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Tuesday, Feb. 2d, 1875.
REPUBLICAN I'I‘ATE TICKET.
For Govemor—JAIIHLLmrD Gnlnxn, Norwich.
Lieut- Gou.-Cnanm L. linemen, New Haven.
’ Seo’y of SluiceAuons-rns‘ 11. Farm, Plymouth.
Treasurer-Owen B. AnxoLn, Meridcn.
Comptroller~nonnnr B. Cuaurnnr), Norwaik.
_ Editorial Correspondence.
Wrestle-row, Jan. 30m, 1875.
‘ Dun Guam:—
The anxious eyes of
, the Nation must have been concentrated
npon its Congress the past week. The
“ dead lock” in the House,and the Senate
oration by the eloquent Senator from the
. great State of New York, have fully occu-
pied public attention here. Senator Cank-
ling’s speech on the Louisiana question is con-
cdded to be the ablest and most exhaustive
argument yet addressed that body. It oc-
cupied all the hours on Thursday and Fri-
day allotted to debate. As an arraignment
of the democratic party, it was simply un-
auswerable and fearfully condemnatory.
Democracy’s record is so overwhelmingly
against it, in the matter of interferences in
State affairs, that its frenzy over Sheridan's
advent in New Orleans is sublimely impu-
dent and absurd. Nevertheless, the. Presi;
dent has, in his message, touched the true
American idea in reference to the Federal
interferences. “Hands 011‘," except under
most extraordinary emergencies, will best
suit the genius of our Government and the
temper of our people. All the eloquence in
the world and utmost sophistries of states-
men or lawyers, cannot make such events
as have transpired in Louisiana satisfactory
to the American people. We should re-
joice that it is so. The fact that the demo-
cratic party has, all through its uuenviable
history, been committing ditch outrages,
makes these interferences of the National
authority in the afi'a‘irs of a State, only the
more hateful. Poor Louisiana—a prey to
- evil passions and misrule, and both politi-
cal parties so deeply implicated that all
partizanship should be at once ignored, and
men of both parties should join in‘an hones‘
efi‘ort to restore her to a stable State gov-
ernmeut, and repair her waste places. Poor
Louisiana!
Yesterday, after the longest session ever
continued by any Congress, the House ad-
journed till noon to-day. This was effected
by nineteen Republicans joining the demo-
crats after a continuous session of forty-six
hours. 9f course, both parties» are crowing
like school boys over the victory both claim
to We won. We doubt if the Nation will
see or importance of such a childish dis-
play of mere physical endurance. Ben
Butler has furnished us the most plausible
excuse. He says the Republicans being in
a majority are justly held responsible for
legislation. Therefore the Republican ma-
jority must rule the'House. The Congres-
sional hopper is fairly gorged with.business
. that ought to he acted upon,yet cannot be
because of lack of time before the first of
March. Indeed, it has looked for afort-
night past as though a conspiracy was be-
ing organized by our opponents to force an
extra session. Should an extra session
transpire, the democratic happy family at
the House end will find themselves in a vor-
tex of perplexily and difilculty, in the al-
lotment of their patronage, truly distress-
ing.
During the forty-six hours of the session
seventy-five roll calls were made, involving
the call of upwards ot fifty thousand
names. The question raised was the Civil
Rights bill, though no idea prevailed that
its passage could be secured by the ‘fillibus-
fering. The point was to secure a change
of rule. The new rule which is proposed
to be ofi'ered is that no bill shall-be passed
if opposition is manifested on. the day of
its introduction in the House, the efl'ect of
which will be at least to allow a debate of
twenty-four hours on any pending measure.
Under it the Civil Rights bill can be called
up on Tuesday. One day, nude; the new
rule, can then be consumed in debate,
which will bring a direct vote on the bill
on Wednesday, and if a majority sustain it,
it can‘be passed.
Many Republicans, however, particularly
those who are in the next Congress, will
oppose any change, and take the ground
that for’forty years the existing rules have
been satisfactory, and that to change them
now will eventually. inure to the disadvan-
tage of the Republican minority in the next
House:
The clerks, pages, door-keepers and offi-
cers had a desperately hard time of it, and
were completely exhausted when the ad-
journment was carried. Members could
dodge in and out of the restaurant and
lounging roo Some improvised cushion
beds in their 0 airs, as did Gen. Butler, and
had lunches and cups of tea sent to their
desks with more frequency than dignity.
On the adjournment, Holman, of Indiana,
marched out of the hall with aboquet of
flowers in one hand, a monster tea bowl and
saucer in the other, and a tin caddy under
his arm. There was no end to the fa and
amusement indulged in by the me ers,
and perhaps the most creditable part of the
legislative frolic was that there was neither
intemperance or bad temper exhibited
throughout. ,
There will probably be three reports
made from the Senate Committee on Privi-
leges and Elections in the case of Pinch-
backaone (the majority report) signed by
Morton, Anthony, Logan, Mitchell, and
Wudleigh, in favor of hia‘admissiou; one
by Hamilton and Saulsbury against it, and
one by Alcorn against it, unless the Senate
should recognize the Kellogg government,
in which case he will vote for the admission
of ‘Mr. Piuchback. Mr. Alcorn holds with
Mr. Carpenter, who is absent, that a new
, election should be held in Louisiana.
The Republicans held another caucus this
morning. Several leading Senators were
absent. The subject under discussion was
Louisiana, and incidentally the admission
of Piuchback. The discussion developed a
lack of harmony among the Senators as to
the course which should be pursued relative
to the present State government of Louisi-
ana, and it may be predicted that a majority
will not be obtained in the Senate to recog-
nize said government. This will efi'ectually
bar the admission of Piuchback, and leave
the responsibility, as heretofore, upon the
President. ,
The Louisiana matter has as effectually
blocked legislation in the Senate as the
dead-lock did in the House, and the end is
not yet. ‘
, Of the twelve regular appropriation bills,
fline have been reported to the House, or
are ready to be reported. Three have pass-
ed both branches, namely: The legislative,
executive and judicial,and the navy and the
fortification bills. The Indian bill is recom.
milled to the Committee of the Whole,with
the Choctaw claim inserted,'aud there 'wlll
bea renewed struggle on that bill. The
army bill, military academy bill, and pen-
sion and post office bill are still awaiting
consideration. The sundry civil bill, river
and harbor bill, and the deficiency bill are
yet to be reported. For the proper cocsid~
eration of these bills at least three weeks of
[Lard work in thevHouse will be required,
and that would leave only three weeks more
for other business, of which there is a great-
ermase pressing in the House and in the
committees than at a corresponding period
in any previous Congress. Prominent
among these are bills to be reported by the
Ways and Means Committee increasing the
revenue, the bill reorganizing the Treasury
Department, the various schemes of inter-
nal improvements, .on which members are
anxious to make speeches, the question of
providing new machinery for determining,
Presidential elections, and the reports on
Arkansas and Louisiana. It will'be seen
that there is not much time to be given to
' the civil rightsbill if these nnpoiid‘m mat»
'e'rs‘are to‘be attended to. . q j
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The National Educationab Association
has been holding its annual Convention
here during the .week,and was largely and
quite infiuentiaily attended. At its close
yesterday, Ex.-Gov. Shepherd entertained
the Association with a costly dinner at his
palatial mansion.
Another adverse report has been made
upon that large class of claims, made by
loyal men,for damages sustained by our
troops during the war. 'As Norwalk has
acitizen whose war losses foot up a full
half million, those decisions will not be
found encouraging reading to him or his
friends. In the present'case the claimant
was the owner of a tract of land on Arlingv
ton Heights, and carried on a steam saw
mill and flour mill. 'In 1862 General Por-
ter’s forces were camped on his premises,
and burned up his buildings and cut down
all his timber for fuel. For this he claims
$0,000. The committee concede his loyalty,
but say that to pay him would establish a‘
dangerous and ruinous precedent.
The gas-light war continues with un-
abated ill-temper. The Chronicle professes
to have discoverewhrough detective ex-
perts, that the metres of the company are
so constructed and guaged as to systemati-
cally register more gas than the customer
consumes. There will be a lively chance
for several newspaper libel suits before this
gas battle is over.
Fred Law Olmstcad has just issued his
photo-lithographs of the improved Capitol
Grounds. They are such as to at once
command the admiration and approval of
Congress, and the work is being carried as
rapidly forward as the cold weather will
permit. The full-grown elms and other
stately trees, are being removed and trans?
planted by a Chicago firm, as easily as we
set out saplings at home, and with a guar-
antee of their living.
