13'- r." r' '1 if. if A gm . .., '-‘a' . mac—.7 fearful disaster in Chicago, is the terrible celebration of the Fourth of July In Port-_ land, Me, in 1856. The leading .facts of that event are still fresh in the public mind. The fire beginning in a boot shop on High street, swe t north, and destroyed In its course near y one-half of the city. The pe- cuniary loss was about $15,000,030, and one tlfihrth of the population was rendered house- ess. It seems probable from the reports thus far received that the terrible fire in Chicago ‘ has no parallel in modern history, unless in the confiagration kindled b war. Even the sat fire of London, thong relatively more estructive, did not equal it in absolute ex- - tent. The‘Lo'ndonvofthat day was little ‘ more than two-thirds the size of Chicago of to-day,‘ having less than 250,000 inhabitants; and if as reported, two-thirds of Chicago is in mine, the desolated territory isfar great- er than the five—sixths of London, said to have been laid waste in 1666. iisilvuih Gazette. Tuesday, October 24,1871. If”. It has long been conceded, that when disposed, Bromley was the smartest blackguard in the State. He used, however, seldom if ever, to evince a purpose of ma- liciously wounding the feelings of a friend, or'wantonly defaming personal character, even in his most cutting gibes. Of late, he has made public profession of respect for the Commandmentspne of which says :—“Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor." We are reluctant to believe that he persists in violating this one, towards us, with deliberate purpose. Yet he charges in terms in the Post of last Wednesday, what he has repeatedly stated inferentially, that we have “ sold our editorial columns in open market,"—-was “employed at the last session in disposing of $1,200 of his [our] editorial columns,” ~&c. And this audacious false- hood he utters in the face of the fact that he neoersatoalina in our-paper in adeocacyqf the capital question, to which he has reference. Mr. Greeley would denominate suchlckless and persistent slander, down-right lying. We prefer a less offensive word, but think any editor claiming ordinary respectability, ought to be heartily ashamed of such falsifi- cations, uttered as they have been, with studied ofi‘ensiveness and an air of complai- sant, selfirighteousness. These columns have never been purchased, nor can they be. Its editor’s good name is as precious to him, and has been, and will continue to be, we trust, as scrupulously cherished as' is Mr. Bromley’s by himself. We may ‘differ in our estimates of what is right and proper, but “ who set thee to be a judge over us,” and with such imperious insolence ? We have done nothing in connection with the capital question, but what,we have good reason to believe, meets the approbation'of the people in this section of the State. Cer- tainly nothing that does not meet the ap- proval of our own conscience. Nor have we done, ought, or been paid aught, that we have the least desire should be concealed. Had Mr. Bromley seen fit to civilly ask for any information or expla- nation,_we could give on the capital ques- tion, instead of arroganlly and insultingly demanding it of us, his call would have been as courteously responded to. Even now, forgiving his insolence and impertiuence, we will make answer to a former demand as to " what we dilif”—that we did what we could, and what any honorable man should do, when he honestly believed that he was subserving the best interest of the state, of his own section, and of those who employed him. As to our mode of action, it was iden- tical with the exertions we once made in cheerful response to the solicitations of the editor of the Post, to aid him in securing the clerkship of the Senate. We were sent for and employed last year, and again this year, by a gentleman of as high character and un- sullicd reputation as Mr. Bromley, and were paid for the time we were occupied at pre- cisely the same rate we have heretofore re- ceivsd when engaged by the year. The ex- actamouut being precisely what Mr. Brom- ley was to have received, had he filled a po- sition we solicited for him, and which he Was very properly desirous to accept, in the- eveut of our inability to perform the service. We have no variance with Mr. Bromley in any war he may wage. against a corrupt and villiauous lobby,—one which operates by the purchase of votes, and corrupts and debauches members and officers. But Mr. Bromley knows that in almost all important measures persons are employed, and proper- ly, to watch their progress and attend their passage through the legislature When such aid is uprightly rendered, it facilitates pub- lic business and promotes the public welfare. He says such service is proper for lawyers. Ifit is proper for a lawyer, then it is proper for a minister, doctor, editor or blacksmith- The question of individual fitness may prop- erly be left with the parties interested. What lawyer, or dozen lawyers for that mat- ter, could have rendered the signal service to the Air Line Railroad that honest farmer David Lyman did—all honor to his memory. ,No stain of dishonor ever touched his repu- tation, and yet David Lyman was conspicu- ously what Mr. Bromley would stigmatize as a lobbyist. We probably have not attain- ed to that higher plane of delicate sensibili- ty and superrogated virtue possessed by our once genial friend Bromley, for we still have faith to believe in the possibility of an honest and honorable lobby. At all events, he shall not, flout his giddy height, longer continue to squirt down his filthy water on us with out rebuke. We have on frequent occasions devoted our energies in securing the passage of legislative enactments of a local interest and have given our time and paid. our own expenses. We desire it to be distinctly under- stood if our services are desired for anything outside of this, of an honorable and proper character, we want pagfor our time and re- inbursmont for sameness ! If there is dishon- or in this, we fail to perceive it, and are so blunted in sensibility that we desire every- body to know it. We have the vanity to believe that we have many fliends through- out the state, who know us no more inti- mately than does Mr. Bromely, who will still believe we would no sooner engage in an improper enterprise before the legislature, or elsewhere, than he would, despite his at- temped defamation. If he had no word of reprobation for the pitiable dodge in the In- surance Law, which lays the whole State under contribution to the press of Hartford, he could at least have refrained from a down right falsehood, uttered with such wicked ngenuity of phrase, that we have doubt that should he re-read it, whether he owns it or not, he will be heartily ashamed of himself. Y. n. c. ‘- Themanagcrs of our Y. M. C. A. have arranged for an excellent course of lectures for the coming season, as will be seen by the announcement elsewhere. All the lee- turers with the exception of Dr. Newman, have appeared here several times and are general favorites. The Course tickets are now ready, and we trust will meet with a very large sale. . ————.—4 .p..—— Mr. Gould Benedict, ticket agent at South Norwalk, sells through tickets for the west and southwest over the Hudson River and New York Central, the Erie, Pennsylvania Central, and the Baltimore and Ohio Roads cheaper than they can be bought in New York. ‘ .s—O—-———— The Franklin Telegraph Co.—ofiice in Post Office building—still continue to send fi‘ee all business connected with the Chicago snfi'erers. Also night messages to all prin- cipal towns in the United States east of the Mississippi, at half the regular tariff. O W “ Woody” returned home like a good little boy, just as we last week said he would. He has again been called out of town by business, but sends us word that he is going to Chicago. - ——————.