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WILSON Gt HURLBUTT,
. Attorneys and Counselors at Law,
ALSO, PENSION AND PATENT AGENTS.
Room No. 4 Gazette Building, Norwglk, Conn.
JOSEPH W. WILSON, J. BELDEN IIUBLBUTT.
ALEX. S. GIBSON,
Organist of the First Congregational Church.
FROM THE CITY OF NEW YORK,
‘ Teacher of the
Plano-Forte, Organ and Musleal Cens-
- sltion. .
Box 379 P. 0. Norwalk, Conn.
In New York, care of- Wm. A. Pond 8f. Co., 896
Broadway.
1!. OAKES, M. D. from the Royal.
. Opthalmlc Infirmatory, London Physician
and Surgeon for the E e and Ear, and Catarrhal
Diseases 01 the Lu 8, auces‘_and Nasal passages,
also Nervous mal s of all kinds. particularlythose
affecting Females. Ali of‘whlch he has made his
s eciai study, and; successful practice more than
tUirty years. Can be consu ted (gratis) at his
office, over the Store of Knapp a Dickerman, Wash-
“: ton St.._South Norwalk, rom2 A.'ll., too 9.x.
The‘Dr. willvisit patientsduringthe day, “111%:
y
e quired.
. C. A. MI.LLBANK,_
Graduate of the
Penn. College of Dental Surgery,
OFFICE—in the old Fairficld County Bank Build-
ing, Wall Street. 25
DR. J. G. BARROUR, : '
D E N '1' ~2|: S '1' ,
NORWALK, CONN.
Ofiice in Gazette Building, Room No. 8, overJack-
sonBro’s store. '
Nitrous oxide or Laughing Gas, administered when
desired. .
chA New varon for plate work—light, durable and
eap. ,
PATENT ' AGENCY.
WILLIAM vINE, .,
Agent and Solicitor of Patents,
I Mechanical Draughtsman and
' MODEL MAKER,
Winnipauk,'Conn.
C. .. Loonwoon,
Fashionable Draper & Tailor
AND
Gentlemens Furnishing Emporium,
Main Street, Norwalk, Conn.
- ELBERT CURTIS,
Merchant Tailor,
Curtis’s Building, Main Street, Norwalk, Ct
uents’ and Youth‘s Clothing cut and made to order, >
at short notice, of the best materials, in the latest
styles, by experienced workmen. Prices reasonable.
Etna Insurance Co. of Hartford,
Incorporated 1819, Charter Perpetual.
Capital and Assets, $5,052,880 19
.nsures against loss and damage by Fire, on terms
adapted to the hazard, and consistent with
the laws of compensation.
, GEORGE R.‘ COWLES, .
Sole Agent for N orwalk and vicmity.
NorwulkJnsurancc Company.
NORWALK, CONN.
can. Capital, $500,000
Paid up Capital, $100,000
Wu. C. Stun, President, Gm. R. Gowns, Sec’ .'
Em. HILL, Treasurer
Fairfield County Insurance (30.,
SOUTH NORWALK, C'I'.
CASII CAPITAL,................$200.000
SURPLUS (over)..... . . .. 30.000
E. A. WOODWARD.
26 Secretary.
' President,
THE MODEL MARKET.
WILLIAM MITCHELL,
AVING booms proprietor of this old establish-
ed and ever popular market, is prepared to fur-.
nish Hotels. Saloons, Families,&c., with Meats of all
kinds, ofthe best quality,in any desired quantity and
at the lowest market prices. The continued patron-
age of the public solicited.
. - WILLIAM MITCHELL.
, BRICK: BRICK:
‘300 000 Hardmm m...
2
to $8.09 per thousand, for sale by
. CHAS. T. LEONARD.
Norwslk, Feb. 27. 1871. 9
- - BANGESJ .
GOOD 'NO. 7 RANGE, - -* - $12.00
u II is . _ - 14.00
1600.11 and see them before buying elsewhere '
ly’l
w. s. HANFORD,
nor. BELOEN.
sonTn NORWALR
Planing M111 Co.
Builders and others are informed that this Comps
.iyare now prepared to execute in the best manner, ‘
at short notice, all kinds of
Steam Sawing,
Scroll Sawing,
Planing,
and Turning.
They will also furnish on the most reasonable terms
allkiuds of
Lumber and Timber,
and manufacture to order,
s ash, '
Blinds,
REAL ESTATE.
——Fourteen acres of land sliuated on the
agiliAaleOut one mile north'of the Bridge. Also
Inquire of
B. 0. BANKS.
F
a few choice Building Lots.
34“
STORE 'TO LET,
No. 3 JAMES’ BLOCK,
(Next door to Henry Glover’s.) Apply to
WM. K. lANlES’ NEPHEVIS.
To LEASE.
THE new brick houscon High Street,thre-e stories
and basement. Has 16 good rooms, besides pau-
tries and closets; warme with heater. Could be
used for a Boarding House or Hotel if desired. Pos-
session given immediatctly.h For farther particulars
' own
enquire at this office or o t c No AH WOOIII.
Norwalk, Aug. 10,1871.
FOR SALE.
HE property known as the “ NORWALK TOWN
T FARM," consisting of 17 acres of lead. one com-
modio welling House, and two smaller ones—
Barn a ther outbuildings. Said farm is admira-
bly adapted to market gardenin , being situated
about one mile from Norwalk an South Norwalk
centers, the land being nearly all arable and of good
quality.
’ This pro
1srf'
erty Will soon be wanted for building
urposcs, or which ithas great advantages, being
Bounded on opposite sides y highways. .
For further particulars inquire of the subscriber,
MARTIN S. CRAW,
- Agent for the Town.
Norwalk, July 3, 1771. 27tf
FACTORY BUILDING FOR SALE
.41 NEW OANAAN, CONN,
AIN BUILDING 90x30 FEET, TEN FEET
high, well lighted, and in all respects well
adapted for a manufacturing business. It stands
within a stone’s throw of the railroad depot. It has
a ood Engine and Boiler Room, smoke stack, Are.
The above ofi‘ers a rare opportunity for profitable
investment, or for the estab ishment of some manu-
facturing business in a most eligible and desirable
location. .
Ap ly personally or by letter to WM. E. RAY-
MO D. or A. K. COMSTOCK, New Canaan, or a
the Advocate Ofiice, Stamford, Conn. tf-23
For Sale or to Rent.
THE Place lately owned and occupied by the late
John D. Louusbury, in Winnipank. ‘he place
consists of a large Dwelling House, with modern
improv is, and Five Acres of good Land. Pleas-
antly located on the main sti;eet, near Depot, Post
Office and stores. Possession given immediately.
' Inquire of MORGAN T. SMITH. or GEORGE H.
RANDLE, near the premises. 14
For Sale Cheap or to Rent.
DWELLING HOUSE, only two years old, on
the Ely Neck road, South Norwalk, for sale
h rtor t.
iseap' 0 en E. K. Locxwoon.
nfl “IL—The residence of Mrs. Louisa A. Smith
F on Union Avenue; 11 large rooms; a pleasant and
convenient place; five minutes’ walk from the cars
and business center; good neighborhood; rent $500
er ear immediate ossession. A plyto
i1 y ’ p FRANK B. SMITH.
n
TO RENT.
HE old and long established Carriage Shop,
formerly occupied by Waterbury & Duncan, in
rear of Horse Railway Depot; Possession given im-
mediately. D ~ .
Also, Rooms with power to rent.
Apply to
dtf ISAAC CHURCH, JR.
Fun SALE—A GOOD BUILDING LOT on West
Main, Street. Inquire of Theo. Harrison, at
Keeler’s shoe store. 9
Desirable Place for Sale.
HE subscriber ofi'ers for sale her very desirable-
T place, situated on Van Zant Avenue, Down
Town, near the new bridge. The place comprises a
Dwelling House, 11 rooms, and a lot 200x70, well
stocked with fruit; water in abundance. Terms easy.
Apply to JAMES MITCHELL, Real Estate Agent,or
of the subscriber on the premises. '
astf MRS. JOSEPH JONES.
BUILDING LOTS FOR SALE.
HE subscriber offers for sale, on very resenablc
terms, a number of the choicest, and most desi-
rable Building Lots in thetown of N orwalk, situated
on high ground, (Prospect Hill), near and of easy ac-
cess from the village, and commands a fine and un-
obstructed viewuf the town, harbor, Long Island and
Sound. A good avenue, 50 feet wide, has been laid
out in front of the property. Is Within five minutes
walk of the Horse Railroad Size of lots to suit pur-
chasers: no fancy prices. For further particulars en-
quire of JESSE DENTON,
28 or JAMES FINNEY Real Estate Agent.
“BUILDING LOTS.”
THE undersigned ofi‘er for Sale some of the most
desirable building sites in the village, lying along
the slope northwest of Union Park, convenient to the
village and easy of access, having an extensive view
of the village and harbor, prices low and terms easy.
Apply to A. H. BYINGTON, ,
S. E. OLMSTEAD,
E. K. LOCKWOOD.
Norwalk. Sept. 21, 1868.
