK OF NORWALK,
JUNE 20th, 1871.
HE President and Directors have this day de-
clared a Dividend of Four per cent., payable on
and after July lst.
mm; B. B. CRAUFURD, Cashier.
The Home lk Savings Bank,
N cawnnk, J nut: 15, 1871.
A DIVIDEND ofThree and one-half per cent. has
this day been declared by the Directors of this
Society, payable to depositors on-or uftchuly 1, 1971.
3W5 G O. E. MILLER, Treasurer.
N OTICE.
THE Annual Meeting of the NORWALK FIRE
INSURANCE COMPANY, at.9 o’clock A. M.,
THURSDAY, J unc 29th, 1871.
ms . GEO. n. costs, Sec’y.
TAKE NOTICE.
W . I! A Y M O N D
Is-agent for the
Agricultural Insurance Company,
0F WATERTO WN, N. Y.
Capital..............‘ ................. $100,000
Assets oven, ........................ 550,000
The plan adopted b this COmpany appears to he
a good one. It is to o in Insurance what is done in
other kinds of business, viz. : to divide it. The idea
GEO.
fire insurance company to take.
The farmer and the owner of homes is presented
With a Company to insure him which takes no greater
risk than farm property and single dwellings and
their contents.
FIRE and tearing to pieces by lightning,
whether fire comes or not. 26
Remedy for the New Horse Disease.
IN this age of deception it is next to impossible to
price, can be supplied
——-A T T B E—
PIVE MILE RIVER FEED MILLS,
or the proprietor will deliver it in Norwalk or vicin-
ity. an be begs leave to refer to Mitchel & Bros..
who have used it for the last seven .years, to Elbert
Raymond, G. F. Belden. John Hutchings, C. H. Har-
vey the express man, and others of Norwalk.
The above nulls have been established fourteen
are.
Send in an order, or call and see and be convinced.
EDWARD CBASMAR, Proprietor,
26 Rowayton P. 0., Conn.
anrlcrvs
PATENT SELF-ACTING FOUNTAIN.
N exhibition and for sale at the Union Market.
Fill the basin two-thirds full of clean water.
basin, which are connected; then let water enou h
IIILO the cylinder through the valves to fill it, audt e
weIOht of the basin and water which falls back into
it, orces the water up through the jet. '
Three sizes, Nos. 1, 2. 3; prices $35, 845 and 850. 21;
NE II t I 0A8 It 6 ' -
T "HES Paid fblr AIMEE SKINS, at
8126 KEELER, HOLMESI‘Lt CO.
FOR SALE.
THE Stock and Trade of :1 Grocery doing a busi-
ness at the rate of Fifteen Thousand dollars a
year, cash.
Address F. H. N., Box 278 Post Oflice, South Nor-
walk. 26“
NOTICE.
WARDEN’S OFFICE,
Bokoucn or Nonwanx, June 27. 1871.
HE Legal Voters of the Borough of Norwalk are
hereb notified and warned that a Special Meet-
ing of sat Borough will be held at the Town House
in said Borough on SATURDAY, the first day of
J uly. A. D., 1871, at 3 o’clock in the afternoon, for
the following purpose :I ’
To authorize and empower the Water Commis-
sioners of said Bprough, for the purpose of defraying
the cost of construction of the Water Works of said
Borough and expenses incident thereto. and for that
purpose only, to issue the notes, bonds, or certifi-
cates of debt of said Boron h, to be denominated on
the face thereof “ Water rind of the Borough of
Norwalk," to such an amount not exceeding the sum
of seventy-five thousand dollars in addition to the
amount now authorized by said Borough to be is-
sued at said meeting may prescribe, and to fix the
rate of interest thereon, and the times of payment of
rmclpal and interest thereof, and to direct the
ardcn of said Borough to sign and the clerk of
said Borough to conntersi n said notes, bonds and
certificates said meeting s all authorize to be issued:
the General Assembly of this State at its present
session (May Session, 1871,) haviu duly authorized
and empowered said Borough fort etpurpose of de-
frp ing the cost of construction of sax Water Works
an expenses incident thereto, to issue its notes,
bonds or certificates of ~ debt to an amount not ex-
ceeding in the whole the sum of seventy-five then-
and dollars in'addltion to the amount authorized by
set passed May Session, 1870, and to transact any
other business proper to’ 1‘ acted upon by said meet-
in .
