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Mexicali: Gazette.
Tuesday, July 2, 1872.
RBI-mailman TICKET.
roa PRESIDENT.
Ulysses S. Grant,
0! Illinois.
non VICE-PRESIDENT.
, Henry Wilson,
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“‘ 0! Massachusetts.
Tm: GLORIOUS FOURTH:
The ninety-sixth anniversary 0f 0“?
National Independence is to be celebrated
in Norwslk, according to “ancient and hon-
, orable usage,” and iii a “proper and becom-
ing manner.” The sprogramme will be
found elsewhere, and comprises about all the
“entertainment” that could well be crowded
into one hot July day. It was ahappy con-
ception to commemorate the completion of
our village Water Works at the same time.
No more important local event has ever
transpired. Its value, and magnitude, and
blessing will not and cannot be fully meas:
ured until the coming years go by. God
has blessed us with a source of pure, cold,
spring water supply unequalled by any pub-
lic water works in Connecticut, and not
surpassed by any in the country. Our Board
of Commissioners have made ample pro-
vision for all present needs, and should ‘our
future growth and an increased consumption
demand a second storing or receiving reser-
voir it can easily and cheaply be constructed
.a short distance only above our present one,
which can flow filly "acres, if need be, and
retain water enough for the present city of
Brooklyn. Silver Mine brook has its chief
- origin in the great “Silver Spring,” so called,
within the borders of Ridgefield, and is fed
all the way down to our present reservoir
by smaller springs ofremarkable purity and
coldness. Our housewives will be glad to
know that the water is as soft as rain water,
and that for culinary uses and drinking it
is probably much purer than any well water
hereabouts. A careful analysis of the water
- shows it to be purer by four per cent. than
that of any public water supply in Connec-
ticut. Let us dev0utly thank the great and '
beneficent Creator for this invaluable been
and mutually congratulate ourselves, one
and all, that there was enterprise and public'
spirit enough among our people to secure so
inestimable a blessing for ourselves, and for
dear old N orwalk for all coming time.
Our friends {tom the adjoining towns,—-all
our “country cousins,” and especially Our
fair, young, thrifty daughter,South Norwalk,
—and all who feel any interest in Norwalk,
are most cordially and heartily invited to be
present with us on the auspicious national
holiday, and aid us in rendering the day and
the occasion one long to be remembered
with pleasure, patriotic thankfulness and on-
during gratitude.
.Mr. Hoadley, our State Librarian, has re-
ceived:from London, whither he sent for it, a
Very interesting document. It is a manu-
script coast map of Connecticut, made by
JOIIN COPP, of Norwalk, in 1711. He was
forty-five days making his surveys, and re-
ceived five shillings per day for the service,
although he censidered the service worth
eight shillings, and sent in a petition to the
Legislature to have the three extra shillings
allowed, but his prayer was not granted.
We are paying even more than eight shil-
liugs per day now for surveying about the
Borough.
Surveyor Copp, in his map, places all the
islands on the Connecticut coast, under our
State jurisdiction, indicating that New York
at that time'had not asserted a claim to any.
In 1720 ‘My. Copp was a member of the
Legislature from Norwalk. Do any of our
older pedple know anything more of him ?
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thshn'eld, Norwalk 4: New York.
Regular trains commenced running be-
tween Litchfield and this place yesterday
(Monday) via the Shepa‘ug and branch road
from Bethel to Hawleyville. The road hav-
ing been completed last week. The trains
on the Danbury & Norwalk and Shepaug
roads run as follows—Leave So. Norwalk
for Danbury 9:00 10:30 A. M. 2:00 6:17 P. M.
So. Norwalk to Litchfield, 8:45 A. M. 6:17 P. M.
Trains leave Danbury for So. Norwalk 6:30
9:45 A. M. 12;00 M. 4:35 5:45 P. M. Trains
leave Litchficld at 7:45 A. M. 5:00 P. M. con-
necting with the down express trains on the
N. Y. & N. H. road at 11:05 A. M. 9:35 P. M.
and connect with the up 8:00 A. M. and 4:30
P. M. express trains.
Ridgefield leave So. Norwalk at 11:10 A. M.
6:22 P. It.
W We have frequently referred to the
more rural and beautiful appearance of a
sodded bank along the sides of our outer
streets, than is presented by stone curbing.
A specimen in point may be seen opposite
the residence of Charles F. Raymond.
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ug‘ Tribune, of Monday, gives an editor-
ial account in detail, of the arrest and im-
prisonment of Davis Hatch, of Norwalk, in
Santo Domingo.
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' The following vote of the Court of Bur-
gesses, in regard to use of firework, has been
handed to us by the Clerk for publication :
COURT or BuonssEs, June 25, 1872-.
Voted, That fireworks may be used within
the Borough from sundown on the evcnin
of July 3, to. 12 o’clock (midnight) of July
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SALUTEs.—-Major Frank B. Smith, who
has charge of the Artillery on the 4th, has
secured from the State Arsenal, a “twelve
pounder” with which to fire S alutes. On
- the evening of the 3d, at sundown, a Federal
salute of thirteen guns will be fired, and as
the first gun is discharged it is hoped that
all the bells and steam whistles will join in
the salute. On the 4th, at sunrise, a nation-
al salute will.be fired, and the Bells Will be
rung, doc; also, at noon and at sunset. The
Committee have provided for the ringing of
church bells, but volunteers are wanted for
all [other bells. Persons having steam whis-
tles under their control are' invited to join
in milealutes. ‘
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CHORAL UNION.-—-A full attendance of the
' members is earnestly desired this (Tuesday)
(evening;
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fif’l‘he weather-has {been intensely hot
since the last half of last week, but the sun-
rays although hard upon perspiring , animal
life, seems to have given :vegctation an
unwanted growth. Rye,0ats,Corn, and pota-
toes never looked better hereabouts. at this
season, while the grass is rapidly thickening
and our hay crop will be far in excess of
the past two years.
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The Horse Railway. .
The Horse Cars yesterday commenced run-
ning on a new time table, the change con.
sisting solely in the addition of six extra
_ trips. Forty round trips are now run daily,
which is doing about as well as can be done
on a single track. Supt. Trubcc shows by‘
'this action thathc is anxious to do all in his
power to accommodate the traveling public.
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(13‘ Messrs. W. A. Ambler, John Fry,
Monson Hoyt, and Ed. Benedict are going
out to'Dakota Territory to look after public
lands to which they are entitled as soldiers.
The first two expect to start next Monday,
and the others the following week.
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The 581M033. Sun has the following in
regard to one of their Banks of which Mr.
_ S. H. Richards, 9. Norwalk boy, is cashier:—
, 5 We invite attention to the flourishing con-
(l._'.‘ .4. ( fthe Commercial National Bank, as
" "'_'lm their last Quarterly Statement,
' 2:1 THE SUN today. We say
f'i'll’lSlilli :, for notwithstanding the present
city ufmoney, the deposits amount to
lei-ably over 200,000, the loans and
1 .zcounis to over 00,000, and the total
vastness to over half a million, and all this
on n. capitalof $100,000. There must be
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Special trains for f
in the Danbury Opera House on the 28d inst.
-. Mr Byington has erected a fountain in his
front yard, which is to be fed by the Water
Works.
Water was turned on into a portion of the.
Street pipes last week, and is to be kept on
permanently. , '
The grass on the Green has been cut, and
a large Platform has been'erected under the
trees, on the west side.
Most of the public schools close this week, ,
and children and teachers are happy in the
anticipation of along vacation.
Rev. Mr. Patterson, of the So. Norwalk
Babtist Tabernacle, is engaged to deliver the
Oration before the Literary Societies of
Dean College, N. Y. this week but will re-
turn to his pulpit next Sunday.
The St. Mary’s and St. Joseph’s Societies
are to take part in the procession on the 4th,
and then will repair to the attractive Am-
phitheatre Grounds and hold a grand Pic-nic
at which two Bands will furnish Music, and
numerous amusements will be introduced
for the general delecation.
At the annual meeting of the Fire Insur-
ance Company, last Wednesday, the old
Board of Directors were re-electcd. The
Company has declared a semi-annual divi-
dend payable on the 15th, inst. Applica-
tion has been made to the Legislature for
permission to change the annual meeting
from June to July. -
We trust our people, all along the line of
march at least,—will make special effort to
attractively decorate their stores, dwellings,
&c., on the 4th. Phoenix Engine- Co. and
Pioneer H. do L. Co. propose erecting an arch
over Main Street, and arches would look ex-
ceedingly well in other localities. Get the
neighbors together and do what you can.