—s. mg- The road to Saugatuck is still com- plained of as in a, wretched .condition. If it were not, it would be quite different from most others in town. 1 . Relief for the Sufferers. I Our people have very cheerfully contri- buted, during the past week, in aid ofthe sufferers not only at Chicago, but in Mich- gan and .Wiscomsiu. We give below as fella list of contributions in aid of Chica- go as we have. been able to obtain. Some of the books have not yet been handed in, but we hope to complete the list in our next. LIST. Step‘nen Swan 85 Elbert Curtis 5 Charles C. Brooks 50 H M & J T Prowitt o nben Hil 100 Comstock Bros 10 The Lounsbury & Bis- W. C. Street 20 sell 00. 100 Samuel Lynes M D ‘25 J. F. Bennett a Ca oil F. J. McKeon 1 Norwalk Gazette 50 Wm Mitchell is S. Van Hoosear 25 E. Goldschmitt 1 C. M. Selleck 25 H. H. Weilman 2 Klein .5: Emanuel 10 Allen Bette 5 Asa Hill 10 Oliver Mumford 50cts Geo. F. Belden 6 James Ti ling ‘ 1 O. Eskeison 3 Charles 0 instead 25 Geo E Miller 10 Ire Gregory M D 5 Frank Mead 10 O. R. Scofield A; Co 5 J. L. Ambler 5 James Wiseman 5 A. Hyatt 5 E. Quintard’s Sons. 10 A. Faber ~. 2 J c T Cousins cm- J. A. Honuecker 2 filoyees 40 Jos. She hard 5 0 S erry 10 Platt P on 5 E B Smith 1 C. Swartz Jr Co. 5 John Osborne is 0. Clifton Benedict 3 Wm Ahern 2 D. Fancher 2 En llshman 1 N. 11. Camp 10 Ne son Hubheii 2 O. S. Brown 5 James Panton a G. Ward Seiieck 5 Au ustus Benton 1 Nathan Ives 3 .avis 1 s. Grumman 2 Daniel Arlington 2 W. B. Newcomb 2 J Stanley Mead ‘3 Wm. Hands 3 Geor c O Keeler 1 'l Geo. W. Hoo er 2 EP eed 10 I. H. Campbe l 5 G Holmes 5 E. Kellogg 3 Cash 10 A. Brown 1 Cash 10 L. Fisher 1 Cash 50 Moses Liepmau 1 Norwalk Mills em- Geo e W. Prior 1 ployees so S. B. unroe 1 Louushury drBissell F. Arnold 1 Co. emplo ees 100 Lewis Hubbell,Dealer 25 i T A Morison Son J. W. Barber . 10 employees 120 Contributed from Beatty Bro’s Hat Shop. Cash 1 L C Grover a Cash 9 Cash 1 Scribner 1 Wm W Beers 1 Darnery 1 S aw 1 Tilton 1 Lottie Wickcs 1 Colton 1 Mrs E H Benton 1 Frembes 1 Sarah E Mnruan 1 Brown 1 Anna Wilson 1 Cash 2 John T Brown 1 J Devine 1 G W Tibbals 1 E Phillips 50cts Ca t F H Allen 1 Cash . 2 H Stanton 3 Thos B Ford 2 Cash 1 Contributed by the pipe and trench men, under W. H Duifett, at. work on Borough Water Works : W 1! Button is 00 Thos Powers 50 W E Barnes 2 00 K Colburn 50 C Thompson 2 00 John Coyle 50 W Bates a 00 Martin Bowes 50 Stephen Murphy 1 00 P MeGath 50 Jan Peudegast 1 00 John Gaft‘ney 50 John Enwright 1 00 John Tracy 50 Dennis Enwright 1 00 John O Conuell 1 00 Wm Harper 1 00 Hugh Atkins 50 John More 1 00 Wm Campbell 50 J as Chadwick 1 00 J as Brannon 50 John Dyer 1 00 J as Cnningham 50 Wm McDonald 1 00 John Ha s ' 50 Robt Joice 1 00 M Rach 0rd 50 Jan Burnes . 1 00 P Genet] 50 Chas Smith ’ 2 00 O Connor 50 Thos Bolton 1 00 P Brown 1 00 Morris Welch 1 00 Jas O Donne] 50 Clark Mosiers 1 00 Geo Kellogg 50 Sidney Vanalstine 1 00 J as Ininn 50 Author Raddy 1 00 P W McGaw so John Kelley 1 00 P Dencb so Tnos Donavon 1 00 M Kene ay so Michel Fagan 1 00 Thos Calahan 50 John Otis 1 00 J as Donovan 1 00 Daniel Karedan 1 00 Jacob Schelfer 1 00 Peter Stalker 1 00 Mathews 50 Paul Tanner 1 00 P Cnniughan 50 Thos Bagan 50 John Mor an 1 00 P Maiehy 50 M Milleric jr 1 00 Jas Nolan 50 P Finn 50 John Hardley 50 P Keeting ' 50 .1115 Regan 50 P Green 50 John Sullivan 50 M Crommins 1 00 K Gibuey . 50 Jas O Brion 50 Dennis Murphy 50 Peter Dufi‘ey 50 P Dec 50 Ste hen Loughiine 50 Thos Dorncy 50 P roy so P Sheeuan sen I50 John O Brion ‘1 00 D Donovan 50 Joe McTnney 50 P Sheenan jr 50 Wm Murphy 50 Wm Keuedy 50 Tim Cshell 50 J ohu McCafi‘ey 1 00 J Cahell 50 James Whaler 50 Thos Smith 1 00 Phili Lynch 60 Chas Maxwell 50 Wm heehan 50 Marvin Raymond 2 00 Edward Nolan, 50 cents. Total thus far reported, $1,271. During the week we have packed and sent four large boxes of good clothing, con- tributed by citizens, to the sufferers in Mich- igan and Wisconsin.- On Saturday last we shipped for the same places, fourteen boxes and barrels of clothing, bedding, &c., gath- ered and packed by the ladies during the week. The Adams Express Co. deserve praise for taking all oi these packages free of charge. Last Sunday a collection was taken up in Sunday School of the First' Congregational Church, and at the Sunday School 'concert in the evening, and $130 raised for the suf- ferers in Wisconsin and Michigan. The previous Sunday the same school raised $17.48 for the Chicago sufferers. The ladies of South Norwalk, we under- stand, have also been active in this matter and sent 011‘ contributions of clothing, 85c. Conn. Baptist Convention. The Conn. Baptist Convention held its forty-eight Anniversary with (the Baptist church inthis place,.Tncs&uy and Wednes- day of last week. About one hundred dele- gates were in attendance. ofiicers resulted in the choice of James L. Howard, Hartford, President; Rev. Dr‘. Pal- mer, Stonington, Vice President; Rev. J. A. Bailey, Waterbury, Secretary; Wareham Tuesday was occupied mainly in organiza< tion. The afternoon in hearing reports, and discussion upon the feasibility of co-opera- ting with the Am.Bpt. Home Mission Society in doing the Domestic Mission Work in this State. The discussions upon this subject were spicy and animated. In the evening the Annual sermon was preached by Rev. G. D. Hunt, of Mystic. The discourse was founded on 2 Tim. 421-2, and was a forcible presentation of the duty of faithfulness in preaching the Gospel. Wednesday A. M. was occupied by addresses upon the general interests of missions at home and abroad, and in listening to appeals from Chicago; also in considering the claims of the W0- man’s Baptist Missionary Society, and fur- ther discussion upon the co-operating plan. The Convention adjourned at noon after having passed the resolution uniting the Convention to the Home Mission Society in prosecuting its work in this state. The Conn. Baptist'Education Society held 'its Annual meeting in the afternoon. The following ofiicers were elected: I. H. Brom- ley,Esq., President;Rev. A. S.-Freeman, Secretary; R. M. Burdict,Esq., Treasurer. The usual business was transacted. The Annual sermon was preached _by Rev; Dr. Foster, of New London, subject: The Im- portance of an Educated Ministry. The Dr. in an ably written discourse presented this subject eloquently and convincingly. Its only fault was its extreme length. The Conn. Bapt. Social Union held its first regular quarterly business meeting at }5 past 5. Twelve new members were re- ceived. Topics of interest were discussed, and measures adopted,which are calculated to stimulate the laity in the churches to in- creased zeal and activity in cultivating: the fields in their own immediate vicinity and thus aiding in building up the Cause of Christ in the State. . At Seven the Union adjourned to Lock- wood’s Hall, where an Oyster supper with all its usual accompaniments (except li- quors) had been prepared. Tables were set for 175 persons, which were filled by the members of the Union, and invited guests. The Delegates to the Convention, those members of the church who had, entertained these delegates, and several distinguished gentlemen from abroad were present. Jas_ L. Howard, President of the Union, presid- edat the table. After the good things pro- vided for the refreshment of the “inner man” had been disposed .of,‘ the “feast of reason and the‘flow of soul” began. After some in- troductory remarks by the President, in which he paid high compliment to the scholars of Dr. Fitch’s school, for the gentle- mauly and expeditious manner in which they had served the guests at the tables, he called upon Rev. Mr. Gates for remarks. The ball being thus opened, short speeches were made by Revs Gates, Norwalk, Davis, South Norwalk,.l. 8. Swan, Waterford, Dr. Ives, Suilleld, Palmer, Stonington.Dr. Turn- bull, New Haven and Dr. Bright, of New York, Editor of “Examiner" and Chronicle” Rev. SE. S. Bissell as a