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I Tuesdanyay 19, 18714.
REPUBLICAN CAUCUS.
THE Republicans of the Borough of Norwalk
are hereby notified to meet at Rooms Nos. 3
and i. Lockwood’s Building, on Wednesday even-
ing, the 20th lush, at 8 o’clock, for the pa ose of
nominating a candidate follioBorou h co lector.
Per order, rough ‘ommittee.
Editorial Letter.
Wasnmc'rox, May 161b, 1874.
Dan: Gaznrrs :-—Little has been accom-
plished in Congress the past week in the
way of Legislation. The financial problem
seems as far from a practical solution as
ever. The. Arkansas embroglio and the
President’s proclamation recognizing Bax-
ter as Governor, has caused an unwontcd
excitement among the blends of Brooks,
and the latter seems to have all the radical
Republicans of that state on his side. The
two‘Arkansas'Scnators are open and un-
reserved in condemning the President’s and
’Attorney-General's action as hasty and un-
warranted. Prudent Constitutional law-
yers, in both houses, are quoted on the other
hand as sustaining Grant, and in the avowal
that no other course was left open to him.
after the Legislature and courts of the State
had arrived at the same conclusion: .It is a
most , ill-timed and unfortunate quarrel,
and makes many regret that those states
actively participating in the rebellion had
not been kept in a territorial condition, an-
der the National supervision, until better
fitted for self-government. Even now it is
not at all probable that the strife for politi-
. cal supremacy is to cease, and the row has
already so paralyzed business as to seriously
embarrass all classes of citizens. A novel
feature of the wicked and murderous strife
is the statement that the rival Governors
are communicants in the same church in
Little Rock, and one of them an ordained
minister in the M. E. Church. If guilt
makes cowards of all, a mad thirst for of-
lice no less makes aman very frequently ob-
livious to all sense of honor and decency.
The selection made by the Connecticut
democracy for their candidate for U. S.
Senator has occasioned even more interest
and comment here than at home. The ex-
pression is almost universal that our oppo-
nents have thrown aside a great opportu-
nity. Of course, the high personal chame-
ter of Mr. Eaton in private life is little
known here. He is judged only by his
anti-loyal and extreme utterances before
and during the rebellion. A personal ac-
quaintance may, and undoubtedly will, im-
prove the present unfavorable opinions cu-
tertained here of the coming Senator, by
democrats quite as thoroughly as by repub-
licans. Mr. Eaton’s ability is conceded,
but the wise and hopeful managers of that
party look upon his election as a step back-
ward instead of forward, for them. It car-
ries no consolaticns to the progressive men
of that party, and is little' less than a blow
in the face to those Liberal Republicans
who made their precarious beds with the
“ unterrified." Mr. Eaton will have to
come here and be known as 'he is in Con~
necticut, before it can be got into the head
of any Congressional democrat, “how such
a thing could have happened.” His dignity,
urbanlty, fairness and peculiarly magnetiz-
ing social qualities can only be known by
acquaintance. The prevalent expectation
here had been t I“Mr. Eaton and Barnum
would destroy themselves in the nominating
caucus, and that Governor Ingersoll would
be selected finally as Mr. Buckingham’s
successor. But'the bunker part of the Con-
necticut democracy have been consistent
with themselves and their war record, and
it not being in any sense our funeral, it is
safe to predict that the Republicans can
stand Mr. Eaton’s triumph, as a party ven-
ture, much better than the democracy can.
Mr. Barnum is said to hear his share in the
defeat quite philosophically. He will be in
his seat again on Monday. 4
Geo. E. Miller and Mr. Brooks, of Nor-
walk, are in town. As ever, «to, B.
Borough Election.
A vacancy having occurred in the im-
portant office of Collector of Taxes, the
Court of Burgesses have ordered a new
election, which will take place on Tuesday
of next week. Mr. Mitchell, who was
elected to the position, retires because he is
unwilling to attempt the collection and set-
tlement for the same in the time limited at
the late Borough meeting. Q
Senator Ferry has returned to his home
in Norwalk in very poor health, so much so
that fears are entertained that he may never
be able to resume his Con ressional duties.
criford Courant.
The C’ourant folks could save money by
getting the substance of the above stereo-
typed. They could print it then daily with-
out cost, and without the trouble of re-
writing it every few weeks. Hartford
politicians are constantly showing their
fears in regards to the Senator’s health, and
every few weeks telegrams dated at Hart-
ford appear in New York and other dailies
expressing fears that he will be obliged‘to
resign his seat in Congress,—iu which event,
of course; somebody would be obliged to
yield to the solicitation of “friends” and
consent to be a candidate for the vacancy.
Just now the friends of Mr. Barnum are
also fearful that the Senator will not
be able to serve out his term. Probably he
will again disappoint these anxious aspir-
ants, and possibly his successor may not be
of their number.
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Ice is being sold at a very reasonable rate
in NOrwalk,-—much less than the price
charged in New York and other large cities.
The rate is especially reasonable when the
cost and manner of delivery is considered.
' In large cities customers are close together ;‘
a piece of ice chopped oif,—thc weight often
guessed at,—and chucked on the hot paving
stone to melt until the customer has it cared
for. 4 Here, the cost of delivery is often ac-
tually of more account than the value of
the ice; the carts must go a long distance to
get rid of a small quantity,—-probably more
ice melting in the cart during the time of
delivery than is left with the customer;
finally, the ice is, generally, taken into the
house, the refrigerator unpacked, the ice put
in and articles restored by the ice man—
twice as much service as is rendered else-
where. The ice can be gathered only in the
severest weather, and delivered in the hot-_
test. The waste, too, is enormous; Our ice
dealers, we learn, actually sell, on the aver-
age, only ona-tnird of, the quantity they put
up yearly. Certainly if any class of men
earn their money, the ice men fairly earn all
they get—and many years do not get half
what they fairly earn.
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The pleasure cf riding around town
would be greatly enhanced if the streets
were cleared of stones. Go where you will,
in Borough, City, or suburbs, the streets
are filled with cobbles, and men are stand-
ing idle on street corners, The work is to
be done, sooner or later. Why not do it
now ? ' ' '
, .
That Little Town Meeting,
is to be held this afternoon, when our citi.
zens will again have an opportunity of
voting on the Benedict Farm Bridge ques~
tion,
We give els' ’here particulars of the
terrible «muffin occurred at Williams.
burg, bi’a'fs‘sq' on Saturday morning last,
‘ by which some two hundred lives were lost
and much valuable property was destroyed.
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“Another unfortunate, rasbly importu-
oats,” attempted to commit suicide by cut-
ting his throat with a razor, at South Nor-
walk, on Wednesday morning last. His
name was Joseph White, and he was em-
played at Byxbee's Saloon. He did not out
an artery,'however, and will probably_re-
cover.
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Cass, Benton, D‘ouglass—Eatoii.’
The coming msnéEaton. Oh my 1
The Gear of Russia is visiting the Queen
of England.
Read what Mr. Sturges has to say in our
adv. columns.
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lished fortnightly.
comes Mrs. Sartoris.
Steam towing on the canals seems to be
an established success,
The State Sunday School Convention as-
sembles today , in Meriden. t
with “I” and closed with “die.”
Republican Caucus, Wednesday evening,
for nomination of Borough Collector.
liberal tail of the old-lime democracy.
The ease of the State cs 0. Eskelson, has
been adjourned again until next Monday.
Buttdn-holing was never better than in
New Haven, before the Caucus, last week.
Banks Morehousc is'running the carrya'll
between the depot and steamboat this sum-
mer.
Cashier Rockwell, of Meridcn, was in
town Saturday, looking bright and cheerful
as usual. - a
An adjourned meeting of the new Fire
Police is to be held Wednesday evening,
20th inst.
Kitz, the barber, taking pattern from an
amateur "local," fled from town, leaving his
debts behind. ,
Mr. Frank Utley, of 'the Norwich Adver-
tuber, has been visiting friendsin Norwalk
and Westport.
Barnum is arranging to run excursion trains
on the leading railroads to his Roman Hip-
podrome in New York.
The annual meeting of the State Dental
Association is to be held in New Haven,
this week, commencing to-day.
Owing to the dull. times Mr. Morison
has furloughed about fifty of his shirt fac-
tory hands till'the first of August.
Another story is being added to Phoenix
Block in order to give the Messrs. Cousin’s
more room for their shoe manufactcry.
How long before Mr. Eaton will introduce
bills for the payment of the Confederate
debt and the re establishment of Slavery?
liennett, Ngsh & Street arc delighting the
ladies with a special sale of Ribbons, of
excellent qualities, at extremenly low
prices. -'
Rev. James Smith, of Windsor Locks,
died Tuesday evening after a long illness.
He was the oldest Catholic clergyman in
the State.
The engine used at the Vienna Exposition
to run the machinery in the American de-
partment, has arrived back at the Norwalk
Iron Works.
