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”Wilsfiasette
Tuesday, March 2d", I875 '.
’BEPUBLICAN STATE TICKET.
For Governor—Janus LLOYD GREENE, N orwiche-
Lieut. Goa—Cnannns L. Eucmsn, New Haven.
Scc’y of State-Auctions Ii. FENN. Plymouth.
Treasurer—Owns B. Anson), Meriden.
Comptroller-ROBERT B. cnavrunn, Norwalk.
Republican Congressional Con-
relation.
The Republican Congressional Convention of the
Fourth Con rcssional District will be held at
BRIDGEPOR , at FRANKLIN HALL, on
Tuesday, March 9th, 1875, -
at 10 o’clock, a. m. The several towns in the Dis-
trict are requested to send de_le gates (equal to
twice the number of re resentatives to which each
is entitled in the Legis attire) .to nominate a candi-
date for CongreSs for said District, and to do any
other business to be brought before the Conven-
tion. Per order _
W. E. Nou'ron—JOth District. 1
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P. D. CRosnr—llth District.
GEO 0. Karma—12th District,
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I believe in the fundamental principle of
Congressional .
B. Ellison—115th District, Committee.
War. Samar—16th District,
E. W. Sumo—17th District,
nthe Republican party upon which it was or-
ganized and with which it has always been
identified. I believe in civil liberty and
equal rights for all, and that on the main-
tenance of these principles our government
can stand and stand forcver.—James Lloyd
Greene. ‘ .
Editorial Correspondence.
Wasnmcron, Feb. 28th, 1875.
DEAR GaznrrE:—According to agree-
ment the Senate, yesterday, at 3 p. m., took
a vote upon and passed the Civil Rights
Bill. It was carried through just as it came
from the House, and rumor has it that it
was signed by the President as soon as a
copy could be engrossed. Immediately up-
on the vote being declared, Senatfil‘crry
rose in his seat and offered the ution
announcing the death of Senator ucking-
ham, notice of which had given on Fri-
day. At once the in fund excitement
on floor and in galleries incident to the pas-
sage of so important a measure as the Civil
Rights Bill, ceased, and all eyes were di-
rected to the surviving colleague of Con-
necticut’s dead Senator.
In manner and tone most impressive, Mr.
Ferry proceeded to give an epitome of Gov.
ernor Buckingham’s life and character, em-
bodying—as will be seen by its reading—
many most interesting reminiscences of. the
dead Senator. All his associates in the
Senate looked upon Mr. B. as a truly good
and guileless man, and probably no Senator
ever was, without an exception, so beloved
by his associates. So, when enator Ferry
afiirmed, concerning him,t “ the plain.
est truth was the highest eulogy," every one
felt instinctively its unexaggerated truth-
fulnessi
Mr. Ferry’s eulogy was in turn and order,
followed by Senators Frelinghuysen, Bay-
ard, Anthony, Stevenson, Wright, Howe,
Thurman, Pratt, Ingalls, Morton; Mr.
Eatonconcluding in a few words indicating
deep feeling, and unquestionably from the
depths of his heart. '
Mr. Frelinghuysen’s eulogy was most
eloquent and fervent. Senator Anthony’s
address, though brief, charmed with its
poetic beauty and impressed with its pathos.
Senator Pratt’s was particularly beautiful
in diction and a sincere tribute of the heart.
Messrs. Bayard, Stevenson and Thurman,
ail spoke-With- deep feeling, and gave ex-
pression to as deep a sensoof bereavement
as they could have done had Gov. B. been
of‘their own political afiiliation. Senator
Morton gave in a quiet, colloquial manner,
his sincere estimate of his dead friend. He
narrated his acquaintance with him through
otllcial correspondence during the darkest
period of the war, When Mr. B. was Gov-
ernor of Connecticut and himself Governor.
of Indiana. In an effort to conclude, he
went on tonarrate the affectionate “good
bye” spoken by Gov. B. at“ the end of the
last session. The remark his deceased
friend made, the War Governors who had.
. particularly shared President Lincoln’s cs-
teem, Andrew and Yates were dead, and
but Curtain and themselvos were living.
Yet “ he hoped,” he said, “ to meet him (Gov.