Col. Thomas Scott is here, laboring earn-
estly for Government aid in behalf of his
Texas Pacific Railroad. But Congress hav-
ing been so fearfully unfortunate in the sub-
sidy line, it is more than doubtful if he
can succeed, however worthy his enterprise
may be. ' . '
Some of the mathematical geniuses cor.-
nectcd with the Treasury Department have
been cyphering out the areas for which car-
pets are required. The number of square
ya of surface are found to be 86,038%,
or requisitions for 34,022 yards of carpet.
The return of “Andy Johnson” to the
Senate occasions unexpected satisfaction.
The issue was Johnson or an ex-Rebel gen-
eral, and as we have two of these already
here, our “ more Incoming,” it is a relief to
have so steadfast a lover of the Union as
the Ex.-President. ,
Post-Master General Jewell gave his first
reception party last evening. Connecticut
was duly represented on the brilliant oc -
sion. -
The president’s daughter with her hus-
- band arrived here from England, yesterday.
They are to visit their parents at the White
House and return across the water in the
Spring. ,
Among other candidates the President
sent in the nsnie of S. M. Morton as Post-
master for Bristol, Conn.
Petite and vivacious Vinnie Ream has
again provoked all the art sculptors.
She’s “been and gone and got” —the contract
for the Farragut Statue; and this after the
scolding she got from all the lady corres-
pondents. The story runs thusly :—
Two or three years ago Congress author-
ized the Joint Committc on Public Buildings
and grounds to contract for a statute of
Admiral Farragut. Competition 'was in-
vited from American artists,a number of
whom "sent models to the capitoi'for in-
spection, no one of which was accepted, on
account of a disagreement between the
Senate and House members of the commit-
tee. At the last session of Congress the se-
lection of an artist was referred to a com-
mission consisting of the Secretary of the
Navy, General Sherman, and lips. Farragut,
the Admiral’s widow. The award was
made by this commission to Vinnie Beam,
and the contractwas signed by Secretary
Robeson and Miss Ream for its execution.
It is understood that Mrs Farragut, after
examining the models of competitors, was
very decided in her preference for the one
executed by MisyReam. At the time of the
competitive display of models above rafte-
red to, Admiral Porter, Gen. Sherman and
other naval and military authorities inti-
mate with Farragut in his life, gave their
opinions unqualifiedly in favor of the Ream
model. It has certainly the merit of sup-
plying an exceedingly faithful representa-
tion of the face, figure and characteristic
attitude of the great naval hero. The price
of the statue is to be $20,000; and it is to
be of heroic size, executed in bronze.
Gen. Grant was also overheard by us to
express admiration of Miss Ream’s model.
Our readers may remember Congress
passing a resolution admitting through the
New York Custom House free of duty at
wedding present of diamonds from the
Khédive of Egypt, to the newly married
daughter of Gen. Sherman. The Norwalk
friends of use Mia; Minnie Sherman, will be
interested in a description of the jewels :—
The necklace is a perfect mass of large
diamonds, artistically strung, and with still
larger diamonds hanging down at intervals
in the form of pendants. The ear-rings are
composed of a number of the larger-sized
diamonds arranged to match the necklace.
‘Both are contained in a superb jewel case
of velvet, and are accompanied by a con-
gratulatory letter from the Khedive. The
jewels were sent through Op pheimer
Bros, of Paris and Bank of A cries. in
New York. They are described as of the
mostexquisite workmanship. at
This present is an expression of the Kho-
dive’s appreciation of the advice concern-
ing the reorganization and discipline of
officers for his army given by Gen. Sherman
during his visit :to Cairo, in 1873, and their
estimated value is three hundred thousand
dollars in greenbacks. Rather a ticklish
present that.
A novelty in the way of securing re-in-
forcements to the temperance cause, and at
the same time, a new wayzto work off
chromos, was the winning of a pictorial pre-
mium by a Mr. George Maxwell, for bring-
ing in the largest number of names for
membership in the Washington Division of
Sons of Temperance, last week. As ever, B.
The present generation are not induging
very extensively in sleighiug parties, and
the winter sport is not as lively as it was
went to be in days lung-sync. The boys
are beginning to make up, however, and if
the sleighiug continues good until the 4th of
July, and money is get-at-able as well as
“easy," several large parties may be expect-
ed to come off.
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The accidents to children sliding down
bill are quite numerous. Cause—glib ice,
carelessness and want of skill in guiding
the sleds.
. *O-dow-O
We are indebted to Mr. Geo. W. Cram for
a fine specimen of ore from the Newbury-
port mine, Massachusetts. This mine is said
to be wonderfully rich in silver, and to con-
tain Galena lead enough to pay all expenses
of working.
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Mr. Gould D. Jennings, the veteran gro-
cer, has sold out his business to Messrs. Fin-
ney &. Benedict, two young men who will
exert themselves to conduct the business in
such a manner as to deserve liberal patron'
age. Help-them along.
. “‘1.”
Mrs. Frank B. Smith is building alarge
addition to her residence Down Town,
which will be surmounted with a mansard
roof. A mausardvroof over the main build-
ing is due of the improvements contemplat-
cd for some future time.
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' Why moot somebody get up a good d- [
fashioned neighborhood sleigh-ride? 'l be-
rare good sleighing ought to be improved,;
and the people need stirring up. 1
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The Water- Maddie.
A good deal of unnecessary heat is being
Bevolved just at this time, about thegrevoca-
tion of the Borough vote granting use of
the Borough water to South Norwalk. Jus-
tice and equity demand that a fair and hou-
est bargain should be entered into, if any is
made, and neither party should desire any-
thing clsc. That the contest was pol ma-
tured with such deliberation and care as to
ensure the just rights of both sections, is to
be deeply regretted. But how much better
it is to come to this,conclusion now before
any expenses have been incurred than to
léave misunderstandings for future irritation
and quarrel. That the citizens of the Bor-
ough had both a moral and legal right to re-
scind their first votc,betore the contract was
consummated, [as it was not,] no one can
deny.
Nothing is more common than for one
Town or Borough meeting to enact certain
votes and another to be at once called and
such votes re eluded. While we regret, as
we say, that a vote satisfactory to all our
yax-payers, had not been matured and pass-
ed at the first meeting, it is far better that it
should have been thus promptly receded
from than permitted to go into effect to the
permanent dissatisfaction of those who
must furnish the money to pay interest on
our large expenditure. One error was un-
questionably made in the estimated cost of
a new additional Reservoir. This, nodouht,
formed an important basis in the estimates
made by our Water Commissioners in their
contract with South Norwalk: Our present
Reservoir, with a capacity of sixty m' 'ous
of gallons, built in the best and least e en
sive locality along the line ol'Silver Stream.
costin round numbers forty thousand dollars-
That a new Reservoir, with a capacity of a
hundred million gallons, built above, in a
less favorable locality, can be built for less
than fifty thousand dollars, we do not be-
lieve. That it could be built for $10,000, as
estimated, is impossible. Now there is no
disposition to tune a sharp bargain with
our neighbots, no there the least unkind
or illiberal feeling towards them on the part
of the great mass of our citizens Her
factories and business associations were
mainly originated with capital from this
section of the town and the cry-baby yelp
of sectarian jealousies, so frequently raised,
have no just place in this controversy.
The tax-payers of the Borough would He
glad to supply our neighbors on the same or
even better terms than we pay for it ourselves.
Is there hardship or illibcrality in this 1
*1 incline to our original belief, that South
orwalk should own and manage her
equitable'share of the public water, if she
has it at all, without control or dictation
from the changing set of Borough officers.
The opposition to the first vote ,is entirely
too influential not to receive calm and
honorable consideration. Howevermuch
we may regret the present muddle. the true
course for all good citizens is to make the
best of it, by seeking somc'satisfactory so-
lution of our troubles, and not to seize upon
the unfortunate circumstance to create ,sec-
tionai discord and ill-feeling.
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AGRICULTURAL Socrarv.—The stock-
holders of the Fairfield County Agricultural
Society will meet at the Opera House to-
morrow, Wednesday, to organize and
transact other business. Polls open from
11 a.-m. to 3 p. m. ‘
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A disposition has exhibited itself to
“scotch” General Craufurd, because,he hap-
pens to bee nominee on the Republican
State ticket,—simply because be publicly
opposed the South Norwalk Water contract.
The Generhl received the nominatiou‘with-
out desire or solicitation and would no
doubt have declined it had he been able.
Those who suppose he is going to trucklc
for votes by suppressing any honest senti-
ments he entertains, don’t know the man,
that’s all. His connections of what is just
and what is riwt are not likely to be con-
cealed to win votes. He isn’t that kind of
a candidate.
The Calico Ball, fer the benefit of the
poor of Norwalk, is to come off on Thurs-
day evening. We are assured. by the
managers that the music, which comes from
New York, is expected to equal any we
have ever had in Norwalk for dancing par-
ties, and that all necessary arrangements
have been completed for a good time.