C'ongregationalist, ably defended his denomination in a felici- tous speech against the good natured attacks of his friend Dr. Bright. Hon.Francis Way- land New Haven, and:I. H. Bromley, Esq., Editor of Hartford Postalso made Speeches. The meetings of the Convention and Educa- tion Society were harmonious and import- ant, and it is hoped an impetus has been given to the cause in Connecticut. The meeting of the Social Union capped the cli- max aud sent all home in good humor, and with satisfaction depicted on every counte- nance. The Dinners at Lockwood’s Hall The election of Griswold, Esq., Treasurer. The morning of Tuesday and Wednesday, furnished by the Ladies of the Church and superintended by Frank Mead, were all that could be desired the Oyster Supper,Wednesday Evening.was furnished by Mead and gave entire satis- faction. ‘ . Our Brothers9 Lodge, No. 10. The 29th anniversary of Our Brothers’ Lodge, No. 10, I. O; O. F., was celebrated on Friday eveni. last, at Lockwood’s Hall. The Brothers were out in strong force, and large numbers of il'iends accepted invitations to be present. The number present, by ac- tual count, was something over one thou- sand persons. The exercises opened with an anthem by the Choral Union, followed by prayer from Rev. I. Simmons. After singing again by the Choral Union, Dr. Asa Hill read the following sketch: AN OUTLINE on THE HIsTonr or “Oon Buornnns Lopes” I. 0. O. F.—On the 19th October, 1842, the R. W. G; D. M. Geo. Walters, assisted by R. W. Grand Warden Gibson London, P. G. Wilson. P. G. Ste- vens of the G. Lodgemf the State of Connec- ticut, together with a number of Brothers from Pequonoc Lodge, No.14, of Bridgeport, proceeded to institute this Lodge, under the name of“0ur Brotlwrs Lodge,” No. 10. I. O. of 0- F. and in ample form, delivered to the Lodge a charter for the same. The names of the charter members were as follows: Cholwell J. Gruman, Asa E. Smith, Stephen Olmstead, R. S. Pennoyer, and J. Taylor Hunt. The first officers of the Lodge, were as follows. C. J. Gruman, N. G,. Asa E. Smith V. G. Stephen Olmstead Sec, R. S. Pennoyer, Treas. The first batch of candidates initiated, were as follows, Samuel R. Bunting, Geo. W. Raymond, Eli K. Street, Wm. E. Bissell, Eli Curtis, R. Osborn, E. Donnelly, and H. Ray. These persons were severally Tappointed to fill the subordinate offices, and the Ler thus duly ofiicered, commenced a singularly prosperous career. The 29th an- niversary of which we this evening celebrate. The first Lodge Room, was but a small afi‘air, located in Olmstead’s Block in Main St. Yet it answered the necessities of the case sufiiciently well. The furniture was simple and plain, and the Brothers, warm in their “first love” were content to work and wait, until the accession of greater numbers and more ample means, allowed them to improve, and expand their borders. Alter awhile, the place became too strait ‘for them, and the Lodge room was enlarged and to some extent embellished. This room served us for a number of years, and until the Gazette Building was erected, when we transferred our Headquarters, to our pres- ent beautiful Lodge Room. Itis amatter of no little interest thus to recall the leading facts of our early history, and mark the course of our onward progress. It was in this old Lodge Room, that many of our most substantial and worthy members were initiated, into 'the Order, and it is still fra- grant with pleasant associations. It is with- in the memory of the writer, when the ~ death of the first Odd Fellow, made our lit- tle band so sad, and touched the springs of sympathy, in all our hearts, and an Odd Fellows funeral was for the first time in this town witnessed by our people. Primarily, to Brother C. J. Gruman, more than to any other person are we in- debted for the organization of this Lodge. He expended his time and money lavishly —to get the Lodge in working order. His zeal was tireless—his attendance, regular and uniform, and the ardent impulses of his nature, found abundant room for their ex- ercisc, in the growth, and expansion of the Brotherhood. Indeed, the very name of “Our Brothers Lodge,” at once so beautiful and suggestive, I believe originated with him. And it seems a somewhat remarkable fact, that although he still lives amongst us and has continuedhis membership, through all the intervening years, he has never been sick long enough, to draw one dollar from its benefit funds. And it\ seems to us, that we may with the utmost prosperity address him as the Father of “Our Brothers Lodge of Odd Fellows. It is to him, also, more thanOto any other member of our order, that we are indebted for the existence of an campmene, No. a. The petitioners for this Encampment charter was viz: Cholwell J. Gruman, John G. Quigley, Wm. H. Cleveland, Henry W. Smith, James A. Quintard, and Peter L. Cunningham. Two of the persons whose names were appended to this petition have since deceasd —to wit, John G. Quigley, and Wm. H. Cleveland. We mention his name in this connection with special prominence because we are en- joined in that good old book, than we all cherish as the guide of our lives, to render “honor to whom honor is due.” It would afford us much pleasure if time permitted, to, mention the names, of scores of our worthy citizens, who have contribu- ted by their faithful services, as well as by a liberal contribution of their means, to make this Lodge what it is, one of the most thrifty and fiosperous in the state. The following are some of the statistics of the order. - Whole number initiated, 462 Died 29 Withdrawn and suspended 215 Present number . 218 No. of Brothers relieved 677 Gross amount paid out, $13,228,06 Amount paid out for relief of widows $1,022 For orphans 153,52 For burial of deceased Brs. , 1030,00 Present amount of funds on hand 8,332,69 Income during past year 1842 Expenses for same time 1482188 Total amount paid for charitable - purposes «$15,433.52 Since July let for the relief of dis- . tressed Odd-Fellows in Chicago $200.00 The above statistics, are to July lst 1871. From this brief historical sketch, and the accompanying statistics, we think it will be ‘seen, that this Lodge of Odd-Fellows, has been very quietly doing a good work in this community. Among its members, are some of our best citizens who seek to fulfill the high behests of the Order—To relieve the distressed— heal the sick—bury the dead, and educate the orphan. ‘ v ' At the conclusion of the above sketch the Choral Union favo:ed the audience with several songs, after which aGood sell was played upon the audience by the introduc- tion of the South Norwalk Methodist miu-' ister who proceeded’to deliver what we feel especially called upon to “ gloriously puff” as an able, earnest, and interesting address, abounding in good humor and sound sense, , and which was fully appreciated by the in- telligent audience. After. more music by the Choral Union, Rev. Mr. Simmons, anoth- er good Methodist brother, made a brief but interesting address, and the exercises closed with the singing of “ America.” Grand Representative P. L. Cunningham presided in his usual pleasant manner. The Choral Union, under the direction of Mr. Gibson, added very essentially to thefull enjoyment of the occasion. . ' The International yacht races are now attracting much attention. So far four races have been run, three of which were won by American yachts, and one by the "English yachts Livonia. Ashbury keeps up good pluck, however, and crowds on every inch of canvass possible, no matter how strong a gale is blowing. One or two more races will probably end the contest, and in all proba- bility in favor of the American yachts. By Western Union Telegraph. LATEST. Another Victory for the Sappho. In the race yesterday (Monday) the Ameri- can yacht Sappho came out five miles ahead. m m The Grave Yard Commission are still taking testimony in reference to the siezure of the John A. Weed land for an extension. It must be doleflll business for a man of Tom Sanford’s cheerful temperament, who has to sit as one of the commissioners. . —-——.