By direction of the Court of Bursesses
SAMUEL LYNES,
Warden of the Borough of Norwalk.
’ Ollflll 0 NORWALI
CLERKS OFFICE, Bill! Jufll’flm’ 18". ,}
0 MRS. CHARLES BOUTON and LsGRAND
LOCKWOOD, you are hereby notified and warn-
ed that the followintr votes were passed by the Court
of’ Burgesses of the Borough of Norwalk, June 20th,
.871 .
“ Voted, That the owners of the land lying on Wall
street,west of the Danbury Jr Norwalk Railroad track
crossing, and on West avenue, within the Borough
of N orwalk, be required, and they we hereby or-
dered, to grade and curb their sidewalks and_to pavo
their gutters two and one-half feet in width, in front
of their respective premises, the same to be done and
completed on or before the first day of September,
1871; also to flu or concrete their said sidewalks
ei ht feet in wi th, measuring from the fence or in—
sl e line of said sidewalks, the same to be done an d
com leted on or before the first day of October. 1871
and a default of the owners of the land aforesai
doing and concreting the said grading. curbing, pav-
ing, flagging or cementing as aforesaid, the same
shall be done b the Borough authorities, and the
expense thereo shall be collected as in such case is
by law provided.” '
“ Voted, That the Clerk give the requisite notice
to the owners of the land on Wall street and West
avenue as to the preceding vote, and inform them
that the said radlng and curbing must be done in
accordance w th a survey made by the Borough Sur-
veyor, as per map on file in this omce. up roved and
ado ted by the Court of Burgesses of said1 Borough,
on t e 6th day ofJuue, 1871." '
You are hereby re aired to take action in accord-
ance With the forego 11 votes.
By Order 0 the Court of Burgesses, '
WM. E. MONTGOMERY, Clerk.
NOTICE.
THE attention of property owners and occupants
of roperty within the Borough of Norwalk, is
res ect ully called to the following vote of the Court
of urnesses, held June 25th, 1871:
Vote . That the owners or occupants of property
adjoming the highways or streets of the Borough be
notified to remove all limbs or branches of trees or
shrubs overhan lag the sidewalks or streets, within
twelve feet of t e surface. on or before the 10th day
of July, 1871, or suffer the penalty of $5.00. and every
twemv-four hours’ continuance after said 10th day
of July shall be a separate and complete offense, as
by law provided.
Attest, WM. E. MONTGOMERY,
Borough Clerk.
Fairficld County Insurance 00.,
SOUTH NORWALK, or.
CASH CAPITAL, ................ $200.00!)
SURPLUS (over) .......... . ............. 30.000
E. A. WOODWARD. W. S. HANFORD.
26 President, Secretary. .
MARQUEE.
In Stamford. June 14. by Rev. S. B. S. Bissell,
Wm. B. Bradford, of New York, to Pauline A.,
daughter of Harry Olmstead. of Stamford.
In Port Chester, June 18,. by Rev. Joseph Ballard,
John J. Vanaken to Mrs. Morglana Gregory, both of
Greenwich.
In Danbnry, June 14, by Rev. W. F. Hatfield, Mr.
Jose has Goodfellow. of - Flshkill, N. Y. to Miss Sa-
rah . Coles, of Danbury. '
In Mill Plain, June 13, by Rev. A. L. Frisble, Mr.
Jose 1: Potter, of Danbury, to Miss Anna M. Allen,
dang ter of Barnabas Allen. Esq., of Mill Plain.
BI 35$ -
In Darleu. June 18. Thomas Fowler, aged 66 Y”-
In Poundrldge, N. Y., June 25, Joseph Rider. aged
81 years. 6 months and 6 days.
W Wisconsin apers please copy.
In Brid eport, use 19, Patrick arm. 83““ yrs.
[n Dan ury May 31 Laura M. Gibbs, aged 43 yrs.
In Bethel. June 11, Maria Dikeman. aged 65 11'!-
In Darlen, June 23. Charlotte E. Fanshawe, 389-5
25 years. 5 months, 21 days.
In New Canaan, June 21, Theodore H. Howell.
aged 4 months, 27 dare. ‘
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[081—011 Saturday, A. M., in passing down Winni-
pauk road from Fair Grounds to Catharine st.,
thence across thel“Am hitheatre.” a small black vel-
vet I’INCUSHION inlt al “ G " in yellow ink on one
side. Finder will be liberally rewarded on returning
it to this office, or to ALEX. S. GIBSON. It”
full} 8A rot}? “his“; nloqam HARNESS-
eav ver- a . 0
am ’ mfihd, HOLMES a co.