The Fairficld County National Bank
Managers have adopted the new style of
paying of dividends by means of checks,
payable at the Bank, or at the National
Bulchcrs’ and Drovers’ Bank, New York.
The Managers seem, just now, specially
pleased with the prosperity of the institution.
Last July they surprised their friends with
a four per cent. dividend, but this July they
pay five per cent. and have a “ surplus” of
over 70,000 left.
The elegant steamer Aniericus is to make
an excursion to Rockaway on the Fourth,
giving passengers.a fineopportunity of cs-
caping the sweltering heat, enjoying the
cool sea breeze, and viewing all the beauti-
ful scenery and noted places along the route, -
and all at a very reasonable rate. The
Bartram dc Fanton Band, of Danbury, will
furnish music during the day, and refresh-
ments will be provided on board. The
steamer will return in time to connect with
a special train to Danbury.
The sidewalk business flourishes this sea-
son better than ever. Already good walks,
curbs and gutters have been put down for
long distances on the principal avenues, and
now work is to commence on shorter streets
in conformity with petitions from residents.
Notices have been issued by the Borough
authorities for the construction, this month,
of sidewalks on both sides of Chapel and
Water streets, Mott Avenue, the west side
of K‘ght street, and from Main street
through North Avenue to the churches, on
both sides. ‘
MOP-Om .
(1%“ Chaplain J. M. Morris, of the Wash-
ington Chronicle and Executive Clerk of the
U. S. Senate, sailed in the Ocean Queen, on
Saturday for Panama, en route to San.
Francisco, Washington Territory, and
Alaska. He was accompanied by Master
Willie Byington.
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“Way Down East.”
This hot weather will set our summer
excursionists to thinking about some “cool-
ing tour” to seaside or mountain. We
must again remind our readers, that for
substantial comfort, plain, honest enjoy-
merit b0th~ia weather and scenery, no quar-
ter of our continent affords so much solid
enjoyment as a down cast trip. Get to
Boston, as you best like, then by rail in a
Pullman car over the Eastern road to Port-
land, connecting thence and without change
of car on the Maine Central to Bangor,
then take the European do North American
road just completed. through the Arostook
forests to the British Provinces. Take a
steamer down the St. John’s River, one of
most charming on the globe. Then go to
Halifax, and above all to Prince Edward’s
Islands and you have the finest and least
expensive summer excursion we know of.
Try it. '
- Burnside Guards. .
At the target practice, Thursday, the fol-
lowing award of prizes was made:
Names Prize Donor
Joe. B. Kidney. Caster, D. P. Eiy‘
George L. Brown, “ C. M. Grumman
Wm. Stadier, Pr. Boots,‘ 0. H. Harvey
Antoine Hartwiclr, “ “ H. S. Brown
Lewxs F. Waterbury, Revolver, W.C. nintarddtCo
Capt. J. C. Crowe, Chinese Box. E.V. .Chichester
Lieut.E.M.Wheeler, Five Dollars, M. It. Pardee
Chas. E. Reynolds, “ C. Swartz
J no- Svprendiove, Napkin Rings, M. M. Norton
John . Martin, Five Dollars, C. F. Tolies
W. H. Waterbur , Sctt Vases F. H.Nash&Bro
John Evenden, alt Cellar Pepper Box
. . it Napkin Ring, Frank Foote
Sidney H. Smith, Pr.~Pants. G.’ Gundlestimer
Robert Gurry. 1 Ton Coal," Jiio. H. Ferris
Wm. F. Wat-dwell, - “ “ Millard & Webb
Clarence Raymond, 3 Gold Dollars, H.H.Elwell
Paul Horoher, Silk Hat, L. P. Foote
J as. A. Shepardsou, Napkin Bing, Salt
_ Cellar a Pepper Box, Geo. Neweil
Edward Westervelt, do do Chas. E. Doty
J no. H. Batterson, Sett Forks,~ Bob. I. Tolios
Wm. Morton, Goblet, H. S. Rood
Thos. F. Wilson. Pr. Boots, P. Bronson & Co
Ruben S. Piatt, Call Bell, H. Z. Norton
Wm. F. Saunders GoldPen&IIolder J.R.Rs
Wm. M. Raymond, ToilettSett, o.'c. smisdfggg
Jerry Donovan, White Vest, Comstock Bros
Charles S. Mills, Umbrella. A.Dickerman&son
Henry W. Hallock, Table Spread, C.W.Muns‘on
F. A. Tolies 85 Groceries, BrowndtWilcox
R..J. Cutbill, One Dollar, Wm. S. Bouton
Stephen Hodges Merschaum Pipe, R.Betancourt
Otto G. Hauschildts. Pr. Pants, C. R. Bennett
Lieut. Jas. A. Brown Vest W. E. SW d
Wm. H. Lockwood, ’Pictu're Frame, H. E. Badge]?
C. S. Danchy, Half Ton Coal, Jno, W. 'Craw
Joseph Lawson. “ “ Raymond Bros
Charles Weistman, Scale, A. Knapp
Horatio Brown, Pocketbook, Alex Swords
DaVid O’Conner, Work Basket, Theo. Knapp
Frank Britto, ‘1 (10:. Pines, Bell do Raymond
George E. Hobbs, Pocketbook, S- F. Peck
John Ii. Kenny, Tray, Fork .k Spoon, H. W. Lester
.Wiliiam H. Jones 5 lbs candies C. B. D’ . .
~ B. F. Wilcox, oné pound tea, Arm“
W. W. Comstock
George _Meeker, one lb tea, Thomas Raymond: -
lurk Pickett, one box peanuts. C. R. Aymar.
George Sturges, one china doll, A. Swords,
Robert Grey, “ “ "
H. JOSC, ii at u
A. Hauschiidts, “ “ “
William A. Geshman, cod fish, Samuel Hall,
John M. Crowe, one china doll, A. Swords.
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In the Supreme Judicial Court at Boston,
the case of John A. Coleman against the
New York and New Haven Railroad Com-
pany has been finally settled. This was an
action to recover damages for the ejection
of the plaintiff from the cars at Stamford.
The case has been tried several times, and
at the last trial the jury found for the plain-
tifl‘, and the defendants’ alleged exceptions
to certain of the rulings of the judge. These
exceptions have now been overruled by the
Supreme Court of Massachusetts 'for the
reason that-“the rulings and refusals to rule,
as stated in the report, are correct.” The
case arose by the ejection of the plaintill‘ I
' from the train while going to New York 011
account of offering a ticket reading “From
New York to New Haven,” and refusing to
offer any other or pay his fare.
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The HummingBird Turbine wheel will
probably be on exhibition at one of the
hydrants near the Green, on the 4th.
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Appointments orsti'ste Attorneys and
' CIo'I-ks for 1872-3.
The Judges of the Supreme and Superior
Courts of this State have made the following
appointments of State Attorneys and Clerks
for 1872—3:
New Haven county—Clerk, Arthur D.
Osborne; Assistant Clerk. Edward A.
Anketell; Attorney, Eleazcr K. Foster.
Hartford county—Clerk, Chauncey How-
ard ; Assistant Clerk ,Charles W. Johnson ;
Attorney, Wm. Hammersly.
New London county—Clerk, W. L.
BrcWer; Assistant Clerk, Webster Park ;
Attorney, Daniel Chadwick. _
Fairfield county—Clerk, II. T. Blake;
Assistant Clerks, Samuel B. Sumner and
David B. Booth; Attorney, Nelson L. White.
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W Good durable Cottonade Pants for
.fiyodmpnaggment somewhere.”
$1, at Comstock Bros’. ’
The “Amateurs” are announced to play '
The Fireworks have arrived.
Umbrellas are luxuries in this hot, dry
weather. ’
The attendance at the churches, last Sun-
day “was pretty thin.”
Lounsbury Bros. 85 Rockwell are putting
an Otis Elevator in their building.
The street sprinkler yesterday commenced
taking ivatcr from the Water Works.
Warden Woodward will appoint a large
extra police force for duty on the Fourth.
We publish elsewhere the rates establish.
ed by the Borough authorities for the use of
water. . .
The New York city government has
voted not. to have Sunday concerts at Cen-
tral Park
Rev. Mr. Rockwell occupied the pulpit of
the Second Methodist church last Sunday
afternoon.