M111 Property
FOR SALE. '
THE subscriber ofi‘crs for sale his MILProperty sit-
ulated in West Norwalk, about two miles from
Darien Depot, three miles from South Norwalk, and
two miles from New Canaan, consisting of a manu-
factory, two stories high, 86x18 feet, with about 12
feet head and fall of water, with three. acres of land,
now used as I: Saw Mill but suitable for a manufacto—
ry of any kind. Terms easy and price low. Enquire
of JAMES FINNEY, Real Estate Agent, Norwalk,or
of the subscriber, CHAUNCEY STREET.
West Norwalk, Sept. 25, 1869. 39tf
Real Estate for Sale.
THE land belonging to the estate of George W-
Raymond, comprising some of the most desira-
ble property in’South Norwalk, is now offered forsale
at a bargain by the trustee of that estate. Apply to
LEWIS F. BEERS, Trustee, GEORGE W. RAY-
MON D and CHESTER F. TOLLES, South Norwalk,
Conn. tf‘2s
FOR SALE.
HE well-known property in the city of South
N orwalk, now occu led by James Lucas, and
known as the “IRAS IIOIPEL, is offered for sale. Its
nearness to the depot, and location on Main Street,
akes It one of the most desirable business places
n this part of the county. It Willsbe sold with or
without the furniture on resonable terms. For par-
ticulars enquire of JAMES MITCHELL, Real Estate
Agent, or on the premises, of JAMES LUCAS. 361:
For Sale. . -
ONE LOT on GoldenHill next to new house of H.
H. ELWELL, 80 feet front by 217 feet in depth.
Apply to LEWIS F. BEERS, Trustee, or GEORGE
W. RAYMOND, South Norwaik, Conn. tf26
FOR SALE.
FIRST-CLASS HOUSE, located on the north
side of State street, Bridgeport,) theeast house
in a block of five, English basement, brown stone
front, five stories high, furnished throughout with
gas, hot and cold water, and with modern improve-
ments. Inquire of Ezra Curtis, Norwalk, or Lyon,
Curtis & Co., Bridgeport. 121:,
JAMES FINNEY,
Real Estate Agent, Licensed Auction-
eer, Constable, Collector, one.
GRATEFULLY returns thanks for the very liberal
paternuge heretofore extended him by a gener-
ous public. and solicits a continuance of the same.
' He has taken a desk at J. B. Hurburt’s Law
Office, Room No. 4, Gazette Building, where he
can hereafter be found, or orders can be left. He will
ive prompt attention to the buying and selling of
col Estate, renting of places, Auctionesring 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.
JAMES MITCHELL,
REAL ESTATE BROKER-
AND
Do ors , Etc .
BALUSTERS, NEWELs. &C.,
‘ for Stairs and Railings, and
Black Walnut, Ash, Cherry, White woo d
m, kept constantly on hand.
Prompt attention given to orders. Works near the
Steamboat Landing, SOUTH NORWALK.
C. F. TOLLES,
D. R. AUSTIN, R. I. TOLLES, Treasurer.
B. I. TOLLES '
f TIIEREST ROOFING KNOWN. '
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS USE has demonstrated that
WAREEN’S IMPROVED
Felt, Cement and Gravel Roofing
is the best _roofingln use. It will not corrode, wil
not crack, and will not leak. All who have given it a
fair trial testify that it has no superior, and the subv
scriber refers to the hundreds u this County who
have had this roofing put on. Orders left at the office
of Meeker Brothers, coal dealers, foot of Mill Hill
will receive prompt attention.
RUFUS ADAMS.
”611110101! BUSINESS.
The old stand of Waterbury & Duncan has been re-
opened by the subscriber, who will carry on the
11011081100111 & J oh Blacksmilhing
’ Having secured the services of the
Vetergn none Sheer, James I). Shea,
He feels confident that he can i ' -
__ the public generally. ‘ 1: case his friendsand
GIVE ‘ME A TRIAL.
15 ISAAC ennucn, JR,
[Albina FOR'SA‘LE BY. _
so '
LEWIS HUBBELL, DEALER,
‘ ‘ ‘ Watert.‘ Stree Norwalk.
Camphorlne.
The Greatest Discovery of the Age for
~RELIEF OF PAIN.
For Sale by H. M. .2 C. S. PROWITT,
Pharmaceutists.
v
AUCTIONEE'R,
OFFICE MITCHELL’S BLOCK,
WALL STREET,
NORWALK', CONN.
CITY RESIDENCES,
Farms and Country Seats,
Bought, Sold, Rented and Exchangcd,
REAL ESTATE, STOCKS,
FURNITURE, &c,
at public and private sale.
AUCTION SALES on 11005115. LOTS, Darius,
AND PERSON AI. PROPERTY.
Sales of Furniture, at Owner’s
Residences.
Houses to Rént
Furnished or Unfurnished. .
PLACES FOR SALE VARY[NG IN PRICE,
' from 95.000 to 350,000
Al orders left at the UNION MARKET, Mitchell’s
Block. Norwalk, Conn. will receive prompt attention.
JAMES MITCHELL. _
WEDDING Rings, silver spoons, &c., manufac
tured in our store by which means parties
can be‘sure of getting the some metal that is left
with us. Weed’s Jewelry Store.
A
‘ NORWALK, CONNECTICUTIUESDAY, OCTOBER 10,1871.
For Sale, or to let, (Furnished)
IMFIEDIATE POSSESSION GIVEN.
The homestead of the late Prof. I. . Woodbury
delightfully situated on an elevated plateau, about
half way between Norwalk and South Norwalk over-
lookin both, and the valley between, with an unob-
stmcle view of Long Island and Lou Island Sound
and the adjacent count: y, unsui‘pusse by anyjsltua-
tion between the city of New York and Prov
R. I. The house is of stone With modern improVe.
ments, the grounds extensive, aboupding in large
evergreen trees shrubbcry. largqe fruit orchards, &C.
The Horse Railway, from the ow Haven Railroad
depot, at South Norwalk, passes near_the entrance
to the driveway. .
lug divided into very desirable buildin sites of sev-
eral acres each, which would meet wit ready sale,
should the purchaser not desire to retain the whole.
Application may be made. to HENRY I. HOY'l‘, of
Norwalk, from whom permission to view the prem-
ises can be obtained. 24—tf
Futivals, Pic-Nina, 8111111 Parties,
Joe, furnished with
’ sonA WATER
AND ~
SARSAPARILLA,
funny desired quantity, by
S. GRUMMAN, Manufacturer, :
under Raymond’s new building, Main St., Norwalk
PLUMBING-g
TIN ROOFING. FURNACE WORK.
GUTTERS AND LEADERS
made and put up.
ROOFS REPAIRED AT SHORT NOTICE.
ALSO, WIRING II All. KINDS OF 'I’III, SHEET
IRON AND COPPER WARE.
JAMES M. BOYER,
Basement of Raymond’s New Building, corner of
Main and Hoyt Street. 16
RESERVE your eyesight by wearing preserva-
tive glasses. You can read or sew all night
without tirin your eyes. Can ought only at
Weed’s J ewe ry Store.
CARPENTER AND BUILDER.
HE subscriber would inform the citizens of Nor-
T walk that he is prepared to do
Building, in all of its branches,
by contract, or b day’s work, and solicits a share or
patronage. Wil try to please. Shop Center avenue,
M i t ect.
gear a I” r SAMUEL B. FITCH.
TEAS. courts AND srlcrs.
DUTY REDUCED.
Further particulars sec small 1) ill
At G. 8: s. H. HOLMES,
3 13 and 15 Main Street.
AP AND CANDLES.
LL e onomical housekeepers and others wishing
to obtain Gruman’s excellent Soft Soap or Can-
dles, or if they have any grease or tallow to dispose
of, can do so by calling at J. C. Randle’s store, Win-
nipauk Messrs. Wilson do Case’s store, Norwalk, or
at W. W. Comstock’s, grocer, South Norwalk.
GRUMAN’S SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS,
' Ridgefield Station, Conn
City Intelligence Office.
HE subscriber, at his Intelligence omce, foot of
Mill Hill, is prepared to furnish .
GOOD SERVANTS, FARM HANDS, LABORERS,
etc., or to find good places for those out of employ-
ment.
He is also agent for the sale of Real Estate.
Places on hand, for sale or to let. '
JOHN A. HONNECKER, Agent.
BEER
tl'd
HAIR Jewelry, &c., made by our workmen, under
our own direct employ. Parties can be sure
of gettin the same hair as eft with us, at Weed's
Jewelry tore. -
HARNESSES FOR SALE.
THE subscriber would respectfully inform the
public that he has now on hand a good assort-
ment of HARNESSES, made of the very best mate-
rials which he will SELL As LOW as thev can
possibly be furnished at any other similar estab-
ishment in the county. Now for the orders. Let
me have themat once. WM. B. SWAN.
Feb. I. 1871. 6
NASH &: IVES,
, HAVE
. THEIR GOODS To THE STORE ’
5| MAIN STREET, (Fitch’s Building) .