It is said that all of the “liberals” of Nor-
walk. who continue with the democracy,
joined in a request to Representative Weed
to vote for Eaton.
The South Norwalk special water com-
mittee are expected to report at a city meet-
ing to be held at Military Hall, Wednesday
evening, 20th inst.
The granite quarry situated at North Wil-
ton, and recently worked by Amsi Camp, is
advertised to be sold at auction, on Thurs-
day aflernoon, 21st inst.
A Sociable of the Second Methodist E.
Society will be held on Wednesday evening
of this week, at the residence of Mr. Sel—
leck Youngs, Academy street.
Mr. Edwin Hoyt, one of the oldest active
merchants in New York, died of pnuemonia,
last’ Friday. He was a native of Stamford,
and died on his 70th birthday.
Morehouse is exhibiting a new and elegant
Clarence with justifiable pride. Norwalk
stables are well supplied with excellent
turn-outs of all kinds this season.
The triumph of Eaton moves" the dis-
honesty of the democracy in endorsing Re-
publican principles as they have done for
several years past to catch votes.
‘.‘ Tom Collins” is amusing the New Ha-
ven public, and will probably “go the
rounds.” He is said to be a funny fellow
and as lively as the Irishman’s flea.
The Parallel Railroad petition for per-
mission to build a bridge over the House-
tonic river, is eXpected to be heard before
th ailroad Committee tomorrow.
The Nelly White is making remarkably
good time this season, and it is evident that
her managers are as intent as ever upon
giving the public complete satisfaction.
The Arkansas Brooks will dry up at once.
President Grant has issued a proclamation
recognizing Baxter as the, legally elected
Governor, and commanding Brooks’ forces
to disperse. .1 _
Rev. Howard W. Pope, a member of the
class which graduated last week at Yale
Theological Seminary, has received and ac-
cepted a call to the Black Rock Congrega-
tional church.
A large number of letters reached New
York, Saturday, which were stolen frOm the
Depot at Utica, on the 18th of April.’ By
the looks of the letters, the thieves evident-
ly meant business. '
The corner-stone of the new building-for
St. John’s Lodge, No. 8, F. d: A. M., of
Stratford, was presented to the Lodge by
Mr. Isaac H. Brown, Sexton of Grace
Church, New York.
Charley Kitz, the barber, discouraged,
shaved his creditors here for the last time
and departed to scrape acquaintances in
other fields. The shop will he continued
under new management, and, we under-
stand, with a reduction of prices.
It continues to blow hot and cold.
wichcd between two cold and rainy days.
country. He
Hope he will have a pleasant trip.
The formality of election of a U, S.
Gov. Ingersoll or some other proper repre-
tbe future than he has been in the past.
and seems to be improving in health.
.ra.—-——-——
able Capt. Joseph Bouton, one of our oldest
citizens. It is only two weeks since that,
years.
lived together sixtyveight years. - ,
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Mr Eaton‘s speech of acknowledgment-
rcport of the speech. He also speaks of
himself as “a clear sighted, thinking man,”
and says “So far as I have power I will not
dishonor my State." He modestly closes as
follows :
“My action in the past as a Legislator in
this State for a half score of times, is a suf-
ficient guarantee that I will do my best in a 1
higher and more elevated place. Gentlemen, i
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have bestowed upon me. I shall endeavor
not to forfeit your esteem come what may in
the future. Should I take my seat. on the. ‘
floor of the United States Senate the honor
of Connecticut shall be maintained as far as
I am concerned, or your representative
ing nature.
Stamford, and from a long notice in the Ad-
vocate we copy ttc following :—“The Town
Hall has been occupied every evening this
The week by Prof. Cromwell’s art exhibition, in
extreme heat of Sunday, M?" 10th, was fOI' which he brings his audience face to face
1","9‘1 by the freezmg of ice on Monday with many of the most strikingly beautiful
night. Last Sunday was a lovely day sand- and historically interesting scenes in Eu-
rope, includiug the magnificent architecture
Ml“ Charles Adams started yesterday for of her palaces. and public buildings, her
California 10 visit 9' brother and 5601110 splendid cities, and her most noted antique
1.113150 5‘01) on the Wily 10 and modern statuary. All the representa-
Vi'it his son Le‘ “91’ Who has been living “005 are given With a vividnessand beauty Roval Arch Chapter, Tuesday, at Masonic
in “10 Ffll' WCSt {01‘ several years past. that must be seen to beproperlyappreciatcd. Hall, Hartford, the following officers were
By means of the cosnwscope the picturesand,
statuary appear to be of solid and enduring
materials of the originals rather than cvan- king, Dwight ‘Vauoh’ of Stamford; grand
Haven 10-day, Our hopes of thechoice of * .~‘
traveling exhibition which fulfills all its Hartford; grand captain of host, John H,
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At ti meeting of tile Monumental Associa-
tion, held on Thursday evcning, May 14th
the following Floral Committees Were ap-
ointed for the different districts, toprocure
nd arrange flowers for Decoration Day.
For Not-walls :—Mrs. Wm. A. Kellogg,
The City Guard is hereafter to be pub: Mrs. Chas. F. Loomis Nrs AnnaE Pryer
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Mrs. Henry Kellogg, Mrs. Wm. A Folwell,
Next Thursday Miss Nellie Grant bc- Mr§. Chas. F. Marvin, Miss Hannah 11.
Jennings, Miss Mary Beeching, Miss Jessie
Pryer, Mrs. James Hoyt,
Loomis.
Miss Laura
For South Norwalk;—Mrs. Win. H. Ferris,
Mrs. James L. Russell, Mrs. John B. Bou-
on, Mrs. Charles Hallock, Mrs. James
Prephelic Eaton’s late Speech commenced Golden, Mrs. Charles E. Doty, Miss Anna
Selleck, Miss Emma Booth, Miss Georgitna
Bodwell. 4
Ibr Five Mile Raiser—Mrs. Wm. G.
The success of Eaton is a triumph for the Crocket, MTS- 501m Doran , MIR Martin W-
Knowlton, Mrs. Jacob Grant.
The ladies of the~town are respectfully
requested to assist the Committee in pro-
curing flowcrs, for decorating the graves
of our—dead Soldiers and Sailors.
may be left at the GAZETTE OFFICE for
Norwalk; at South Norwalk, at the office
of Wm. S. Benton, and Five Mile River at
the store of A. Dibble.
Comrades were appointed Assistant Mar-
shal: For Norwalk C. F. Marvin; South
Norwalk Charles Halleck ;. Five Mile River,
Wm. G. Crockett. '
Flowers
The following
Services will be held at Non-walk Ceme-
tery, North Union Avenue, at 2 o‘clock,
and at Pine Island Cemetery at 4 o’clock,
Saturday, May 30th.
At Five Mile River the services will be
held on Sunday, May 315t, at 4 o‘clock.
Addresses and singing will take place at
each Cemetery and our citizens generally
are invited to attend. Soldiers and Sailors
are requested to meet at the GAZETTE
OFFICE, at 1% o’clock. The friends of
deceased soldiers and sailors are requested
to places small flag, with the'namc and
regiment, on the graves to assist the com.
mittee in finding them. '
At the Republican Senatorial caucus,
held at New Haven, on Thursday evening
last, Hon. W. A. Buckingham was rcnomi-
nated by acclamation. The Christian gen-
tleman, whose patriotic record is sobril-
liant, is to be defeated,however, in the in-
terest of“quorm,” by one of the vilcst cop-
perheads known throughout the entire
North. And this is simply stating the case
“mildly.”
For the last two. weeks there have been a
large number of fires kindled by some evil
disposed persons along the road. side in and
beyond the Broad River District. These
ly have been discovered before doing much
damage, although in one instance it requir-
so of men to subdue it apd saves barn
tinguishcd. It is to be hoped that these
persons, whoever they may be, will be
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already testified.
case will occupy the present week.
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Change of Mull.
as heretofors.
General cfiice in New York after 12 o’clock.
well-known and will be sure to draw a
large audience, because the public have full
confidence that they will give a good
ministrelcntertainment. '
Amusement-lovers will be pleased to
learn that Miss Flora Myers will soon ap-
pear. at the Opera House in the drama
“Married blltnot Muted," under the busi-
ness management of her father, the veteran
performer, Mr. J. C. Myers. It is a long
time since Miss Myers has played in Nor-
walk, and her many old friends will be
glad to greet her once more.
An'r ENTERTAINMENT-0111' citizens at c to
be favored this week with an entertainment,
which, we judge from testimonials we have
seen, must be one of unusual merit and of
great. interest. Prof. Cromwell, of New
York, is to occupy Lockwood’s Hall the en-
tire week, giving six of his illustrated lec-
tures or fine art entertainments. The simple
fact of his remaining one week in each place
which he visits, is evidence of itself that his
entertainments arc of high order and pleas-
Last week he exhibited in
Senator, for six years, as successor to Ex.- cscent shadows which disappear only too
Gov. Buckingham, takes place at New quickly from the Professor’s broad canvass
y
* It is really refreshing to finda
sentative,aredissipated. and we can only promises and whose tendency is elevating
hope that “the old man” as he is so fondly and educating instead of the hurtful and
termed by his friends, may gain wisdom vulgar charlatanism which too often fills
with years and prove less objectionable in our public halls.”