D. S. Hoyt has gone to rusticate for a
couple of weeks at Long Branch and Lake
Mahopac. .
Wm. H. Banks, who attempted suicide
awhile ago was taken to the Lunatic
Asylum on Friday last.
Jno. N. Abbott has been appointed Gen=
cral Passenger Agent of the Erie Railroad,
vice W. R. Barr, resigned.
Messrs. Lewis & Wheeler, machinists,
have dissolved partnership. Mr. Wheeler
is to continue the business. '
The lot and old School House thereon, in
the North Five Mile River District, are to
be sold at auction, July 13th.
Westporters are beginning to talk of hav-
ing a Steam Fire Engine. It would be a
good investment. :Go for it boys.
The. pulpit of tile Second Mcthodibt
church was handsomely decorated with pond
lilies, roses and other flowers, last Sunday.
Gov. Jewell was present at the Jubilee on
Friday, and in the evening made a speech
at a banquet given to the band of the Brit-
ish Grenadier Guard at the Revere House.
A physician in North Yarniouth, Me.,
during the fifty years of his practice, has
appropriated the proceeds Of his profession-
al services on Sundays to benevolent purpo-
ses ' ~
The festival at Silver Mine was held two
evenings last week, and although the weath-
or was not propitious the attendance was
fair, and the receipts were in excess of the
expenses.
The South Norwalk Band came up-town
last Saturday evening, and serenaded sever-
al of our citizens. The Band is now well
uniformed, and, we believe, ready for en-
gagcments.
Awoman attacked by heart disease Sat-
nrday evening caused quite an excitement
in front of Mitchels’ Market. A knowledge
of the cause of her sufferings soon dispersed
the crowd. .
Gen. Warren advertises for sealed pro-
posals for dredging the channel ofNorwalk
Harbor. Proposals will be received at the
Engineer’s office, Newport, Rhode Island,
until the 29th inst.
Edgar Smith, of West Norwalk, has
bought the corner lot on Main and Hoyt
Streets and has commenced digging for the
foundation of a new store which he propo-
ses to erect there this season. It is to be
3 stories high.
The lioness and baby lion, belonging to
G. F. Bailey do Co‘s. menagerie,died at Wil-
ton, N. 11., Friday, from excessive heat.
The thermometer indicated 90° in the
shade, and the wild beasts in the collec-
tion sufi‘crcd badly.
The new superintendent of the Shepaug
Road is getting at his work. Ballasting on
the road is being pushed, and the lower
portion of the road is in good condition, so
that. trains make about 30 miles an hour
from Hawleyville to Roxbury.
The Chronicle says'tliat the hotel at Fair-
trom Nassau, N. P., who expects to bring
many of his boarders t0 Fairfield for the
summer. The new proprietor will take
possession about the first of July.
' The crowd of dear people who will throng
Norwalk on the 4th will find Prowitt’s
sparklin'g Soda, as also his delicious Root
Beer, the very best as well as the most rc-
frcshing drink for hot weather. Drop in at
the Corner Drug Store and try it. ‘
A man has been going about New Haven
lately taking measures of people’s feet, and
agreeing to send lasts on which to make neat
fitting boots and shoes for all who so order.,
The lasts are delivered, marked C. O. D.
83.60. After the bills are paid, a last worth
about forty cents is found, which seldom fits.
Martin Grace, Borough Street Inspector,
in the road to 'the new grade. The side;
walks on this street, on both sides, for nearly
a mile from the Bridge, are almost complet-
ed, and old “Pudding Lane” is fast coming
out as one of the handsomest streets in
town.
John Robinson’s circus entered town yes-
terday morning, making an unusually large
and imposing street parade. They gave a
performance in the afternoon, but the ex-
tremely hot weather had a tendency to in-
terfere with the collection of a large crowd.
Another performance was given in- the eve-
"Ring.
Street Inspector Grace put a gang of men
to work on Main street, last week, and par-
tially cleared away 'the stumps and stones‘
and filled up the holes, making quite an
improvement. The public would have been
pleased to have had all the stones cleared
away before the 4th, but are thankful for
what has been accomplished.
The Bridgeport Standard says there is
much dissatisfaction on the part of the
public concerning the course pursued by
the authorities of that city in investigating
the 'Colvocoresses murder. The "plan
which they adopted is being vigilantly
pursued, however, and that paper thinks it
will result in untangling the mystery.
Our old friend Chandler Starr. now of
Stamford, although he has past four score
years, still retains great interest in pOlitical
matters, but having made ' a good record in
the past, is now, strangely enough, advocat-
ingithe election of Mr. Greeley. . He prints at
long letter in the Advocate of last week,
which we would cheerfully publish for.“ old
acquaintance sake,” but the crowded state
of our columns forbids. '
Last Tuesday was a grand day at the Bos-
ton Jubilcc. President Grant, Hon. Henry
Wilson and other dignitaries were present,
and were most cnthusiasticlly welcomed.
Seventy-thousand people crowded into the co-
liscum and thousands turned away unable to
effect an entrance, The great English, Prus-
sian and French bands joined with the Amer-
ican in playing“Hail to the Chief,” and the
programme embraced many of the lead-
ing novelties. -.
Our Legislature has repealed the usury
law and hereafter, any rate of interest
agreed upon, will be legal. A similar law
was passed many years ago in Massachu-
setts and it has been found to work well
there, for both borrowers and lenders. Col.
Lockwood our Representative, was princi-
pally instrumental in bringing forward and
urging the passage of the bill. That other
Massachusetts law preventing cruelty to
animals is now in order and ought to grace
the Connecticut statute book.
The N. Y. &‘ N. H. Railroad have got into
another road squabble; this time down in
Portchester, where, on Friday; week, the
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Journal says they came near having a riot,
owing to an attempt of Superintendent Hoyt
to have the planks on a new road, just
opened, tore up, thus closing the street.
The fire bell rang out the alarm, and the
citizens arose en mama and prevented the
tearing up. Go for the Parallel road, build
that and thus put an'cnd to a monopoly, and
the Ncw_York & New Haven road ofiicers
will not be quite so despotic-in their treat-
ment of the public.
field has been sold for $19,000 to a party '
is doing a good work up Main Street, filling
soon! NORWALK l'l‘Eb'Il.
Reported for the GAzETrE, by your Special
Artist, on the spot. '
* * "f * But “facts,” that’s what you
told us we must write, tor the two dollars
“aforesaid.” We’ve had lots ofdoings down
here this week! Lots. Well, you know
about the ’lection,—the row‘ with the ’per-
lice and the “Doctor”—and tho “perlice’s”
hand-bill and the Dr.‘s “ kerd”—“ bully,”
wasn't it ? Well, your correspondent whis-
pered in the doctor’s car, “go in,” and con-
fidentially said to “perlice” “give him rats,”
and then I got the Mayor to sefid out the
cashier and mix in, hoping a first-class dual
might grow outfiof it. But it wouldn’t work,
and I lost my big “fact.”
But I’m in luck now. I’ve gotthe duel
all “set up,” sure, this time. Its none of
your small fry either. Members of'the “City
Government,” both on ’cni. Men of real grit,
who’ll face death. five times a week for a
principle. Now, you just wait for your
“facts.” 'We’ll show the world what a city
we’ve got. Won’t those Bridge bucks, who
come down here in the horse cars and smoke
their cheap scgars at our' depot and try to
flirt with our girls, won’t they feel cheap
though, after our dual .9 '
But I must obey orders, and give you the
stupid “facts,” I suppose. I hate to too, for
both the fellers is friends 0’ mine, and I’m
patting ’em both on the back to keep their
courage up-—'not that they arn’t brave men,
both on ’cm, but it’s so awful hotl‘m feared
it might all sweat out, after all, you know,
and its a serious bizness to fitc with revol-
vers when the thermometer’s up to 994i you
At Our last meeting of the City Government
they was trying to fix up things. Brother
Richards and Brother Dibble was on the
Street Committee you know, and brother
Dibble wanted brother Richards to sign the
bills at cataract estera. But the weather was
hot, hottentot, hottentottest, and brother
Richard's digestion was bad and lie riled, and
said he couldn’t, shouldn’t, wouldn’t. Then
brother Dib. he swelled some, and mcekly
asked the reason why the signature which
should have adorned the Declaration of In-
dependence might not be attached to the
city’s street contact vouchers? This was
too much for Richards. He retorted with
spirit, “you are -on the make in this thing,
Dib, and nobody clse’s been in. ~ You’ve
taken “' commissions” on these contracts
and pocketed it all, and the other members
of the Street Commission haven’t had a glass
of root beer out of it,” or Words to that effect.