.Morton) at the next session in b ealt .”
“ That meeting was the last ' re Gov-
ernor Morton was completely overcome
with emotion,and his eyes blinded by tears,
springing warm from his great heart. In-
deed, in our experience here of more than a
quarter of a century, and covering the an-
nouncements of the deaths of Adams, Clay
and Calhoun, and many others, yve never
witnessed an exhibition of so deep and gen-
uine sympathy and sorrow as on the pres-
em occasion—never such a sense of per-
sonal bereavement.
During the delivery of the .eulogies, P.
M. Gen. Jewell and Mrs. Jewell occupied
’seats in the Diplomatic, and Judge Jewell
in the Reporters’ Gallery, while Ex.—Gov.
English, Representative Kellogg, F. J.
Kingsbury and Dr. Woodrufi‘, of Connecti-
cut, occupied seats on the floor of the Sen-
ate. The galleries, were also largely filled
with Connecticut people temporarily here,
and with clerks from our State in the De-
partments, and their families. To-day, ,at
St". John’s church, the Rev. Dr. Lewis,
(formerly of Norwich), made eloquent and
pointed reference to‘tlie well rounded life
and character of our dead Senator, though
not referring to him by name.
Late last night the House passed the
“Force Bill,” as it is called, but there is no
intelligent belief that so extreme an enact-
ment can get through the Senate. The
President has not hesitated to let it be made
known that if Congress sees fit to let ap-
propriation bills and_other needed enact-
ments'go by, he cannot be coerced thereby
iutcf calling an extra session of Congress.
It is none too' such to let Congress and the
country know this fact. _
The appropriatiofiiills yet ugdisposed of
are, the sundry civil, the deficiency bill, the
army bill, the postal bill, the Indian bill,
and the legislative, executive, and judicial
appropriation bill. It is thought that all of
the appropriation bills can be disposed of
‘before noon on Thursday next.
The President has most effectually and
delicately answered the clamor mainly at-
tempted by the “Independent press,” to the
effect that a bitter personal quarrel had
broken out between himself and his new
Post Master General. Liking the Jewell
family so well he without consulting the
Post Master General, and Without his knowl-
edge, appointed Hon. Harvey Jewell, of
Boston, Judge of the Court of Commission-
ers of Alabama Claims. The appointment
was a complete surprise to both the Jewel]
brothers.
Gen. Hawley made an earnest speech in
the House yeslesday, in Opposition to the
Force-Bill. In the Senate Mr. Eaton got
into quite a spirited colloquy with Morton,
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‘ on the Civil Rights Bill, terminating good
m... . ..
naturedly. Senator elect Andy Johnson has
eluded his friends and they can’t .find him.
He wasto have been here the early part of
last week but thus far he has eluded the
vigilance of his fl'iehds most effectually. ~
A distressing event connected with Gen.
Nye occurred Thursday morning. The
General, accompanied by his daughter, was
returning from Florida to New York, and
on arriving at our depot, it was ascertained
that he had disa‘apear'ed from the train dur-
ing the night, leaving his coat, hat, and
boots in his sleeping berth.‘ It was at first
feared he had gotten up in the night and
walked off the train. He was pickcd‘np at
a way "station early that morning however
and carried back to Richmond where Gov.
Walker cared for him till his friends reach-
ed him; , The General is suffering from a
partial paralysis of the brain and the trip
South was undertaken in tho'liope oi bene-
fittinghim. Poor Nye—“a man of infinite
jest,"—all will userlook his many imperfec-I
tions, in view ‘ his generous heart and
genial nature, in this his hourof darkness
and slowlybut surely approachiugdissoja.
non. ' ‘. o .
The House Co ittee on Patents have
agreed to‘a bill providing for the reorgani-
Wwvewzazu " ' “‘I‘i'efiw‘fi‘ncast‘swmx
zation of the Patent Office. There is no
chance of its passage. The Commissioners
hav‘e'forwarded an earnest request that the
Senate Committee sit'during the recess for 'a
thorough revision of the entire Patent Laws.
The Commissioners especially desire to se-
cure the services of Senators Ferry and
Wadleigb. .