Tickets can be had only of members of the
committee whose names will be found in
our-adv. columns.
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The new paper, “The Danburian,” ap-
peared on Saturday morning last, as prom-
ised, although Mr. McGeachy had to work
his forces night and day to accomplish that
result. It is devoted to “ Home and Gen-
eral Chit-Chat," and the first number, al-
though not a fair specimen, is very readable
and entertaining. The entire local edition
was disposed of on Saturday, and Mr. Mc-
Geachy has reason to be proud of the suc-
'cess of his first issue.
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Theodore Tho-ans Again.
Our music-loving citizens will be delight~
ed to welcome Theo. Thomas and his rc-
nowued Orchestra again to Norwalk.‘ The
concert is to be given on Wednesday even-
ing of next week, 101h inst., at the Opera
House. In addition to'the orchestra, Mr.
Thomas will bring Miss Emma Crunch, a.
young lady who has already gained an en-
viable reputation as a vocal soloist. She is
said to possess a voice of great compass
and flexibility, and of rare purity and rich-
ness of tone. Her singing will be one of
the leading features of the entertainment.
Mr. Thomas, as heretofore, promises to give
the concert with his full orchestra, and the
same careful direction as in New York.
The sale of Resolved Seats in Orchestra
and Balcony will commence on Thursday
morning ne'xt at Weed’s and Peck’s. Per.
sons from neighboring towns can secwe
seats by writing to' Mr. L. Weed. It is sel-
dom that our citizens hav! an opportunity
of attending concerts of this high charac-
ter, and they ought to show their apprecia-
tion by crowding the Opera House.
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In the Beecher-Tilton case yesterday, in
the matter of receiving Tilton’s testimony,
Judge Neilson decided as follows :—
“ In determining the question raised by
this objection, the Court holds, first, that the
plaintiff is competent to be sworn and to tes-
tify on his own behalf: second, that'as to
the principal question at issue, he is not
competent to testify to any confidential com-
munication.
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Axe-man. UnronTuxATn—On Sunday
morning of last week, Mr. Albert Hyatt
reached his home, having been out all night.
His condition rendered it necessary to call
in a physician, and Dr. Uble was sent for.
His left hand and foot were badly frozen,
and the Doctor reports that it will be neces-
sary to amputate all but the big toe on that
foot, and about all of the fingers on the hand.
The operation is to be performed this week.
A few short years since'and Mr. Hyatt was
a young merchant in promising circumstan-
ces, and his present unfortunate condition is
a terrible warning to all young men to shun
the greatest curse of the age.
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A large sleighing party from the Borough
is to visit Fitch's Home this evening if the
weather continues favorable.
M. . , , 7,
We are indebted to Mr. John Tweedy,
, Gen. Agent of the New York.Lib insurance
00., for copies of the " New York Almanac"
for 1875. It is a handsomely printed pants
pblst. illustrated with nanny fine full-page
engravings, and filled with entertaining
miscellany, tables, etc.
WHO-1.»
Express companies have losses as well as
gains. Adams Express had $84,000 stolen
from them last week. Rumor has it that
$450,990 was gt‘g‘en in one safe,but the com-
d’m’it that Eric loss is—more
puny will 901.“. I
than the autobilt'first s‘tltte' '
. ~. Stank-nos Church Robbed.
Some thieves broke into St. Mary’s’church’
last Wednesday evening, and stole there-
fkont s. crucifix and two chalicesriT'he
supposed thieves were recognized by the
South Norwalk police at the depot, one of
them having lived in Norwalk, but-now
known to be an associate of New York
thieves. An article in the New York limes
announced the delivery to the 19th Precinct
Station House, of the stolen articles, and
Father Smith on going down identifie , and
recovered them. The crucifix had E can
broken, the rest was in good order. The
party delivering the things to the police
claimed to have found them in a carpet-
bag in the hall of a tenement house. The
police hope to trace out the villains.
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The Ladies’ Fair and Festival for the ben.
efit of Concord Division, Sons of Tem-
perance, opens at the Division Room in
Gaunt: Building, this evening, and con-
tinues through Wednesday afternoon fand
evening. We know nothing of what the he
dies have provided, but we can safely rely
upon them for a pleasing entertainment.
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The town of Norwalk is called upon this
year for ghe payment of unusually heavy
taxes, as follows:
State Tax on Grand Lis, 1875
$6,695.16
Military Commutation Tax, 1875, ' ‘
on 840 persons, 1,680.00
County Tax, 6,695.15
$15,070 81
A The tax paid last year was 'as follows:
Military Commutation Tax, 1874,
on 850 persons $1,700.00
State Tax on Grand List, 1874, 6,848.32
$8,548.32
A rather novel accident occurred at Sol-
msn’s Hat Shop, South Norwalk, last Week
Monday. The engineer, considered a care-
ful and capable man forgot himself in start-
ing up, nd turned on steam before clearing
the cylinder of water. The result was an
explosion of the valve, and the discharge of
a four inch stream of cold water with fear-
ful force. Our informent says that the
stream struck the wall and in rebounding
hit the engineer in the back, sending him a
distance of thirty feet 1 '
The- local Board of Fire Underwriters
was in session last Saturday morning.—
Ofiicers were elected as follows :—President,
Geo. R. Cowles; Vice President, Winfield
S. Hanford; Secretary, B. J. Sturges. It
was voted to accept the new rates establish-
ed by the National Board, but that the mem-
the whole for the purpose ofpmakiug such
as may be deemed advisable.
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The next session of the Bridgeport Dis-.
trict Ministerial Associdtion will be held.
at the East Bridgeport M. E. Church, on
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, Februa-
ry 8th, 9th and 10th, 1875. The following
is the order of exercises:
Monday evening—Sermon, T. C. Beach;
alternate, C. P. Corner. -
Tuesday evening—Temperance Meeting—
J. M. Carroll, R. W. Jones, W. H. Webster.
nssavs. .
How shall we‘rtilize the varied gifts Of
the church? H. Q. Judd.
The Egyptains as teachers of the Israel-
ites—C. S. Williams. .
Are there too many districts in
York East Conference? J. Smith.
. How shall we make the prayenmeeting
more effective? A. V. R. Abbott.
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Life of Christ,——Farrar—A. B. Sanford.
nxnonsls.
Matthew 16: 27, 28—D. O. Ferris.
DISCUSSION.
Is it desirable to have a Bridgeport Dis-
trict Conferencei—S. H. Smith. B. T. Ab-
bott.
the New
2222!
Bishop Williams, accompanied by his sec-
retary, theRev. William Nichols, has gone
to Quebec to attend a convention of the
Canadian church.
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Brig..Gen.‘ Benjamin S. Roberts, formerly
of New Haven. died at Washington, D. C.,
on Friday evening last, of pleura-pneumonia.
'He served through the Mexican war as also
through the late rebellion, with tnuch credit.
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Thou—A rather novel horse trot is an-
nounced by Mr. Lee, to take place this after-
noon, on the track at the Fair Grounds.
Four prizes are offered—Races best 3 in 5 to
sleighs.
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O. U. A. M.—The second anniversary So-
ciable of Lincoln Council, No. 4, is to be
held at Military Hall, South Norwalk, on
Friday evening next, 5th inst. Avery agree-
able eutertainment is anticipated.
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The Wallace Sisters.
vaxrn, Mm, Ma' .-—_This celebrat-
ed trio of artists supported ,by their now
splendid company of 30 artists and full or-
chestra, will appear at the Opera House, on
Tuesday, February 9th. Reserved seats are
on sale at Weed’s Jewelry Store, and from
the fame of this company we anticipate a
big house. One fact worth notice is
that the management charg ices of ad
mission within the reach of all, 75 cents
reserved ; 50 and 35 Cents general admission.
In these times people are neither willing
nor able to pay $1.50 and $1.00 forstnnding
room. We quote from the Elmira Adverti-
ser. .' -‘
Miss Jennie Wallace as Minnie, the hero-
ine of the play, had a capital opportunity
which she did not forget to improve, to ex-
hibit the extreme versatility of her acting
powers. The transition from the little banjo
playing waif iu the first act, to the elegant
and fashionably attired young lady in the
fourth and fifth, was startlingly and artistic-
ail'y rendered, both in dyess and demeanor—
a not whichthe audience were not slow to
appreciate, judging from the unsophisticated
and hearty plaudits that greeted her efl'orts.
A charming little love ditty in the first act
gave her an opportunity to display her vo-
cal powers, which are of no mean order.
Miss Maude Wallace’s pretty features
were cruelly obscured beneath the inky
complexion of Cleopatra, a good-hearted
specimen of the fifteenth amendment, whose
mission in the pla is to come to the rescue
of little limits w enever a crisis occurs in
the young lady’s eventful. career. . _
The other c aracters were all rendered in
an unexceptiouable manner, and the entire
performance is worthy of the highestprnise.