WJVI. S. JONES,
Next door to Hall, West ort, Manufacturer and
Dealer in every escriptlon of
HARNESS, SADDLES,
BLANKE1 S, WEIPS,
- HORSE HARDWARE, -
BRUSHES, corms, ch.
Trunks, Vallses, &e.
Relpairlng done with especial care and with dis-
atc .
p Harness on hand and made to order, of the best
stock and workmanship.
Char es reasonable and satisfactory. A fair price
for a fa r article is the motto.
Purchasers will find it for their interest to call and
examine my goods and prices before purchasing
elsewhere. 25tf
Collector’s Notice.
OTICE is hereby given to all perso s liable to
pay taxes in the town of Norwalk on he Assess-
ment List of 1870, that I will meet them for the pur-
. p)ose of receiving said taxes at the store of Alphonso
ibble, South Five Mile River, on'TIIURSDAY, the
0th day ofJulv, 1871, from 2 until 5 o’clock p. m.,
at the. ofilcc of Wm. S. Bouton. city of South Nor-
walk on FRIDAY and SATURDAY, Jul 7th and
8th, from 8 o’clock a. m. to 4 p. m. on cue of said
days; and at the Selectman’s and Town Clerk’s Of-
fice in Norwalk, on TUESDAY, July 11th, and the
next three succeeding days, from 10 a, in. to 5 p. m.
N. B.—0ne per cent. a month will be added to all
taxes remaining unpaid on and after the lat day of
Au ust.
JOHN B. SMITH, Collector.
SIS
being that one class of risks is sufficient for any one .
The above Company insures against LOSS BY‘
procure unadulterated horse feed, but those in ,
want of the pure article, free from plaster,sweepings, '
kc" and made from the clear grain, at a moderate '
and then with the crank raise up the cvlinder'and '
F05 8&&E.-A two-seated. one horse BUSINESS
A N, in good condition is offered for sale,
che p 3125 ~ ALFRED MALLORY.
Oil or Mowln
so no for sple. M. JENNINGS, g
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M 1KW: IAGHIIE—A Twolhorse
2'- 25 ' Roton Hill, South Norwalk,
'l'llE ATTENIIBN If FARMERS ts CALLED
' To the
PATENT LOCK, LEVER
HAY AND GRAIN RAKE.
This is the most simple, serviceable anal-best
Rake in the country.
Farmers in want will please call on the subscribers
and examine them. . <
ALLEN BETTS,
JOSIAH KELLOGG.
Also, nay Tedders,
For sale by
JOSIAH KELLOG'G. '
Norwalk, June 19, 187i. 25“
A. HYATT,
Opposite Horse Railway Norwalk, will open
Saturday, J nut: 17,
3,000 YARDS
BLEACHED
M'USLIN
FOR TWO DOLLARS!
TABLE LINEN, 25c, worth 50.
WHI'E TABLE LINEN, 50c., worth 75.
25“
mam about —In “James Block .. t
Apply to O. WALLIN G, on the premises. 0 rent.
Norwalk, April 24, 1871. ti‘17
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liq-nus of TURNIP SEED.
at wholesale and retail.
Mare for Sale.
EIGHT years old, fifteen hands high. sound and
kind, a good traveler and a good work horse—
prico also—reason for selling, owner having no use
for her. Apply at Hopkin’s Livery Stable, South
Norwalk, Conn.
KELLER, HOLMES
Have all
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PINTS, 1.75 ..
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JELLY TUMBLEBS, 1.00
_AT._
E. K. LOCKWOOD’S.
Pay Damages caused by Lightning.
A FARMER’S COMPANY.
Farmers, Insure Your Preperty
IN THE
Agricultural Insurance Company,
0F WATERTOWN, N. Y.
A 8706K GDIIPAIY IEVOTEI 1’0 Ylllllt INTERESTS
Chartered and Commenced Business in 1853.
CAPITAL ........... . ....... $100,000 00
SURPLUS ...... . .. . . . . . ...... 441,358 57
TOTAL, January 1, 1871... . $541,358 57
32' The following gentlemen havingexamined the
Company, cheerfully recommend the ”same to any
havm buildings to insure: '
Si as P. Tattle, Flavius Clark,
Talma we Baker. Geo G. Bishop,
George . Keeler, A. . Byington.