H. Clay Trumbull had a tremendous
Sabbath Sc 01 jam at Lincoln Hall, fast
week. One f Gov. Jewell’s daughters is a
Sunday School teacher in a colored mission
school here.
The jubilee singers have just had over-
flowing houses at the Congregational church.
Hundreds Ieftboth nights, they say, unable
to gain entrance. Gough lectured to a full
house on temperance, Wednesday evening.
II. G. Gates has been reappointed ‘P. M.
at Litchfield. ' '
F. H.'Nash [“PAUL”] has been appointed
Mail Route Agent between New York and
Boston. ‘ -
Gov. JeWcll gave a short address last
evening at Ex-Post Master General Horatio
King’s closing reception. His subject was
life and costumes among the, Russians, and
court society at St. Petersburg. The talk
was short,but sparkling and interesting, and
the guests more than delighted. Mr. King
has inaugurated the reform of furnishing
music recitations and hfief addresses in lieu
of “feeds” at his receptions and with all
persons, where brain predominates over
stomach, his receptions fire voted wom-
plete success and his reform a triumph.
Gov. Buckingham’s death will i-obably
be announced in the House t -morro
evening, when Messrs. .Starkwcather, .Kel-
logg and Hawley will pronounce eulogies.
Senator Ferry will probably reach home
by next Saturday, as there is "nothing to
come before the executive session to detain
him. As ever, ' B.
. Now'Voters.
The Registrars of the various districts
will meet on Saturday, March 13th, to re-
ceive applications of persons to be made
voters. Young men must look sharp and
get in tfieir applications, or they will be
entitled to be made report your name at
once to your committee or to the Registrars
who will take names-at any time previous
to the 13th. The Selectmen will be in ses-
sion-to formally admit applicants March
22 and’27,but can only act on names pre-
viously registered. The applicant must
have resided in the State one year and in
the town Six months. Persons voting on
certificates must have resided four months
in town.
Congressional Nomlna ~sash":
Hon. Lafayette S. Foster, ex.-U. S. Sen-
ator, was nominated for Congress by the
democracy of the 3d district, last Tuesdoy.
In the 2d district, Tuesday, JudgeJames
Phelps, of Essex, was nominated.
On Wednesday, at the Republican Con.
vention in the lat district, Gen. Joseph R.
Hawley was renominated by acclamation.
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Educational Meetinz..
An Educational meeting is to be held in
the School Hall, South Norwalk, tomorrow
evening, March 3d, at which the Secretary
of the State Board of Education will lecture
and. WHAT a MAN owes 'ro ran TOWN m
wmcn HE Lrvus,” or such other educational
topics as the School Visitors may suggest.
Similar meetings have recently been held
in various parts of the State, and the inter-
est and attendance have been most gratify-
ing every instance.
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As it was understood that the Court of
Bm‘gesses,-in order to reduce expenses to
the limit voted at a recent Borough meet-
ing,—-had decided to dispense with One day
police and appoint special constables in-'
stead,a petition was numerously signed by
our business men. last week, praying the
board to continue the same and to keep
officer Bartram in that position. ‘
Sons of Temperange.
Friday evening last the entertainment
of the meeting of Concord Division was
carried through successfully. First came a
song sung by three of the young ladies;
then an address on ten‘perance; then a rec-
itation, this was followed by an instrumen-
tal duet by young ladies of the Division.
Under “Good and Welfare of the Order,"
Mr. Turner of New York, responded to the
call made upon him in a short but earnest
address, calling upon members of Concord
to continue on in the good work in which
they are enlisted. This week Friday eve-
ning the Division holds its Anniversary ex-
ercises. Invitations have been extended to
ofiicersof the Grand Division and to five of
the neighboring Divisions, to be present and
take part in the proceedings. As these en-
tertainments are given for the benefit of the
members—the members ought to sustain
them by the influence of their example and
presence. . .
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The winter meeting of the Conn. Baptist
Social Union was held at the Sterling house,
Bridgeport, last Wednesday evening. The
business meeting at half past six was well
attended and important. Rev. Dr. S. S.