Miss Aiken,principul of a Seminary in
.—-—.— Stamford, attended the entire course, with
. Senator Ferry is at home with his family some forty of her pupils, and we have just
enjoying his first vacation since the opening seen a letter from her commending the exhi-
of Congress. He drives around town daily bition in the warmest terms. The printed
testimonials
_ . leading critics will convince all that it is
In our 0.1) ltuary record, to day, Will be an entertainment especially “1"me ‘9 noon in Masonic hall, Hartford. The fol-
found a notice of the death of the vener— please people of culture and refinement,
of prominent authors and
T. H. Morison, Esq. took Ex.-Mayor Ely
into our South Norwalk friends had ever
and that the
principles.
We havebccu shown the “account cur-
eul” ochn.Wm. '1‘. Clark, late P. M. at
Galveston, with the post office department
n which the department is shown to be
'udcbted.,to Clark, instead of he being short
a his accounts as recently published.
I are profoundly grateful for “1911000? 5’0“ Gross injustice has been done the General
ion and ironic glad to know that the state.
ments are without foundation.
FAQ—4....”
chstern paper thinks that the Missis-
shall die.” 5
ippi has caught the inflation fever.
fires have been kindled even in close prox-
imity to shops and dwellings, but fortunate-
ed a hard and stubborn fight by a score or
from its devouring grasp. It burnt over
some ten or twelve acres before it was ex-
caught soon if they persist in their nefari-
The March term of the Superior Court,
Granger, Judge, is still occupied with the
long will ease entitled, Sarah Sherwood’s
appeal from Probate, ninety witnesses from
Greenfield, Southport and Fairfield having
It is expected that the
In‘consequencc of the new time table, on
the N. Y., N. H. dz H. R. R., that went into
efi‘ect yesterday, the evening mail from New
York is now ready for delivery at the Post
Office at 4:45 p. to. instead of 6:30 and the
way mail for New Haven and intermediate
stations will close at 3:45 p. m. instead of 5
We think this change of time will prove
very unsatisfactory, as it will exclude all
evening papers and all letters mailed at the
Postmaster Olmstead informs us that he had
received no intimation of such a change
until the new time table appeared yesterday
morning, and assures us that he shall make
strenuous efforts to effect a change that will
season will be enlivened this week, by the
appearance on the Opera House boards of
Kelly & Leon’s popular ministrcl troupe,
on Thursday GV'éninE- This company is 'aftcrnoou is 175, and mauythipk the num-
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GREAT DESTRUCTION 10F
LIFE AND PROPERTY.
.—
Nonrnmrorv, Mass, May 16.——The
beautiful valley of the Connecticut River
was laid waste to-day, and five villages al-
most totally destroyed. The heavy rain. of
Friday ni ht and this morning caused a rap-
id rise in ill River, on the banks of which
were built the villages of Williamsburg,
Skinnerville, Haydenville, Leeds, and Flor
ence—all manufacturing centres. The
stream was from High Ridge Mountains
through the valley to the Connecticut River
at Mount Tom, below Northampton. It is
fed by the reservoir on the west base of the'
high receptacle of snows, rivulets, and rain.
This reservoir is 200 feet above the valley,
and was constructed in 1867 and 1868. It
was about a mile square and forty feetdeep.
It was unusually full thelastfew days. The
dam retaining the water in the reservoir
was built up from ' feetbelow the surface.
It was twenty-fiv ~t thick at the base, and
was fronted and ' red on both sides with
earth and stone. The only outlet for the
water to the Mill River was through an iron
pipe, three feet in diameter, which was open-
ed at will by means ofa screw gate.
This morning without a mment’s warn-
ing the dam gave way, near the pipe, it is
thought, andavast volume of water was
precipitated down the valley. Williams-
burg, the first village near the mountain,
with a population of 2,000, waspartially dc-
stroycd. Mr. H. L. James’ factory and ad-
joining houses were swept away. Skinner-
ville, in its immediate vicinity, just below,
with its silk manufactories, was totally de-
stroyed. Leeds, the centre of the Nonotuck
silk manufacture, and Warner’s button
factory were almost completely demolished.
At Florence, smile and a half from North-
ampton, the flood had somewhat spent its
fury, so that there comparatively little dam-
age was done. Still, the water rushing over
meadows and around the bases of houses,
driving out the inhabitants and compelling
them to find safety on the rising ground at
the back and in‘ the woods. The railway
too, was torn up and the progress of trains
beyond Leeds totally prevented.
At first it'was thought not more than
forty or fifty lives were lost, but amore
careful canvass of the villages gives the
total number of missing persons at nearly
120, as follows: At Williamsburg 49; at
Leeds, 39 ; at Haydenville, 34. '
The manufacturing capital invested along
Mill River and affected by this disaster,
placing it at a low estimate, must be $5,000-
000, and the immediate population affected
thereby about 5,000. ,
No less than eight cases of insanity have
followed among those who have lost rela-
tives and friends by this terrible calamity,
and three were committed to the assylum in
Northampton this afternoon.
At Northampton a railroad bridge nearly
100 feet in length was torn away, and the
water surged. over the rails so as to stop the
passaoe of trains until a late hour to-night.
The West street iron bridge was carried
with such force against another bridge as to
do it a great deal of injury. The railroad
bridge over the New Haven and Northamp-
ton railroad was also destroyed.. The
damage to property through the valley has
been enormous. Many lives were lost.
At Haydenville the flood struck the silk
factory, and every house except Mr. Skin-
ner’s and another. Hayden, Gere 85 Co.’s
brass works, and adjoining buildings, were
next struck, and with all the dwelling-
houses along both sides of the street; were
totally wrecked. The loss of life here is
not accurately known. Several bodies have
been foupd, and many persons are missing.
Leeds was visited by the inundation a
little before 8 o’clock, and was-washed
clean by the rushing waters. Nonotuck
dam was torn from its place, and a boarding
house, full of people at breakfast, it is said,
was carried a distance of 150 feet. The
loss of life in this place is not fully known,
but it is put as high as fifty. '
Florence and Bay State villages ‘ have
escaped with comparatively small injuries.
Roads have been turned into gutters, and
landmarks, boundaries and streets no longer
exist. .
The loss to the industrial enterprise in
the vicinity may be safely reckoned at not
less than $1,500,000, and many of the manu-
factories destroyed will probably never be
replaced. In fact, all of the villages inun-
dated may said to be literally destroyed.
All the large factories and very many small
ones are completely wiped out of existence.
The work of destruction is three times as
thorough as if a second Chicago or Boston
fire had swept over the territory. Large
brick and stone mills crumbled like so
many piles of sand, and small wooden
dwellings were no more to the raging
current than so many toy steamboats would
be in the surging waters of Niagara River.
The scene was most horrible and fright-
ful, and made even the strongest men frantic
with fear. Women fainted in the streets
and were borne away by the relentless cur-
rent So sudden was the inundation that
1 any lost their presence of mind and rush-
ed wildly from points of safety into very
death itself. Others who remained to save
loved and dear ones were themselves lost.
It is estimated that nearly 100 buildings
were destroyed, and the total loss is from
better accommodate the public. We trust
- - 1,000,000 to $2,000,000 although of course
that his cfi‘o____rts wrll be sit—tcce—ssfull. istis impossible to accurately estimate the
4 damage. .
AMUSEMENTSFTMS r cmarkably dull There are numerous cases of Where whole.
families were swept away.
NORTHAMPTON, May lit—The lowest
possible estimate of the loss of life this
bcr cannot be less than 200.
One hundred and fifty-seven mutilated
corpses have already been recovered, and
no one can tell how many more are con-
cealed in the debris,whieh covers hundreds
of acres of the meadow land on either side
of the river.
Acres upon acres of meadow land worth
$200 per acre before the flood arcto-day
practically good for nothing, being cover-
ed from one to two feet deep by sand and
rocks. .
#
At the Grand Lodge of Masons of this
State held in Hartford Thursday, the follow-
ing officers were elected for the ensuing
year:
William Wallace Lee, West Meridcn,
grand master.
J. L. Devotion, Norwich, deputy grand
master. , _
Edward B. Rowe, New London, G. S. W.
Dwight Phelps, West Winstcd, G. J. W.
George Lee, Hartford, grand treasurer.
Jos. K. Wheeler, Hartford, grand scc~
rotary.
John H. Barlow, Birmingham, grand
senior deacon. '
Israel M. Bullock, Bridgeport, grand j un-
ior warden. 4
S. M. Norton, Bristol, grand marshal.
Rcv. George B. Atwell, Pleasant- Valley,
grand chaplain.
John B. Rood, Moosup, grand
steward.