And have a complete assortment of .
BOOTS AND SHOES, ’
GROUERIES.
DRY GOODS,
. o CLOTHING,
And other articles too numerous to mention,
making a complete
Country Store,
All of which are od‘ored at theJowest possible
prices. All kinds of COUNTRY PRODUCE wanted
for Cash or in exchange. , ’
ALSO, REAL ESTATE AGENTS. 14
SOM ETIIING NEW !
A FIRST CLASS Cl’l‘Y
Draper tTailoring Establishment
At No 1, Gazelle Building, (up stairs)
THEsnbscr-lber would iespectfully inform the cit-
izens of Norwalk, that he has made arrange-
ments to open afirst-class,Ncw York Cit Establish-
ment, as above,where he pledges himsel to give sat-
isfaction to all his customers.
He will give special attention toBoys Garments as
well as those of gentlemen. Persons bringing their
own cloth can have the same cut or made up,in an ar -
tistic manner, at reasonable prices.
FRANClS J. MCKEON. ~
Pay Damages caused by Lightning.
- A FARMER’S COMPANY.
Farmers, Insure Your Property
IN THE
Agricultural Insurance Company,
OF, WATERTOWN, N. Y.
A STUCK COMPANY UEVO‘I’EU TO YOUR INTERESTS
Chartered and Commenced Businessin 1853.
CAPITAL ....................$100,000 00
SURPLUS.................... 441,358 57
TOTAL, January 1, 1871. . . . $541,358 57
W The following gentlemen havingexnmined the
standing of the New York Agricultural Insurance
Company, cheerfully recommend the same to any
haviu buildingsto insure: . .
Si as P. Tattle, Fla'vius Clark,
George I. Keeler, George G. Bishop,
A. H. Byington. .
Thisis the strongest, safest and best Insurance
Company in New ork and its stock is rated the
highest. GEORGE w. RAYMOND, Agent,
South Norwalk, Conn.
JACKSON BROS.,
KEEP CONSTANTLY 0N HANDA FULL
' STOCK or
FINE GOlllAND MINER-WATCHES,
JEWELRY, SILVER All! PLATED WARP.
of every description.
Repairing, in all its.Branchcs
Done in the best maunef.
—ALSO,——
Ag’ls (pr Smith’s American Organs
To which we would invite the attention ofthc
. musical public.
EDWARD P. WEED
Druggist
Wall Street, opp. Norwalk Hall
A large and wellselected stock of
Drugs and Medicines
PERFUMERY, PATENT MEDICINES, all
kinds, MINERAL WATERS TOILET and
MEDICATED SOAPS, FLAVORING and
liANDKERCHlEF EXTRACTS, HAIR
BRUSHES, COMBS. SPONGES, CHAMOIS .
I SKlet STdAdlmOtylllli‘Y’t CIkGARS,&C., .20.
scons an ya mg 0 ss 00 allthenewand 0 -
ular medleinesof theday. p p
BlackWaInut, Ash and White W000.
A FULL LINE of these woods of the best qual-
ity, and seasoned, has just been received, and
Will hereafter be kept in stock, by
LEWIS HUBBELL, Dealer, ,
WATER s'r.. NORWALK, CONN.
Call at the brick office. 38
The propertyis susceptible of be-'
MISS M. M. SMITH, ' f
Teacher ofSinglng and the Piano Forte
SINGING taught according to Bassini’s mostap-
proved method. Particular attention given to
the Developmentand Cultivation of the voice. The
course of instruction mix 0c speeiailyadaptcd to Choir
”Ming! f desired. Address Dex 31 P. 0., South Nor-
walk, or call at the Old Well Hotel. is
' - - TIRE
- v
NOR WA 4 f HOTEL
IS now opened for the reception of Guests. It has
been repainted, papers , and newly furnished
throughout, and the grounds around the Hotel have
been put In line order. Parties 'wishingrto. engage
R LETT,
rooms will please address H. II. BA
tflo Nor walk Hotel.Norwalk, Conn.
w. H. SWORDS,
Merchant Tailor
CORNER WASHINGTON AND MAIN STS.,
SOUTH NORWALK, CONN.,
Scotch. Chevoits, Meltons, Grape and
English Coatings,
MADE UP IN STYLE, AND AT LOWEST PRICES.
A good fit warranted an made as the customer may
Event it. Cutting done r others to make aszhereto
ore.
Also,'a LARGE ASSORTMENT or HATS and CAPS
NEW and RARE PLANTS.
Roses, Geranium, Verbena,
AND
Bedding Out Plants, Shrubs,
Fruit Trees of all kinds,
Raspberry, Blackberry (It Strawberry
. Plants, are. ' '
EARLY ROSE POTATOES. TOMATOE,
EGG, PEPPER .9. CELERY PLANTS, &c.
Also FLOWER AND VEGETABLE SEEDS. BO-
QUETS, WREATHS, BASKETS, CROSSES. and oth
er Floral Decorations arranged in the best style ofart
to order. Send for descriptive catalogue.
MALLOBY-dc DOWNS,
South N orwalk, ct.
Irwu 11031111., man,
Timber, Lumber,-
Shingles, Latin,
Builders’ Hardware, 570.,
A7 WHOLESALE All RETAIL.
OFFICES AND YARDS:
Water street, Norvvullr, _
88tf' Washington street. So. Nor-walk.
THE SUBSCRIBER HAVING OPENED A
Boole and Paper Store,
AT SOUTH NORWALK,
Hereby gives notice that he is prepared to furnish
WRAPPING PAPER,
Plain or Printed,
PAPER BAGS,
Printed to order,
ALSO, TWINE,
At New York Prices. Call and examine the stock
before purchasing elsewhere. ' ‘
W. T. BUCKINGHAM,
28 No. 4 Ely’s Block, South Norwalk, Conn.
TAKE NOTICE.
W . R A Y M 0 N I)
Is agent for the
Agricultural Insurance Company,
GE WATERTOWN, N. Y.
Capital ....... ....................._...$100,000
Assets over.......................... 550,000
The plan adopted b this Company appears to be
a and one.‘ It is to o in Insurance what is done in
at. or kinds of business, viz. : to divide it. The idea
being that one class of risks is sufficient for any one
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.
The above Company insures against LOSS BY
y llghtnlgg,
' 6
oEo.
FIRE and tearing to pieces
whether lire comes or not.
DENTISTRY IN SOUTH NORWMK.
OR FOUR DAYS OF EACH WEEK, ONLY, Dr.
Kendall will continue the Dental ,business, as
formerly at his old stand, Sword’s Building. Office
will be c osed Honda‘s, and Saturdays, Dr. Kendall
help In Ridgefield. e extract teeth with or with-
out t e use of LAUGHINGnGAS.
Wednesda s we devote entirely to extracting Teeth
WITHOUT AIN.
.The principal Operator in Colton’s Dental Asso-
c1ation has repeatedly declared that South Norwalk
is the best place within his knowledge (out of Coop-
er Union) to have teeth’extrncted.
We particularly invite those who may desire
ARTIFICIAL TEETH,
to examine our manner of work and rices before
procurin them elsewhere. Teeth fille in the most
approve manner. Those partially broken away by
decay restored to their former size and shape.
.
0.
Raymond Bros.
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN
HAY, GRAIN, FEED, FLOOR, &0.,
ANTHRACITE AND BITUMINOUS
COAL
BY 'rus TON, CAR LOAD 0R CARGO,
WOOD,
ALL KINDS, CUT AND SPLIT TO ORDER.
* Masons’ cBuilding Materials,
BLUE STONE,‘
ALL SIZES AND LENGTHS,
O CUT To
ORDER.
Agents for the celebrated
Franklin Coal of Lykens Volley.
Foot of Washington st., South Norwalk, Ct.
NEW DRUG STORE. ’
THE undersigned would respectfully announceto
the citizens in this vicinity, that he hasjusf
fitted upa New Drug Store,
CORNER OF WASHINGTON AND DEPOT STS.
where will be found
P U R E D R U G S ,
CHOICE WINES and LIQUORS,
FOR MEDICAL PURPOSES,
FAN OF AND TOILET ARTICLES,
PATENT MEDICINES, d'c.‘
[2‘ Physicians Prescriptions carefully compounded
day and night. Can be found nights, in samebuildfng,
entranceen Washington St. ‘
1y49 S. F. PECK, South Norwalk, Conn.
SOUTH NORWALK
Hardware Emporium,
Chichcstcr’s Block,
WASHINGTON STREET,
Just across from the Old Well Hotel.
Having bought, since the decline of gold, a full as-
sortment of
HARDWARE, BUILDERS’ AND CARPENTERS’
TOOLS, PAINTS, OILS, WINDOW GLASS,
CUTLERY, &'c. We offer it to the
Public at low prices.
W. C. QUINTARD A: CD.
wanna o. QUINI'AB‘D. sun xiurr.
NEW COAL YARD.
D. L. .MILLARD it 00. .
Have established a new yard,
Corner Water and Washington Sta,
(between the Bridges,) where in additloh to all the
best varieties of
Coal and. Wood,
They have on hand .