Cutting, Secretary of the American Baptist
Educational Commission, was present and
made a sitting appeal to the Baptists of
Conn. to take hold of the workproppscd
to be done, with enthusiasm,‘making the,
Conn. Literary Institution at Sufiield the
special object of their gifts. The Baptist;
of the United States propose to celebrate
the Centennial of 1878, giving to each Bap-
tist College, Theological Seminary and
Academy a liberal endowment. TheBap-
lists of this State hope to raise from $50,-
000 to $100,000 for their Institution at
Sufiield, and the Union appointed a com-
mittee of Conference to cofifet' with the ex-
,ecutive committee of tlie State Convention,
and the Edugttional Commission as to the‘
best mekns of carrying out the object pro-
posed. The Union also voted to give the
members the privilegeofbringing their wives
to all their future meetings. The privilege
has been limited heretofore to the summer
meeting at the seaside, and the October
meeting in connection with the convention.
At 7% o’clock the members of the Union,
with invited guests, numbering about 72 in
all, filed into the dining-room and sat down
to the well-filled tables; After about an
hour spent in discussing the good things
provided, the after-dinner talk began. Hon.
Francis Wayland, President of the Union,
opened the ball in a brief speech replete
with and sparkling with humor. He
was followed by Rev, Drs. Cutting, Hop-
per, and Sage. Revs. Stubbert. Cushman,
and Ray, and Messrs. Dormun, President of
the Brooklyn Social Union, J. D. Candee,
F. S. Brown, H. Webster Stowe and others.
At about 11, the meeting broke up after
singing the Doxology. .
Messrs. Platt & Stout, Carpenters, beside
the new mansion for S. H. Smith, Esq,
which they are now at work on.have the
contract for two new dwelling houses—to
be built as soon as Spring opens=one on
West Main street, and one on France street.
They think prospects are very promising
for a large season’s work. ‘ .
O—‘Oro
The Old Well Hook & Ladder 00., No, 1,
celebrate their first anniversary by aBall,
at Military Hall, on Wednesday evening,
March 10th. This is a fine, deserving com-
pany of young men, and being the first and
only Fire Company of the City of South
Norwalk, we‘ trust that there will be a large
attendance at this. their first festive snulver:
sary. Encourage the boys, all who can.
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The democracy of the 2d district have
gone back on Senator Eaton. He wrote a
letter from the “ Senate Chamber," Wash-
ington, hogging for the nomination of J udgc
Bradley,“ who would be to me of the great-
est assistance,?’ ,but Judge Eirelp; won the,
~ yictofynnd will not'be erly 'to think over-
much of,th_.e ,Sciiglprfor' trying so hard to
defeat him.
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ruled out before they know it. If you are _
presided with his customary grace, and _
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a r-nanOOs vovson.
A POLAR SEA AT OUR DOORS.
Ice Bound For Fifteen Days.
The missing Propeller City of Norwalk,
Capt. Cyrus E. Crabbe, arrived at . her
wharf in New York, at'4 o’clock on Tues-
day morning last, after a passage of 15 days
and 15 hours. Capt. Crabbe arrived here
on Friday night last, and was warmly greet-
ed by his friends, many of whom had been
fearful that he would never return. He has
given us very interesting details of the trip,
which, however, we are compelled to 'con-
dease as much as possible.
The City of Norwalk, left the South Nor-
walk wharf on Sunday, Feb. 7th, at 10.30 a.
m., under the command of Capt. Crabbe,
with a crew of nine men, and two passen-
gers. One of the men was an impecunious
jour printer who-was compelled to take this
route or “tramp” through on the road. The .
passage out Was a very hard one, six hours.
being spent bucking against the ice in our
harbor before open water was reached. The
passage thence to Execution light was com-
paratively easy, and that point» was reached
at about 8 o‘clock, p. m. The weather was
intensely cold, and the passage was found
closed. The Captain counted eleven ves-
sels near by, all frozen in, and some with
“signals of distress flying. Monday morn-
ing they found themselves helplessly frozen
in a large field of ice, and steadily drifting
eastward. They could do nothing that day.
Tuesday morning they got up steam, and
when the‘Old Colony steamer came down,
breaking her way through the ice, they suc-
ceeded in getting into her wake, and made
about one-quarter of a mile when they
again became last. By this time their pro-
visions commenced giving out, they having
only about three days supply on the start-
Fortunately they had fifteen barrels of
oysters on freight, and the Captain testifies
that those oysters were good.