George B. Cleveland, Portland,
junior steward.
Charles E. Hooghkirk, New Haven, grand
t er. ‘
yBJC. Narramorc, Daubury; Thomas H.
L. Talcott, Glastonbury; H. W. Coye,
Rockville, committee On by-laWs. .
J. K. Wheeler, Hartford, committcc on
correspondence.
At the annual meeting of the Grand-
senior
grand
elected: Grand high priest, Edmund
Tweedy, of Danbury; deputy grand high
priest, H. W. Coye, of Rockville; grand
scribe, Dwight Phe ps, of West Winsted;
grand treasurer, George Lee, of Hartford;
grand secretary, Joseph K. Wheeler of
Hartford ; grand Chaplin, Cyrus Good-ale, of
Brigham, of Hartford ; grand principal
sojourncr, Lloyd M. Cobb, of Norwich;
grand royal arch captain, William Freestou,
of New Britain. The following appoint-
ments were made z—Grand master of the
first veil, J. A. Bunnell, of Waterbury;
second veil, O. J. Lewis, of Killingly; third
veil, Chas. W. Skiff, of New Haven ; tyler,
C. E. Hooghkirk, of New Haven ; trustees,
N. G. Hinckley, of Hartford ; Julius Tyler,
of New Haven : Edmund Tweedy, of Dan-
bury.
.The grand council of the Royal and Select
Masters of Connecticut met Monday after-
lowing officers were chosen for the ensuing
year: '1‘. I. Companions J. H. Barlow, Bir-
mingham, M. P. Grand Master; F. 11. Wal-
dron, New Haven, D. P. Grand Master;
W9 announced the death of his wife, which and 001- P- L- Cunningham “D to view the William Freestone, ,New Britain, ’1‘. 1.
0‘10“”“1011 “'0 4th "15‘3“! “10830 Of 84 receiving reservoir of the Norwalk Water
'lhey “'0"! married J’OUN'J, 0nd Worksafcw days since. This was the first 31
Grand Master; Dwight Phelps, West Win-
ed, Grand P. C. of W. ; A. R. Blakeslce,
Derby, Grand C. of G.; George Lee, Hart-
ford, Grand Treasurer; Joseph K. Wheeler,
visited the reservoir and we learn they were Hartford. Grand Recorder; George 11, New-
- . , ., “1,, 1 l quite satisfiedthat there was good and ton,
commencet Will , am tratsamc letter abundant water up there,
is conspicuous throughout the entire printed “sponge filter" was constructed 0,, correct
Hartford, Grand Conductor. Officers
appointed—C. I. Curtiss, Waterbury,
Grand Steward; John Aukctell, New Hu-
vcn, Grand Chaplain; Chas. Hooghkirk,
New Haven, Grand Sentinel. Committee
on correspondeuce—William Wallace Lee,
of West Meriden. Committee on By-laws.
—H. W. Coye, Rockville; Wm. Deming,
Litchficld ; J. H. Bingham, Hartford.
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Aquation is now agitated in England. It
means burying the dead for out at sea. Fu-
nerals in ferry boats, and all that sort of
things you know.
The town of Fair Play, Colorado is in a'
in these false reports of his postal dcfalcu- bud condition, and cries for a car-load 0,.
marriagcable girls to be sent there. The
local paper says there is only one there now
and she has been reduced to a skeleton
courting thearmy ofgood-looking bachelors.
This is not fair play.
A FLgbn. What a
ll . .-.
MassusEn. 1
.MI - ‘N,M:ly 14th,1874.'
Caving given you a
.eneral Library, I
will now descri'w 1‘. ~ _. mr readers the
special Librariesn . he Capitol. These
are the Library 0; the Senate, the House
Library and the Law Library.
The Senate Libraryembraces a collection
of official documehts'printed by order of
either House of Congress, the journals,
debates and proceedings of each; the Stat-
utes, U. S. Supreme Court Reports, law
books, special works of reference relating to
legislation and files of newspapers. It oc-
cupies a large number of lofts, and com-
prises some twenty-five thousand volumes.
It is for the exclusive use of Senators and
from it the Senate Committee libraries are
supplied.
The Library of the House of Representa-
ti is located just off the northern corridor.
In this room are fifteen thousand volumes,
though the entire Library comprises over
one hundred and fifty thousand volumes.
The floor library of the House is but a _ art
of the whole, as are also those 0ftbe House
Committee Rooms. For 'want of the need-
ful room these volumes are stowed away in
about all the vacant rooms and closets of
the House end. Whenever the contemplat-
ed new General Library Building is erected
these House Volumes will be removed into
the present Congressional library rooms.
The documentary libraries of the two
Houses will then be removed thither also.
The general Law Library is immediately
under the U. S. Supreme Court roomand is
open every day except Sunday. This
apartmbnt is semi-circular with arched
recesses on the west in the rear of which
are the only windows in the . apartment.
An arcade passage runs around'thc. sweep
of the circle, supporting a ceiling of mason-
ry resting on heavy columns, and covering
the entire room. In the wcst arch, inn.
recess, is a plaster relief, representing a
figure of Justice and by her side Fame,
crowned with a rising Sun and pointing to
the Constitution of the United States. The
room in the north east of the main hall is
devoted to works on Foreign Law and
Legislation. The inner rooms to trials.
The roonr on the northwest is set apart for
Foreign Law commentaries. The, Library
detailed acconn‘ .
u” 3'.
ing rare old law books and references.
man.” There will be no groomsmen:
soned din-key drivers to handle the ribbons.
trousseau.
text of the invitation reads as follows:
o’clock a. m.”
This is on heavy parchment paper, and
in size. One bears the name “Miss Nellie
Sartoris.”
day \bcforethe Court, the appeal in the
case of French as French, in which a bill
filed by a wife for divorce from her husband
on the ground that he had become imbecile
in mind, and failed to support his family.
The Chief Justice was inclined to the
opinion that imbecilily on the part of the
husband would be ground for a decree of di-
vorce. Gracious me! If that is good law,
what will become of half of you men?
Mr. Justice Olin was not atall satisfied
that the neglect to support the family was
any evidence of imbecility. If'a husband
became sick and unable to support, it was
not ground for a divorce. It then became
the wife’s duty to take his place as far as
she was able. He did notrthink this bill
would lie. , _
Mrs. Lockwood had begun a rcplyfwhen
Judge 0. cut her short, saying, “I dob’t
want to argue the case with you : I would
be beaten there.” '
Mr. Justice Humphreys doubted whether
the plaintiff had a sufficient residence in the
District to entitle her to sue this court. He
was not in favor of making the District a
convenience for so many parties asking to
escape matrimonial obligations. The case
was not decided. ‘
Early Tuesday morning a young woman
applied to the detectives for assistance in
search of her husband, stating that they
were married about ten years ago; that last
Monday he left her, since which time noth-
ing has been heard of‘ him. She had been
informed yesterday morning that he had a
wife and children in Pittsburg, Pa.,which
Seemed very properly to cause her uneasi-
ness.
The following is an application made to
the Clerk of our District. Supreme Court,
for a marriage license:
WASHINGTON, April THE 21, 1874.
cheCkey thlears and thomust Jemiso
desiaer to get meared, and Com to ASK for
Is son to meary. This are but the preach-
er in Charge. son by him. " ‘ ' .
The following Connecticut postmasters
have been appointed: Mrs. Olive W. Day,
South Killingly, Windham County; Jolm
B. Carpenter, West Willington, Tollaud
County; Samuel T. Weston, Wood‘villc,
Litchfield County.
SeuatorFerry, and Miss Mary, his (laugh-
ter, have left for Norwalk. This is the first
time the Senator hifibccn home since Cou-
greSs met in Decem r.
At a party here, a few evenings since, a
young beau sneezed so violently that he
threw his false teeth across the parlor, to
his own intensemortification, and the
amusement of a cruel bevy of littering
young ladies. Young gentlemen who ill---
tend parties when afflicted with colds
should be certain of their teeth.
JENNY W um
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South Norwalk,Conn.,has produced eight
pairs of twins within the last two months,
and when Susan B. Anthony approached
the place she got out of the train and walk-
ed around it.-=—Brookl_t/n Argus.
Oh, no ! On the contrary, before this thing
commenced. Susan stopped there one night
and gave the people a sound “scolding.”
She was followed by the genial Isabella, or
the result would probably have been triplets
at least.
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An attempt was made by a youth of
about fourteen or fifteen years of age to set
fire on Wednesday last to the hum of Mrs.
Charles Bouton on the old Isaac Beers
homestead. It was discovered in season by
the neighbors for them to extinguish it be-
fore any damage was done.
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The New England annual Conference of
the A. M. E. Zion church, convened in New
Haven. last week, Bishop Clinton presiding.
On Wednesday morning three “Deacons"
wcrc ordained, including Rev. Mr. Ander-
son, recently of this place. This year Rev.