The Wallace combination has made a
very favorable impression in Elmira, and
may always be assured. of a hearty welcome
whenever they revisit us.
Coo——
The well-known boot and shoe firm of
Smith & Hanford, Main Street, has been dis'-,
solved. Capt. Hanford will continue the
business asthe old stand, while “ Charley’
retires to the enjoyment of private life.
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Four of 'our' bright Norwalk boys left to-
day for the old Pine Tree State: as students
at “Abbott's Family School," at “Little
Blue," Me. They are Masters George R.,
Oscar T. Jr.. and Natie Earle, and Willie
Whitney. Our Norwalk boys and girls are
pretty well scattered about the nation
from Maine to California, and yet we have
some of the best schools to be found on the
continent right here at home.
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Coughs, colds, pneumonia and influenza
are very prevalent. ‘5' '
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The editorial control of the Portland
Christina Mirror has been assumed by Revs.
E. G. Hincks,ol Portland, E. H. Byington,
of Brunswick, G. H. Dickcrman, of Lewis-
ton, and Prof. L. L. Paine, of Bangor who
avow their purpose to make it a faithfbl ex- .
posifior 9f Congregational principles and;
policy, (1 e e- as of unitin the .Congre- ;
gationa phur es of Maine in .t, a ho a of a ;
common 8 ir trial and “enornrnntionu sym-.
palsy. “Po , , t. o stirrer antler thi-
new arrangement. w ll meet with great suc-~
cess.—0hmlthn Union. —
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Cox non Answers—What is. better than
sketching en a book t—Drawiug on a Bank:
hers resolve themselves into a committee of.
suggestions and alterations in regard to rates -
blame ATTEMPTED scanner
The Greenwhfiaungs. Bani
Blown jg fleets. '
One of the most daring robberies of
which we have any record was attempted
Sunday morning, at Greenwich, Ct. Bea
tween two and three o‘clock a gentleman
living next door to the “Greenwich Savings
Bank" (a frame building, centrally located),
who was up attending , to a sick child,
heard a sound that attracted his attention.
He raised a window, but observing that all
was quiet without, retired, leaving a light
burning. When morning dawned, a start-
liug spectacle was presented, The banking
house had been broken into, the safe ex-
ploded with powder, and the
sums: stun on Tue BUILDING BLOWN our.
There must have been terrific power in
the explosive force, since the exterior part
of the safe was wholly demolished, the
fragments being scattered in every direction,
and the door being thrown on top of the
adjacent counter, three or four fhel distant-
Mcreover, the outside of the building, front-
ing on the street, tvas literally torn out, the
fragments of glass, window-sash, &c., flying
to ppositesidc‘ of the street. The safe
wa c of Marvin’s largest, and stood on
the floor of the banking-rooms, its chief
security the exposed conditon, and the fact
that moncny was seldom on deposit in any
considerable amount. Saturday night how-
ever, seemed to have been chosen for an
attack, as the funds temporarily there prom-
ised to be larger than at any other time.
THE INGENIOUS amrnon or OPERATING.
The rascals concerned in this bold scheme
seem to have C béen adepts, thoroughly ac-
complished in their profession. This ap-
peared from;,the character of their imple-
ments,’num'ber§'.-‘Of which were left behind
in the confusion of departure. The mos-
peculiar of the assortment is one of tin, furl
nished with two spouts, the use for which
is the'subject of conjecture, but is believed
to be an apparatus for ‘ exhausting air from
the“ safe preparatory to introducing the
[first covered with y (of which rolls
were found in abun ance), then the air
pumped out, a fine powder entering through
chinks by a pneumatic process. Other
souvenirs consisted of cans of powder, a
dark~lantern, rubber tubes, a coil of fuse, etc.
also heavy hammers, brought 'from an adja-
cent blacksmith shop, where the fellows
took supper on the previous evening. The
inside door of the safe was not broken,
though an attempt was made to force it, as
shown by the broken point of a cold~chisel
which remained wedged in a crevice-at the
edge of the door. '
anus or THE ROBBERY.
Theburglars obtained only a most, beg-
garly show for their trbuble,‘ the‘entir
avails of the adventure amounting to only
*‘aix dollars and oddicents,‘ found in the outer
safe. The manner of operating should be
observed. They evidently made a careful
inspectio't of the premises and surrounding
building before undertaking ,the job.
They w. = chiefly disconcerted by lights in
neighbo ' :dwellings, two families being
up until 'er 1 o’clock on account of sick-
ness. '. ~. guard against surprise, therefore,
three u'..n were stationed in the yard next
adjoinin" he bank, where trees favored a
conceal *nt. Their traces were easily dis-
cerned, f. om fool-marks in the snow and a
free expv-ctoratiou of tobacco juice. It was
needful f-om this point to see what effect
the powder explosoumighl have in arousing
the neighbors.
It is remarked as very singular that the
tinctly half a mile distant than nearer at
hast, not a few imagining that _there had
been an earthquake.
THE ROBBERS ESCAPE.
a
lagers in Greenwich were thrown into the
Advertiser.
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A steady business—cleaning sidewalk.
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' Regular monthly meeting of thnix En-
gine Company this evening.
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Several new houses are in process of erec-
tion on the “Street” property at the Rocks.
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More snow last Sunday. Sleighing cen-
tinues excellent, and the merry bells jingle
livelier than ever.
Get your Valentines ready.
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Capt. Enos Kellogg is erecting a new
Grocery Store near the corner of Riverside
and Belden avenues.
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Lent comes in very early this year, com-
mencing on the 10th inst. Easter Sunday
is the 28m armies.
Have any of our fishermen seen any seals
in the Sound this winter? A sea] skin coat
is a good thing to “go" for.
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The mother of Mrs. Gen. Couch of this
place, died in Tauntou, Mass, on Thursday
last. She was the wife of Hon. Samuel L.
Crocker.
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The Pawfr Broker has gone off with his
watches, the Book man has left for other
fields, the auction bell is rusting, and quiet
reigns supreme.
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Little Rhody has honored herself by elect-
ing the~gallant General Burnside to repre-
sent her in the U. S. Senate. No Bill Eaton
for'Rhody.
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Andrew Johnson, ex-President of the
United States and once a tailor, is still
swinging around the, circle. Last week he
was elected U S." Senator from Tennessee
for six years. He made a stiff fight for the
position and was elected on the 55th ballot,
; MOW—~—
One of our physicians has recently taken
much interest in mesmerism, and spends
much of his spare time experimenting on
his friends. ‘ Heis said to~be developing
considerable psychological power, and we
presume will, soon be performing wonderful
cures simply by'fhc power Of will ovér pa-
tients or the simple act of laying on of hands-
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The old red “ Town Post" having rotted
out. the Selectmen have caused a new one
to be erected, on the old spot, which they
have painted a neutral tint. Auseless expen-
diture but made necessary by laws framed
before the flood, or at least before the news-
paper eru. ‘
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Busrnss LOOKING urn—E. J. Hill, the Wa-
ter street Lumber nierchant, has been put-
ting in a large new fire-proof safe.
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Chas. Emanuel, successor to Klein &
Emanuel, is toremove his Fancy Dry GoOds
establishment back to Sherwood’s Building;
Wall street, in the, store lately occupied by
J. G. Cutler, as a harness-store.
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The parishOncrs and friends of Rev. Mr.
Hubbeli, "pastor of the college street church,
met at his residence ajsh'ort; time ago and
presented him and his wife with a number
of‘vsluable presents.—Neto Haven Journal.
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Gas freezes in Hartford, and they propose
to saw it into blocks and use it for kindling
wood.
A great snow storm prevailed at Fort
Laramie, Neb., with the thermometer at
forty degrees below zero.
The New York Herald says there has been
no such “cold snap" as that of last week
during “it“ present century.
Wh a c it -li e gay i , "s l-Because
they ayre lightjllfiaa ,ed,'and #7: cy have any-'
thing in their head; it is a flame.
Conclusion of Colfa 3s lecture on Lin-
coln y—NHaving reach; the topmost round
of the lad er gffame, » hp stepped. into the
skies.” . ’ , ‘ . '
“Sam. why destroy talk to moses. and
tell him to lay up treasures in heaven 1”
“what do use ob laying treasures dar, where
he ncber see um sgru." ,.
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powder. THC? entire door of the safe was.
report seems to have beeufitcard more dis-
It may readily be believed that the vil-
greatest consternatiou.—N. Y. Commercial
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Sleighlng Accidents,
There appears to be an unusually large
number of-ranaways, upsettings, &c., since-
our sleighing season has opened. This
week, on Tuesday morning the horse of G.