BRICK,
LIME,
CEMENT,
PLASTER,
HAIR,
BLUE STONE, Arc.
Which they can furnish in any desired quanttiy,
‘ At the Lowest Rates. 23
IR 01v FENCING.
THE subscriber is now prepared to make and fur-
nish several slyles 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 building purposes, and.
many other aritcles in the line of
BLACKSMITH WORK
Shop in rear of Solmon’s Hat Shop, Union street,
South Norwalk. 5
WM. II. DUNCAN.
SUPERIOR TABLE UUTlERY,
'31
Long Wanted and New Supplied.
The Largest Stock of Sheet Music
N this County, at WEED’S JEWELRY STORE.
.All New Music will be added as soon as issued.
A LARGE AND LIBERAL DISCOUNT T0
TEACHERS. . 12
VIOLIN INSTRUCTION.
THE subscriber having taken Room No. 5 in Loch-
wood’s Building is prepared to give instruction
on the Violin. Lessons given' when desired.
MUSIC FOR BALLS AIOJARIIES FURNISHED.
' JOSEPH F. BUCKNAM.
Norwalk, April 24, 1871. '6m17
r111. 0111011000003
Men &: Boy’s Wear.
GENTlEMEN'S FURNISHINOBOOUS
c. 1'. CornWall,
Second store, Under Nerivalkynall.
WM. ' 's. JONES, -
Next door to Hotel, West prt, Manufacturer and
Dealer in every- .escrfptiou of
HARNESS, SADDLES,_ ' .
- BLANKETS, WHIPS, .
HORSE, HARDWARE
nansnss. combs, ac.
Trunks, Yullses, due.
Relpairing 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 in r article is the motto. l -
Purchasers will find it for their interest to call and
examine my goods and prices before purchasggg
elsewhere. ' _
NEW RY.
BAKE
MO Hill lllll. “All II IN! Hill I
THE subscriber would announce that he has re-
fitted the oven at the Old Bakery, foot of Mill
prepared to furnish, in large or
Hill, and is new
small quantities,
BBEAD—‘Wheat, Rye, Graham, kc.
CAKE, plain or fanc kinds. PIES, of every de-
scri tlon, Cos, ac. G ve me a trial. ' .
T e subscriber does not claim to be the business
successor of S. R. Bunting, but has in his employ the
workmen recently employed by Mr. Bunting.
_ JOHN A. HONNECKER.
Norwalk. July 3, 1871. ' 27
_ mrssEs, BROCRWAI’s
SELECT- SCH-00L
r01: YOUNG LADIES AND mssss.
Full Term commences Monday, Sept.
11, 1871. Thorough instruction in English, Lau-
guagcs, Music, Drawing and Oil Painting. ‘Regular
Course, four years. Preparatory and rimary De-
partments. A limited number of pupils received
into the family. Private pupils also received in Mu-
slc. Drawing and Painting. For circulars address
MISSES BROCKWAY, Box 448,-Norwalk, Ct. 8m”
DARIEN ‘
310111011100 10010. Links.
HIS Institution is pleasantly situated on Scrub.
T nary Hill about one mile 7 om Darien Depot.
For beant of location and scenery and healthful-
ness of cimate no more desirabe lace can be
found. The building is new and bui with direct
reference to the convenience and comfort of npils.
The rooms are large with higheeilings, wel venti-
lated and newly furnished throu heat. The school
year begins the fourth Wednes sy in Se tember
and closes the third Tuesdayin June. T ere will
be but one vacation of about aweek during the win-
tciagoltldays. ‘ dd 3
r erms e c. a res
.. . .' ’surLY A. RICE, Principal,
' Darieu Depot, Conn.
270nm COTTER,
rucmrsa, uscmmsr,
And General J obbér UZVBIIIICOI‘ . '
OF LIGHT MACHINES OF ALL KINDS,
WATER STREET. NORWALK, CONN
Steam and Gas Fitting promptly executed.
f
. HATS, CAPS, (930.
HR subscrigcr would respectfully announce to
his dpatrons in Norwalk and vicinity, that he is
prepare to furnish them with. Hats ,and Caps of
The Latest Fall Styles,
a large and varied assortment of which he intends_to
keep constantly on band together with every vane-
t , style and color of Gent’s Bows, Scarfs, Neck
{ties and Cravats, Paper and Linen Collars, Shirts,
geady made and to order,) Suspenders, Gloves,
oeks, Cuffs, and Canes.
He wouldcall the attention of the ublic enerally
to the “ Waterproof alpimi finish.’ mbre la, it be-
ing a fast color. Water roof is not affected by the
weather. and the price p sees it within the reach of
all. Silk Hats of the latest style on hand and old
ones altered to fashionable ma e at little expense.
Thankful for past patronage I trust by strict atten-
tion to the interests of my customerss to have a
continua‘uce of the same. E. A. PINKNEY.
Norwaik, Aug. 28, 1871. . '
FANCY DYEING.
mononmo, of Danbury, has located his
L. Norwplk Office at the store of
E. H. PARKER
I
Main Street, where all orders for Dyeing Ladies’ and
Gents’ Wearing Apparel, kw will receive prompt at-
tention. All colors used every week. so there can be
no delay in giving any shade or has desu ed. Gen-
tleman’s clothes cleaned and dyed without ripping.
MILK, at s Ccntg per quart.
ERSONS wishing to engage their milk ofthe
P "AYRESHIRE DAIRY FARM," can dose by
leavingtheir orders at Frank Mead a 09’s. The
milk willbe served punetnally everymorning. 411:
WARDEN’S OFFICE '
Boaonon or Noawukaug. 22,1871}
$500 RE WARD.
BY VOTE OF THE COURT OF. BURGESSES,
of Norwalk to the person or persons who will
make discovery. and give such information to the
proper authorities as will convict the party or par-
ties guilty of the crime of wilfully setting fire to any
house, barn, shop, store or warehouse Within the
limits of the borough, since Ma 1, {871, or who
shall be guilty of the crime of wil. ully setting fire to
any such described buildings Within the borough
limits from this date till the offer of the above re-
ward shall be ubliely withdrawn or modified by
said Court of ur esses,-said reward to be paid
from the Borough reasury, upon the conviction of
the guilty parties by the Sn ricr Court. The right
is reserved by the Court of urgesses of a portion-
ing the above reward among claimantsi there—be-
e. .
more than on SAMUEL LYNES,
Warden of Borough of Norwalk.
CHARLES r.- LEONARD,
DEALER IN
0 o A 1.. ,
WOOD AND BRICK,
N’th River Blue Stone,Lime, Cement,
. - . —ALSO-—
EEMEII' PIPEIOII IEVIERS, Willsttlllfllfls.
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL,
"W‘er St, Norwalk, Conn
The Place to Buy.
BOOTS AND SHOES!
IS AT
0. s. BROWN’S, '
' No. 39 Main Street.
THE SUBSCRIBER IS PREPARED T0 FURNISH
ALL KINDS OF
BOOTS AND‘SHOES
oftho best make, at the lowest living rates. He
wishes it to be distinctly understood that he
WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD!
Call Early, and Secure GreatBargains.
All kinds orcustom work made to order.
REPAIRING NEATLY AND PROMPTLI’ DONE.
At E. K. LOCKWOOD’S.
.
’KEROSEIE Oll,
‘ At E. K. LOCKWOOD’S. '
v
the above reward will be paid by the Borough -
GROWING OLD.
rowing old, growing old.
Slowly, surely growing old!
Just a modest greyieh sprinkle,
Just the shadow of a wrinkle,
Just a little deeper krinklc,
0n the margin of the eye:
Growing old,- growing old,
Slowly, surely growing old!
Growing old, growing old,
Slowly, surely growing oldi
Just a little slower walking,
Just a tinge of sober talking,
Just an awkward sense of bulking
In the famillar paths;
Growing old, growing old,
Slowly, surely growing old!
Growing old, growing old,
Slowly, surely growing old!
Just a liltlc love of rocking,
Just a little dread of knocking
Just a little peevlsh mocking,
At the antics of the young:
Growing old, growing old,
Slowly, surely growing old!
Growing old, growing old,
Slowly. surely growing old! ‘
Just a little purer liver,
Just a little free: giver,
Just a step beyond the river,
Growing cold as well as old ;
Growing old, growlng old,
Slowly, surely growing old!
Haunt, Sept. 0th. ‘
PASSED MAY SESSION, A. D. 187],
CHAPTER cxxxrx.
D.
o .
Be it enacted-by the Senate and House of Repr e
sentatives in General Assembly convened:
That sections sfxt -one sixty-two and eighty-sign
of chapter third, tit e sixteen, of. the Revised 8 t-
utes of1866; alsorchapter one hundred and two of
the public acts passed at the May Session of 1866, be
and the same are hereby re eaied; but nothing in
this act shall be construe as repealing chapter
eighty-seven of the Public Acts of 1867
pproved July 27th, 1871.
CHAPTER CXL.