Wednesday morning was bitter cold, but
three of the crew and the two passengers
made a desperate effort to reach the shore.
They walked about five miles over the ice to
Oak Neck, Long Island, where they ob-
tained provisiOns. The passengers were
badly frozen, but they preferred to make
their way to New York the best they could,
rather than take chances with the vessel.
The' men returned with what provisions
they could carry. Thursday morning it
was snowing hard, and the vessel drifted
from Oak Neck to Captain’s Island; Fri-
day morning they found themselves about
one mile north of Eaton’s Neck—opposite
Norwalk. Saturday they were opposite
Bridgeport on the‘Long Island side. They
tried to get ashore for more provisions, but
were baffled by too much open water. Sun-
day morning they were four miles east of
Old Field Light. About uine o'clock they
started again for the shore, and succeeded
in reaching the Light at noon. That night
they all staid at the Light HCuse, the keeper
doing his best to make them comfortable.
This was the ‘only night they spent away.
from the vessel. Monday was cold as ever,
but the crew returned to the yessel at noon,
while Capt. Crabbe started for New York
by the North Shore Railroad, to report and
to obtain assistance. It should have been
stated that when the supply of coal was
found to be giving out, the fire under the
boilers was alloWed to die out, and the
balance of coal was kept for kitchen use.
The weather was so cold thatsllhan‘d were
compelled to live and sleep in the kitchen.
Arriving in New York, the Captain as-
tonished Com. White, who had received
news that she had probably sunk. He was
greatly relieved to learn that the crew were
safe. He had engaged the powerful steamer
City, of New Bedford to go to her relief the
previous Friday, b‘lt that vessel reported
upon her return that the City was not to be
fot’d in Long Island Sound. Arrange-
ments wen! at once made, upon the Cap-
tain’s arrival, for the City of New Bedford
to go to the relief of the City of Norwalk,
and coal and provisions were sent on board.
Monday night they started, but the ice was
too much even for that powerful vessel, and
she could‘ get no farther than Old Ferry
POint. Tuesday, ' Capt. Crabbe left that
vessel, reported at the office, and started off
again on the North Shore Road to hunt. up
the City. Stopped at Stony Brook; vessel
further east. He remained all night, and
next morning Capt. C. B. 'Tyler harnessed
up a team and conveyed him to‘ Wading
River, a’ distance of twenty-two miles.
Here they discovered the City about seven
miles oil, but as there was no chance of get-
ting on board,.the Caplain staid all night
with- Mr, Chas. Hulse,'and on, the 18th was
carried to Success. Here he found the City
about three miles out, some eight miles west
of Horton’s Point. Signalled,ln1t his sig-
nals were not understood. The Captain
staid all night with Capt. Pinncy, and next
morning started on the ice for the boat, and
met a party of the men coming ashore, push-
ing thei; small boat ahead. They were
surprised enough to use their Captain ; they
reported wheel broken and rudder gone, the
ice l‘iaving opened Thursday morning and
then suddenly close . The vessel was
caught endways, and be stern lifted three
feet out of water—a very narrow escape.
Provisions Were obtained, and they reached
the vcsgel again at 4 p. m. Saturday was
thick and rainy, and they wepe pg“ Horton’s
Point. Caught fresh water by spreading can.
vass. A temporary rudder was rigged, but
did not wurk well. The wind blew a gale
at night and they were fearful of being car-
ried to sea. Sunday they were two miles
east of Horton’g Point, steadily drifting
east ; Weather clear and cold. By this time
they thought they. were in for the winter,
for two _ 5. Monday five miles east of
Horton's oint, weather pleasant, ice more
open. At 9.89 they were rejoiced to see a
tug working towards them from- the west;
at noon . it had succeeded 4n reakgng
through the ice and getting alongside, and
proved to be the Wm. H. Vanderbilt, one of
the most powerful tags in the port of New
York,.sent to their relief by' Cop}, White.
The Vanderbilt left New York on Sunday
at 11.30, and was 24 hours on the trip.