—4.s-.———— ' WGodey’s Magazine is out thus early for November, and is a specially attractive number. _ additional branch, known as Kabaosa En: . . , ._ ; reg, ..: We picked strawberries/in our garden last week. The thermometer has as many ups an downs lately as gold, g ‘_- . 1 - “Gladiator’s” communication is unavoid- ably crowded out. The Selectmen advertise for proposals for the construction of a new road. Err-Alderman N. C. Ely, is one of the leading managers of the American Institute Fair. A donation entertainment for the benefit of pastor and church, is to be given at Ely’s Hall, Wednesday evening, by the A. M. E. Zion society. All are invited. We learn that there is no truth in the sensational story published in the Bridge- port and New Haven papers about the mur- der and robbery of Scott, the candyipeddler. He still lives. ' Mr. Daniel Newcomb has left with us a curiosity in the shape of seven complete ears of corn grouped around one large cen- tral ear and all connected together at the base. Who can match it ? Our old friend W. G. Lineburg, agent for the Charter Oak Life Ins. Conwas in town last week, and brought with him $1,000 for Mrs. R. A. Beckwith, the amount insured on her husband’s life, in that Company. The Hartford Courant in speaking grati- fyingly of Senator Ferry’s restored health says : He has flequented his law office, and we were heartily glad afew days ago to receive from his own hand corroboration of what is said in the Gazette concerning his health. ' A new locomotive has just been placed on the New York and New Haven road. A painting on each side of its tender represent- ing the pumpkin seeds and wooden nutmegs —-the early emblems of Connecticut’s pro— ductiveness and enterprise. , ,v The President. and Directors of . the New York & New Haven Railroad Company have tendered a special train of drawing-‘ room cars to convey the Duke Alexis and suite them New York to Bridgeport on his arrival in this country. A grand social entertainment is to be held at Lockwood’s Hall, on Thursday evening next, under the auspices of the St. Mary’s T. A. B. Society. John Starr’s band has been secured for the occasion, and a lively, enjoyable time is confidently expected. his Studio last week, and it is looking as fresh and beautiful as when Whitney and Beckwith first fitted it up, to say nothing of the very interesting young lady from Chica- go who is the presiding genius of the Recep- tion room. By reference to our advertiseing columns it will be seen that prices for Pho- tographs have been reduced. The RuSsian fleet, with the Grand Duke Alexis, is hourly expected to arrive, and all New York is in a flutter of expectancy. The Government and citizens have made extensive arrangements for his reception and entertainment. John E. Owens, the comedian, played “Everybody’s Friend" and ,“ Solon Shingle” at the Opera House last week Monday even- ing. Tuesday evening Clarke's company [performed “Through by Daylight.” , The wish so earnestly entertained by the best men of both sections of the town, for our incorporation into one municipality, seems to grow in favor. By suc consum- mation, instead of exciting derisron by our infantile‘ corporate proportions, weshould rank as the fifth or sixth city in the state. A citizen of Norwalk, Mr. Henry Betts, was the first American inventor of the cyl- inder Printing Press. The same citizen was the first man to put on record the pro- position for a Pacific Railroad. And as we have before stated, it was’a citizen of Nor- walk Mr. Le Grand Lockwood who con- structed the first Palace or drawing room car, and the Michigan Southern and Lake Shore road was the first railroad on the globe to adopt it. Mr. David Platt, builder, met with a very unfortunate accident last Tuesday morning. He ~was at work upon an addition to ‘Mr- Geolgu'Dcutby‘a house, West Avenue, when he slipped and fell, breaking two bones and and cared for by Dr. Lynes, and is now do- ing as well as could be expected. Mr. Gebrge E. Smith and wife have return cd from a trip through Pennsylvania, Ohio and Mic ' an. They were not caught in the fires in the latter state, but for twenty miles or more drove through smoke so dense that they could see nothing. Mr. Smith re- ports great scarcity of water in Michigan and says that his friends had to go four miles before they could find enough for their cattle to drink. . Chas. E. Brown received a severe burn at Smith & Palmer’s hat factory, last week, he was insured in the Travelers. The later details from Chicago indicate alifting of the clouds of misery, while the news from the burnt districts of Wisconsin and Michigan augment all the horrors hitherto reported. It is estimated that not less than three thousand lives have been -lost by the terrible tornado of flames. The Norwalk Iron Works are making a fine show, this year, at the American Insti- tute, in New York. They have nine or ten of their steam engines, pumps, etc., on exhi- bition. One of Waring’s air compressors is used for driving some of the best machinery in the Fair, including the American Dia- mond Pointed Drill which bores through all kinds of rock with great rapidity; several interesting marine models, and the machin- ery for cutting hard substances by the “ Sand Blast Process” by means of which fine pictures, &.c., are cut in glass, stone, &c by a stream of sand introduced into a rapid jet of compressed air. Mr. Rockwell is in attendance and takes pleasure in showing the machinery to visitors. The Concert. _ The concert by Miss Kellogg’s company, last- Wednesday evening,at the Opera House, passed off pleasantly and was every way a success. The audience was one of the finest ever convened at a similar entertainment in this vicinity. The programme was well selected, and all of the artists acquitted themselves to the satisfaction of the audi- ence. Miss Kellogg, now in her prime, ap. peared in good voice, looking perfectly charming and the picture of good nature, and was enthusiastically received. She freely reponded to encores, and finally de- lighted the audience by playing her own accompaniment and exquisitely rendering Longfellow’s “Beware,” and a kissing song. Miss Toedt displayed wonderful skill as a violinist, and was twice encored. Mr. Caroz- zi played a fine piano solo, and the smiling Sig. Raudolfi' won an encoreby singing “My dearest, dear little heart.” The entertain- ment was unusually prolonged. o W A son of Gen. Roger A. Pryor, of Va.. but now residing in Brooklyn, who strayed away from his home. while laboring under an aberration of mind, has been traced to Norwalk. He was seen twice last week about the New Haven Depot, and once at the Bridge. He was about eighteen years of age and dressed in light gray clothes, with coat skirts out very short and a round or Derby hat. Any information concerning the lad will be thankfully received by Asa Smith, Esq., or Chief of Police, Bartram. __...__4 .‘an WThe November No. of “Our Young Folks,” is out and, fully equal to any 'of its predecessors. The frontis-piece,“The birth day gill,” will fire the souls of all masculine Young America. .