Hereupon Dib, got his mad up, and being a
reader of the Tribune, said in words “child-
like and bland,”“‘Whoever says that what
yOu said, Rich, is a liar and avillain.” Then
the presiding member of the Board, seeing
as how this unpleasantness was a going,
threatened to fine both the brothers for con-
tempt of court if they didn’t either quit it,
or divide up the commissioners, and that’s
just how it all was, and maybe of I hain’t
had a lively time tending up to thosp dys-
Dib. will nus his wrath and keep it warm,
but Rich, he’s takena good deal of ice water
service, and I’m a little dubious on him, but
I’ve got two or three fellers stimulating him
in the rear, and I guess he’ll resent Dib.’s in-
sults even at the cannon’s mouth. Rich
won’t stick to ' one pint, however, and he’s
been off and got into another muss with
those Beard’s on the heights. Promising to
be your faithful chronicler of passing events
here, at the first city of the nutmeg State,
(I say first city of Connecticut on scriptural
grounds, for doth it not say “the last shall be
first ?” of course it does, and any good little
boy or girl as goes to Sunday-school knows
high old time Rich. had with the Beards.
Rich had read in Shakespere about “Beard—
ing the lion in his den,” and Dib. having got
his dander up he was hot for a scuyugle, and
so went head first into Beard’s gravel bank
like a bob-tailed cow in skeeter time.‘ I tell
you he charged heavy too. The first attack
'hc ripped and tore out the rocks and sod just
like a streak of greased lightning. There’s
no sneezing at Rich, since he got to be the
City Government. When his blood is up,
he means bizncss. I wish the pesky critter
could a let this muss be till I’d a get the
fight off atwecn him . and Dib., but he
couldn’t help it, a-mor’n I can help writin
you “fads.” Well, those Beards lookin
calmly down and obscrvin’ from their
Olympian heights what Rich was a doin’,
borc’n into their bank, ofi‘ they capered to
Judge Butler and got “a alabi,” or suthin’,
and come and read it to Rifib and his heroic
crowd of“to'ilers by the sea," and they say
that injunctcd ’em, and nary a man after that
readin’ dared lift a pick or spade. That was
as fine a funeral procession as ever you seed,
when Rich., as chief mourner, followed the
ox cart as hearse, and the men and the ani-
mals followed behind as solemnly and
silently as the Arabs stole away.
I begin to see how it is you fellcrs up to
that insignificant Bridge feels so cheap and
mean when you contemplate South Noré
walk. Haven’t I seen ’cin pick up their cars
like a-as—zebra, at the circus, when some
stallwart breakman shouts out South Nor-
walk at our depot. Well, its sich doins’ as
these a‘s' gives us life and activity. I lived
a‘ fortieth part of the fun and ructions we’ve
had here the past five days. Yes sir, I "say
it without fear of contradiction, South Nor-
walk is the first city of the universe,and
“sweetest city of the plain” to boot.
Our hoss railroad track is steadily going
up and the street gradually risin’. They
haven’t raided it on Saw-bones yet, but Rich
is‘laying for him. You see he is like the
boy who dug for the woodcbuck and was
out of meat. He wants gravel and must
have it, or else all ourboasted improvement
Of widening and ‘filling the hollow fails us.
Rich, as Street Commissioner has here a
monument that will immortalize his memo-
ry after all ephemeral things are in the con-
dition of Lazarus after he had been four
days sepulchercd. It was the necessity for
gravel that got us into the Beardliill scrape.
We tried to make the Beards believe it was
to straighten, and widen, and elevate the
highway, but he (the older Beard) with a
ministerial wink of the eye, responded, “Oh,
yes, I sce‘gentlem’en, a good idea, capital,
just draw a line there from the brick under:
pining of Frank Nash’s store to thg corner
of the school grounds, cutting right through
our salt meadow, and you’ll make a beauti-
ful improvement, and then shall the ‘crook-
ed paths be made straight,’ ” and lots more
of scripture he, told ’em. But Rich said that
was "too thin,” (the salt meadowa he meant)
and where, 0b, where is the gravel we want 1’
Then quoth Beard, the junior, “why, if you
must needs have gravel, I'm a free soil man
and not going back on my political princi
pies at a time like this. Dive into the bank,
cleave its outer film, but leave, ob, leave its
general contour, and green sward whereon
sprightly goats and happy school children,
of both sexes, are won’t to spring the time-
honored “cart wheel,” and great, naughty
boys play circus. But these soft words'and
tufts of grass could not supply the needed
gravel, and so all the authority of our noble
city is put at defiant-e by a little insignifi-
cant bit of paper, with a blot and scrawl
that nobody can read, but which Beard says
was writ by Judge Butler, and has got his
name to it, though I believe its one o’
Horace Greeley’s chapters on farmin’. I
should like to know if the‘Mayor is going to
let a Borough Judge override all our prerOg-
atives, all our chartered privileges, all our
vested rights in this way, and drag our
proud banner to the dust? ~
We had another “time” at our city meet-
ing after the Dib. and. Rich. row was over.
This time, all got serious. It was thnsly—
The question before the meetinl was how to
respond to the invitation of your borough
folks to participate into their 4th of July ecl-
bration. Ye sec we’re in a fix. Our old
“ Boart ” goes out atmeridian on the 4th, and
the new Board has to be sworn in. Do you
see how it splits things? The first proposi-
tion was for the .old Board to get hacks, and
bet. Well, you see this is the how it was:
peptic city fathers to keep their "rile“!‘up.’
how it is), I give you the “facts” about this
at the Bridge seventeen years anduever hadl
go up and “celebrate" till a quarter to 12,
and then come home and let the new Board
go up and eat the mammouth dinner under.
the tent. This was objected to by the new
board, ’causc they said the old board being
up there all the forcnoon, they would drink
up all the lickcr. The assailed old city
government, repelled the insinuation with
scorn and loathing, and said they wcrn’t
ony such a person and besides it was going
to be a strictly cold. water celebration, and
moreover, the new board would get a free
dinner under a mammoth tent or mam-
moth jaéket or something mammoth. One
sarcastic cuss said if it was to be a cold wa-
ter celebration he wasn’t going to run the
risk of being fastened into their procession
for perhaps he couldn’t get out at pre-
cisely 12, and then from and after that
date he was nothin‘ but a private
citizen, and he’d look sheepish enough
trying to support the power and dignity
of the city with his commission run out!
Then he said [he believed the .whole thing
was going to be a great squirt, anyhow, and
they all larfed awful, for itwas tho’ti'i “home
run" and big joke on the old Borough. It
was finally agreed that our Mayor should go
up with his present brood and then return
as near 12 as possible with the happy family.
Have the rim board cussed in, and race back
to dinner with the freshly installed officers
of the law and of the city. The poi-lice will
keep guard during the swearin’ in time.
My, doesn’t it make one lari‘ to see ’eni pcr
spire and palpitatc in their new regulushion
woolen coats though ? Why the flapping
a whale’s flukcs ain’t no circumstance to the
way they pants these days.
And now for our Burnside Guards. They
wasn’t called Burnside out of any respect
to the weather, or old Probabilities, either,
but they was named after that other fellcr
what fit at'Fredcricksburg, and at the close
of his illustrious career, retired to Rhode Is-
land and Providence plantations. He was
a bully boy, and he's father of our troopers.
Well, they had a “ field day” of it last
Thursday. There were fifty of the trainer
fellers, as went out for a day’s shootin’, and
they took fifty prizes with them so there
shouldn’t be no possible cause for those
military jealousies as usually devour such
organizations. It‘ was a happy tho’t that
took them to Keyscr’s Island and suggested
a muskeeter for a: target. They got one of
the biggest .of the breed, an old lie-nu or
bull skeetcr, stretched his wings across the
board and put 'a spike in his bill for the
bull’s eye, No sooner was the target set
than it was covered with live skeetcrs, and
it was impossible to see the old bull’s eye,
and this accounts for the poor shootin’.