Taking the City in tow, the tug started for
the north shore, where the water was more
open. Next morn} gbgtb vessels arrived
safely at New York, and thus endbd the
most remarkable trip from Norwalk to New
York on record. '
The vessel issnow undergoing repairs,
and will resume her place on the route as
soon as the harbor opens,
==ES
l A Capt. Brown ofNew York, occupied
the pulpit of the First Congregational
church, on Sunday evening last, detailing
some of his experiences inMissionary lands.
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Mr. Emanuel is to open his new store on
Wall street, next Saturday. He will have
very convenient and comfortable quarters
in a desirable location. Call and see him
on “ Opening day.”
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Mr. D, E. Hunt, of South Norwalk, is
making a plaster medalliouof Rev. Henry
Ward Beecher. It is from a mould owned
by Mr. Harlem, made by an English artist
ten years ago, and is a fine portrait. They
can be had at the 99 cent store.
W. '
A young woman was assaulted by a‘ruf-
flan, at the lower pad of Water street, last
Tuesday evening, whileon ’18! way home
from an evening meeting. Her loud out-
eries scared the fellow and he made off
before assistance came up.
Wif"mv—‘
Mr. C. F. Church, in the Wolcottyllle
Romper, denies the slory about the Litch-
field County Repregenlatlyes voting $600
for the jail and .800 for themselves, Ac:
cording to his story they voted 8600 for the
jail, and $8,200 for the county debt, expens-
es, and what he calls "grabs,” and their
‘.‘-‘glgcnture bill,”. which he voted for, was
$406,”althougb the gtatutes do not provide
an any‘slicli phyl‘uet'tt.
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but theyfiplenty of water and provisions“
aorruoriranm
Hon. 0:8. FERRY,“
nnmvaunn m rm: 1:. a. sauna on sam-
DAY, m. 27th, 1975.
.,
. Mr. President, the Senate again testifies
its respect for one whose name has been
stricken from its rolls by death. ‘
When the telegraph announced that Mr.
Bucxmcmu was no more, we paused in
the work of legislation to do honor to his
memory. When a few days later the hour
arrived for the great assemblage which had
gathered to his funeral at his distant home
to go forth bearing his body to its last rest-
ing place, we stopped, as it were, for the
long procession to ' pass by and do its
solemn office and disperse; and now we
pause once more to ntterin the hearing of
the nation such words of commemoration
as seems to us befitting the regard in
which we held our associate and our friend.
“Eulogies” we are accustomed to call the
brief addresses which are spoken on such
occasions. I shrink from the application
of that word to anything that I can say of
him who has so lately gone out from among
us forever. He thought so little of himsel ,
he was so unobtrusive of his own personal-
ity, so truely Simple and modest in every-
thing relating to his fame among men, that
it seems as if that lfindly face were rising
up before me to deprecatc words of praise.
But in narrating the story of his life the
plainest truth is the highest eulogy, and the
power of that truth is now 'one of the gra-
cious influences which are the common
property of his countrymen.
WILLIAM A. Bucxmcm was of a} Perl-
tan family,.the memorials of whose-meme
hers are still preserved in unbroken line'
from the first of the name who left England
in 1637, and after a temporar abode, first
in Boston and then, in New even, settled
in Milford, Connecticut. A volume of these
memorials has been printed, and its pages»
furnish a noble illustration of the power of
early influences in moulding the character
of successive generations. ' For nearly two
centuries and a half, through which the
record runs, the ancestors of Governor
Bucxnvcnm have been of fervent
piety, of superior intellectual powers, of
rare sagacity inafi‘airs, and of prominence in
the community of which they were mem-
bers.‘ His father and mother were both re-
markable persons, 0f the former it is said:
He was an enterprising and thrifty farmer, who
lived comfortably and made his house the home of
hOspitality. His most striking characteristic was
his rare good jllil ent. He was a christian gen-
tleman. His habits of business were careful and
exact. His reverence was great. He was "tender-
hearted and full of sympathy for the children of
misfortune, as well as rigid in his ideas of person-
al duty. _' -
A former clergyman of the place where
they dwelt, in speaking of the latter a few
years ago, says: .