> m‘Miss Stevens, who succeeds Miss Beecher as principal of a Young Ladies Boarding and Day schoolvis most. highly commended by her former patrons, and has, one of the most inviting locations for day or boarding scholars, in town. She occu- pies the Staat’s homestead. Our special artist, E. T. Whitney, opened , splintering another. He was taken home. Another Flrc. barnin the rear of the residence of Miss Julie. Lockwood was discovered to beibn fire. The alarm was at once sounded, and neighbors and the _ village police force. rushed to save what articles they could. Policeman Foster broke into an adjoiping. barn and led out ;the horse to a- place ‘of safety. ‘The fire department were ' on hand ' promptly. The engine was stationed at the brook and quickly forced two good streams up the steep hill to the fire which was soon undercontroli, All the adjacentgbliildings were'saved,and,the frame of the barn is still standing. The barn destroyed was in- sured for $400, and 'the,loss on the other buildings, which‘ were slightly damaged, was covered'by insurance. The fire was probably incendiary. Skeptic Ball Bond. We learn that the engineers are now sur- veying for a rail road between Hawleyviile and Bethel and Danbury,but that no loca- tion has yet been made. The route to Bethel has been run and found, feasible, though it will be necessary, if that route is adopted, to runatshort distance. in the street in front of the Congregational church. The line to connect with the Danbury& No'rWalk Road between Bethe] and Danbury, will be run this Week when completed one of the two lines will probablybeadopted. ‘- —-—-————+«. [3‘ Our Wéstport correspondent gives the details of some of the later performances of George Follet. He is not unknown to fame. It will be remembered that while a pcddler for Smith’s marble works he pretended to have been attacked . by robbers in Peat Swamp and shot through the leg. He came home, minus his collections, and with a pis- tol wound in his shin,but somehow the bul- let took a tangent through the dash of the wagon, which didn’tex‘actlytally with the theory that it'c’a’me‘ from’any' one' outside the vehicle. After a pretty tight squeezing he finally owned up that he had “put up the job,“ and shot himself to divert suspicion Besides the powder he had laid in for a 4th of July celebration, and various other art i- cles, he had also a new buggy hid away in the barn—the body on. top of the mow and the running parts under the hay. Such tal- ent should, and doubtless ,will, find more congenialemploymen‘t-at'Wethersfield, ' . —--—-«o _ I? Prof. Logan“ continues ' to draw crowds at the Opera House, Which be de- lights immeasurably. : To night the‘P-ro- fe‘ssor is to talk? about Love and Marriage, and will tell how to select partners for life, «be. This is his bestlecturc, and 'one sure to interest all classes.» ~- ‘ .b—‘—-——— To Punsromquhe .last legislature passed an act exempting from taxation property to the amount of: one thousand dollars, of any pensioner of the U. S. Gov- ernment, either soldier or sailor who enlist- ed from and are credited on the quota of this state, also the widows or mothers of all soldiers or sailors who are receiving a pen- sion on account of such person dying. or being killed in service. - c.—.o-——-- W Secretary Belkuap did a humane and merciful act in the discharge of the young son of Francis 'J. Smith, who was inveigled into enlisting in the U. S. Cavalry service, and in consequence of which his mother has been driven to the very verge of distraction, and his whole family plunged into the deepest affliction. But troubles never come single. Pending the time of the issuing of his discharge, he was at St. Louis, but before it reached him, he had been ordered to Benecia, California, and worse than all, being a feeble constitution he carried the seeds of Typhoid, fever with him, and has been lying in Hospital very low, ever since his arrival in California. A telegram kindly sent us by Robert S. Byx- bee,Esq., of .San Francisco, states the army surgeons think him convalescent. The con- dition of the young man’s family, with this added afiliction excites the liveliest sympa- thies of the entire neighborhood, and should teach him, should he live to return, and mi." thoughtless, adventurous boys, a less- on of prudence and respect for parental guidance. . ' = ———-—+—4.'—'.—————— [3‘ Capt. Theodore Smith continues to fail and has relinquished all hope of recove- ry. His cancer isslowly eating its way to his vitals and his stay with us, in all human probabiliw, must be limited to a very brief period. His last public effort was in the in- terest of the commerce of our town and of his felldw-meu. This labor consisted in an' unremitting effort to secure the erection of a spindle on Green’s Reef, and week before last the Government completed the work. Many fatal marine disasters have occurred at this dangerous point, which would‘ not have occurred had any signal given notice of the dangerous spot. ' P. S.—Capt. Smith died on Sunday last. His funeral will be attended on Wednesday. 0 WIWe hive greatly- alarmed some of our N oroton and Darien friends ‘ by our suggestions of making the 4.30 an express to Norwalk. Did they fail to observe the sug- gestion was accompanied by another, that the 4.45 Stamford special shouldiruuthrough as a way to Norwalk or Bridgeport. Thus they would be better served than now. 0 R” We have received the prospectus of a new Republican paper to be started in An- sonia, Nov. 8nd, and called the Naugatnclc Valley Sentinel, Jerome & Carpenter, pro- prietors. Success to the new enterprise. There’s nothing helps the growth of an en- terprising town like a wide-awake newspa- per. - -—-.-4. The New York Ola-ens. Lent’s popular Circus from the_Hippo- theatron, New York, will exhibit in Nor- walk on Tuesday of this week, Oct. 24th. This exhibition has won a national falne for the superiority and refinement of the per- formances givenby the incomparable troupe that is always attached to it. Of course those conversant with public amusements know that Lent’s Circusis a favorite resort in New York during the winter, and the au- diences that attend its entertainments there are in themselves the best evidences that the exhibitions are not only attractive but unex- ceptionable. Outside of New York this Circus is the most popular one that travels, and invariably attracts a patronage notable for extent and respectabiiity. One proof of the excellense of the New York Circus is shown in its ability to exhibit in the some cities twice in one season, andthis has been successfully accomplished in the principal cities of New York, and in several nearer home—Springfield, Hartford and New Haven, for instance. This being the last, as it is unquestionably the best, Circus of the season, those who delight in witnessing‘the exciting feats of. the sawdust arena will doubtless crowd the pavilion afternoon and evening. Tickets are for sale at" Weed’s Jewelry store.- . ."‘.'T-‘.“_ . The arrangement for the'reception of the Russian Grand Duke Alexis, are completed. Thirty committees of leading citizens are at work. The programme is for a yacht fleet to escort the imperial squadron up the bay. The Grand Duke is to land at the battery, and be escorted to the Clarendon hotel by .the first division of‘ the National Guard. The time of the public reception is unflxed. It is thought that Alexis will proceed imme- diately to Washington to tender his respects to the President. , A reception ball will be given in the Academy of Music. There will he visits to the navy yard and public insti- tutions ; drives to Jerome and Central Parks ; a grand review of the first and sec- ond divisions of the New York and New Jersey militia ; torch light ,processicn of fire department, and an excursion up the Hudson river to West Point. ———-.—.-¢o...