An act relating to Sessions of the Court in Middle-
. . sex County. ,
Be it edaeied by the Sonate and House of Repre-
sentatives in General Assembly convened:
Whenever a term of the superior court shall be
held at Haddam, in the county of Middlesex. no ad-
journment ofthe same shall be made to Mlddletown
untilthe cases in said court arising in the son. hern
part of said county shall be either tried or other-
wise disposed of for the term, without the consent
ofboth of the parties to any such suit pending.
Approved July 27,1871.
CHAPTER CXLI.
An act in addition to “an act concerning Crimes and
Punishments.”
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Repre-
sentatives in General Assembly convened:
All waters the shores of which are owned or leased
by any one person or corporation, shall be deemed
and held to be private ponds or streams within the
meaning of section 71 and 72, title 12, of the Revised
Statutes of this state. All ponds that are now own-
.situated, and all ponds which havebeen stocks with
as}: by tthe'state, are exempt from the provisions of
s ac . ..
Ap rovedJul 27 2871.
p yGIIAPTER exm
An act in alteration of an act entitled “An Act in
relation to tIEiCity of New Haven.”
oea
Act.)
Approved July 27, 1871
CAAPTER CXLIII.
An act to amend an Act entitled “An Act in addition
to an Act for the Assessment and Collection of
Taxes.”
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Repre-
sentatives in General Assembly convened:
That an act entitled “an act Ill addition to an act
for the assessment and collection of Taxesngassed
Ma session, A. D. 1867, being chapter CXL , be,
an the same is hereby repealed.
Approved July 27, 1871.
CHAPTER CXLIV.
An Act concerning‘ bequests of stock of New York
and New Haven ailroad Cpmpany, and Hartford
and New Haven Railroad Company.
[Special Act]
Approved July 27, 1871.
CHAPHR—CXLV.
An act in amendment to an act in relation'to Rail-
roa s.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rome:
sentatives in General Assembly convened:
Sec. 1. The railroad commissioners shall in the
months of July and January, present to the secreta-
ry, treasurer and comptroller of public accounts
t eir respective accounts in detail. of their fees an
expensesas such commissioners, for the six months
next receeding the fourth day of January and the
fourt day of July in each year.
See. 2. So much of an act now in force as is in-
consistent with the provisions of this act is hereby
repealed. -
Approved July 27. 1871.
CHAPTER CXLVI.
An act repealing an act therein named.
Be it enactedby the Senate and House of Repres-
entatives in General Assembly convened:
That an act entitled “An Act amending an act
concerning Education," assed b this General As-
sembly, and approved Ju y 19th, . D., 1871, be, and
the same is hereby repealed.
Approved July 27, 1871.
CHAPTER CXLVII
Au ac’: in addition to “An Act for encouraging and
Regulating Fisheries.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Repre-
sentatives in General Assembly convened:
Sec. 1. Whenever an shad fisher in the House-
tonic river between the am and the ousatonie Wa-
ter Company at or near Birmingham and the great
falls at New Milford, has been or hereafter she I be
injured or destroyed by the stoppage of the passage
of shad or other fish up said stream by the erection
of anv dam or other obstruction across said rivers
and for which injury or destruction any person, per-
sons or corporation erecting said dam or other ob-
structions are liable to ay to the owner or owners
of any such fishery the amage b him or them sus-
tained by the erection of an suc dam or other ob-
structions, and the parties 11 interest cannot agree
as to the amount of’ said damages; the owner or
owners ofauy such fishery may apply by petition to
the superior court of the county in which said fish-
ery is situated, and shall Cause notice of such appli-
cation and petition to be given to the adverse party
at least twelve days before the session of the supe-
rior court to which the same is brought, and said
superior court shall thereupon appo ut three judi-
cieus and disinterested freeholders to hear said par-
ties, and said freeholders shall ive notice to the
attics of the time and place of the r meeting on the
Easiness of their appointment, and after being sworn
they shall roceed to hear the parties and inquire in-
to the trut of the matters al eged in said etition
and application, and shall inquire into an assess
tbejust damages sustained by the petitioner or pe-
tion'ers, and s all report their finding and amount of
said damages assessed to said superior court in wri-
ting, under their hands, at some of its sessions- and
said superior court on accepting said reporto said
freeholders shall render judgment against the res-
pondent or respondents for said amount of damages
and costs of application. and issue execution there-
for. and said assessment of damages shall be recor-
ded by the clerk of the superior court.
Sec. 2. All acts or apart of acts inconsistent here-
with are hereby repc ed.
Sec. 3. This act shall take effect from and after
the first do of Aumst, 1871.
Approve July 27 1871.
CHAPTER CXLVIII. ‘ ' '
An act in addition to an act for the Assessment and
Collection of Taxes. ,
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Repre-
sentatives in General Assembly convened:
Whenever a warrant is issued for the collection of
taxes, assessed against a party who is entitled to the
immediate possession or use, for life or a term of
years, of any personal estate, to the ultimate enjoy-
ment of which some other party is entitled, and it
beComes necessary to make distress under and war
rant, the collector may advertise, post, and sell,
such interest for life or years in she estate, or so
much thereof as shall be necessary to satisfy said
warrant in the said manner as far as may be, as is
provided in cases of distress 'made under tux war-
rants upon moveable goods and chattels; and in case
it be unnecessary to sell the whole of such interest,
then if it be a l is interest, an undivided portion
thereof may be sold; but in case it be an interest for
a term of years. the sale shall be of such interest for
and durin a definite portion of said term of years.
Approve July 28, 1871.
CHAPTER CXLlX.
An act in addition. to an act concerning Crimes and
Punishmeuts.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Repre-
sentatives in General Assemblv convened:
That every person who shall in the night season
disturb or break the lpeace and quiet of any people
of this state by team tuous and offensive carriage,
noise or behavior, shall be punished by a fine not
exceeding‘seven dollars, or by such fine or imprison-
ment bot .
Approved July 28, 1871.
CHAPTER CL. »
An act in addition to an act entitled “An act eon-
cernin Highways and Bridges."
Be it enacted y the Senate and House of Repre‘
soutatives in General Assembly convened:
Sec. 1. That in the construction of any bridge in
any highway that has been or shall hereafter be laid
out by a committee appointed by the superior court
across water navigated . by 0 en deck vessels, and
which navigation is useful an valuable for a leak.-
oral or other purposes, and which would be 0 struc-
ted unless a suitable bridge with a draw therein is
constructed to permit vessels of the character that
navigate such water to pass, it shall.be the duty of
the town or towns whose duty it is to build and
maintain a brid e across said water. to construct a
suitable draw t ereln, and if said town or towns
shall attempt to construct a‘ close bridge across as!
water which when constructed will obstruct sn
navigation, any erson residing in said town or
towns, or either 0 them may apply to the superior
court, or ajudge thereo in vacation, for an injunc-
tion to enjoin said town or town from buildin said
close bridge and ifsaid court or Judge shall do that
the brid e t at said town or towns are intending to
build, wi lwhen constructed obstruct such naviga-
tion, such court or judge shall enjoin such town or
towns from the farther prosecution of said work,
and said court shall order and decree that said iown
‘ or towns shall construct a suitable brid c with a
suitable draw therein and establish the wi th ofsaid
draw. _
Sec. 2. That the selectmen of the respective towns
or the major part of them may alter such portion or
portions of the highway, or the layout of an high-
way within their respective towus that has can or
may hereafter be laid out b any superior court or
committee appointed by sai court, from a point in
one town to a point in another town. that in their
opinion common convenience and necessity require,
first giving reasonable notice to the owners of the
la‘nd'throngh which said alteration of said highwa
or the layout thereof is to be made. or leaving sue
notice In writing at their place of abode if within
this state, to be present if the see cause, at the al-
teration or layout thereof; an the damage done to
.such owners by cbanaiug said highway or lay-out
thereof. shailbe pal by the persons applying for
such alteration or alterations if the same c for their
private use only; but if such alteration be for the
common use of the inhabitants or of the public it
shall be paid by thotown. and if the seleetmeu and
persons interested cannot agree as to the damage
done by such alteration, the seleetmen shall apply to
a justice of the peace, who shall‘a ooint three judi-
cious and disinterested fi'eehol ers, who, being
sworn for that our use, shall estimate and assess to
each person injure , the damaoes sustained by them
in altering said highway or ay-out thereof, and a
survey in writing, under the hand of the said select-
‘ paid from the treasury of said town a bount of two
An act repealing parts of ”acts concerning to educa- ,
ed or in part owned by the towns in which the are .
men, coutainlnga articular description of said al-
teration of said h ghway or layout thereof, being
made or accepted by the town. and recorded in the
records of land in such town, and satisfaction be!!!
made to the persons injured or the money deposits
in the town treasury for their use ready to be paid to
them when they shall apply for the same, according
to the agreement or estimate of aforesaid. such al-
teration of said highway orlay-ont thereof, shall be
and remain for the use for which the same was made.
See. 3. Nothing in the preceding section shall au-
thorize the selectmen ofantiltown to alter any hi h-
way or lay-out thereof. W1 :1 the limits of any n-
corporated City of said town.