But it was a bloody day for the skeeter
family. 'The first shot brought down three
as large as pigeons. In fact, Pat, who car-
ried the target, said “he niver saw such
fouls called skeetcrs afore.". This is the breed
as climbs up the trees and bark. But we all
had our little shoot, and all got prizes as 'all
deserved to do after periliug their life’s
blood as they heroically did on that festive
occasion. _ Kidney took the first ize for
carrying away the most skeeter. T is con-
sisted ofa silver pepper and salt arrangement,
presented by the Mayor, which the boys
called cantor, but I Couldn’t see the oil. (If
that’s too greasya joke, leave it out.) There
were only 42 who didn’t shoot ary skeetcr,
but these killed so many by mashing them
on their necks and faces that they came in
as gory as the head of a woodpecker, so
were awarded prizes just the same. As I
said it was a fearful day. I had an episode
myself. Gofng down to the gory field of
slaughter, I saw a young and gorgeous
girl of sweet nineteen, orso, approaching in
her carriage, attended by an aged female,
perhaps her aunt or mother—I didn’t in-
quire which—she was making the most vio-
lent gesticulations. Was it St. Vitus, Mag-
rooms, or High-strikes? says I to myself 1
She approached nearer! No such demon-
strations could have but one interpretation l
Iliad it. It came to meintuitively. It was
love at first sight! I’d'found my affinity at
last, tall and uncouth 'as I was! What a
thrill of rapture danced along my nerves
like flectricity on 'the telegraph wires!
Throwing up my arms high in air, I exclaim-
ed : “ Darling girl, charming creature, the
fates have ordained ” “What ails
you, you old fool?” said she wrathfully,
as she halted her musqueto-laden steed
“ There’s some mistake about this, my good
woman,” said I,“ but for God’s sake tell me
what you were making those amorous ges-
tures to me for? Why was those cherry
lips puckered up into osculative invitation
for? That’s what I want to know, before
you go on with your abuse." Then that
sweet and lovely maiden straightened her-
self as if she’d abeen shot out of a telcr-
scope. “ You demented old fool, I was only
fighting off muskeeters.” And then to add
insult'to injury, the elderlyjfemalellifted her
squeaking Voice and said: “ drive on Sa-
mantha Jane, the poor creature’s cracked,”
and away they flew. Did you ever see such
ill-breeding, such want of gentility and re-
finement, and that in a great city too?
And is this kind of experience which I’m
gettin’, the same as happens to all fellers as
writes “ facts” for the papers?
Well, in the evening our brave soldier
boys had a right down good time, at their
festival, in Military hall. There was D’Ar-
,tois and his unrivaled cream, and then there
were the “losses,” and such “compapy drill”
as was goin’ on there you never saw done
neuter anywhere. i guess you’ll see what
troops can put the right steps in when our
boys come to parade on the Fourth. If they
don’t make as good a show as any that
comes to celebrate, 1’11 lose my guess. '
But I’ must "close up. in front,” as .our
sogers say it. I’ve got one awful fact. Hor-
rible too, but it’ll keep ’till next week.
Won’t'it make a stir when they know I’ve
found it all out ? Members of a christian
church, too! Not ten reds from the depot
and post oflice either. Guess the old fellers
as lay around Peck’s and lounge on Swo'rd’s
stoop, will want to know who your corres-
pondent is worse than ever, after my next
letter. So may you live long and prospcrf
Yours, till death, _
TWADDLE.'
Summing up the achievements of General
Grant-which entitle him to the respect and
affection of his countrymen, the New York
Times says he “captured the whole rebel
army andeotered Richmond in triumph.”
No doubt his capture of Lee’s army andan-
nihilation of the rebel government entitled
him to make a triumphal entry of the capié
to! of the Confederacy, but Gen. Grant never
hat spent much time in mere pomp and
parade, and instead of taking formal pos-
session of Richmond after he had won it, he
hurried off to Washington to stop the en-
listment of tfoops, and prepare for the dis-
banding of the armies of the Union and the
the people. His prompt action in this direc-
tion saved the tax-payers millions of dollars.
A vain man would have taken time for his
own glory; a quiet man, likeGrant, thought
only of the welfare of the cOuntry, and acted
upon the t.liought.——N. H. Courier.
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Mr. Bonner, of New York, can again be
happy in the possession of the fastest trailer
in America. His famous horse Jo. Elliott,
which has been at .the Mystic Park in
Boston, for the last few weeks, on Suturday
last earned for'him'self theproud distinction
of making a mile in less time than any
other horse in the country. For several
days he has been regularly tested, and on
Wednesday be accomplished his mile in
2:18. To-day however, he did still better,
making the distance in 2:15%, which stands
as the fa'stest time on record. The ribbons
were held by Jack Bowen, who has had
the horse in training, and over thc.conrsc
Jo Elliott was sent to the best advantage.
The one-quarter pole he passed, and was
noted there in thirty-four and a quarter
seconds, and by the half in 1:034. With a
grand stride he came down fife homestretch-
and under the wire in 2:15%.
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stoppage of the drain upon the pockets of '
4 t In 0 F J U L Y.
PROGRAMME:
The day will be ushered in with the firing
of cannon and ringing of bells at sunrise.
Bells will be rung at noon, for one hour, and
also at sunset. ‘
A GRAND rRocnssION
of Military, Firemen and Civic Societies,
will be formcdon West Avenue, opposite
Elmenworth, at 10 o’clock, a. m., under the
direction of Col. Samuel Daskam, Grand
Marshal, and Aids. The companies and So-
cieties invited to be present are as follows:
MILITARY,
Col. II. W. R. Hoyt, and Staff, and the fol-
lowing companics of the Fourth Regiment
Connecticut National Guard:
00. A, Captain Crofut, Bethcl Conn.
Co. C. “ Miller, Stamford, Conn.
Co. D, “ Ci'owc, South N0rwalk,Ct.
Co. F, . “ Lyon, Greenwich, Conn.
' Co G. ,“ Quicn, Danbury Conn.
CO. H, “ Shumway, Litchficld, Ct.
FIREMEN,
thnix Steam Fire Engine Co.,No 1, of
' Norwalk. '
Citizens‘ Engine Co., No.2, of Waterbury,
‘ Conn.
Plimnix Hose 00., No. 1, of Norwalk.
Humane Hose Co., of Danbury.
Atlantic Hose 00., of Stamford. ‘
Pioneer Hook and Ladder 00., No. 1, of
Norwalk.
Washington Hook and Ladder 00., of Dan-
bury.
CIVIC.
Warden and Burgesscss of the Borough of
_Norwalk.
Mayor and .Common Council of*!lic City of
_ South Norwalk.
Water Commissioners of the 'Borough of
Norwalk.
Orator of the day.
President and Vice Presidents of the day.
Members of the Press.
Selectmen oi the Towns of New Canaan
' and Norwaik.
sOCIETIEs.
Our Brotlicr’ Lodge, No. 10, I. O. O. F., of
9 Norwalk, and visiting brethren from
Ridgefi'cld and New Canaan.
Concord Division, No. 2, S. of ’I‘., and other
_- Temperance Societies.
Hat Finishers’ Local Trade Association; of
. - South Norwalk,
St Jos'eph’s Benevolent Association.
St. Mary’s T. A. B. Society.
Children of Fitch’s Home.
, Citizens.
TIIE LINE OF MARCII
adopted is as followsz—From Elmenworth,
West Avenue. to Wall street; through Wall
to Main Street; up Main to North Avenue;
through North Avenue to Park street; up
Park to the Green, passing the Green on the
east side; down East Avenue to near the
residence of Samuel Daskam, Esq, thence
countermarch up East Avenue to west side
'of the Green, where the exercises of the day
will take place.
Hon. Thomas B. Butler, President of the
day. Reading of the Declaration of Inde-
pendence by‘ Rev. John chg, Jr.; Oi'ator
of the Day, Rev. W. H. Thomas; Addresses
may be expected from several distinguished
speakers; Music by Tompkins’ Band, of
Waterbury, .Wildman’s Band, of Danbury,
and Westport Cornet Band ; Vocal Music by
the Singing Societies . Collation, on the
Green, for all out-of-town organizations, by
George W. Hooper, caterer, under the tent
of the Fairfield Co. Agricultural Society.