This is the strou est, safest and best Insurance
Company in New ork and its stock is rated the
highest. GEORGE w. RAYMOND, Agent,
South Norwalk, Conn.
B A R N 'U' M ’ S
cnarnam STREET.
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IN NEW YORK.
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EVERY ARTICLE HAS BEEN MARKED DOWN
EVERY ARTICLE HAS BEEN MARKED DOWN
EVERY ARTICLE HAS BEEN MARKED DOWN
-LESS THAN COST.
LESS THAN COST.
LESS THAN COST.
SUMMER BOARDINI
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standing of the New York Agricultural Insurance ,
U H L E ’ S ,
N0 11 MAIN STREET,
You will find Reliable
Drugs, Genuine Patent Medicines,
PURE CHEMICALS,
TOILET ARTICLES,
STATIONERY, ac
Pure Cream of Tartar and Soda.
Sole Agent for
SEELE Y’S HARD R UBBER TR USSES.
ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, snanax,
roar, MUSCATEL. s. ANGELICA WINES,
Also, Grape Brandy.
And a in ‘linc ofothcr Liquors,Foreigu .2 Domestic
Scotch Ales, English Ale and
London Porter,
for medicinal use.
scan for numrnnn's unnznmmc amines
A full assortment ofother Homeopathic
Remedys also on hand.
WINTON’B HOMEOPATHIC PRACTICE.
.for general domestic use, for sale; the latest and
best work out—price 83.
Merchants Supplied
with the leading Patent Medicines in any quantity.
FLAVORIN G EXTRACTS, BLUEIN G, ESSENCES ,
PARAG ORIC,’ LAUDAN UM,
bythe dozen or gross.
19 NO. 11 MAIN STREET.
PAY YOUR TAXES.
HE un dersi ed hereby gives notice that on and
. after JUL 4, 1871, all taxes remaining unpaid
Will be collected by levy on goods or real estate, ac-
cording to the warrant placed in his hands for the
collection of said taxes.
HIRAM C. JONES,
- . Collector of Down Town
en's School District Tax.
PROSPECT HILL.
THE undersigned offers for sale the lot adjoining
his house on Prospect avenue, containing nearly
two acres, commanding a. fine view of Long Island
Sonndand the surrounding eonntr . It is within a
few minutes’ walk of the Bridge; t e soil rich and
deep; the locality one of the healthiest in the State,
and ."1 all resueets one of the most desirable building
lots in Norwalk. Apply to
22ft ins B. B. CRAUFURD.
J erscy Bull for Sale.
AT a bargain; three years old; weight 1,300 lbs;
hasta‘ken the first premium; would exchange
for other stock. F. A. ROCKWELL,
21:24 Ridgefield, Conn.
.Horse Strayed.
FFOM pasture, a light Bay Horse 6 years old with
_ black inane and tail, one round Shoe a little
limp in his gait. Reasonable reward willbe 'veu
for is return to S. E. OLMST .
Norwalk June 19th, 1871.
TO RENT. ‘
A NEW, well-built, pleasantly located HOUSE,
on Fair street. near Catharine, is ofi'ered for
rent. The house contains three rooms. closets and
hall, on first floor, three rooms on the second floor,
and a good cellar and garret. The lot is three hun-
dred feet deep, running from the street to the river.
Possession given immediately. Apply at the Gazette
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Office.
SPECIAL NOTICE TO .THE LADIES!
BUTTEBIUKl-PATTERNS.
AIRS. J. A. JUDD
Is happy to announce that she has been appointed
by Mr. E. Bun-natal: the
SOLE AGENT
for his celebrated patterns on the line of the N. Y. d:
N. H. R.-R., from New York to Bridgeport,
and she has now every large and
BOMPLETE ASSORTMENT if PATTERNS III HAND.
She has also a full stock of
Millinery Goods
As well as the
Best Assortment of Flowers
in Fairfield Cohnty, together with
RIBBONS, GROS GRAIN AND OIL BOILED,
in all colors and widths, and at the
LOWEST CASH PRICES!
‘ cntcnasrmz BLocx,
Washington Street,
ROTON POINT,
The most eligible Summer Resort on
Long Island Sound,
IS now open to the public, under the management
of the subscriber. The place has been thorough-
ly cleaned and out in excel out order for the accom-
modation of parties, and is - more attractive than
ever before. Pic Nic Parties can obtain tables in the
grove, and every convenience, at small expense.