&' S. H. Holmes became unmgnsgea‘ale by
reason of one at the thills dropping on his
heels, and dashing down Wall street from
in front of the Norwalk Hotel, he created
quite an, excitement, by first striking a
Horse and sleigh standing in front of the
Gazette Building, and as a result of that
collision leaving the box of Holmes’ sleigh
in the street. Thence he continued across
the bridge, causing several other narrow
escapades, then striking and breaking into
several pieces a stone hitching post in front
of the Connecticut Hotel, he brought up
against the iron railing adjoining, with such
force as to bend the rail, but fortunately
without any serious injury to himself.
On Friday, Mr. Fred. Belden’s sleigh go‘
caught in crossing the Horse Railway track,
and as a result, had to go to the shop for re-
pairs. People cannot be too careful in
crossing the track now, as it is extremely
dangerous on account of the banks of snow
and ice on either side.
- On Saturday afternoon Mr. Chas. Dunn,
of New Canaan, had his sleigh turned over
by the runners of the sleigh getting caught
in the track, and himself and two ladies
were suddenly landed in the street, luckily
more frightened than hurt.
Saturday night, Mrs. L. M. Steven’s horse
started on a run,also caused by the sleigh
catching in the track; he dashed through
- Wall street, narrowly missing contact with
several other teams and was fortunately
stopped at the Post Office without having
done any damage.
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; Conn WEATHER—AS an incident of the
: extreme cold this season, we are informed
that the water main which supplies the
Propeller line wit ter, is frozen. Would
it not be prudent Water authoFities
to have a careful ex ination made of all
exposed places, as also of the hull-ants, so
as to know that all is as it should be? It
would be too bad to be caught in case of a
fire with pipes or hydrants out of 'order. A
stitch in time saves nine. By-theoway, who
is Superintendent now, or isn’t there any?
It really seems as though there ought to be
some one to keep a careful watch of the con-
dition of pipes, &c., during the winter at
least. ‘
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Young 'America is not satisfied with a
single‘sled in hard times, but must have
two, which he connects together with the
longest board he can find,‘and covers with
carpeting. This contrivance requires more
skill in management, and increases the
chances of accidents wonderfully.
+40%—
Waterbury is now reported short of waé
ter.
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Lady Crusaders are modestly at work
visiting liquor saloons in New Haven.
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The Beecher trial is o a fifth week, and
is still involved in as 'much uncertainty as
ever.
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At a meeting of the Directors of the N.
Y., N. H, & Hartford Railroad, last week,
the old Board of officers was re-elected.
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Young Che, Emperor of China, is dead,
Although Emperor in name he had never
assumed the administration of celestial
affairs, being underage. He whs born in
185*His successor has ne‘en announced.
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The Prbhibitionist State Convention was
held at Middletowu last Tuesday. The nom-
inations for State officers were as follows:
H. D. Smith, Piantsville, for Governor; J.
G. Baldwin, Middletown,Lieul.-Gov. ; R. P.
Cowles, Secretary of State; John A. Rock-
well, Treasurer; Dabney Carr, Bridgeport,
Comptroller.
O
STILL ANOTHER.——Tlle young inerchan,
who endeavored to establish a paying busi-
ness in Norwalk withouthdvertising in the
Gazette, has concluded to haven. “closing-
out sale,” and make a change of base.
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I. o. o. F.
The annual report for 1874 of Grand Sec-
retary BotSford, gives the following inter-
esting statistics of the order of Odd Fellows;
During the year five lodges have been in-
stitutcd, making the total number of lodges
now in this state 41. The increase of mem-
bership was 419, making the total member-
ship 4,966. Only 48 have died during the
Agear. The amount paid for relief is $16,-
40.20. The receipts are $54.180.27. The
permanent fund of the order in this state is
$113,198.04. The average membership du
ring the year was 4,896. The rate of deaths
has been very small.
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When General Washington retired from
the presidential chair. a Boston newspaper
made the following comments :—“ The man
who is the source of all the misfortune of
the country is this day reduced to a level
with his fellow citizens, and is no longer
possessed of a power to multiply evils upon
the United States. * *,* Every heart in
unison‘with the freedom and happiness of
the people ought to beat high with exulta-
tion that (* * * *) ‘rom this day ceases to
give currency to political iniquity and to le-
galized corruption. *,* * * It isasubject
of the greatest astonishment that asingle in-
dividual should hrlve carried his designs
against the public liberty so far as to have
put in jeopardy its very existence; such,
however,-are the facts; and, with these facts
staring us in the face, this day ought to be a
jubilee in the United States.”
Many yc'ars ago a rich man foreclosed a
mortgage on a poor man, and with con-
temptous words and gestures, turned the
poor man into the street. The poor man
came to Chicago and became a millionaire;
the rich man went to St. Louis and bought
a newspaper. Time at last makes all things
cveu,and the St. Louis man came to Chicago
last week with a linen duster,and by accident
met his debhr of many years ago. The lat-
ter recognized his heartless creditor, but did
not jeer at his misery or refuse to help him.
“Smith,” he said kindly, “let bygones be
lliy ones. I will do what Ican foryou.
a c this note to Mr. Webb and he will find
you a berth on the Van Bureu streetcars as
driver." And Mr. Webb did, and Smith
froze nine toes, eight fingers, two thumbs,
his nose, and both checks that night. The-
debtor was avenged—Chicago Ln'bum.
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New Yorur, January ESL—Large numbers
of seals were seen on the shores of Staten
Island, yesterday .and -to-day: sporting ’ou
the ion similar to those seen in the .vicinity
of Eastport iu the winter. Several'bald
eagles also made their appearance. None
of these have been seen here before for
twenty or thirty years.
The project of tunneling the English
channel, which has been so oug maturing,
has now taken definite shape, and bids fair
to become realized. A trial shaft, seven
feet wide, wrll first be bored, and if no in-
surmountable practical diflculties are met
with in this attempt, the hole will be en-
larged to'a size sufficient to admit of rail-
way passagc. The scheme is endorsed by
practical engineers.
Ms.“
A Lnrn Insunaxcn COMPANY Tmcn
Burma—William R. Oberman took out a
policy in: 1869 for $1,000 on his life in the
World Mutual Life Insurance Company. of
Which he was agent. On January 8, 1872,
a premium was due on the policy, a clause
in which, however, allowed thirty days for
its payment. On January 20 Oberman
died. His wife sued for the amount of the
policy, and the case was tried a year ago
before Judge Van Brunt, and a verdict was
rendered in favor of Mrs. Oberman. That
verdict was set aside by Judge Van Brunt
at the time. Yesterday the, case was on
trial before Judge Lawrence, and a verdict
was given for $1,125, being the full amount
claimed with interest—N. Y. Sun, 14th.
.—_1._,9,_’__'_.
Paxme non Hrs Fox.=Moses Chamber-
lin, the wealthy old man who was couvict-
ed in December of sending scurrilous postal
cards through the mails, was sentenced by
Judge Benedict recently to pay a fine of
$5,000. In pronouncing sentence the Judge,
said he would not make further imprison-
ment any part 'of the penalty for the of-
fence charged: in the first spool, and would
suspend judgment '0‘ .the icmuiniug thir-
teen counts, because it appeared from the
certificate of his physician that' imprison-
ment would he dangeroug to his life. He;
warne, the prisoner, however, that a repeo '
tition . f his‘ofieu' e wpu‘d subjecf him to‘
re-arrest and a ten nee hlgon ailitlic counts.
-N.- Y. Sun
LI ITBSE moss THE PEOPLE.
thanx Vannnr;'N. J. 25 Jan., 1875.
EmTon‘s or Noxwanx Gaza'r'rn :
My respect‘for old records, and my dis-
like' for seeing them garbled through ignor-
ance or design, is my only apology for
troubling you. In 1873, I spent some days
in your Town Clerk's OEco, and then made
acareful copy of “The Freternity of the
,Ch. of Christ in Norwalk." Again, in
Nov. 1874, I was there, and showed the
record-to your accomplised Town Clerk,
who made for your paper a careful dopy of
igthough not such as an antiquary would
make, for be transposed some names, in
order to bring all of one name together.
Icareiully compared this copy, and your
proofofit, with the original, and can say
that every name in your paper is correctly
given, except that Mr. should he “Mrs.
Thacher,’hud possibly, Nathan, should b <
"Nathan" Ketchum’s wife.
All this need not be said, but that I have
just received from a friend, a copy of
another Norwalk paper, with the same
document, with sad variations; and as very
.few will compare either with the original,
it seems fair to say'that where the copy
varies from yours, it also differs from the
original. The record was dated 1725, and
was made at that time, p‘bably by the
pastor, and is, without doubt, a correct list
of the membership at that time, except so
far asafew names at the end of several
initials, may have been added later, as they
became members.