Sec. 4. The selectmen of any town or the major
part of them, may with the approbation of such
town, discontinue any portion of the highway or
lay-out thereof, or hot , laid out by any superior
court. or by any committee a pointed thereby, as in
their opinion are not requ red by common conve-
nience and necessity by reason of the alteration of
said highway or lay-out thereof, or both, by them In
pursuance of the authority conferred by this act; and
lfany person shall be aggrieved by the said doings of
said selectmen, he may apply to the su erior court
for ajury to re-assess the damages. an said court
shall order ajury who shallbe summoned, and in
case of highways laid out by the superior court, and
if the damages shall not be ncreased by the ju the
application shall be dismissed with costs; but i said
damages shall be increased by thejarv the court
shall order the same to be paid with costs of applica-
t on.
Approved July 28, 1871,
. . CHAPTER CL].
An Act provxding for a Bounty on Foxes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Repre-
sentatives In General Assembly convened:
Sec. 1. That any person who shall kill any fox
within the limits of any town in this State shall be
dollars for each fox that shall he presents whole
and entire to the treasurer ofthe town In which such
. fox shall have been killed. ,
Sec. 2. It shall be the duty of the town reasurer -
to which afox or fox skin is presented for bounty
agittyofi' the ears of the same before paying said
Approved July 28, 187i. , .
CHAPTER CLII.
An act in addition to “An act concerning communi-
ties and corporations."
[ipecrai Act.)
Approved July 28. 1871.
CHAPTER CLIII.
An act in addition to “F“ act’relatfug to Salaries and
ees. . .
Be it enacted by the Sepate and House of Repre-
sentatives in General Assemb'lfv convened:
Sec. 1. The salary of each udge of the Sn resie
and Superior Courts from and after first Mon ay in
May, A. D. 1871, shall be four thousand dollars‘an-
Dually, and in full compensation for the performance
of all their official duties. 7
Sec. 2. All acts and arts of acts inconsistent
herewith are hereby repea ed. ‘
Approved July 29, 1871.
' CHAPTER CLIV.
An act amendin "an act to provide for the support
of the Insane ear of this State, approved July 8,
869.
Be it enacted by the. House of Re resentatiVes in
General Assembly convened; p
That the act to which this is an amendment. enti-
tled an act to provide for the support of the insane
poor of this State approved July 8t ,1862, be and the
same is hereby amended in the first and second lines
by striking out the words “quarterly in each year in
the months of January April July and October,"
and substituting there ore the words "monthly in
each year." '
Approved July 29, 1871 ~.
PROPOSED ACT.
An act in addition'to asset for the Assessment and
. Collection of Taxes. ‘
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Repre-
sentatives in General Assembly convened:
The treasurers of the several savings banks and
societies for savings established in this State’shsli
within the first ten days of July annuall make ‘out
under oath and deliver .to the comptrol er of ublic
accounts statements of the total amount of al (is o-
sus in said institutions respectively on the first ay
of the month in which such statements are herein
required to he made, and also of the amount then
loaned by said institutions a on real estate situated
in this state. and each or sai savings banks and so-
cieties for savings shall pay to the state a can equal
to three-fourths of one per cent. on the amount of
deposits in such institutions so found to exceed the
amount leaned on real estate in this state onlthe first
day of July in each year; one half to be aid on; or
before the twentieth day of July, and one alf on or
before the twentieth day of January annually there-
after, which tax shall be in- lieu 0 all other taxes
upon said institutions and the de osits therein, but
this act shall not be so construe as to exam t from
taxation any real estate held by any savings ank or
society for savings beyond what may be required
or used by such institution for the transaction of its
appropriate business. .
Sec, 2. The fort Jourth section of an act for the
Anslesgment and Collection of Taxes, is hereby re-
pea e .
Sec. 3. This act shall take effect from its passage.
. PROPOSED ACT.
An act in addition to “an act coreeming Communi-
- es and Corporations.”
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of- Repre-
sen tatives in General Assembly convened:
See. 1. The inhabitants of each town qualified to
vote in town meetings, shall at the annual town
meeting choose by ballot in the manner hereinafter
prescribed, a convenient number not less than three,
nor more than seven, to be selectmen; not less than
three nor more than seven assessors; not less than
three more than five to constitute a board of relief;
not less than two nor. more than six to be grand ju-
rors, not less than three nor more than seven to be
constables; and also shall choose school visitors, to
hold office in accordance with the statutes in such
case provided. . - .
Sec. 2. All of said oflcers shall be elected by bal-
lot on one general ticket, and as follows: f the
number of officers to-be chosen ou..either of said
beards be two, four or six, then no person shall vote'
for more than one. half the number of said board '
and if the number to' be chosen on either of said
boards be three, five or seven, then no person shall
vote for more than a bare majority of the number to
be elected; that is,—If the number to be chosen is
t ee, then no person shall vote for more than two:
i ve. thenno person shall vote for more than three;
if seven, then-no person shall vote for more than
our.
Sec. 3. That number of arson: sufiicient to fill
the board in each case, who ave the highest number
of votes, shall be elected. In case of a tie, that per-
son whose name stands first 01' highest on the great-
est number of ballots shall be elected.
PROPOSED ACT.
An Act in addition to and in alteration of “an act
concerning Communities and Corporations.”
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Repre-
sentatives in General Assembly convened:
Sec, 1. The inhabitants of each town in this state
qualifiedb law to vote in town meetings shall at
the sauna town meeting choose by ballot the fol-
lowing officers, viz: assessors board of relief. select-
men, town clerk registrar, treasurer, constables,
grand jurors, and school visitors. The number of
each to be chosen shall be the samei ach town as
It is by law now entitled and aecast ed to elect.
All said chi-acre shall be voted for on one ballot or
piece of-paper and such voter shall be entitled to as
man tea for each officer as there are pe‘sons to be
electe to such ofiices.
Sec. 2. In the choice of the o‘ilcers mentioned in
the -' seeding section, each voter may poll hisvote
as fo lows:
First. When one person is to be chosen to any
office he may give his vote to one candidate only.
Second. When two persons are to be chosen to
anv office, he may give one vote to each of two can-
didates, or two votes to one canditate
Third. When three persons are to be chosen to
an office, he may give one vote to each of three cau-
di ates, two votes to one candidate and one to an-
other ;, one and a half to each of two candidates. or
three votes to one candidate.
Fourth. When more than three persons
are to be chosen to any ofliee, he may give
as many votes for_that office as there are
persons to be elected to the same, and he
may distribute said votes among one or
more candidates, giving to each candidate
voted for that office, one or more votes and
fractional parts of votes as he chooses, not
exceeding in the whole number of votes the
number of persons to be chosen to that of-
fice, and in no case shall any voter give any
other fractional part of a vote than a half
vote, nor shall he vote for more candidates
than the number of persons to be elected to
the office voted for.
See. 3. In every case, the candidates
highest in vote shall be declared elected.
Whenever a' voter intends to give more votes
than one, or to give a fraction of a vote to
any candidate he shall express his intention
distinctly and clearly upon the face ofhis bal-
lot, otherwisc but one vote shall be counted
and allowed to such candidates. If any vo-
ter gives more :votes than he is entitled to
his ballot shall not be counted.
Sec. 4. All other officers provided for by
section 23d of the act entitled “An act con-
cerning Communities and]! Corporations”
may be chosen by ballot or otherwise as
each town shall direct.
Sec. 5. All acts or parts of acts inconsis-
tent hereiwth are hereby repealed.
#
Jun Saltum and the Old Man’s Colt.
On New Year’s Day, 1859 I was stopping
at a villa e tavern in Northern New York,
when a ankcc boy, some twenty years old,
drove up to the door a fine lookin young
horse attached to a hen old sleig . Giv-
ing the reins to the host er, he entered the
bar-room, seate imself before the fire, and
ordered a mug of flip and a segar, while his
team was taken to the barn.
“That’s Jim Saltum; the Vermont Chap,"
said one of the bar-room loungers in an un-
der tone: “he‘s brought a good ’un this
time, I’ll warrant.”
“He never comes down with anything
else but good ’uns,” replied his companion.
As I intended, if possible, to buy aVcr-
mont horse before my return to New York
these remarks attracted my attention, but I
said nothing. After waiting a few minutes
sous not to be noticed, I went out to the
barn and took a look at the animal. It was
a beautiful bright bay colt, with heavy tail
and mane, wel put together in limb, and
altogether stylish in appearance. Indeed, I
was so charmed with his spirited looks, that
I determined then and there to buy the
horse, unless he should prove to have some
defect not visible to the eye. 0n returning
info the house, Saltum sat b the fire smok-
ing, and sipping his mug 0 flip. No one,
I was persuaded, knew thal I had been to
look at the Vermonter’s colt. .
“That’s a. good looking nag of yours,” said
I to the Yankee youth by way Of opening a
conversation.
He did not seem to notice that I had spo-
ken to him, and I repeated the remark.
“Beg pardon, mister, I didn’t think you
was a speakin’ in me—ya’as, that is a pretty
fair sort of a colt, I reckon ; fur the old man
thinks ahcap of him." .