REFRESHMENTS, OF ALL KINDS,
including Oysters, Clam Bakes, Ice Cream, Lemon-
ade, Soda, Cake. Pies, &c., furnished on the ground
BOATS SUPPLIED with competent managers,
for Fishin or Sailiu Parties.
The Dan ury d; orwalk Railroad will issue ex-
cursion tickets to parties at very low rates—lower
than ever before.
L. Scofleld will run Sta es from the South Nor-
walk depot, daily, on arrive of the trains from Dan‘-
bury. at S a. m. and 2 p. in.
The subscriber will devote his eutii! attention to
the entertainment ofguests and will seek to merit a:
liberal patronage. WALTER SEARLES.
111124 South Norwalk
Riverside Trotting Park.
THE subscriber having leased the ground known
as Riverside Park, Norwalk, 001111., is prepared
to transact business in his line satisfactorily to all
parties wishing colts broken: undoubted references
if required. Also horses kept and worked on the
track on reasonable terms.
N. B.—Parties purchasing keys to the track are
entitled to free admission to all trots. Price of keys
82-50. Parties holding keys to the track last. year
are requested to return them to the subscriber, or
pay for the same. ALLISON FREE, Proprietor.
Norwalk, June 10, 1871. '4t24
GRAND
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aocxavlflir— BEACH,-
TIIE FAST AND iii—Emmi. STEAMER
.. -.\ «a. ;.._.,,\\\~s‘
CAPT. J. M. LAN E,
Will leave South Norwalk on Tuesday, Jul 49
1871 at 7:45 a.m., or On arrival of the trains rain
Danbury and New Haven for Boekaway, stopping at
37th Street, E. R., and Pier 37 foot of Market street.
then proceed down the Bay, giving passengers a good
opportunity to view the Narrows and Government
Fortifications,with a short sail on the Atlantic Ocean
to Rocksway, remaining there a sufficient time to
allow passengers to view the hotels and grounds, also
take 3 Surf Baath on one of the finest beaches in this
country. .
BANIRAM s. FANTIIN'S BRASS i Gflllllfll BAND
will accompany the excursion.
Meals and refreshments of all kinds served on.
board.
A CARD.
ALL PARTIES PURCHASING 0R INTENDING
.TO PURCHASE TEE
Singer Family Sewing Machine, _
Will find it to their interest to call on
MRS. J. A. JUDD,
, Local Agent for South Norwalk,
AUTHORIZED TO SELL T11 E SINGER MACHINE
By W. J. Bradley a: (10., New Haven,
General Agents for the State of Conn. 22
" , ' ' math .99 Probate Court, June 17, 1871.
D‘s‘sr'i‘liviiuhbr WALTER SMITH, late of war.
ton, in said district, deceased. .
The Court of Probate for_the district of Norwalk
hath limited and allowed six months from the date
hereof, for the creditors of said Estate to exhibit their
claims for settlement. Those who neglect represent
their accounts, properly attested. within said time,
will be debarred a recovery. All persons indebted to
said Estate are recgucsted to make immediate pay-
ment to CHARLIE SEYMOUR, Administrator,
31'26 with the will annexed.
District of Norwalk as. Probate Court, June 24, {871?-
STATE‘of salagmr. RhBUn'rgsG, late of My.
walk. n on strict ecease . .
The Court of Probate fbr the District of Norwalk
hath limited and allowed Six months from the date,
hereof for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their
claims for settlement. Those who neglect tqpresent
their accounts, ropcrly attested, Within said time,
will be dcbarrcdpa recovery- All persons indebted
ted to make immediate pay-
$5321 oestate are reques JOHN WEED
31:25 Administratbr.
________,__,._.’——————-————
' '- Jorwalk ss. Probate Court. Juneflti, 1871'
mgiifi'i'hdr ROBERT A. Bacxwrru, late ofNor
walk, in said district, deceased.
The Court of Probate for the district of Norwalk
hath limited and allowed six months from the date
hereof for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their
claims for settlement. Those who neglect to pre-
sent their accounts, properly attestedi‘ within said
time, will be debarred a recovery. A . persons in-
debted to said estate are re nested to make immedi-
ORGE E. MILLER
:30 payment to G Executbr.
s
Fare for the Entire Excursion, $1.50.. ~
Norwalk Chronicler