Mr. Anderson goes to-Bridgeport, and Elder
J. B. Small will be stationed at Norwalk.
is for the special use of the Supreme Court,
though you will see any day you pass
through, scores of lawyers from all parts of
the country studiously hunting up or read.
The gravest “.society” problem for the
last month has been as to whether Miss
Grant would have bridesmaids, and if so
who they would be. At last “society” has
arrived at 5. definite conclusion on the sub-
ject, and the following names are mentioned
in order. Miss Barnes, Miss Fish, Miss
Conkling, Miss Frelinghuysen, Miss Porter,
Miss Sherman, Miss Drag], and Miss Dent.
. The wedding will take place at 11 a. m. in
the East Room, May 2lst. It is also settled
that 001. Fred. Grant will ofllciate 'as “best
The you 4.1g couple still continue to attract
much attention as they ride about the town
in the White House Drag, with the Presi-
dent’s four pet bays and two heavily capari-
Miss Nelly has purchased her wedding
One of her dresses (white silk)
cost $10 a yard, andrequired forty yards,
without fixings. The cards and invitations
for the wedding are of the plainest descript-
ion possible, being entirely of plain script,
without monogram or other device. The.
“The President and Mrs. Grant request
the pleasure of yourpcompany at the mar-
riage of their daughter at the Executive
Mansion on Thursday, May 21st, at 11
will enclose two plain bristol board cards,
each about two and 'a half by four inches
Grant;” the otheru“Mr, Algernon C. F.
Mrs. Bclva A. Lockwood argued yester-
N. Y.,N. is. a: rs. R. is. Change of Time.
The new timetable which went into
effect on Monday,bus the following changes
in the times ‘of the departure of trains
from our station. -'
Trains to New York—There has been no
changes in the morning trains. In the of.
ternoon the first cxpressfrom Boston Will
leave here at 2:59 instead of 3:02, three
minutes earlier than before. A Not'walk
sp’ecinl will leave at 5:00 and the cxptess at
6:00 instead of 2:51, as heretofore.
Trains from New York—The Boston cx-
press which lefthere at 9:38 a. m., will leave
four minutes earlier, at 9:34 a. m. The af-
ternoon Boston express which left at 4:31,
will leave at 4:29, three minutes earlier.
The New Haven accommodation which for-
merly left New York at 3:55 p. m., and thig
place at 5:54 p. 111., will hereafter leave New
York at 2:20 p. m., (one hour and thirty-five
minutes earlier) and arrive at 4:14 p. m.
The train for New Haven which formerly
left New York at 5:10 p. 111., will now leave
there at 5:15 p. in. (five trinutcslatcr) and
will run through to Springfield. This train
formerly left here at 6:59 p. m. It will here-
after leave here at 6:49 p. in ,ten miuuths
earlier. -
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* Weston failed in his attempt to walk 500
miles in six days, but accomplished 430
miles in that time. . His friends, it is said,
are convinced that he is capable of accom-
plishing the attempted feat, if he will only
systematize matters boilers and content
himself with less“spu_rting.” He walked
115'miles the first day.
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SALE on Puma—Mr. Alex Mead
Florist, of Greenwich, will offer at auction,
this afternoon and evening, at No. 3 Phoe-l
nix Block, :1 very large collection of choice
flowers, plants, bedding and green house
plants, hanging baskets filled for summer,
etc. Sale at 2 and 7 o'clock.
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“Walks and Words of Jesus,” is the title
of a book edited by Rev. M. N. Olmsted,
the present agent of thc' Norwalk and
Vicinity Bible Society. It contains nearly
400 pages, much of the matter being printed
in large type. The plan of the work has
been highly commended by a number of
religious papers, ministers and others who
have examined. it, and the book has reached
its third edition. A Question Book on this
work, containing 32 pages of questions, can
beliad for 10 cents. Plain edition, cloth.
$1.50; full gilt, illustrated, $2.00. The
Book can be had of Rev. Mr. Olmsted.
+4.» ,
Messrs. Isaacs Taylor 67. Williams, Bank-
ers, of Richmonc , Va., who were compelled
to suspend duri he panic, last fall, have
effected a and cry arrangement with
their creditors, and will continue business
as heretofore, and apparently with good
prospects for the future. The Richmond
Dispatch, in ‘closing a long report of the
meeting of creditors, says: -
“We cannot but wish this old and worthy
house a safe issue out of all their troubles,
and it is our belief that the proposition,car-
ricd out in good faith on 'both sides (and of
this we have no doubt), will result- in the
payment to the creditors of every dollar
due them, and save to the firm the fruits of
twenty years 'of unremitting labor in their
business.” .
WOvcr— 200 trimmed Hats now on
hand, from $2.00 up. Klein d'r Emanuel.
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1F Carpets and Oil Cloths, cheap, at
Sturges’, 8 Main street. .
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W Fine Stock of Diagonal Coats and
Vests, at Tilton’s, the Clothicr.
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W20 doz. Children’s School Hats, at
60 cents each. Klein & Emanuel.
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W The celebrated Glove-Fitting Pat-
tern Catalogues, free, at Sturges’, S Main st.
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[gr Fine Stock of Huts, at Tilton’s, the
Clothier.
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DeForrcst continues to furnish his cus.
tomers with Fivc-Milc—River Lobsters.
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W Trimmed Palmetto Hats, the best
quality, at $1.00 each. Klein & Emanuel.
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it?“ Millineryand millinery goods, very
cheap, at Sturges’, 8 Main street.
0*—
Efi" Trunks, Valises, Bags,
Tiltou’s.
&c., at
”.4-..°,.-__..~__
W We have the largest and cheapest
stock of Milliucxy goods in town. Klein &
Emanuel.
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W Staten Island Dyeing and Refinish-
ing agency, ' urges, 8 Main street. _
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W A fine Stock ofBoys’ and Children’s
Clothing at Tilton's, the Clothier.
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W For Millinry goods, go to Klein &
Enmnucl’s. ' '
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W House cleaning l—use the best arti-
cle—Packer’s Lightning Soap. Sole agent.
Slur-gas, 8 Main street.
..__._-_..-.q..»~.—m.....
W A large stock of Gents’ Furnishing
Goods, at Tilton’s, the Clothier.
. .
For Sun Hats, go to Klein d: Emanuel’s.
O
11$” Carpets, a new line just received, at
'Sturges’, 8 Main street.
. . "‘
Q” The finest stock of Dress Suits in
town, at Tilton’s, the Clotlner.
O
WINE on THE Woons invigorates the Liver.
_ .9— '
STAMFORD.
The Bank reports sliow healthy surpluses.
The Stamford National, with capital of
$200,000, has a surplus of $150,000; and the
First National, with capital the same has a
surplus of $100;000.
. Grace Greenwood and Mrs. Amos are to
give Readin'c s in character costumes, at_ the
Town Hall, on Thursday evening.
Ebenezer H. Ferris was seriously injured
by a premature explosion while engaged in
blasting rocks.
The fire department was called out sever-
aI times last week. Nothing serious, how-
ever.
Another trial of speed between the Allan.-
tic and Gulf Stream Hose Companies is soon
to take place. Legs and wind will tell the
st
ory. » -- - . ,
A clock, with four dials, has been put in
the tower of the tower of the new Billiard
Factory,
The election of Warden is not yet deci-
ded. At the second meeting held for this
purpose the intelligent voters of tthorough
manifested their interest by polling about
fifty votes altogether, when just before the
close of the polls, some of the “boys” went
out on the street and drummed up as many
votes for a saloon keeper, coming within
eight votes of electing him. Too bad they
(lid not succeed and learn the dear people a
lesson. The next trial will be on the first
Thursday in-June.
Decoration Day will probably be observed
in the usual manner.
A Concert at the Town Hall, early in
June, in which Clara Louise Kellogg will
take part, is talked of.
The First National Bank has declared a
dividend of five per cent., payable now.
Death has reaped an unusually rich har-
vest in Stamford during the past week.
Among those who have departed ar Mrs.
Fosdick, avery estimable lady,wife of one of
and daughter of Hon. J. B. Ferris, whose
name is favorably known throughout the
state, especially, among the members of the
legal profession ; Miss Ella M. W 'tney,
whose death occurred on Wednesda , was
a beautiful and accomplished young lady,
daughter of the late E. P. Whitney, Esq.,
and sister of the present Superintendent of
the Stamford Water Works; CnptainB. St.
L. Waite, died at his residence, Sound View,
on Monday. . ~ '
The new Burgesses have been sworn in.
_ Advocate.
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The Baxter steam canal boat City of New
York is reported to have made unexampled
time on the Erie Canal and to have exceed
ed all previous performances of Mr. Baxter’s
boats. With a load 'of one hundred tons
she went from Schenectady to Utica in 23
hours. The consumption of coal is one ton
each 24 hours—Tribune.
Ono-M
. The corner stone of the new Masonic lodge
building in Stratt‘ord was laid on Tuesday
with appropriate ceremonies. .