“Is be for sale ?”
“Wa’ai no—not edzaelly: that is I don’t
think the old man would part with him for
any reasonable rice.”
“Who'is the o d man you speak of ?” en-
quired I.
“Who w’y he’s my uncle that I live with,
VOLUME Liv-«NUMBER 41.
“Then
way to se I?”
“I rather guess not, mister, folks ’round
here wouldu tgive the valec of such a col
in part with him.”
“is be without any faults?” inquired I
“Yeas, he’s sound as a new dollar.
road he takes it all his own wa .
don’t think he kcers about sellin’ anyhow.”
_As the yonn man had not positively de-
clmei to sell. made due allowance for his
“off talk,” and asked him: “Do you call
. him very fast ?"
“I told on jest now that he could foot it
(10va in t e forties: that’ll do, I guess, fura
five our old."
“ es, of course," replied I; “but have you
any. objections to let me see him move ‘1’”
“None in the least mister. I’ll be liar;
ncssmg up airly in the mornin’, and then
we Blake 0. turn with him if you want fer
see the cutter go. Buf's near as I can cal-
kerlale from what the old man said when I
left home, I guess he don‘t kcer to sell the
colt any way.” .
And with this consolatory remark Saltum
gained back in his chair and apparently fell
9 eep.
At an early hour next morning I went
out to the barn, and found Jim already on-
gaged In rubbing down his colt. He did
not seem to notice me, and I asked— '
"Well, friend, how’s the pony today ‘1’”
“Fast rate,” said be, without looking up :
then turning towards mc—“Oh, I see t’was
you spoke about him last night: wa’al, I’ll
be ready to start in a few minutes, and show
you how he kin go; but I’ve no idea that
the old man keers to sell the colt.”
In about half an hour Saltum was ready
for the 3113!. He had harnessed his horse
into a light cutter, and two or three young
feRows. in the neighborhood had brought
9 their fast hugs to accompany us,‘ and en-
Joy the promised sport. The handsome bay
colt proved a fiyer. How fast he trotted I
could not say, but he distanced every horse.
on the road the first mile, and kept the lead
for two,‘ four, five, six, seven miles, when all
who accompanied us were far out of sight
in the rear. We returned to the tavern in
gallant style, the horse at the top of his gait,
and without showing the slightest signs of
distress.
“Now, Saltum,” said I, “the old man must
have some, figure at which he would part
with this animal ; I like him, and will buy
ofyou at any reasonable price: come, how
much will you take for him ?"
“Wa’al, mister as I said afore, I don’t
b’lieve the old man beers to sell the colt——
and I guess he could easily git two hunder’d
an’ a ha’f fur him if he did.”
“That’s a big price for a five year old,”
said I.
“ Wa’al, yaas, ’iis rather a high figure; but
yer see he’s no fool of a colt, and I r’ally
don’t think the old man ’d let him go far a
cent less."
“I’ll give you two hundred dollars, and
that’s as much as you can get anywhere
around here.”
“N O, I can’t du it, mister, fur the Old man
wouldn’t be satisfied," and Saltum drove
off to the barn, while entered the tavern.
In about an hour after . this conversation,
I had made up my mind to buy the horse at
Saltum’s price; so I said to him, “I‘think
you are rather hard on me to ask two hun-
dred and fifty for your colt; but I’ve taken
a fancy to the animal, I guess we’ll call it a
trade.’
“Wa'al, arter all, mister, I don’t feel’s if I
could let him go: the fact is, the old man—”
“Bother take the old man i” interrupted
I , “you just offered me the base for two
filly, didn’t you 7”
“Yaas, but you didn’t take me up thong .”
, “No, not at that moment: i wanted time
to think over the matter ” , .
“Wa’ai sharp’s the word, you know, in a
boss trade: I’ve been a thinkiu’ it over, in,
andI guess the old man ’d blame me far
sellin’ the colt at all, ifIwas to fake a cent
less than three hunder’d dollars.”
“Three hundred l” I exclaimed :
then I won’tgive it that’s all.”
“ o inoreIwouldn’t, if I was you,mislcr:
for you. can’t always tell ’bout a five year
old if lie-is smart and party: he moughta
break down'you know. I can sell him in
Saratogne next summer fur a deal more’n
I kin git anywhere ’round here.” ,
In the afternoon Saltum turned out his
horse again for exercise, whisking up and
down before the door, to the admiration of
everybody. The more I saw of the animal
the better [liked him: in fact, his graceful
movements perfectly charmed me. So, when
the Yankee youth again made his appear-
ance in the bar-room, I said to him—-
“Well, Saltum, though I didn’t mean to (lo
it-«for the price is full :1 third above his val-
ue—'-I’Il take your horse at three hundred :
so, on can make‘out your bill of sale.”
“ a’al, mister,” said the scamp, coolly,
“seuce this mornin’, my ideas has riz some
as to valec of that colt : Iv’c made up my
mind that be kin go faster than we thought
he could; and - therefore, I’ve come to the
conclusion not to part with him ’less I kin
git three hundcr’d and a ha’f : and r’ally I
don’t b’leeve the old man’ll like it if I sell
'm at all.” “ .
“Confouud the old man and his colt, too i”
said I, not a little vexed at the sharp practice
of this beardless , Vermonter; “what’s the
use of offering the horse in that way and
then backing out? If you won’t sell at all,
why not say so in so many words, and end
the matter?”
“I hev said so, half a dozen times, liain’t
I? and I say agin, that I don't care about
scllin’ the critter. I’m sartin the old man—”
“Never mind about the Old man, now,”
said I; If quderstand your last offer, you
say you will take three hundred and a halffor
the horse: very well, to cut the matter
short, I’ll give it: so will you please to go
and make out our papers at once.”
“I didn’t r’a ly ’gree to sell the colt to
you, mister, for that money; I only said I
wouldn’t part with him ’lcss I could get
three hundcr’ and a ha’f‘.”
“And so you refuse to ratify your own
Offer ‘1’” said I, in a sneering tone.
Wa’al no, I guess I hain’t done that, ’cause
I didn’t make no offer. I don’t want to sell
the critter; but it you or anybody else, was
to ’gree to pay enough fur him to satisfy the
old man, I’d let him slide.”
“Well, there’s no use chafi‘cring any more ;
for though I like the coil: well enough, I’m
not going to buy him- at double his value.
I will give on four hundred dollars—though
I never be ore believed I. should be such a
fool as to pay that much for any horse.”
“I rather guess, on the whole, mister, that
I’ll take him home agin. I'm sartin that the
old man wouldn’t like it if I sold the colt fur
a cent under five huudcr’d.” ~
“Five hundred dollars l", I elled ; you
are crazy, or else you think ‘m a fool. I
think you’d better take him home, or to
Saratoga, or, in short, anywhere where
eenhorns .are plenty. Good day my
riend.” .
“Good bye, mister: I’m sorry we can’t
trade : I 3 pool to be off airly in the mom-
“well
As Icame out from the breakfast table
early next morning, the colt stood harnessed
at the door, and Saltum was apparently
about to leave. I couldn’t give up the idea
that I wanted the beastiful creature, so I
said to J im—
“I‘ll make you one more offer before you
start, though I know I’m a fool to do it:
but as I’ve taken a fancy to the horse, just
make out your bill of sale at four hundred
and fifty, and I’ll ay you the money." .
“Wa’al, mister, ’ drawled Saltum in his
broadest Yankee dialect, “I tho’rt the mat-
tcr'all over arter I went to bed last night;
and as good bosses ain’t plenty jist now,
I’ve made up my mind that the old man
won’t be satisfied ’less Ibring him six hun-
der’d dollars fur the colt.”
“Six hundred. oh? why don’t you say a
thousand at once, and be done with it.”
“Wa’al he’s worth a thousand,” said Jim;
“but you shall hev him for jist six hunder’d,
of on want him mum.” '
altum took the ribbons. The colt arched
hisig‘i'aceful neck and started. I was beat
in. .1 .
‘lHelIO, Saltum I don’t be in such a hurry,"
exdhiimed I : “come back—I think I’ll buy
- 4 n.—
The'land-lord laughed. The liostler and
lonngcrs all laughed loud, and Jim laughed
as he made a wide circle in front of the door.
I felt somewhat chagriued; but paid the
money, nevertheless. and became the owner
of my first “fast horse."
A month later, I found myself in New
York, skimming sharply over the Blooming-
dale road in a natty little cutter, and heat-
ing with case, the numerous Slashers who
than frequented that thoroughfare Mike-fast
’uns. .
My colt quickly attracted general atten-
tion, and I had numerous high bids for him;
and finally, after wearying myself With this
kind of excitement, I sold him to a wealthy
cntlcman for twenty-five hundred dollars.
his, in the sequel,provod lobe but halt‘his
value; for after a. proper training it was
up ni h rattlcborough: he raised the colt
himse .”
found that he cOulcleusily not his mile in2:20‘
ou didn’t bring him down this
as that. I s’pose the Old mah’ll send him
down to Saratogue next summer if he wants
I tell
you what, mister, that ’ere colt is what we
call, up’n our country. a good ’un. He’s
five years old, gits up well, square trotter
way down in the forties, never shies or bolls,
’fraid ofnulhin’ but the whip, and on the
The old
man had sich aheap o’ troub e, and look
.so much pains in breakin’ of him, that I
and the owner has more than once refused
five thousand dollars for. the Old Man’s
Colt.
a:
t Rev. Dr. Planner.