__————- . (3‘ Just received,a car load of winter apples from Michigan, at Keeler, Holmes dc Co’s. ‘ About 12 o‘clock Saturday night last, a _. ‘ Dickens and the grills“. Mnssns Em'rons. , ‘ have learned from thepr'o'of-reader; or from a later edition of the Gazette, what a star (*) has radiated upon his vision, that' “HEAVENS” was composed by types out of Humans: so that the “Protest" against his pulpit com- mendation of ”Dickens to the Christian Young Men of Norwalk, did not assume to “be a voice from the celestial regions.” If the Heavens had uttered their voice, it might have seconded the Protest ; and one might exclaim 'with Jeremiah, ‘in a second- ary and not irreverent application of his protest against hewing out broken cisterns, “Be astonished, 0 ye Heavens l” The argument for the “missionary” char- acter and work ofchkens is stated thus— satirized the Do-the-boy’s-Halls out of exis- tence; reformed Lunatic _ Asylums; helped abolish imprisonmentfor debt; brought the widely separated classes of England into greater sympathy with each other.” Did Dickens make Christmas “more mem- orable", in a Christ-like spirit and way ? If so —as for other English reforms claimed for his works—let him have all the credit due, be it more or less. But it is said “Dickens wrote for the English market ;” then let him enjoy all the gains of his products in that market ; but this commendation of them is to the American market, where they have not been, and are not likely'to be, suited to the uses and efficient to the results ascribed totthem abroad. - > - The Christian .Young Men of Norwal must draw their inspiration from a higher source, even from “the fountain of living waters,” ifthey will ever be true mission- aries of human progress here. The reform- ers of our social evils, the founders and sup- porters of our asylums, hospitals, aims- houses and houses of refuge, our_mission and charity‘s’chools, and all our humane and christian associatidns, in city and. country all over the land, derive their benevolent impulses from agreater, even The Great Teacher. ' " ' A in “Dickens moral character and work” is, “Dickenswas an Englishman with aann-' glisbmanls habits, prejudices and likings.” Let this plead for him on English soil ; but what need to import such ’ products, when we already have a surplusage, of domestic growth, and should prohibit the foreign rather than commend free trade in them for the American market. . The protest did not charge “indiscriminate praise;” and the qualifying statements of the semen are cheerfully admitted, Dickenswas “a humanitarian,” ofsome right impulses and convictions, and a reformer, in a limited, personal sphere notinvolving self-denial. Dr. Holland may-be left to defend his arti- cle, “The difficulty with Dickens,” (copied into the Gazette of the 17th inst) against the condemning sentence “a master-piece of cowardly insinuation.” But in regard to the strictures and extenuations in the suc- ceeding paragraph—commencing, “Holland is writing for an American market"—-it may be asked, was not the preacher addressing an American audience 1 And if higher and juster ideas prevail here respecting “the Temperance Reform,” “Evangelical Views,” “Divorce and its first causes," was it expe- dient to commend a writer and works whose influence is, in any degree, countervailing ? If“English clergymen of all denominations drink wine,”—(as many of the best of them do NOT)—this may not be a reason for pro- scribingtheir “sermons :" mons express (it imply commendation of wine-drinking, or diffuse any influence fav- orable to such “habits and likings,” this may be a proper dissuasive from commend- ing them. The preacher may have “so- quaintance with some eminent clergymen who have separated from their wives through incompatibility of temper,” and their sermons may have been “as good as before ;” but ifthe influence of their senti- ments and example should be in favor of “divorce and its first causes,” one. might well hesitate to give currency to that influ- ence in the pulpit, on the Sabbath, before christian young men. or elsewhere. . Are Dickens’ “English habits, prejudices and linings” a valid defence, before a New England audience, against the charges, or “insinuations.” that his influence,—-whether positive or negative, by commission or omis- sion,—is against Evangelical Viewa, The Temperance .Reform, and the stability of the Marriage Relation f Surely he was not ignorant of them, or of the importance of just sentiments and right practice in main- taining them, especially among the classes for whom he wrote, and with whose wants and woes he was familiar. In all his night- 1y plungings for study into wine-shops and gin—palaces, and into surrounding slums, purlieus of poverty and misery, of vice and crime, did he not discover the unmistakable, inevitable connection of ' cause and effect? Did his “habits, prejudices, and likings” blind his mind, paralyze his conscience, stu- 'pify his sensibility, enervate his pen, in their presence? How much better to have “satir- ized” these “Do-thc-boys-Halls out of exist- ence"—these hellish:manufactories of street- Arabs, Lunatics and imprisonment for debt -—than to have reformed institutions and laws that could only palliate, a little, the evils for which they provide l How much more philosophical and benevolent is pre- vention than cure l How much better than to elevate the lower classes, and bring them into sympathy with the truly higher! It is urged against :these views that “in deciding what we should read, the moral character of the author does‘not come in.” The answer is, It cannot be kept out; sensiA bly or insensibly, it will affect the author ; and thereader too,just so far as that charac- ter is known. “Thou that teachest another, teachest thou not thyself t” The challenging question “Who stands higher as a novelist than he i” can hardly fail to remind one that the echoes of the plaudits of admiring millions, who so re- cently commemorated the hundreth anni- versary of the birth of WALTER SCOTT, have not ceased to reverberate through the civilized world ; and although this name may only suggest to some modern progress- ives the image 0 f“The Antiquary” and "Old Mortality,” others who recentlyvheard Dick- ensheralded as a novelist-laureate, crowned with the immoruelles of Fame and Glory, will doubt if his Centennary will be com- memorated with like enthusiasm. Accepting part of the quotation from “The Independent,” but excepting against part-'— it may be added that The Independent tolera- ted Theodore Tilton and Oliver Johnson much too long to have so soon regained lost authority with many Evangelical readers. “The Golden Age" in its unblnshing ripe- ness of advocacy of such. women as the Woodhull Coterie, and of divorces, or “sep-' arations for, incompatibility of temper," and of bald Deism, has only been the out-- growth of germs long before discovered in the columns of the Independent, and trans- planted quite too late. It was a strange development of “the mis- sion of human progress,” when that pulpit from which onceissued the famous discours- es “The Puritans and their Principles,” gave utterance to a Sunday eulogy upon Charles Dickens, by one in the clerical succession from John Wesley ; and was selected for “an entertainment from Pickwick.”»-And the inquiry is respectfully suggested, whether the re-action from Puritan and 'Wesleyan strictness is not carrying away some, even over into a latitudinarian “liberty" that borders closely on most dangerous looseness. Pno'rns'r. In the contributions last Sunday, one 50 cent stamp had a card pinned on it inscribed “From a little boy, too young to attend Sun- day School, but who wants the money sent to the sufferers by the Michigan fire.” —-——-—-—.—‘.y—.—---‘ W The Hawkins test case at Salt Lake has resulted in a' verdict of guilty of adultry, and thus the Mormons are placed Matrimo- nially On a par with all others. 3 ‘ The clerical championjof Dickens might. _ “He made ,Christmas; more 'memorable: . The excuse for defects and delinquencies but if those scr~ . .. i _. “J, ., ; :32 ‘ ,The richest citizen of Boston'issaid to be" ‘Augustus Hemenwaifivhose entire estate is valuediat not less'than 82,800,000; Hemen- way would hardlybe thou ht to be in com- fortable circumstances in ew York. ' "Jeems wants to know if the notes of a gas company are all set to the same meter. massage. W In Norwalk. Oct. 18. by Rev. Thomas G. Osborne, Mr. Henry Storer of New Haven. to Miss Mary E. Osborne, daughter of the efilciatlug clergyman. In Norwalk, Oct, 11, at St. Paul’s Church. b Rev. C. M. Selleck John C. anreli of Williams urgh, N. Y., to Miss Anna, youngest daughter of J. P. Hanford. of Norwal k. . 