The church records of Norwalk were not
destroyed in Tryon’s invasion; but to the
great grief of every New England antiquary,
nearly thirty years later by an army of
irreverent rats which was allowed to occupy
the parsonage in which the retiring pastor
had left the volumes.
In the same old book you will find 's
accounts of Wine, used at communions,
giving evidence that those were seasons of
enjoyment to our ancestor‘s, as not less
than a winergiass foil was provided for
each member of the church, I am. Sir,
Very Truly Yours,
D. WILIAMS PATTERSON.
The Benedict Farm Bridge.
Enrroas Gaznm:—The above subject
having been the occasion of several town
meetings induces me to give some facts for
the consideration of the people. There is
at pre tresiding on the “Farm” forty-six
famili numbering one hundred and ninety-
five persons, with three new houses soon to
be occupied, when there will be a popula-
tion of upward of two hundred persons.
Seven dwellings and one store have been
erected during the past year, notwithstand-
ing the general dullness in building. We
believe that no other section of the town
can show such' growth during the past year.
‘The mill dam has become a great avenue of
travel, and is unsafe and positively danger-
ous. At present writing the dam is an un-
brofeh sheet of ice, and has been for weeks;
there is no railing upon 'the dam,and a
slip or a single misstep would plunge a per-
son into the water upon either side of the
dam. During high winds at anytime of
the year, it is unsafe for women or children,
but especially in winter; and at such-times
at night should not be attempted by any
one.
The people will remember that two lives
have been lost by falling from this dam, and
a similar accident any day. The residents
of the Farm pay large taxes, and feel that
they are entitled to some consideration on
that score. We have been assured on good
authority that the largest tax ever paid by
Mr. Benedict upon this farm was about
tax on said farm on list 01‘ 1874 approxi-
mates $1,000; and although the tax upon
the farm property has been large for several
years,—large enough to have built the
bridge,—not one cent has ever been laid
out by the town upon it for any purpose
whatever. We believe the bridge should
be built during the coming spring, and in
the place of seven houses built during the
season, we should see twice that amount.
The bridge is demanded for the conven-
ience and safety of the people residing in
the neighborhood; and we believe that if
the people of the town will examine our
claims to a bridge, they will find them well
founded,—that we do need a bridge; that
the safety of ourselves and families depend
upon our having it. and the sooner, the bet
ter. To conclude, examine our case,and.
finding it just, vote us a bridge without fur-
ther delay. H.
W White Meal at Demmon 8: Newcomb’s.
o
W New 101 of Hamburg Edgings just re-
ceived and opened. A good assortment of
seasonable goods on hand at very low
prices. Terms strictly cash. Bennett, Nash
& Street, 19 Main street.
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If you are particular about the cut of
your hair, or a clean share, you will find
Mr. Happell, the Barber, 11 skilful man to
perform the operation. '
o
The New York and New Haven trains
commenced running through the east side
tunnel at Yorkville, on Monday. -
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Collector Hanover, of Bridgeport, has re-
ceived official notification that the buoy off
Shippan Point, which was recently displac-
ed by the ice, will be replaced as soon as
other work which is equally important is
concluded. A large number of buoys at the
head of the Sound have been misplaced by
floating ice.
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Mr. Parton in a' recent lecture goes back
_to the starting point of political corruption,
as foliows:—-“ It cannot be denied that the
worst scandals in the politics of the United
States began in 1829, when Andrew Jackson,
In order to wreak revenge upon Henry Clay
for imaginary wrongs, turned out 2,000
competent and exemplary ofiiceiholders.
The six previous Presidents had removed in
all 90-90 in forty years. The rule of the
scalawag began then—in March, 1829. Re-
spectubility and competence began then to
avoid‘ the public service."
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The average number of cigars smoked in
the United States every twenty-four hours
is about five million. ’
Doctors Chase and Clapp, who were tried
at the Massachusetts medical society for
pracuug homeopathy, we. expelled.
The number of immigrants laudi in
New York, last year, was less than in any
{3:71; since 1862, and 126,700 less than in
The new postal card that is.soou to ap-
pear will be nearly white. It will be print-
ed in black ink, and the border will be nar-
rower than that on the postal cards now in
use.
The Baptists of Philadelphia are about to
purchase for $1,000, a site for a sea-side
camp-ground, comprising 430 acres, and
within two hours’ ride of Philadelphia by
rat .
A Brooklyn woman sues her husband for
divorce, one of his trifling offences being
the entering of the room in which she was
sleeping, with a lighted candle in his hand,
which he held in a position so that a. drop
of melted tallow fell into her eye. 0
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The course of the New York Tribune in
the coming fight between the telegraph com
panic-s will be worth watching. Jay Gould,
the reputed owner of the paper, is at the
head of the present movement to break
down Western Union stock, as he is of the
present fight on Pacific Mail, while Mr 0r-
ton,_ one '01' the trustees of the couccrn,is
the president of the telegraph company thus
put in new peril. Under these circumstan-
ces it is going to require pretty careful steer-
ing to keep the old craft off the rocks on
one side and out of the whirlpool on the
other.— Washington Star.
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A good reputation, evéu. an article so
much talked against as New England rum,
has a value in the markets of the world
which it appears is not to be easily lost. It
is said that the products of the Silesian dis-
tiller-ice from ggajn are mixed and “doctor-
ed” in Trieste to give them about the flavor
and strength of theold’Ne‘w England- rum, _
made from molasses, and ar‘e‘tb'eh‘ e'xp'd’r't‘éd
to Greece, Italy. Turkey and Egypt to the
amount of 20,000 - to 52§.00_0 barrels per
annun}. The tasks are'marked "Trull
Brothers, distillewre,-psrea139§msrum:
.4 .
it would not be at all surprising to hear of
$40.00. It is assumed that the amount of
CITY NEWS.
The pressure upon the CityAtiorncy was
so great that he withdrew the prosecution
against the principal of the school for un-
just punishment aftcr school hours.
All are invited to attend the Debating
Club. Most of the members do not attend
Worth a cent. We hope to see the hall very
full at the next meeting.
Little boats should not venture in “ Bor.
ough" water. '
Wanted—to know the location of the
“ Catholic church," the “Marine Railway,"
and the “paved streets,” in South Norwalk.
Thousands are asking the question.
The Excelsior Gas Machine Co., of War-
ren, Mass, have purchased a factory near
the Steamboat dock, and will remove and
cmmeuce the manufacture of their gas
machines in the City very soon. The City
prospcrs a little without Crotou Water.
' Several young ladies and old men occu-
pied “ reserved seats" on the slippery walks
of Main street, on Thursday morning. N.
95;“ For Malaga Grapes, go to Demmon d7
Newcomb’s.
O
W‘Bennett, Nash & Street respectfully
invite all persons having accounts against
them to present the same for settlement, also
those who owe them are rcspedifully asked
to call and settle thgir bills without delay.
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The 99-cent store still continues to be a
novelty up Main street. It is in charge of
Mr. Albert Finney, who takes pride in
showing the stock, which comprises jewelry,
fancy goods, notions, ready-made garments,
wooden ware, and in fact something from
almost every branch of business. Call and
see what you can buy for‘99 cents.
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W Go to the great closing out sale of
Dry Goods, 47 Main Street, Norwalk, Conn.
The subscribers having unexpectedly come
into possession of the entire stock of Dry
Goods of Johnston &. Co., will offer to the
people of Norwalk extraordinary induce-
ments, as the entire stock must be sold at
some price in 20 days to close business.
Sale to commence on THURSDAY, FEB. 4TH,
at 0 o’clock, a. m. Ladies are particularly
invited to call early to avoid the rush.
Country merchants will find this a rare op-
portunity. Joxns, SCOFIELD & Co.
Cash, and Cash only !
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NOTICE.
Hereafter a stated meeting of the Board
of Selectmen will be held at their office——
office of the town clerk—at 2 o’clock, p. 111.,
on the second Monday of each month, to
transact‘any business which may properly
come before it.
counts against the town, are requested!
hand them to one of the Selectmen or Mr.
Henry Sellcck, clerk of the Board, on or
before 10 o’clock on the morning of the
second Monday of each month. .
j o-————
Amdng the patents issued last week was
one to Eben Hill, Jr., of this place, for li-
nings for cylinders.
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MARQUEE.
In_ South Norwalf. by the Rev. Dr. S encer,
William A. Crosman, to Miss Margaret A. homas,
both of South Norwalk.
In Greenwich. Jan. 14th, by Rev. J. 0. Hang?-
tou, Mr. David Brundage, of North Castle, N. .,
to Miss Fannie A. Ferris, daughter of Gilbert Fer-
l‘lS, Esq., of Stamford.