During the afternoon the Fire Companies
will participate in a trial of .the Water
Works. ' - '
Residents of the Borough are requested to
display the National Flag, and as far’as pos-
sible to assist in making the day an agree-
able one to their friends, and all who favor
as with their presence. The shipping in the
harbor are requested to’display their colors,
At 3 o’clock, p. m., there will be tormed a
procession under “ General Order” N o. 1776,
Co. “Q,"of the 7,895,643d Division of Con-
necticut Squednnks, under the charge of his
Excellency Wizzunipossnm, Grand Mogul
assisted by his Aid Skowhowzen Sbnopene
spitzle, P. G. Co. “E," of Westport, will
participate. The line of march is indefinite-
ly understood, but will undoubtedly be lib-
eral. Spectators are requested to keep their
eyes open. Amusements, in the shape of
aek and wheelbarrow races, etc, including a
t‘ high old hop,” or war dance, and target
practice, under the direction of Wizzumpos-
.'sum and associates, may be expected. The
public are assured that nothing dangerous or
explosive will be used. ' -
LINE'OF MARCH.—Up West Main to Cath-
arine, through Catharine to Main, down
Main and through Wall and West Avenue
to Elmenworth, thence countermarch to
Wall, up Mill Hill, down East Avenue to
Gen. Ferry’s, thence countermarching to the
Green, where the trouble will commence.
, FIREWORKS. '
In the evening there will be a grand dis-
play of fireworks furnished and superintend-
ed by Messrs. J. G. do Isaac Edge, of Jersey
City. Music furnished by the Bands massed.
The display of Fireworks embraces the
following :— ,
Brilliant'Colored Illuminations.
Large Exhibition Rockets.
Colored Bomb Shells.
Large Round Batteries.
Revolving Globe.
DATE TREE on Tim DEsERT.
PERU‘VIAN CRoss. '
CRINEsE Rowan.
GLORY or MEXICO.
INDIAN PALMETTO.
JAPANESE GLORY.
POLKA DANCE AND COLORED BATTERY.
TRUE Lovnn’s KNOT.
TRIPLE Guests on MALTA. , ~
TRIBUTE or CERES AND POLKA DANCE.
PERsIAN Rosa.
FAIRIEs’ _FR0LIC. .
Closing'with an original piece in com-
memoration of'the introduction of Water
into Norwalk Borodgh, displaying in varied
and brilliant colors the figure of a spread
Eagle and the lettering: “.1872—NORWALK
WATER WORKs.” ' _
The Committee of Arrangements pledge
themselves to do all in their power to make
the celebration a pleasure to all who visit
Norwalk on that day. , _
Col. Samuel Daskam, Grand Marshal.
Aids to Grand Marshal, Samuel Beatty, E.
Bengdict Price, George W. Cram, William
H. Seymour. -
THEATRE.—The Chicago Opera House
Company 'will occupy the Opera House on
Thursday and Friday, giving Matinee and
.evening performances. The sensational
plays of “Lost in London,” “Ten Nighfs in
a Bar- Room,” will be produced, with other
attractions. See bills and posters.
——‘—..—s.
WComstock Brs’. will open Wednesday
July 8, an elegant assortment of Windsor
scarfs.
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It is estimated that the New York strikes
have so far cost'the workingnien engaged in
tth $1,674 950, while the cost to, the em-
ployers has been $2,0$,550. It is obvious
that the latter class can much better afford
the sum they are out of pocket than the
former can. . When the movement for
eight hours began there were in all between
80,000 and 90,000 workmen in steady em-
loy, and of these 61,050 have struck.
umerous concessions have been made, but
in some cases the strikes have resulted in a
returning to duty at the old rates, so that
36,050 men are now at work on the eight-
hour system, 27,224 on the ten-hour, and 11,
'493'are still strikers. But the actual loss in
money, large as it appears, is not all. The
increased price of roduction has driven
business away from ew York and Brook-
lyn; the erection of New buildings has been
deferred; steamboat; contracts have been
broken; and the prices of clothing and of
many of the articles in daily use have been
advanced. Nor is the loss confined to New
York. The effects of the strike will be felt
all over the country, and come home to
every clasa in the increased price of neces-
sary articles of consumption. Surelybefore
entering into such combinations, which can
only result in disaster, their cost ought to be
considered—Palladium.
——-—'-.-<.s—.——-—-—-
[3' Trunks and traveling Bags at Com-
stockfiros’.
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Letters From the People.
HILLsmE, J unc 24th, 1872.
.EDITOR.—'i‘he ordinary tourist who
see our State only as he passes through the
southern part on his way east, finds nothing
in Connecticut scenery to excite admiration
or even to cause remark. But let no one
pass judgment upon the natural beauties of
the State until he has traversed the valley of
the beautiful, gentle winding Housatonic.
Such a trip we took, as a school, on
Tuesday last. Thirty ofus, large and small,
with camping equipments, left South Nor-
walk at 9:44, passed through Bridgeport,
and arrived at our place of destination, Salis-
bury, Litchfield county, at 4:45 p. In. Here
we found Twin Lakes, two as beautiful
sheets of water as can be seen I dare say in
all New England.
Pitching our spacious tent on the western
shore of one of these, we found ourselves
located as pleasantly as heart could wish_
Five long days—the longest in the year—
wc remained in this delightful place, each
enjoying himself as .his individual taste
might direct. From morning ’till night we
might have been seen, some scaling a dis-
tant mountan peak, some roaming the forest
in search of game, and some hooking the
more unwary of the finny tribe.
Very sanctiiiionious were we too if _ sanc-
tiinony consists in constant ablutious and
emcrsions. Three times a day our hearts
were made glad by the familiar bugle call
summoning us to our frugal meal. And as
frequently were we entertained by the ac-
count of pomc new discovery or wonderful
achievement. Now some one has discover-
ed a splendid bed of. wild strawberries ;
another has brought in a wonderful string
of fish, or a nice lot of crows ; and here are
three or four of our number boasting of the
marvelous feat .they have performed in
swimming, having swam half a mile, perhaps
more. And here is another lot of urchins
stroking, with forlorn countenances, their
badly, scorched skins, for to tell the truth
“bask-ing in the gun” was proved to be an
unprofitable employment.
_ When evening came it was delightful in-
deed to sit upon that beautiful slope and
boholi the glistening waters beneath the
rays of the full-orbed moon, while the still-
ness was broken by noughtsave the di plug
of some distant oar. And how roma" c to
lie at the midnight hour upon onc’s humble
bed of straw and listen to the deep, sonorous,
awe-inspiring tones of the‘bull-frog, con-
trasting beautifully with that inexplicable
nasal intonation called snoring. Yes, of all
the enemies within the camp, snoring is the
werst. But in spiteof enemies without and
enemies within, we found ourselves sufi
ficiently rested on each niornin g to be tolera-
bly efficient at_ the breakfasb hour.
Saturday night came at length, and we
were on,our way back to beautiful Hillside.
This plan of taking a school back into the
country, to enjoy themselves in' the Solitudes
of nature, is so unique and commendable in
itself that we wish to express, through your
columns, our sincere thanks to Dr. F., to
whom we owe both the design and the exe-
cution. Next to him we are indebted to Pres-
ident Bishop, 9f the N. Y. a N. H. R. R.,for
the personal kindness and liberality shown
us. ' K.
BRACKEN SPEAKS FOR HIMSELF.
MEssasl—Your correspondents, as usual,
my place a target for his or their abuse.
Now I would ask why is this thus ? Are
all just in our pious citybut me? If there
was ajubilee in my favor, I would rejoice
with my friends, if there are any, but must
say they got no stimulantsinmy placc,as I
never keptbpen on Sunday. And horrible
to think that our beautiful city, noted for
clams, temperance ofiicials, rings, Woody,
long-tailed dogs and gin mills, should have
to keep a correspondent in the sun on Sun-
day to see six poor sons of Adam drunk, as
he says. Tough correspondent that, but
rather, poor business‘and worse play ; better
go to Boston and write up Gilmore and his
panjandorum. Iknow the pious people of
our city would not break the Sabbath by
drinking, for one good man, high in official
position, I am told killed his hens because
they persisted in laying on the Sabbath.
A city which would allow a party drunk in
as the return of Woody, the finishing of our
Opera House on the City Hall plan, should
have its charter revoked, a thing wished for
by a largepart of the people. Finally allow
me to say to your correspondent and my
friends generally, that I placed my name
over that door with the intention of doing a
legitimate business,and there it shall remain.
All city cliques I do disdain, _
Woody, Garvey, Ingersol and all that clan,
Cannot best one honest man,
Whose motto is “Excelsior."
GEo. H. BRACKEN.
SOUTH NORWALK, June 28, 1872.
E‘White Duck Vest at Comstock Bros.’
The Great Nationzl Camp-'Mectliig.