1n Norwalk, Se t. as, at the residence ofthe bride’s arents, Samuel . Scofieldof Stamford. to Frank, aughter of Ira F. Hoyt, Esq. No cards. In Philadel hla Oct. at the residence of the bride’s uncle, teleen H. mith Esq. 1033 Wallace street by Rev. Charles Logan, as. Adlard of Phila- delphia. to Fannie G. Ogden, formerlaof Westport. 1n Stamford, Oct. at, by Rev. F. ~. Brathwaite, Stephen E. Reed to Miss Jennie A. Calhoun, all of Stamford. No cards. W\A.FAMA.P;\J\'\I!.!JN (\m _r\,,\ I‘ 1‘.“ ~ AtSmith’s Island Sunda Oct. 22 Ca t Theo- dore Smith, aged lib ’yesrs. y, ' p ’ WRelatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral from the Congregational church South Norwalk, Wednesday, at half-past one o’clock. In Westport, Wednesday, Oct. 18 in the 38th ear of her age, Mar aret Newkirk, wife of Edward H. Nash and dang ter of Reuben A. and Amelia Wil- liams, of this :own. [Her remains were brought to Norwalk, and the funeral was attended on Sunday last. In Hull’s Farms, Oct. 12, Miss Charity Banks, aged 82 years. In Stamford, Oct. 13, Sarah Greenwood, aged 0 years a months and 13 days. . - In Brooklyn, N. Y.. Oct. 11,, Jennie. daughter of Nelson G. Raymond, aged 20 years. Remains taken to Stamford for burial. In Starr's'Plaiu, Oct. 19, Delia M. Solden, aged 36 years. $5 Reward. LOST on board the Nelly White or on the road to the house of Mr. Wm. St. John’s Main street, a pair of GOLD SPECTACLES. in a brown leather case; , spectacles marked C. W. Mair. Can be left at »Mrs. St. John’s. 43 BOARD WAIT“ in Norwalk by a young lady—- teacher of piano and organ, in exchange for piano lessons. For articulars, address M ss L. FERRY, Norwalk, Conn. and 2t'43 “Hill! IIIIIIAI 8,—A lot of nice four year old (‘herry Currant ashes for sale cheap. SIMS F. M. JENNINGS, Roton Hill, So. Norwalk. lot}, on Wednesda evening Oct. 18, at Norwalk B uge.a fine Poe et Han kerchisf, marked Sa- rah Irvn ton. Any person fiudin it will confers favor by saving it at the Gazette 0 cc. MARRIAGE. ornna_noos'n. TUESDAY EVENING, car. 14, JOHN LOGAN » Delivers the last Lecture of the Course, on LOVE AND MARRIAGE. HOW LADIES AND GENTLEMEN MAY SELECT CONGENIAL PARTNERS. The subject will be illustrated with intings of emipent men and women: also by sales ng from the audience and mating such ladies and gentlemen as would make happy marria es. Admittance 15 cents. De lneations of character by Mr. Logan, in his rooms at the Norwalk Hotel. Y.M.C'.A. LECTURES. SEASON OI" 1871-72. ,Fred Douglas s WEDNESDAY EVENING. NOV. 8. Sunnor—“ Self-made Men,” MissE.Is.D.Potter WEDNESDAY EVENING, NOV. 22.- Select Readings. WendellPhulips WEDNESDAY EVENING, DEC. 6. . Samar—Tobe announced. Rev. J. P. Newman, D. D. , [Chaplain U. S. Senate,] WEDNESDAY EVENING, DEC. 21. Somor—“ Wives Among the Mormons.” Rev. A. A. Willitts, .D. D., TUESDAY EVENING, JAN. 9. ’ Snmae-r—“ Moonshine.” Tickets for the Course 81.50. Reserved Seats can be secured three days before each Lecture at. Prowitt’s drug store up town, and at Buckin ham's book store, South Norwalk. Course ickets for sale at Prowitt’s drug store, Seileck’s bookstore up town, and at Buckingham‘s bookstore, South Norwalk. Notice. SEALED PROPOSALS Will be received until the 21th inst., 2 p. m., for grading by the cubic yard,- accordin to the maps and specifications, to be seen at the 0 cc of W. S. Bouton, So. Norwalk, and at the office ofA. Seheck, Norwalk, a road to be con- structed, commencing at a point in the cut made by excavating under the N. . O: N. . R. on the East avenue, and running in a direct line to a clot near to the residence ofGeo. Fitch, and todo a l the labor and furnish all the material for the construc- tion of one or more culverts upon the same b the l cubic yard: such bids to be endorsed “Propose s for gradln the‘HsnrySmlth road so called,” and direct- ed to e ther of the Selectmen ofthe town ofNorwalk. WILLIAM S. BOUTON , _ ANDREW SELLECIL Sings-men.» _ DategNorwfilgnOg.m‘ 49-1; To The Ladies. Of N orwalk, So. Norwalkdr Viciniy. THOSE wishing their Mail's and Fur Collars re- aired and newly lined or For Caps cut over and ma e into fashionable Collars or [Boas can have them done by the subscriber, in Franklin St. first house, south of the Academy Park Mr. B. has on hand the best kind or sun: and satin for lining made, also new style of Tassels, all to match the furs, which he will sell as low as can be bought elsewhere, Ladies wishing their furs newly lined will please call and leave them before the hurried season. Fancy fur Robes repaired and newly lined 3m H. BENEDICT. 11E subscriber ofiers for sale $50,000 7 per Cont. first and only Max age Bonds of the “Erie and Genesee Valley allroad Com- panv,” of die State of New York, principal and in- terest payable in GOLD. at the Metropolitan Bank in the city of New York. Only ten thousand dollars of bonds per mile are issued, the balance of the cost of the road being paid for by stock subscriptions. The trustees are Augustus Frank of Wursaw, Lauren 0. Woodmfi' of Bufi'alo, and LeGraud Lockwood of New York. The bonds have fifteen years to run from July lastI and are offered at 90 and seemed interest, thus pay ng more than eight per cent. interest on the investment in %old. Government lion 3 taken in exchange at their mar- ket value. For further information a; 1y to , WM. C. ' ‘REET, or GED. E. MILLER, at the Savings Bank. Norwalk, Oct. 236, 1871. 43tf PRICES REDUCED —FOR— ’ Photographs and Candie-Visits UNTIL THE HOLIDAYS ARE OVER. Old Price. New Price. Plain Photographs, large. 82 00 81 50 “ ‘ . uplicate, 1 00 75 “ Vignette or Medallion style, 2 50 2 00 “ “ “ duplicate, 1 25 1 00 “ New Cabinet size, 2 00 1 50 “ “ “ “ duplicate, 1 00 75 CARTES-DE-VISITE. Plain Cartes-de-Visite, per doz., 83 50 $3 00 (a lb 1‘ 3 00 2 60 Vignette or Medallion. “ 4 50 4 00 ‘5 ll It 3 5o 3 00 . TlNTYPES—BEAUTIFUL TINTYPES. Four Tintypes, 82 00 :1 00 Two “ . 1 00 ' 50 The above prices do not include the Berlin and shadow effects or pictures of troublesome children. E. '1‘. WHITNEY. in October 1m. Inquire f‘VVILLaAM Barf- 31,923)“ at South Norwalk Rai road Draw Bridge. 43 Elm SALE—A handsome five year old COW, comino F O 13. S A In E . AT THE wnsrron'r MILLS, FRESH GROUND WHEAT BRAH, 40, so or 100 lb. Feed. .' ' J. D. KELLY. ‘1m41 WEEKLY BULLETIN NEW" BOOKS SELLEOK’S- Naturalist’s Voyage Around the World. Darwin. Josh Billings’ Farmers’ Alminax, 1872. Victory Deane. Park Street Pulpit. Rev. W. H. 11. Murray. Shooting, Boating and Fishing. 0 Oliver Cromwell’s Letters and sfieéliii Carlyle Short Studies ”19"?“ ISsuchjects. Jae. A. Fronds. ‘ ence. Elements of late so as D. D., LL.\D. Noah Porter, Six Months Hence. Deuo Hollow. Handsome Lawrence. Geo. Sand. All new books received as soon as published. THE RISING SUN STOVE POLISH. . For BRILIANCY. SAVING. of LABOR, DURA- BILITY, and CHEAPNESS. UNEQUALLED. In bulk for stove-dealers' n .3 at 1'2 ets. per lb. MORSE 31:03., Proprietors. lltfl ' ' CANTON, Mass: District of Norioalk, as. Probate court, Oct. 20th, . 1. Y As'iillgli ofJONATHAN n. AYRES. late or New E Canaan, 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 attests:i within said time will be debarred a recovery. 1 persons in- debtiad to said estate are requested to make imme- ‘nm paymentm connnuus ll, AYRES, 3043 an l-vivms Axecutor. Safe and Profitable Investment. ’ . f . / Mil/9: s. M. vANnnnnIL'r OULD announce to the ladies of Norwalk and vicinity, that she has on hand a large and well selected assortment of MILLINER'Y GOODS, Suitable for the present and approaching season. DBESSMAKING by competent hands, war- ranted to give satisfaction. The ladies are respect- fully invited to call and examine for themselves. 