Prof. S. L. Walker, one of the first in this
country to make pictures from sunlight,died
in Poughkeepsie on Saturday evening at an
advanced age. .
The latest popular beverage in New York
is called “Drinks between Drinks]? ,
our prominent citizens, W. R. Fosdick, Esq., .
" 11.32, ‘ — -’ 2&5
:. ‘ l ‘ '4
ts.,seilrscs i smears artisans. .
The standatyl remedies for all diseases of the lung's
are fichcnels s, Pulmonjo Syrup, Seltenck’s , Sca-
li’eed Tonicmnd Scheptck’s andrake Pills; and
It ,taken before the lungs are estroyed, a speedy
cure is enacted, To these three medicines I). J .1 .
scheuuk. of Philadelphia, owes his unrivalled suc-
cess 1n the treatment of pulmonary diseases. The
Pnlmonic Syxup ripen? the morbid matter in the
lungs; nature throws it off by, an easy expectora-
tion, for when the phlegm or matter is ripe a slight
cough writ throw it off, the flier“: has rest and the
inn 5 bcgin to heal. To one ilethe I’ulmonic Syrup
to 0 this, Schenck’s Mandrake Pills andSchcnck’s
Sea-weed Tonto must be freely used to cleanse the
stomach and liver. Scheuck’s Mandrake Pills act
on the liver, remoying all obstructions, relax the
gallbladder, the bile starts freely, and the liver is
soon relieved. Schenck’s Sea-weed Tonic is a. gen-
tle stimulant; and alterativc; the alkali of which it
is composed mixes with the food and prevents
soaring. It assxsts the digestion by tonin up the
stomach to {t healthy condition, so that t, 10 food
and l'ulmomc Syrup will make good blood; than
the lungs heal, and the patient wrll surely get well
if cure is taken to prevent fresh cold.
Dr. Schcnck can be consulted at the Quincy
House, Boston, on Wednesday, March 25th, A ril
8th and 22d, May 13th and 27th. Advice wil be
given free. but for a thorough examination with
the Rcsprromctcr, the charge is $5.00.
Schcnck’s medicines are sold by all tlruggists
throughout the country. Scltcnck‘s Almanac can
be Ililt of all Ilruggists, free. ‘1le
unusruoln4_‘”
PANABEA
AN 1)
WHY WlllYDll SUPPER
To all 11°1f.=~)‘1;: 4.112... mg.
from I'hcumatism, Neu—
rnlgia, Cramps ir. the
Limbs' or Stomncl- Bil-
lions Colic, Pam u. the
back, ll-AVOIS or snot. we
would :nv THE HOUSE-
HOLD I’ANANCEA and
FAMILY LINmEN'r is 01'
all cthc 's the remedy you
want. fo" internal and ex-
ternalusc. It has cured
the above complaints in
thousands ofcascs. There
is no mistake about it.
Sold by all Drug-
FAMILY
liNIMENL
Try it.
gists.
@300 pairs of Cottonudc Pants, at
$1.00, at Tilton’s, the Clothier.
~——.—4.
Thirty Years’ Experience of an
Nurse.
Mrs. \Vlnslow’sSoothlng Syrup is the
prescription of one of the best. Female Physi-
otans and Nurses in the United States, and has been
used for thirtyycarswith never falling safety and
success by millions ofmothers and children,from the
feeble infant of one week old to the adult. It cor-
rects acidity of the stomach, relieves wind colic,
regulates the bowels, and gives rest, health and
comfort to mother and child. We ~relieve if to be
the Best and SafestRemcdy in the world in all cases
ofDYSEN'I‘ERY and DIARRHCEAIN CHILDREN,
whether it arises from teething or from any other
cause. Full directions for using Will accompany
CURTIS & PERKINS is on the outside wrapper.
Sold by all Medicine Dealers. 1y3t
What in Best fortostiveness 1
Dr. Harrison’s Pcristalic Lozenges are warrant-
ed a cure in all cases of the Piles and falling of the
Rectum“
Dyspepsia, such as Oppression after hating, Sour
Stomach, S itting of Blood, Palpitation ; also,
Headache, izziucss, Pain in the Buck and Loins,
Yellowness of the Skin and Eyes, Sick Headache,
Cented Tongue, Biliousness, Liver Complaint
Loss of Appetite, chility, Monthly Pains, and u
irregularities, Neuralgia, Faintncss, etc. Trial
box, 30 cts. Large box, 60 cts.,mailetl free for this
ast price.
DR. HARRISON’S ICELAND BALSAM.
a splendid cure for coucus, IIOAnsENEss, and all
THROAT and LUNG complaints. For sale by E. S.
Temple, Bostpn, and by a l Druggists.
Children often look Pale and
~ Sick-
tiohs.
CURTIS & BROWN, Proprietors,
- No.215 Fulton Street, New York
Sold by Druvgtsts and Chemists, and dealer-sin
Medicincsat '1 wnurr~Frvn Curves A Box. 1 y3l
snowmen.
“WA,F\ an - /\ r~
'vx
Hoyt, Esq., formerly of N orwal '.
each bottle. None genuine unless the fac-simile of
We promise a cure for all s mptorns of
' HARRISON Jr 00., Proprietors. No.1 Trcmftng
F
from no other cause than having worms in the stom-
ach. BROWN’S VERMIFUGE COMFITS will de-
stroy .Worms wrthout injury to the child, being per-
fectly WHITE, and free from all coloring or other
injuriousingrcdients usually usedin worm prepara-
W
At Mount Clemens, Mich., April 21st, Alonzp
Tharatt, to Ella, youngest dau hter of James W .
NEW YORK,
’r to announce to the citizens of
ILLUSTRATED ART lEDTURES,
On’ the same scale of magnificence as those recentl
given at New York, Brooklyn. ,Bostou, Pltilmle -
phia, Baltimore, and other Dl'lllclpfll cities,
—A'l‘—
£00K WOOD’S HALL,
TUESDAY NIGHT, May l9th,
Par/is, '
THE BEAUTIFUL CITY,
As it “us. :1 ml as it is- the Empire. thgc‘ommuncy
and the Republic. .
Wednesday Night,
London,
TH E GRE AT CITY,
From ilyulc Park to the Tower, and the Crystal
Palace.
Thursday Night,
~Rome,
THE ETERNAL CITY,
Front the Colosseum to St. Peter’s and the Vatican.
' Friday Night,
Homes of England,
From the Castle of the Monarch to the Cot of the
Peasant.
Saturday Night,
. Ireland,
THE EMERALD ISLE,
‘The Wonders of the Causeway, and Beauty of the
Lakes of Killnrney "
Antique and Modern W6 8 of Art.
Also,.onc of those beautiful and justly-admired al-
logorres, “Rock of Ages,” and “Heavcuward.”
Admission, - 25 Centi.
NOTE—The Director has adopted this rate of
admission in order to place these truly Magnificent
Art Entertainments within the reach of all who
may destrc to witness them. Doors open at.7:30
commencing at. 8 o’clock. Carriages may be order-
ed nt halt-past nine o’clock. The hall has been es-
pccxally adapted to tho )erfect: presentation of
’rof. Cromwell’s Beautifu Art Entertainment.
.The Instey Or an used at these entertainments. is
family furnisbet by J. M. Potter, Music Storc,Wall
.51., next door to Fair-field County Bank, Norwalk.
THOS. C. LOM BARB, Director. ~
NOR WALK" OPERA HO USE,
THURSDAY EVENING, MAY 2|sl.
THE 'WORLD RENOWNED AND ONLY
K.ELLY.e LEON’S
M I N S '1' R E L S
II A IEVI. CRANE All IIIIIIAI. "MIMI!
Concluding with Ofi'enbach’s new Comic
- Opera, entitled,
. Mons. Ohoefle'uri.
ADMISSION, 50k 75 CENTS.
Reserved Seats on sale at Weed’s Jewelry Store.
CHARLES MELVILLE, Business Manager.
OPERA noosn, nonwanx.'
' Thursday Evening, May ~2811, '
The EmOtionaI and Sensational Actress,
SIES-
MW-..
In Norwalk, May 15th, Capt. J oscplf Bouton, in
the 87th year of his age.
At South Norwalk, lay 11th, Charles R. Aymar.
Somers. in the 76th year of her age.
In Weston, May 5th, School: L., infant son of
days.
In Baltimore, Md., Ma 1401. C. \Vatts L. Mon-
tague, of Boston, former y of Hartford, Conn.
11 Stamford, May 13th, Ella M. Whitney, aged
24 years.
In Stamford, Sunday May 10th, Elizabeth Jarvis,
wife of William R. Fosdic '.
In Stamford, May 11th, Leger Waite, aged 69
years.
In Stamford.May 5th, Margaret King, aged 26
years ; May 3d, John Wilmot, aged 78 years.
In Bridgeport, May 15th, Annie Whitmore,
widow of t c late Edwin L. Simpson.