In Port Chester, Jan. 19. by Rev. T. G. Osborn,
Jess Cooper, and Eliza Jane Lyon, both of Stam-
ford; Jan. 19. by T. G. Osborn, James W. Yates
and Rosetta Moore, both of Stamford.
In Brookfield. Jan 27th, by F. A. Fisk, John C.
Northrup, of Philadelphia, to Miss E. Fannie
Northrop, of Brookfield, Ct.
In Farrfield, Jan. 20, by Rev. E. E. Rankin, D. D.
:—
Bibbius. of Fairfield.
Mary L. Carr, dau hter of
In Black Rock, on. 27th, b
Charles T. Allen, and Ella E.
Black Rock. ‘
abney Carr, of B.
All persons having seq
David F. Watson. of Gorham, Me., to Mary M.
In Bridgeport, J an. 27th, by Rev. Edwin J ohn-
son, Wayman C. McCrcerybol St. Louis, Mo., and
Rev. H. W. Pope.
Puncher, both of
Housemate.
.Laiies’ Fancy Fair, Festival,
ENTERTAINMENT.
For the Benefit of
CONCORD DIVISION, No.2,S. of T.
To be held at their Hall in the Gazette Building,
on the Evenings of
Tuesday & Wednesday. Feb. 2 & 3.
Matinee Wednesday Afternoon, Feb. 3rd,
A number of Useful and Beuutifhl articles have
been ‘pregtred. and will he offered for sale.
RLFR SHMENTS including Oysters, Coffee,
Tea, etc. Tabieaux, 'tump S eech, etc. ,
Admission. Adults 15 cts., C ildren 10 cts. Mati-
nee at 2 o’clock. p.m. Evening doors open at 7,
commences at. 8 o‘clock. Welcome to all.
Charity and Calico
BAIL-L!
AT LOCK“'OOD’S HALL,
Thursday Evening, Feb. 41h, I875.
fiThe net proceeds to be devoted to the relief of
the POOL-(3U
TICKETS $1 00, NOT TRANSFERABLE.
No tickets sold at the door. For tickets or fur-
ther information apply to any of the following
committee :—
John E. Adams, E. 0. Kecler,
Geo. R. Byington, Charles Olmstcad,
R. S. Craufurd, Charles Platt,
C. B. Coolidge, IV. E. Quintard,
Nat. Requa,
Benjamin Camp.
C.B. DeKlyn, W. C. Roberts,
Earle A: Smith, Edward Street,
Charles Freudenthai, W. Scofield
r. Godfrey, w. H. Smith,
John H. l oyt. J. Johnston, of J Olm-
ston a: Co.
Honwanrx OPERA nonsrs.
THEO. THOMAS’
Unequrlcd Concert Organization
01' Sixty Distinguished Artists.
The only organization which, when traveling, give
their Concerts with the same number Of Artists,
and in style of perfection as in New York, Boston,
Philadelphia, 8:0.
Wednesday Eve’g, Feb. 10th
Theo. Thomas’
Only Grand Goncert,
First appearance of the Young American Prima
Donna,
MISS EMMA CRANCH,
. together with the
UNRIVALED ORCHESTRA,
and other
EMINENT SOLOISTS.
Price of Admission to Orchestra, One Dollar. no
extra charge for Reserved Seats. Admission to
Balcony, $1.50, including reserved seats. Private
Boxes, four seats, 88.00. The sale of reserved
seats and tickets will commence on Thursday, Feb.
4th, at Weed’s Jewelry Store, N orwnlk, and at
Peck’s Drug Store, South Norwalk, where the Pro-
gramme of the Concert may be obtained. People
from adjoining towns can secure reserved seats on
application to L. Weed, by mail. Doors open at
7:15, to commence at 8. Steian d: Sons’ Celebra-
ted Pianos exelusively used.
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[HST-RATE TAILORS WANTED. To such
steady work will be iven. Those addicted
to intoxrcatiug drinks use not apply.
HARLEM & 00., Clothiers,
4 Under the Opera House.
NOTICE. .
THE Annual Meeting of the Stockholders of the
Norwalk Lock Company, will be held at the
ofilce of the Company, on Wednesday, Feb. 3rd, at
2 o’clockbp. m. E. BEARD, Secretary.
South orwalk, January 23d, 1875. ‘ltt
Real Estate at Auction
Pursuant to an order of the Court of Probate for
the District of Ridgefield, the farm of John Whit-
Iock, an insolvent ebtor of said Ridgefield, will
be offered for sale at public auction, on Saturday,
Feb, 13, 1875, at 10 o’clock, foreuoon. The farm
consists of about One Hundred Acres of Land,
with Dwelling House, and all necessary Out Build-
ings. A valuable Lime Kiln is on the premises.
The Land is suitabl divided into Meadow, Plow,
Pasture and Wood and. The farm was recently
owned by \Villiam Sellick, Esq.. and is situated in
Bennett’s Farms District. There' Willnlso be sold
at the same time and place, the followtng Personal
Property of the said debtor. VIZ : One Wagon,
: One Mowing Machine, One Horse Bake. 9. quanti-
ty of Hay, lot of Lime and Wood. Sale to take
place on the premises. Terms made known at the
Ell B.
M.
76 years. _
“- Danbury papers please copy.
In N orwaik,J an.28,Catharine Tenuy, :1 ed 44 yrs-
‘ Nehemiah Buckley, aged 79 years, and 3 months.
aged 9 months and 24days.
Benedict, aged 47 years, 3 months and 20 days.
day, Feb. 4th, from the Congregational Church,
New Canaan, at 2:30 p. m.
Hon. Samuel L. Cracker, and damhter of the late
Isaiah Thomas of Worcester.
In Weston, J an. 29th, Clarissa, Wife of Levi Co-
ley, aged 51 years.
can Enrich, J an. 23d, Anthony Klopfers , aged 74
y r . .
. At_Darten, J an, 25th, Hannah, widow of Ben-
jamin Weed, aged 97.
In Bridgeport, J an. 22d, George C. Bateman,
9. ed 51 years.
11 Bedding. J an. 25th, Zebina ’1‘. Mellen. aged
42 years and 10 months. '
1n Bethe], Jan. 25th. Mercy L. relief; of Oliver
Shep ard, Esq., aged 87 years.
In ltll Plain, Jan. 18th, Mary J ane, eldest
daughter of Thompson and Mary A. Field, aged
26 ears, and 2 months, and 28 days. '
n Bridgeport, Harriet L., wife of Lemuel B.
Sherman, aged 47 years.
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[ISL—Tuesday morning, J an. 26th, a LADIES’
l HAT AND VEIL, drab trimming and flowers.
Lost between S ring Hill and South N orwulk; the
finder Will be iberally rewarded by leaving it at
the Gazette Office. 1t’5
Allin—Experienced Shirt: Ironcrs. Only good
hands. Can earn 81.50 per do in 8 hours time.
DABNEY CARR’S Laundry an Shirt Factory,
Bridgeport, Conn. 3t5
NOTICE.
THE greatest bat'fain in real estate ever offered
Ill Norwalk. he place formerly occupied by
David Stephenson, deceased; if bought before the
20th of the present mouth, price $5,100. Size of lot
68 feet front on West: Avenue, 75 feet rear. 180 feet
deep. House has 13 Jorge and conveniently ar-
ganged rooms, cellar un or whole house, cistern
mceilar. Also furnace, gas, &c.. good barn, fruit
89. It not. sold it will be for rent. Inquire of
at.) S. R. 1’. CAMP.
FOR RENT.
THE SMALL COTTAGE in rear of Stephen
_ Qimstead’s, on Union Avenue. Possession
given immediately. Apply at Gazette Oflice.
T0 RENT
ROM APRIL IST. The upper story of a house
near the bridge, containing 6 rooms. Water,
and gas For particulars apply at this ofllce. 3t6
1h EW' FIRM.
E, the undersigned, have this yfonned-a
Co- artnershi under the no and firm of
EINNE Y ~ EENED CT, and have bou ht out the
Grocery Business of G. D. Jennings. \ all Street.
opposite Savln 9 Bank. where we shall continue
the business. ‘Ve shall keep a general assortment
of choxce Family Groceries constantly on hand;
all who Wish to buy cheap for casthill find it to
W“ interest to "1V8 us a call.
. J. FINNEY. 'Zm. GEO. M. BENEDICT.
Norwalk, Feb. lst, 1872. 3t‘6
A CARD.
Having disposed of my Grocery Business to the
above flym I would most cordially commend my
young friends to all my former customers, as every
way worthy Of their patronage. I shall be found at
the old stand for the present for the purpose of
settling up my outstanding accounts.
2t*a G. D. JENNINGS.