Commences at Sea Cliff Grove, July 36,
1872. They have been remarkable in de-
monstrations of religious power and in
awakening a higher sanctified life among
believers. It has beena Pentecost in the
have a very favorable arrangement to go
over, aegis splendid steamer Americas will
leave South N orwalk for Sea Clifi‘ at 7:45 a.
in. on the following days: July 2d, 3d, 6th,
9th and 10th, arriving at the Grove 9:45.
Fare 62% cents; The boat returning by
way of New York.
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@Jean Drawers at Comstock Bros’.
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W Of course everybody and his wife
and wife’s sister and cousins, will rush to
Mead’s for Ice Cream and Soda on the 4th !
—Q—4°
Call on E. Apell, second door from Post
Office, for a first class Hair Cult and cooling
Shampoo. Open all day on the fourth.
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WComstock Bros.’ havea large stock of
Linen goods for Men’s wear. '
_ O .
WDon’t fail to go to Whitney’s Art
Gallery, on the glorious 4th, and get your
picture taken! ‘
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W A full line of Gents summer under
wear at Comstock Bros,
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THE POSTAL CARDs.—Assistand Post-'
master General Terrell is in daily receipt of
communications from business men in all
part. of the country urging expedition in
issue Of the postal Cards authorized bv an
act of congress passed during the lastyscs-
sion. The leading engravers of New York,
Washington and elsewhere have been iii-
vitcd to furnish designs for these cards, and
many have already complied with this re-
quest. It is expected that within two weeks
.a design and style will have bcen'seleclcd,
and that the department will be able to ad-
vertise for propusufi for furnishing the same.
After-thirty days notice-a contract will he
made with the lowest bidder, and the cards
will be ready for issue within three mOuths.
It is estimated that not less than fifty
millions will be required for the first year,
and that the demand will thereaftcrincreasc.
The Boston Public Library gives notice that
50,000 will be required by that institution
next year, and notices in like proportion
have been received from business men and
firms of all kinds.
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@‘Men’s Blue Flannel suits at Comstock
Bros.’
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YALE COLLEGE—The contestllor the $100
DeForrest gold medal, for the best written
and pronounced English oration, took place
in Yale college chapel, Friday afternoon.
The contestants were Robert E. 000, Alex-
ander R. Merriam, Henry M.,Saundcrs, C.
J. H, Ropes, John H. Blacks, and FrankD
Root. Coe of BlOtlllll‘itlltl, New Jersey, and
Blocks, of Bridgeport. Connecticut, were
adjudged to be cqual‘auti were assigned to
decide the matter by lot. This they refused
to do and the faculty will probably either
so decide or make a reexamination in the
hope of coming to a decisive conclusion.
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The salary of Dr. l-Iarwood, rector of
Trinity church, New Haven, has been in:
creased to $5,000, with the privilege of a
new parsonage, ' .
The Rev. Mr. Lobdcll, rector of St. Paul’s
church, New Haven, his wife, James Gab
lagher, and several other New Haven peo-
ple, sailed for Cuba, Wednesday. ,
l
seem particularly anxious to make me and
its streets, with such glorious anticipations‘
nineteenth century. Those in this region ,
WSummer hosiery at Comstock Bros’.
A F no In NEEDr—A warm friend is.Williams’
Extra Jamaica Ginger. -
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Castorla—is a scientific vegetable preparation;
a perfect substituts'or and more effective than Cas-
tor Oil, and is pleasant to take. It cleanses the sys-
tem in a most remarkable manner; does not distress
or gripe. but operates when all other remedies have
failed. . It is certain to supersede Pills, Castor Oil,
Narcotic Syrups, and all other purgativc'and excit-
in mcdictnes. The Castorla contains neither Mine.
ra s, Morphine nor Alcohol. By its emolicnt, sooth-
in effect, it assimilates the food and produces natu-
ra sleep particularly adapting it to cryiu r and teeth-
irig children. It cures Stomach Ache, V ind Colic,
Constipation. Flatuicucy, Group, and kills Worms.
Make your druggist send for it; he will always keep
it, as every family must have it. It costs but fifty
cents a bottle. - 24
masculine ..
At South NOT‘Ylflk. J tine 20th, by Rev. Mr. Thomas
Grip'rgf E. Nlnlimdn Sarah M. Smith.
reenw c . one 24th b Rev.
Charles A. Flske and Saraii BI Smithflomco James,
In Stamford, June 17, Earner Andraies to Miss
,Mary _eed. ,
At home, June 24, by the-Rev. Horace James,
Chas. A. Flskc to Sarah B. Smith. all of Greenwich.
In Danbury, June 13th, by Rev. Dr. Haivley, at.
the residence of the bride’s father, Col. Nelson L.
White, Mr. Abbott Foster of Utica, N. Y., to Miss
Sarah B. White, of Danbury.
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In Norwalk, J one 27, Mary E. Rider, aged 13 years,
9 months and 16 days. ' .
On the 29th. Will e, son of J ames and Abbie J ones,
aged 7 months.
In Norwalk, June 19, Rebecca, F., wife 01' Joseph
Bauer, a_ ed 21 years, 5 months and 15 days.
In W1 ton,Junc 30th, suddenly, Lillie P. Ferris,
ili'tliopted daughter of Lockwood K. Ferris, Esq., aged
years. ' ' ‘
The funeral will be attended on Wednesday, J uiy
3rd, at 2 o’clock, p. m.
In New Milford, June 23d, Mrs. Samuel Fenn,
aged 59 years; June 23d, Flora R, Hartwell, aged 36
ears.
in Danbury, June 21th, William Ousey, aged 33
years. -
In Bethei, Conn., on Monday, June 24th, Lucius
H.,sccond son of Orrin and Julia M. Benedict,- in
the 23d year of his age.
In Stamford. June 230, John Blanchard, aged 42
years and 5 months; June 23d, Mary Fitzpatrick,
aged 3 years and 11 months ; June 24th, John Iloms,
aged 8 years and 6 months.
Suddenly, atGrecnwhich. Wednesday. June 19th,
of dropsy of the heart, William Smith, in the 15th
year 0 his age.
ms. atrial. in.
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Grand Celebration
IN, NORWALKI
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Ringing of Bells & Firing of Cannon.
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‘ THREE BANIS OF MUSIC ARE
ENGAGED.
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Grail Military, Civic, and Firemen
PARADE.
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Trialof Water Worries.
SAIRATOG-A
PAViiidh spams WATER,
The Genuine on draught from pure Block Tin Font)
mine and Coolers, at . ,
massacre suns
_.
Kissinger, itch and Seltzer,
Ice Cold at all times, and on draught.
O
EMPIHE SPRING, CONGRESS.
Saratoga A., Middletuwn Water
Gettysburg Water
-& Pavilion Water,
BY THE BOTTLE.
ROOT BEER Cooler and Better than
ever,
AT UHLE’S.
— AGENT FOR —
HENNE'S PAIN-KILLING
MAGIC OII-l-
“ It works like a charm."
,PATRIOTIC
PLEASURE EXCURSIDNl
ins. .rnumu otiun, i812.
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ROCKAWAY BEACH. .
Thenew and beautiful Steamboat. .
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AMERIC
CAPT. s. M. LANE,
Will leave South Norwalk on THURSDAY,
JIJLY 4th, 1872, at 7.45 o’clock, a. m., or on
arrival of the Danbury and New Haven Railroad
trains, on a . .
_ Grand Excursion
to Rockaway Beach, goiu g down New York Bay in
full view of all the government fortifications. Coney‘
Island and Atlantic Ocean. Returning will leave
Pier 37, (foot of Market Street), 4.30 p. m., and foot
33d Street, 4.45, p. m. and make connections with a
SPECIAL TRAIN to Danbury.
BARTRAM do FANTON’S BRASS AND COTIL.
LION BAND, having been engaged will accompany
. the excursion.
FARE FOR ENTIRE EXCURSION from South
Norwaik $1 .50. or Ticket admitting gentleman
and lady $2.50. Meals and Refreshments of all
kinds furnished on board.
brazen no USE, NORWALK.
THURSDAY & FRIDAY, July 4 & 5.
THE
Gillan than House Domini,
‘ augmented with New York Star Artists.
Mr. Dante Middlebrook, Mr. Ed. Arnold,
Mr. J. W. Harris, Mr. Frank E. Daniels,
Mr. Warren Schuyler, Miss Irene Louise Corwin.
Mr. Fred Williams, Miss Laura Desmond,
Mr. Barry R. Howell, Miss Louise Langdon,
Mr. Harry.Eiwood. .