We present a ‘ striking likeness
one of the most noted American divines,
tire Rev. William S Plumer, D. D. LLL D
HIS stalwart frame, massive features, and
palrmrchral miem, give a good idea of his
mental and moral characteristics. As an
able an instructive preacher Dr. Plumer
has few superiors in the ministry, combin-
ing as he does extensive Scriptural knowl-
edge, profound acquaintance with human
nature, and rare pulpit talent. . The faculty
of first arresting and lhenvholding the atten-
tion of his hearers while discoursing upon
the great themes of salvation be early ac~
quircd, not distaining to use illustration and
anecdote even more audaciously than many
would approve.
An apt example of this is told of him
when quite a outh preaching to the fash-
ionable and ‘hrisflcss visitors at the Hot
Springs of Virginia. One Sabbath morning
he found the tables in the main saloon of
the. hotel occupied by gamblers pursuing
their nefarious business. Going to the land-
lord he asked permission to preach in the
saloon. The landlord astonished by the un— ~
usual request, tried to dissuade him from
the rash attempt, telling him that he would
expose himself to personal injury. He how-
ever, pressed his rcquest, which was at
length complied with, he volunteering to
assume all the risk. He then went into the
saloon, and striking on one of thetables;
asked with a commanding voice. “Did you
ever hear how these springs were discover-
e'd ?, Tradition says that an old German
and his son Hans were driving their team
along the road near where we are this
moment ; and the father thinking he would
get water for the horses stopped the wagon
ieziving Hans in charge, while he passed
down and dipped his bucket in that steam-
ing spring. Starflcd by its unexpected
warmth he let fill the vessel, and with a
wave of his hand and a voice tremalous
with fear, he shouted, ‘Drivc on, Hans,
drive on ; hell ish not far from here I’ So I
say to you, my hearers, hell is not far from
here to-day..” From that moment he had
his audience and swayed them at his will.
Whether this is apocryphal we cannot say,
but it is characteristic enough to be true, for
few men have a happier faculty in the use
of anecdotes. Yet his sermons are not com-
posed of anecdote, but of sound, Scriptural
truth presented in the old Puritan mould of
Baxter, Bunyan, and Flavel. '
As an author Dr. Plumer is somewhat
voluminious. He has published commenta-
ries on the Psalms and on the. Romans.
These with his volumes “Vital Godiiness,”
“Rock of our Salvation,” “The True Bible,"
and “Sermons for the People,” published by
the American Tract Society, corn rise a
large amount of evangelical truth. y these
and his ten or twelve tracts, widely circu-
lated by the same Society, he has been able
to reach an immense audience upon the vi-
tal themes of Christianity. And few minis-
ters understand so well as be how to use the
press to cooperate with the spoken word.
Dr. Palmer is near the ibree-score—and-len
term oflife, but with his natural force una-
batede He teaches theology in the semina-
ry a}, olumbia, S. 0.. and preaches in sur-
rounding churches during term time, and
then in summer fills some pulpit North,
while the pastor is away recruiting. The
.Presbyterinn church has shown an estimate
of his character and ability by calling him
'to occupy its most exalted ofiices. In 1838
he was elected moderator of the Old Schoo
General Assembly meeting inPhiladelphia,
and just now he has presided over the
Southern General Assembly meeting at
Huntsville, Ala. A correspondent of the
“Christian Intelligencer” gives this view of
Dr. Plumer in a semen he attended during
the session of that body: “He stood on the
platform, or moved from side to side, and all
the while with the dignity of a grand old
prophet or apostcl come down to us fi'om a
better age. He poured out forever an hour
upon the listening assembly before him a
stream of gospel truth in doctrine, in tender
appeal, and in moving persuasion, that I
have rarely, if ever, heard equalled, never
surpassed. My heart went ri ht out to him
of its own accord, and when 13 got an oppor-
tunity I gave ‘iim a hearty squeeze of the
hand, and thanked him for the good he had
done me. Long may his bow abide in
strength—Illustrated Christian Weekly.
_'!_.,,..,_.,A,_ ." owh—m_»_~l/-V ._ 7
Niagara is the most sublime spot on the
continent, but almost every year it becomes
the scene of some new horror that makes
the blood curdle to read Of it. A few weeks
since it added .a new chapter to the ever-
gmwing volume of the woes of strong
drink. Three young men, who had become
intoxicated to the point of perfect stupidity
undertook to cross the Niagara river about
three miles above the cataract. The owner
of the boats refused to let one of them, but
by some means they got a boat and launched
out for the Canadian side.
The little skiff was soon caught in the
swift current of the rapids. A strong and
steady arm alone could save it. The oars-
man who was the nearest sober of the
wretched trio, stood up in the boat, and see-
ing the terrible danger, gave a wild shriek
and leaped overboard to swim ashore. The
current was too strong for him. He buffet-
fed the fierce rapids for a few moments un-
til his littlc strength gave out, and then he
was whirled along helplessly to the verge,
and shot over the cataract.
His two siupefied companions lay asleep
on the bottom of the boat, and never woke
until;their afi‘fighted spirits woke in eternity.
Their frail boat leaped off the awful cliff of
waters like a bitof cork. and in an instant
they were engulfed in the foaming mael-
strom beneath. The next morning a single
leg of one of the poor wretches was picked
up on the Canadian shore, showing that
theh‘ bodies must have been dashed to frag-
ments in their descent among the rocks be-
low ihe cataract. .
The Word of God describes a drunken
man as “one who licih” (asleep) “on the‘top
of a mast” in the midst of the sea. But it
adds a new horror to the picture to Rain the
sleep. of drunken insensibility on the foam-
ing edge of Niagara. Probably the wretch-
ed creatures 'n the boat fancied themselves
on a delight ul sail as they swept so swiftly
through the waters. They awoke from the
enchanting slumber in the jawsof death.
This terrible tragedy at Niagara is but a
picture of the cataract of ruin over which
one hundred thousand of our countrymen
were swept during the last six months.
Commissioner Wells reports that immense
number as going down into the vortex of
“death through intemperance,” within one
car. How many fathers have stood on the
ank and seen their sons-whirl over into the
ab ss, God only knows.
at every young man or woman who is
playing with the wine cup is venturin to-
wards ihe rapids. The liquor-sellers, 'fur-'
nish the beats; it is their trade to “ ' e”
them for “pleasure excursions.” Ev
oung man as he launches into the habit of
drinking laughs at the idea of any danger.
“Who’s afraid ? not I i” In a little while he
is helpless in the bottom of the skiff, and
shooting towards the brink of perdition. All
the warning cries of pulpit and press, and
parental love cannot awaken him. He. is
drugged with the dram-seller’s dose of death.
He will wake up when he goes to eternity—‘-
not before. ‘
Sometimes a. poor slave of the bottle sees
his danger, and like that third man at N i-
agara, jumps out of the boat. But it is too
late. He has gone too far and the disease
of drunkenness has become incurable. .His
will has become powerless. He cannot
control himself. The rapids of fatalrhabit
are too strong for his enfeebled resolution.
Now and 'then one, by the help ofdivine
graee, reaches the shore. Temperance 'so-
cieties pick up a few strong swimmers, and
assist them with the rope of a total abstinence
pledge. But the vast ma'orit of habitual
drinkers go over the fa] s. oung man !
the first glass you take is a step into the
boat the voyage may begin with a song—
but it will end in the shriek ofa Los'r SOUL.
—-The Illustrated Christian Weekly.
Home Mamerm.—,—Two old plown‘ien
down East were telling tough stories of their
exploits in breaking up new ground. The
linen was taken off the bush by this yarn:
“ ’Twas up in Dixmont, ‘ twent -seven
years ago this spring, I was ploug ing in
slump ground‘wiih a ‘team of nine. pair of
cattle forSol Cunningham; we were going
along, ma’kin’ not ve smooth work among
rocks and'stumps. ell,'one day the int
of the plow struck fair against a stump our
feet through, split it square across thehcart,
and I was i‘ollcrin’ the plow through,when '
the thought flashed _tliroug‘.l' my mind that
the pesky stump might snap together and,
pinch m toes. so I jest gripped the plow
handles rm and swung my feet up out of
tie way, and the stump sprung back and
catched the slack of my pantaloons: ' That
brought everything up stanninh "Well, I
Sol were drivin’, they spoke to the cattle,
and we‘snak‘ed that stump‘oulby the roots,
and it bad awful long o‘iiesfg,‘ ;: ‘v- ‘
“ It must amen straitunlm yoursnapeud-
ers," said'the other; -' “’ "sitf
Us Wand:
. theorist
of.
tightened my hold, and Jim Swiihinflie and .
Norwalk Chronicler