EDWARD BANKS.
crer ENGINEER,
AND BOROUGH SURVEYOR.
Office at residence of B. 0. Banks, Main Street,
Norwalk, Conn.
lustruction and Amusement
The Abbott Pocket Microhcope.
Concerning which a patron has
erLtcn, and published in The
Mother’s Magazine : “It has been
my fortune to examine this Mia
croscopcsevcrai times, and it al-
ways strikes me use marvel in its
way. The time is coming when
every lover ot‘art or science,cvery
student, every business man. and
every household will want such
a microscope. The purchaser of
- goods, fortusiance, will re uireit
to enable him to examine t e tex-
j lure of fabrics. It examines. in
. _‘ locus, whole insects, bu s, the"
alive or dead. in a cage, thereby avoidin t c bar-
barous custom of torture, or killing. The mill
merchant and farmer can examine the qua ities
ntl properties of the_wheat berry, and of flour.
It is the most perfect Instrument invented for ex-
amtnmgscedsdiowers,minerals.engravin s,bank .
notes, c. Thc_chemist and the nature ist, the
minor, the physrcian. the teacher, student. mer-
chant, mechuutc and housewife, should make it a
constant compauton. Indeed itlwili greatly 39"“
the purposes of uttlityand enjoyment in almost all
H
Vsituatidns in life. “'0 wish Mr, Abbott. who is an
enthnsiast in his profession, a measure of. success
correspondmg to tho value or this little instrument.
Price, $1.50.
Also, The Gem Micro-
! c o p e , which magnifies,
about 100 diameters, or 10,000
times the area, shows unintui-
cules in stagnant water, blood
or milk globules. even better
titan microscopes] (31' many
tit ;es rts'g s .' 9. , 8 young
minds yia’ztigmfiig ‘ Limo hid-
MAcu
“, den mysteries ant beauties of
7 .tonttnrm .3 . ‘ minutc creation. Price $1.50.
‘Patc: L50 1‘] Orders may be sent to the
, ICROSCD ;, GAZETTE OFFICE. and the
i new instrument will be sent post-
. ; '. .9 'paicl. Both the “POCKET” and
tile “9’19?” 1715‘)? sent to one address for $2.25.
, ”“1, f, . .. .. .
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In this town, Jan. 24th, Chadwick Kinner, aged
In Norwalk, Jan. 27th, Eleanor Ode] , wife of
In South Norwalk, J an. 28th, Phineas L. Rock-
well, twiu son ofJoel L. and Ann E. Rockwell,
In New Canaan, Feb. 1st, Sarah E., wife of Chas.
a? Relatives and friends of the family are re-
spectfully invited to attend her funeral, on Thurs- A
At Taunton, Mass., Jan. 281h. Caroline. wife of
time of sale.
SAMUEL SCOTT, Trustee.
Ridgefield, Coun., J annary lst, 1875. 3t3
VBNDUE.
N THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 41b, at the resi-
dence of A. C. Brush, in Noroton, seconddoor
from the de t. The entire Household Furniture
will be sol at Public Auction. This is a chance
seldom offered to secure choice FurnitureJSeddin g,
Carpets, and cverythin required in keeping house.
Also one Piano, one orse, one Carriage, Robes,
Harness, &c., one Cow, four years. old. Sale to
commence at 10 o’clock. Sale posttive. Terms
made known at time of sale.
. JAMES MITCHELL, Auctioneer.
99 outlet/AL. ' 99
The subscribers would announce to the people of
Norwalk, and adjoining towns that they have re-
moved their
‘ 99 GENT STORE,
Formerly at South Norwalk, to
_ No. 37 Main Street, Norwalk,
where can always be tod‘nd a large and varied as-
sortment of both
Useful and Urnmenial Goods.
A cordial invitation is extended to our old pat-
rons, and to the public in general ,0 call atournew
store and’cxamine our stock, nearly all at the one
price
99 Cents 2
Look out for our circulars in a few days.
C. B. 65 H. WHITE.
DISSOLUTION.
THE co-partnership heretofore existing under
the name and firm of Smith & Hanford, 15 this
day by mutual consent dissolved. All ersons tn-
debted to the late firm will please cal and settle
their accounts immediately and very much oblige.
CHARLES SMITH.
JOSEPH P. HANFORD.
Norwalk, Jan. 25th, 1875.
The business of the late firm will be continued
at the old stand by J. P. Hanford, who, thankful
for the t liberal patronage to the late firm.
would r ectt‘uil y solicit a continuance of the
same, and which he will endeavor by fair dealing
to merit ; he intends to kee _as good an assort-
ment of Gents, Ladies and C ldren’s Boots, Shoes
and Rubbers, as can he found at any place in town
at prices as low as the lowest, for cash. Re airing
done as usual. 5 J. P. HANF RD.
BANKRUPT NOT! CE.
IN the District Court of the United States for the
District of Ciguecticut:
In the matter SAMUEL S. DURAND, Bank-
rupt—in Bankruptcy. Before Hon. L. N. MID-
DLEBROOK. Register in Bankruptcy.
To Whom it may Concern : _ The un ersigned here-
by gives notice of his a‘ppotntment as Assignee of
Samuel S. Durand, of . orwalk- in the County of
Fairiield and State of Connecticut, within said
District, who has been adjudged Bankrupt upon
his own petition, by the District-Court of soul
District. -
. Dated at Norwalk, in said District, the 11th day
of J unitary A. I). 1875. .
SAMUEL E. OLMSTEAD Asstgnee.
DISTRICT of NORWALK, ss.I’robato Court.
FebruarE let. A. D. 1875.
Estate‘of B TSEY KINNER, late Of Norwalk,
in said District. deceased. , ;
ORDERED — That the Executor exhibit lus
Administration account to this Court for adjust-
ment, at the Probate office in Norwalk, on the 13th
day of February, 1875, at 11 o’clock, forenoon; and
that all persons interested in said Estate may be
notified thereof, the said Executor will cause
this order to be published in a newspaper printed
in Fairfield Count , and ost a copy thereof on the
sign ost in said a orwat ',nearest the place where
the ( eceased last dwelt, at least 10 days before
said 13th day of February.
nol GEORGE A. DAVENPORT, Judge.
ISTRICT 0F NORWALK. ss. Probate Court .
January 29th. A. D., 1875.
Estate of JESSE NEWCOMB, late of Norwalk,
in said District, deceased, . _ -
THE Court of Probate for the District of Ear-
walk, hath limited and allowed six months front
the date hereof, for the Creditors of said Estate,
to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who
neglect to present their accounts, properly attest-
ed. within said time, W111 be deharred a recovery.
All persons indebted to said Estate are requested
to make immediate ayment to . _ .
3t'5 IIARRIE E. SMITH, Admmrstratrtx.
Commissioners’ Notice.
THE subscribers appointed by the Court .01
Probate for the District of Norwalk, Commis-
sioners to receive. examine, and decide upon the
claims of the creditors of the estate of GEORGE I}.
MITCHELL, an insolvent debtor of Norwalk, in
said district, assigned in trust for the benefit of his
creditors, hereby give notice that _we wrli attend
to the business of our said appotntment at; the
Office of the Norwalk Horse Harlem 00., in said
Norwalk, on the 30th day of Marc _, A. D., 187'.
and on the 29th day of May, A.‘D.,1875, at 10 o’clock
in the forcuoon of each of said days. Said court.
hath limited and allowed four months from the
date hereof for the exhibition to us of claims
against said estate. _ ' . ‘
Dated at Norwalk, in said district, this 30th day a
Jan., A. D., 1875.
GEORGE M. HOLMES,
lt5 JAMES W. HYATT.
Commissrouers’ Notice,
HE subscribers, appointed by the Court pt
Probate, for the District ol'Norwuik, Commis-
sioners to receive. examine and decide upon t. c
claims of the creditors of the estate of JOSE H
T. JuSTURGESmn insolvent debtor of Norwalk,
in said district, assigned in trust for the benefit at
his creditors. hereby give notice ”that we wrllzats
tend to the business of our soul appointment,”
the office of Henry K. Sellcck, (Town Clerk’s of.
fice.) in said district, on the 30th day of March;
j Commissioners,
A. D.,?S’IQ. and on the 29s . day of gray; A‘. 1.3,, lin,
at 10 WA ckiaibc' rs, op. silencin‘snt uses
Said onrt. hathfiltmit and .a dried‘ oasis]!
months-from the dnte‘hereof for 11.1.8; thlbition'tp-
usof claims against saideptate. ~ . . a - .- ,.
Dated at Norwalk,.in said district, this 30th day
°‘ ’“fii’s‘dfi‘i‘r cm - ~' ‘ ' -‘
as Eastern. sunnnc'x. 299W’f’539§°”ff5-
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