Production of the real: sensational domestic drama,
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ORATION , AND THE READING
—-OF THE-—
Declaration of Independence
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A GOOD OLD FASHIONED,
Independence Day Dinner
to all Out-of-Town organizations.
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Lots of Fun
—AND A—
Glorious Good Time Expected.
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Fantastic Parade
on foot and horseback.
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TUB RACE,BLINDFOLD BOAT RACE,
SACK AND WHEELBARROW RACES,
VOCAL AND lNSTRUMENTAL MUSIC,
and a magnificent display of
FIRE WORKS
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The Committee have spared no pains or
expense to, render this entertainment a high-
ly pleasing and enjoyable one: .
Come everybody and join WllIl us in, mak-
ing the day a merry one.
For full particulars see programme. ,
THOS. II. Momsou ' CHAS. P. UIILE, M. D.,
A.’H. BYINGTON, ’ ’ ASA SMITH,
CHARLES oniisi EAD, J. w. WILSON,
_ LER
GEORGE 0 KEF ’ Executive Committee-
SPECIAL NoTICE.
The Executive Committee on 4th of Jul
Celebration, will meet at the office of A.
Camp, (Savings Bank Building) every even-
ing on and after Tuesday Evening, June 2:},
excepting June 30, until July 4th. All busi-
ncss connected with the celebration must be
brought before said Committee.
, T. H. MORIsON,
A. H. BYINGTON,
GEO. O. KEELER,
Executive
ASA SMITH, .
C1] A3_ p, Um, Committee.
J os. W, WILSON,
CIIAs. Omsmm,
1776. ALL HAIL z. 1379,
A Gltiititllls— roasts.
GRAND CELEBRATION AT
N' O R W A. L K I
THE GREAT PROCESSION
will adjourn from the place of rendezvous to the
Aniphltheatre G‘rrouuds,
to participate in the scenes of amusement there
multitudinous Co. ofi‘cred. Thcre will be
TWO BANDS OF MUSIC.
to cnterta in the happy pleasure seekers.
REFRESHMENTS of all kinds in abun-
dance. Come one, come all.
RDBKAWAY Hill SALE, CHEAP.
2; . Enquire of JAMES MALLORY.
I . '
(“Mm—A POCKET BOOK containing a sum of
money. Apply at the GAZETTE OFFICE. 3LT!
Dissolution.
OTICE is hereby given that the Co-partnership
heretofore existing under the name and firm of
LEWIS & WHEELER is hereby dissolvedb mutual
consent. The business will be continued E.‘H.
Wheeler: who is authorized to settle all a airs of
the late firm, J. WARREN LEWIS:
E. H. WHEELER.
Norwalk, June 23th, 1872. M2,?
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Fourth or: Mary 3
Balloons and Flags,
a large sssortmept. For sale by
11, M. as c: s. Piaoiyr'r'r,
. ‘ Corner Drug Store. ‘
peil'ormed in Lon on 350 nights, and Wallack’s, N.
Y., 100 nights,
LOST' IN, LONMN,
with the following powerful caste:
Mr. Dante Middiebrook
.M r. Harry R. Howell
.Mr. Warren Schuyler
Job Armstrong .......
Gilbert Featherstone
Blinker ..............
Longbow .................. r. Ed, Arnold
Topps ......................... Mr. Frank E. Daniels
Thomas ....... ' ................. George Middlebrook
Nellie Armstrong. . . . Miss Irene Louise Corwin
Tille Droggiethorpe . . . .Miss Laura Dresmond
Florence ................... . . .Miss Marlon Taylor
HARRY ELWOOD in his daring act on the
Flying Trapeze.
To conclude with the Screaming Comedy of
The YoungManFrom the Country.
Also, production of the greatest sensational
Temperance Drama
TEN NIGHTS. IN A BAR-ROOM.
Matinee performance, doors open at 1.80 o’clock.
commence at 2.30. Evening performance, doors
open at 6.30, commence at 7. Prices as usual.
WATER" RATES.
EGULAR RATES for the use of water, where
the fixtures are within the premises supplied,
will be due and payable at the office of the Commis-
sioners semi-annually, on the first day of May and
November. The amount of rates per annum will be
as follows, viz: _
For each house with inside fixtures occupied by one
famil not exceeding five persons, $5 00
For eac additional person,
For each house occupied by two families not ex-
ceeding five persons each,
For additional persons. each
For each house occupied by three families or
more, not exceeding five persons each, for
each family,
For additional persons, each
For tenement house supplied by a yard hy-
drant, special rates may be agreed upon.
For each water closet,
For each bath tub,
For each urinal,
For public bath tu'bs, each
For private stables, for one horse.
including the washing of carriage,
For each additional horse or cow,
Public stables, for each horse or cow,
Public stables, for washing carriages or wag~
ons with hose,
Public stables, for washing wagons, &c., with-
out hose,
For eating houses, bar rooms, orsaloons, 5 00 £010 00
For markets or stalls, , . 5 no to 10 00
F or barber shops, 6 00 to 10 00
Jets or fountains by meter measurementmr Ly
special contract.
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H—s sou-owes.
8 8 88 88888
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are
For soda fountains , 5 00 to 10 00
For Ebola-graph galleries, 10 co to 20 00
For auks and other offices 3 00 to e 00
For stores, 3 00 to 5 00
Hotels by special contract,
Hydrants.—All hose bibs or other fixtures, from
which water is taken, throu h shoes, at any time
during the year. Will be cons dcred as hydrants, and
will be char ed for as hydrants, in addition to the
charge for at er uses.
Steamboat or Railroad corporations will be
charged according to the quantity used as
ascertained by meters, or by special contract
Steam or Hot Water apparatus for heating
houses, . .
For Hydrants when used as street or garden
s prinklcrs, 3 00 to 5 00
Fonntains'are only to be supplied at the discretion
of the Water Board. and shall be chargcdupon the
estimated quantity used each day, len th of time
permitted, size of nozzel to be used, an by special
contract.
Water for power, by special contract, or meter
measurement. .
Building purposes :—
Esc‘n 1,000 brick laid, 05
Each 100 feet of stone laid, 12
Each 100 yards of plastering, per coat, ‘ 25
Each barrel of lime or cement used for Other
purposes, , _
Factories, hotels. gas worksand uses for other
puroscs not above specified will be made by special
contract or meter measurment.
All water furnished through meters will be charged
at the rate not exceediniififteep thousand gallons
annually, thirt cents per t ousand gallons, and not
exceeding twe y thousand gallons,twenty-five cents
per thousand gallons, exceeding twenty thousand
gallons and not exceeding thirty thousand gallons
twenty cents per thousand gallons, in add! tion to
the meter rciit.
For Steam Boilers ;~
Less than ten-horse power, per horse power 5 00
Less than twenty-horse power. and more than
ten-horse ower, perhorse power, .
Less than fty-horse power, and more than
twenty-horse power, per hot 5: power, 3 00
Over titty-horse power, by e ccial contract.
In all cases not spccnte in the above taiifi', the
rates will be fixed by the Board of Water Commis-
sioncrs.
T. H. MORISON,
SAMUEL LYN 155,}
WM. K. JAMES,
Board
of _
Water Commissioners
OR SA“ on To [EL—House on Butlerstrcet. Pos-
‘ ‘ , I: aim of
26 scsstop immediately uq BURR SMITH.
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walk Savings Society » ,
Tile Nor Nouwux, Junc24th,1872. ’ ;
.ST at the rate of eevent’l pcr cent.'per
ngfilnnnf, will be credited to depo tors July 1st,
1872 and paid to them, or their order, on 311,1 9??"
’ 1572, Per order
13;; “m" queues E. MILLER, Tress. °
1);”;1'C-30EIAVOI'IL'EU7, Probate Court,ss. July 1, 4. D.
1572.
,~ STATE of SAMUEL BEERS, late of Wilton, in
if; said district, deceased. .
on ncmzn—Tnut the Administrator a 1th the will an-
boxed exhibit hisadministration account to this court
for adjustment, at the Probate Oilice in Norwaikmii
the 20th day of J u ly,lS‘l’2,ai.9 o’clock in the forenoon‘;
and that. all persons interested in said estate maybe
notified thereof the said administrator will court
his order to be published in anewspape‘r printsti
iu'Fairticld county. and post a copy thereof on the
sign post. in said Wilton, nearest the place when
the deceased last dwelt, at least ten days befor‘b‘
said 20th day of July. " ' ’~ , ‘ .
“927' GEORGE A. DAYENPORT,‘Judge.
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