In Bridgeport, May 11th, Anna T. wife of Bertie
W. Bar-stow, aged 26 years. '
611“ Stratford, May 8th, George Wilcoxsin, aged
years. .
In Boston, May 7th, "James A. Ralph, aged 24
In Bridgeport, May 13th, Miss Ruth W. Lobdell
aged 31 years.
In Bridgeport, May 10th Annie, wife of Samuel
Wilson, aged 27 cars.
In Danbury, :ty 8th, Rebecca Bostwick, aged
81 years.
In Danbnry, May 10111, Asencatli, widow of
Henry Taylor, aged 86 years.
In Bethel, May 5th, Phebe L. L. Judd, aged
49 years., ',
- In New Farrflcld, May 11th, Funny Benedict,
aged 27 years.
To [EL—\The house on Main Street, next to the
rcsnlencc of the subscriber, is offered to rent
from J unc lst. Apply to
3t20 M RS. CHARLES LOCKWOOD.
. TVVO VVAGONS FOR SALE.
3120 Enquire of G. O. KEELLR.
STURcEs’s .
DRY GOODS,
Fancy & Variety
STORE. 4
CHEAPEST sun in Hawaii!
_. ________-___._____.
FANCY 00008 IN VARIETY
AT
GREATLY ssnucsn esters.
MILLINRRY AND
STRAW 60008.
Camels—"5M Oil Cloths at less
than Wanufaciurers’ Prices,
F O R C! .A. S E f.
@351 NEW LrNE Jns'r RECEIVED.
SOLE AGENT FOR THE CELEBRATED
Bazar Glove Fitting Patterns!
IE?“ BEST IN USE. ‘65]
Catalogues FREE. One-third less in price than
an 3' others. Orders by mail punctnally attended". to.
Packer’s Tarand lightniné_Suapa
RELIABLE LOCK-STITCH.
Sewing Machined;
' 'PRICE $32.00.
Staten Islanfl Dyeing & Banishing
ESTABLISHMENT.
STU R G E S ,-
No.8 Main. Street.
AUCTION.
ILL be sold at Public Auction, at the dwelling
lIousc formerly owned by James Kellog , de-
ceased, and lately occupied by Chester N. Case.
Esq., on_ Saturday, the 23rd day of May, 1874, at 2
o’clock m the afternoon, one hokc ot ()xen, three
Horses. one Cow, one Top Buggy one Two-Seated
Pleasure \Vagon, three set Single Harness, together
With Household Furniture, Farming Utensils, (to.
Terms. approved notes, three months.
Dated at; Nor-walk, Ma y 11th, 1874.
~ HARVEY FITCH.
HOUSE FDR SALE DR TD LET,
0N aro'rr AVENUE,
AT A BARGAIN.
Possession given immediately. Enquire of
(MO , G. O. KEELER.
'5
N O '1' I O E 2
SPECIAL BOROUGH MEETING FOB
ELECTION OF COLLECTOR, 1874.
The legal v s of the Borough of t-lorwalk are
hereby notul id warned that a s ecial meetiuw
of said legal voters of said~Boroug will be hclfl
at. the Townllall, (llouse) in said Borough, on
Tuesday, the 26th day of May, A. 1)., 1874, for the
election, (by plurality of ballots.) of a Collector of
sauldiorongh for the unexpired term for which
William Mitchell was elected at the annual meet-
mgm December, A. 1)., 1873, to wit:—-i‘or the re-
mainder ot the year 1874, and until a successor
shall be elected and qualified, The polls will be
open from seven (7) o‘clock in the forenoon and
until three (3) o’clock in the afternoon of said day.
The Court of Burgesses at a mectin of said
Court, held Mayloth 1874, declared suit oflice of
Collector vacant, and ordered the election herein
specified, to be .held on the day and at. the time
and placc_'herem destwnnted and directed the
Warden of the Borough to call said meeting as
herein stated. By order of the Court of Burgesscs,
EDWARD P. WEED.
. Warden of the Boron h of Norwalk.
Borough of Nerwulk, May 18th, 1 it.
One Counter, Bluck Wal-
FflngAlE BHEA . nut to , 12 feet long, one
Table out 8 feet long, two srna 1 show cases and ,
Eltlfieow
At East Monroe, Conn., May 13th, Mrs.Eliza_
Wm. and Mary Ilickerson, aged :5 months and 14
" Plum Ml ‘
- In her celebrated Society Play
MARRIR “T HATED,
NOT
Supported by her Splendid Com puny.
~ ONE NIGHT ONLY
Admission prices as usual.
2t20 J. C. MYERS, Business Manager.
I‘l’llA‘l‘l 0| WAI‘I’EDr-A First-class Dressmaker.
Operator on any kin of Sewm Machine,
wool like to go out by the _dny,\vee or month,
would make herself useful many had
sew in . Terms Reasonable. Address P. 0. Box
South forwulk Conn. Q 3t*19
T0
at. 1
* ll J. E. EVEN
B‘IBLES,
. of every description; also,
"WAIKS & WORDS 0F JESUS."
A Pang rapli Gospel Harmony for Sunday Schools
and Famrh‘cs. For full particulars address
ne v. M. N. 'OLMSTEAD,
20tf Agent for Norwalk Bible Society, Norwal k, Ct.
FC)R SALE.
BUILDING LOTS for $100 Each.
\‘czfy cheap and desirable Building Lots
WITHII 8: MIIIIIES “All 0! Ill! "51’ MEIGE,
are now 0 mired at the VERY Low Pawns of from
asoo TO 3400 BACK. '
$25 C tish and balance in Monthly Payments of
$10 if « Iesircd. For particulars apply to —
WILLI. All C. STREET and GEORGE R. CIIOL-
WELL, or to RIDER c BANKS, Surveyors. :0
Trotting Stallion
P. A. T 'I' I.- E R !
ILL stand this season 'at the proprietors
_ Stable, White Oak Shade, 1,14 mi es from the
Village of New Canaan, Conn., on the Five Mile
Rinfi.‘ Road. The season commences A ril lst and
ends August lat.- Rattler is 11 cars 01 the lat of
Ju‘ no, 1874, and IS the best Stoc ’ Horse in Fairfield
0' unity. and gets the finest colts. He stands for
3’55 for the season, and if the mares do not get with
‘t‘oal the first season they have the use of the horse
the next season tree of charge. Mareskept at rea-
sonable terms. Rattler beat all Stallions at the
N orwalk, Ridgefield and Danbury Fairs last Fall.
in 2:48, and could have trotted 10 seconds faster if
it had been required. 1V. B. FISH,
two Proprietor.
BLAGKSII fl’S.—A lot of second-hand Black-
smith’s Too 5 for sale 'chan. Apply to
EN, ast Norwalk.
EPOR'I‘ of the condition of the NATIONAL
BANK OF NORWALK, at the close of busi-
ness, May 1st, 1874.
RESOURCES.
Loans and Discounts, 8 097 87
U. S. Bonds tosecure circulation, 1%),000 00
Due from National Banks, 30,088 22
Banking House, 8,000 00
Furniture and Fixtures, 2,650 00
Current Expenses, 2,156 18
Taxes paid 1,418 19
Checks and other Cash Items, 3,095 a:
Bills of other National Banks, . 6,575 00
Fractional Currency includiu Nickels, 87 07
Legal Tender Notes. & 23,101 00
$70,263 85
LIABILITIES. ‘
Capital Stock pa id in, $00,000 00
Surplus Fund, 30,000 00
Discount, 8,718 97
-Exchungc, 16 06
Interest, 8,825 00
Profit and Loss, 7,846 90
National Bank'Circulnlion outstanding, 266,250 00
State Bank Circulation outstanding, 295 00
Dividends unpaid, 210 00
Indivxdual deposxts, 34,795 15
Due to National Banks, a 13,296 7
$670,263 85
State of Connecticut, County of Fairfield, s. s.
I _R. B. Craufurd, Cashier oi the National Bank
of Norwalk, do solemnly swear that the above
statement is true to the best of m knowled e and
belief. R. B. CRAUF RD, Cas ier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 13th 'day
of May, 1874. EDWARD P. WEED,
Correct,_nttest, Notary Public.
EBENRZER IIrLL .
SAMUEL LYNES, Ill. D., Directors.
- EDWARD P. WEED, .
swear that. the above statement-is true-to the best.
6 counter stools. Apply to
J AMES MALLORY. ‘ L
‘ ..
on-
F5
NoTICE. ‘ ’ ‘ j
-' ~ . , Iiillf: inhabitants of the town of Norwalk.‘ are
1: hereby notified and warned that a special town
meetingkwill be held at the town house, in said
Norwa
half-past 2 o'clock,
poses, viz :—To make an approprta
town treasury sufficient to work the highway run-
the 19th
on Tuesda
, aRbrnoon, for i
da of Ma 1874 at
Le follovyv’ing p'ur—
tion from the
”10].. 4; ning saint tsetresltgengfigt‘ Charla; Smit‘h, (gs ac-
" cc te t e own ' ocons eran ac u on
NGDR-W ALE, . thgpgtitirngfl}.giichband otherrftlatgttlhcb “g.