2m’39 ‘S. M. VANDERBILT. $1,000 in Premiums. THE above sum will be paid as Premiums for the three most tasteful dwellings completed within a year on the property ofi‘ered for sale at the Great Noroton Auction Sale l For-particulars, inquire of . 'MELVILLE E. MEAD,’ 2t42 Darie‘n Depot, Conn. all EMOVAL. ASH k IVES have removed their store to their old stand No. 4 Water Street, where they has on hand and ‘will constantly keep a full assortment ofBOOTS AND SHOES, clothing, Dry Goods and Rubber Goods. Thankful for the liberal patronage of the public in the past, we hope to merit and receive a continuance of the same. mass at IVES, -——.A.'I.'-—- U H L E ’ ”S . ii1:11.10 11 MAIN STREET. You will find Reliable Drills, Genuine Patent Medicines, PURE CHEMICALS, TOILET narrates, STATIONERY, ac Pure Cream of Tartar and soda. Sole Agent for SEELE Y’S HARD R UBBER TR USSES. W. R. Nasu. N A'l'llAN Ivrs. Norwalk, Oct. 10, 1871. 42 . n3 3 . ii F71 E s g z '3‘. s -=: 3 _ 8 z' s fl “1 a ,, . . .23 .s o E i «3 E HI ' ' a: a '55 Q 4 E S a 5-3 s a w 3 . m 3 i3 E e h 5-, Z S LADIES TRIMMED HATS. GOOD HOT DI MlLllNliltY 60003! ‘ PthlY atoll! Trimmed all Ulllillllei__llatl J —5 v;*‘t>-....., ~r~.& TOW .1: i : KLEIN (I: EMANUEL. WE SELL ALL COLORS OF Zephyr Worsteds FIFTEEN CENTS PER OUNCE. KLEIN .e EMANUEL. llllllES UNTRIMMED HITS. For Sale. GOOD FAMILY HORSE and a first-rate COW. A. The owner is going to leave town and will die- pose of them cheap. For further information apply at this office. Oct. 16th, 1871. 42 THE AMERIGAN WASHER ! PRICE $5.'O. The Amcrlcnn Washer Saves Money,‘ Time, and Drudgcry. The Fatigue of Washing Day no longer Dreaded. but Economy, Efficiency, and Clean Clothing, Sure. In calling public attention to this little machine a few of the invaluable qualities, (not possessed by any other washing machine yet invented.) are here enumerated. It is the smallest. most compact. most portable, most simple in construction, most easily 0 ted. A child ten years old with a few hours’ prac ce, can thorou hly comprehend and effectually use it. There is no aiiusting, no screws to annoy, no delay adapt. ingi It is always ready for use! It is a perfect little wonder! It is a miniature giant, doiu more work and of a better uality. than the most e aborate and costly. Ono ha 1' of the laborls fully saved by its use, and the clothes will last one-half longer than by the old plan of the rub board. It will wash the lar- gest blanket. Three shirts at a time, washing tho- roughly! In award. the. ablation ofany fabric, frpm a Quilt to a Lace Curtain, or Cambrlc Handkerchief, are equally within the capacity offithis LITTLElGEMl It can be fastened to any tub and taken off at will. Ntrmstter how deep rooted a prejudice may exist against Washing Machines. the moment this little machine is seen to perform its wonders all doubts of its cleansing efficacy and utility are banished, and the doubter and detractor at once become the fast friends of the machine. We have testimonials without end, settin forth its numerous advantages over all others, an from hundreds who have thrown aside the unwieldy. use- less machines, which have signslly failed to accom- plish the object promised in prominent and loud sounding advertisements. It is as perfect for washing as a wringer for wring- ing. The price another paramount inducement o purchasers, has been placed so low that it. is within the' reach of every housekeeper. and there is no arti- cle “of domestic economy that Will repay the small investment so soon. $5.50. ' All that is asked for We GREAT LABOR SAVER is a fair trial. We guarantee each machine to do its work rfectlv. on Aon'nrs roa m Usmn Suns, A. H. FRANCISCUS & 00.. 513 Market Sh, Phllasl’a. Pa. ‘ The largest and cheapest. woomm WARE HOUSE in the United States. 1' ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, SHERRY, PORT, MUSCATEL, & ANGELICA WINES, Also, Grape Brandy. And a fu line ofother Liquors,Foreign lb Domestic Scotch Ales, English Ale and London Porter, for medicinal use. AIEIT for HIIII’HIIET'S HOMEOPATHIG SPRINGS A fall assortment of other Homeopathic Remedys also on hand. WINTON’S 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. FLAVORING EXTRACTS, BLUEING, ESSENCES , PARAGORIC, LAUDAN UM, by the dozen or gross. 19 N0. 11 MAIN STREET. FOR SALE CHEAP. A. SALOON, ccntrallylocated, doing good busi- ness. Satisfactory reasons given for selling. Address Box 611 Bridgeport. Conn. 5 RELIABLE AGENTS WANTED. EITHER MALE OR FEMALE, (to whom extra inducements are ofiered) to canvass in every town in Fairfield County, for the followin works: GREAT murmurs; ORANGE BLOSSOMS; PHYSICAL LIFE 0E WOMAN ; PICTORIAL FAMILY REGISTER ; (Something ' New. Supereedes Albums;) FAMILY BIBLE; PARABLES OF THE NEW TESTAMENT; LIFE OF CHRIST. For fullparticulars and specimens of these works. call on or address JOHN F. RAYMOND, General A cut for Fairfield County. Office, Room 4,Fairfiel County Bank Buildin , Norwalk, Conn. These works are sold only by su scription and are having an immense sale. 3mm Colt for Sale. extra fine,three‘years old darkba colt for sale. Enquire ofISAAC CHURCHJ . 14t-f AN R E M O 'V' .A. Is. J- STEVENS, HOUSE All! SIHH PAINTER, AND PAPER HANGER, HAS REMOVED HIS SHOP TO SKIDDY’S BLOCK, MAIN ST.’ (Rear of Adams’ Meat Market.) Orders left with Mr. Adams will receive prompt attention. 23 . J. srmvcnm WATCHMAKER, ——HAS—-— REMOVED _...T0.__. Wellman’s New Store, 1F YOU WANT THE BEST ARTIOLES MONEY E. K. Locnwoon’s ls'tllc spot. ARNOLD. CONSTABLE “0. Are now ofi‘ering at RETAIL the Largest and Best Assorted Stock of ENGLISH Dress GOOds, To be found in the City, and at the LOWEST ‘ PRICES, consisting of Engllsh and American Prints, English Dress Goods, good and heavy, at 25 and see. Plaid Poplins, in large variety, . French Satteens. French Cords, French Dis onsls, Drap d’Nice, Grape d’Paris, in all of t e new shades of the season. Shawls. PLAID AND STRIPED WOOL SHAWLS. BROCHE, S UARE AND LONG SHAWLS, INDIA CAM LS’ HAIR SHAWLS, The Largest and Cheapest Stock to be found In the country. 0 Sables. Fancy Silks, at 81, 81.25. and 81.50 per yard. Black Silks, of Superior Make, and wear guaranteed Velvets. BLACK AND COLORED TRIMMING'VELVETS. CLOA KING VELVETS, of the first. quality. Genuine Eu rs. Fur Sleigh 911111.31) Robes, Linens of eve description, White Goods, Laces and Embroider es, Hosiery and Underwear, Ladies AND FRENCH and Infants’ Wardrobes. Carpets. _ Moquette, Axminster, Wilton. Velvet, Brussels Ingrains, Mats, Oil C oths. Rugs ac. 200 Pieces English Tapestry Carpets, at low prices Upholstery Goods i- Plain, F¥med, and Striped Tel-ties, Plain an Figured French Satins. Tapsestry Piano and Table Covers. Sw s and Nottingham Curtains. Applique and Gnipnre Drop Curtains, indow Hollands Shades, Cornices, &c. Purchasers visiting the , city are cordial] invited to give our stock a careful examination, ich will at_all times be found very attractive, at the lowest prices. Broadway, cm...- 19th Street, NEW YORK. Assessors’ Notice. Notice is hereby given to all persons liable to pay taxes in the town of Norwalk, to bring in to the Assessors or to either of them, on or before the 1st; day of Novemberuext, written or printed lists, (un- der oath? of all the property owned by them on the 1st day 0 October, 1811, iable to taxation otherwise it will be the duty of the Assessors to make out such lists according to their judgment and knowledge, adding ten per cent. thereto, which they by law are required to do, and from which list so made there can be no a peal. N. B.— sis maybe returned to the Assessors. at the Town Clerk’s Office, Norwalk, or to Thomas Guyer at the office of William S. Boutony, Room No. 2. in the Depot Building of the New ork & New Haven Railroad 00., cig of South Norwalk, WILLIAM . LEWIS, ' THOMASGUYER, }Assessors. ' MARTIN S. CRAW, Norwalk, Oct. 3d. 1371. ~ ,‘i' LITTLE AND OFTEN LITTLE AND«.0FTEN LITTLE AND OFTEN LITTLE AND OFTEN ‘LITTLE. 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