'. ‘ln' - , ngoan e n omapoinaleno -
. that. he Wll ,,me '1 series of his celebrated weetfrbm BestsedIct’sgfllLso called. Down ,1, ,
and running thence in a southwesterly direction to
a'point at or near the southeast corner or end of the
dam at Benedict's Hills,” is to connect, '
of Benedict’s Fam,‘ so called. with the highway
leading from the draw bridge at South Nor-walk to
and mill; also, to consider the
lloyt and others to vote to straig ten the road and
grade the hill on the Roton Bill road running from
ctition of Ira 1‘.
he residence of Daniel Townsend to the residence
J oshna Jennings, and to appointacomlnittee to
arry said vote into effect. and to make the neces-
ary appropriations from the town treasury to car-
y out. t e foregoing‘objects. '
Dated Norwalk, ay 11th, 1874.
JOSEP P. HANFORD,
CHAR .118 W. SMITH,
ANDREW SELLECK,
PLANTS.
EOE'I‘ABL‘E PLANTS, EARLY
CABBAGE I‘LANTS,’EGG PLANTS, PEP-
lier Plants. Bedding-Out Plants, and Flowers. All
'lants warranted hardened and true. Orders left.
at ('lEORGE WARD SELLECK’S, or at c. J.
GRL'MAN’S Store, \vill receive prongs attention.
19 C. J. BUMAN.
TO LET, on Chapel Street
3 "0101th ms urns:
ghws’tii'zg cTtg'B’I-‘i‘LLzlor s‘gfi-wbfir. q ans
ARTICLES 01‘ .ASSOCIATIO
OF THE .
Norwali Iron, Works Iconpsny.
BE it known that we, the subscribers do hereby
associate ourselves as‘a body 11th and cor-
porate,pnrsuant totbaprovision to. statute laws
of the State of Connecticut, regulatin the foyma-
tion and organization of Jointsenck nations.
and the following are the articles of our association
and a ement:
Article L-The name of said corporation shall be
run NORWALK Iuox Worms CoxrAnr. _
Article 2.——'.l'he capital stock of said corporation
shall be One Hundred and Twenty Thousand Dol-
lars (3120.000). and the said capital stock shall be
divided into four thousand, eight hundred shares 01
twenty-five dollars each share. _ .
Article 3.—'I'he. urpose-for whichsatd corpora-
tion is formed is 8 following, to wit ;-—'I'o transact
business as Tounders, Machinists, and Boiler
Makers, and to manufacture and to. deal in either
on commission or otherwise,such articles comnosed
wholly or in part: of iron, steel, or other meta s, as
they may choose, and to make and sell patterns and
lane of the same, and generally to act as consult--
ing and constructmg engineers, and to ho , sell,
and deal in all things necessary forthe estab ishin g
and to do all thin s incidental to the carrying on c
said business, an necessa for the management's
the same, having power to ease, pure and hill
all real estate necessary for said purpose. and th
same to sell, convey and dispose c at pleasure
Article 4.—Thc statute laws of Connecticut ralat.
in to joint stock Corporations, are hereby partlcn
la:- y referred to and'mada part of those articles
and the corporation hereby organized and estab-
lished under and pursuant to said statute laws:
shall have the powers and proceed according to the
re Iatious described and specified therein.
rticle 5-Esch subscribe to these articleg agrees
to take the number of shn s annexed to his name
of the capital stock of said corporation, each share
to be twenty-five dollars, as aforesai and to bf
paid for by installments as the directors a 11 call u
MG
u‘
} Selectmen.
the same. - . ,4 .
Article 6.—The said co ration is established
and located in the City of th Norwalk, County
of Fairfield. and State oI.Connecticnt. - ,
Dated at South Norwalk, this 11111 day of April,
A. D., 1874. .
Ladies eh Gents’
AND
nmmc shoot!
The subscribers are fully poi-pared to furnish a
full line of good ' '
4 0f their'own Manufacture.
AT REASONABLE PRICES; ALSO,
ICE man.
which is made from the BEST MATERIAL,
AT WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.
SODA WATER & RDDT BEER
as good as the best. If you don’t believe, it, try i
kc t constantly on hand for the
Sn oon trade, and by the quart or
ICE onus
gallon. .
FAMILIES SUPPLIED.
WEDDINGS, PARTIES & saunas
u ruished with every requisite, at reasonable prices.
Waiters furnished.
Thankful for the very liberal patronage of the pas
we hope by strict attention to business and a con .
slant desire to please our customers, to merit a con
sinuancc of the some in future. '
Franklin tin.
III "II. III "AV“ 8. IAITIIII IAIIIIAI
N EW YORK a: NEWEAVIN, DIVISION.
sramo Ammonium.
Commencing April 13th, 1014.
l‘rainsleave Passenger Station at South Norwslk
asfollows:
_ South Nor-walk for New York.
“it": A.“M..Bostonlxpress.
Boston Ex ress.
EPOBI‘ of the co dition of the FIRST N A- 6.00 “ Accommo tfo
TIONAL BANK of EW CANAAN coma, 6.42 .« Accommoaino:
at the.closc of business on the 1st day of May, 41874. 7.35 “ Accommodation. _ _ ,
' RESOURCES. ~ ~ 7-4? “ Logqn Egresygtggglnfi at Darlen,
Loans and Discounts $134 _ .3] ore an 9 .
gins' Bsnznd: to Sscfiré tCirculation, ”0,5700" no 1%?) :2 fi:$:°d‘u°n
er oc s an or gages 000m ' '
Due from National Banks, ’ liked; 32 12.}; Part ficcnmmodstion- .
“ _“ State Bunks_and Bankers, 15,52073 4‘0, ,, ‘ 9' on 2:"-
Banking House, Furniture and Fixtures, 4,500 00 5:00 ,, , :ccomm (filo!
giginific‘ipmes’ 2333.? 6.00 113533}? areg: .-
Cheeks and’other'Ca‘sh items, ' 2,200 00 5‘39 :: Accommo “1011
Bills of other National Banks, 1,110 00 9'37 Boston Ex rcss.
Fractional Currency, including Nichols, 7646 3439' m., Sunday I“ ‘
Legal Tender Notes, 11,259 00 New York for Smith Non-1k.
__ AlTJO S.05(Ex. )9.05 10.00 (Bin) Ar“ '1in
I , WWW,“ $291323 13 _ 1.09 (Bx.,) 2.20; 3.oo,'(nx..)§.15. ass (Lo'csi ax.)-
.. a ". ‘ ' ' " ' 5.15, (local ex) 5.40 (execlal) 6.35." 8.10(ex; and 9.10
Capital Stock pant to, $100,000 00 (ex) p.m. 7 p, m. gun fly,
gggggggund’ 13%93 South NorWIIIk tor New Hawaii
Exchangé " 61, At 6.39 A. at. Springfield Way 4
Interest, ’ 3 4,7 93 . 9.04 " Accommodation . . ...-
5i$$i3€l3nL°ss’ "“3 131i: 3 ‘ 235323.? iii:
Dividcntl U’npam. 33:5? $ 11220 .. Boston Lightning Expreu
Individual Deposits, , ‘ 3534343 2.01 P. M , Accommodation _
Duo other National Banks. 23,082 54 2.27 “ Boston 32 ress.
Bills payable, - ”00000 2;: ll figgpg‘t‘mgx egg: :
‘ ' ' m I‘ 'sfii l: fiecommodfil‘gn ; .
State of Connecticut County of Fair eld,’ as. : 5-" ccommo n . , . .
. 1, g. Y. St. ,19rrx.’cnsnier of the slicer NA- 9-51 l‘. £9'E9“ I‘m-‘3" ' '
TIONAL BAN]. of NEW CANAAN, do solemnly 10-“ “5 °“ ”3'
8.43 “ . .Snndaylda . - -
Trains leave New Haven for South Norwalk, s
of" my knowledge and belief.
_ - s. 1'. St. JOHN, Cashier. yogi.)§.ég.((EX)-.'lgb9:g.ng-80 8.30. 3b“. Ira)»
Sb 'b lo. d5 ornt ‘ -' -'-- ex. - - X: I. ‘ ”.80
of siaggrllmfi u w obeforo me this 14th day 8.30,(Ex..l P.1l. 8.30 “mini” Mall. , ‘ .
. NOAH W. H0YT,Notary4Public-. See large bills of advertisement at Station
Correct. Angm‘nws RENE HomesandEflgtell‘sim Gen’i Supt News!
. \ DI T . ,, . t a - - L'C‘.
WILLIAM G. wmmo, ’ phenom, JOHN. T. MO0DY.'Snp’t Grand. Centralbepot.
S. Y. .S. .' KN, ‘ New York. -,; . ‘
Dohltetionsry!
Norwalk Chronicler