PVhenI became pastor of the ohurohqlzas
s ruck wherever I went with the love an ti-
tude which allpoured out at the mention 0 one
individual. That individual was the mother of
our now good governor—a noble son of a noble
mother. Beneath every roof her name was most
affectionately mentioned, as her .memory is now
sacrcdly cherished; I wondered how she had thus
endeared herself to the hearts of that pic. But:
when I_st_uv her at the bedside of the sick and dy-
ing, ministering like an angel from above to their
relief; when I saw her gifts scattered wherever
they were needed; when I saw how little shev
spell on herself and how cheerfnll she ave
to eta, I understood the secret. y 8
Ofsuch parentage, onihe 28th day of May,
1804, in the ancient town of Lebanon, Con-
uecticut, WILLIAM A. Bucmom was
born. Here, too, the first eighteen years of
his life were passed. He was educated in
the public pchools of his own and a neigh-
boring village. He learned to labor with
his hands upon his father's farm. But there
is an education which is neither of the head
nor of the hands, in the influences which
fill the heart in the morning of life, and
which most frequently form the basis of
character in after years. What those in-
flueaces were under his parental roof I have
already told. But the external circumstan-
ces of his boyhood and ”youth were almost
equally propitious. There is no spot in the
world where the conditions which mold s.
humanlife are, more auspicious than those
which existed in his native town from fifty to
seventy years ago. Its natural aspects
were simple and peaceful. 'Its ,one long;
spacious street, with wide grassy borders,
between which lay the beaten road, here
and there overshadowed by ancient trees;
the slopes of arable and pasture and mead-
ow laud, broken by primitive woods at
varying intervals; the scattered farm--
houses, withjheir outbuildings; the rain
and sun embrowned meeting-house, school-
house, and academy, are all familiar
features of the New England village of that
day, and in harmony with the life of the
people who beheld them. A plain, earnest
thoughtful people, who believed in God and
duly. Industrious, because ' they earned
their bread by their daily toil; independent,
because each man owned the acres which
he tilled; intelligent. because the school.
house opened wide its doors to all; brave,
because fearing God. they ffiared nothing
else ;'pure,because without a shadow on
their belief in the Scripture revelation, they
lived habitually in as vivid a gonsciousness
of the invisible as of the .visibic world
around them. We can hardly realize the.
intensity of-that faith in the present age.
Illiad perhaps too; much of a, somber
tinge, but it pervadedlife with the impreg-
nable sense of duty, and robbed death of its
terrors by the assurance of' a noblere life be-
yond. The air of the place was moreover
\— .
home of many prominent charaélers‘ of the
revolutionary period. Chief among these
was the family of the Trumbulls. The
plain frame house which they had lived
during two" generations of distinguished
service and the old “war-office,” as it was
called, where the elder Trumbull had trans-
acted his public business during his long
administration of State affairs, remained
land-marks of the past till aperiod even
now recent, Schoolgboys entering lb lat-_
ter looked with awe upon Le marjs of
spurs still to be seen on the side ofthe
counter, where ordei-lies and express-riders
had sat awaiting the governor's orders dur-
ing the war 0 independence. In that
house, Washingt n, Franklin, Jefferson, La
Fayette, Rochambeau, and many other old-
time worthies had been guests. French
troops had goneinto winter qiiarters here,
and five regiments ad een reviewed by
Washington himsel on t e spaplou slreet.
More than five hundred men from igat lit.-
tle town had been in the revolutionary
armies at one time, and every house was
full of their reminiscences.
It was in the midst of such associations
that the boy Bucxmonam rew up from
infancy to early manhood. he impression
which‘lhey made, may, I think, be traced
through all his subseciuent life, ' - '
At the age of eighteen he taught school
for a single year, and then, having selected
the calling ofa merchant as best adapted to
his tastes and circumstances, he began with
the rudiments of that occupation by enter-
ingintothe omploymept of a mercantile
firm in Norwmh' m‘tlle dapa'city of? a‘ clerk.
Trade now became his study, and after
three cars of application he felt himself
quali ed for business upon his own respon-
sibility. At the age of twenty-three he
opened a store in Norgvich, and l'lsuccess
seems to have attended fry; {9“ .9 ye
first. Indeed he was a model 3’ lbs mail
of business. Upright, prompt, faithful to
all engagements, attentive, careful, courte-
ous, and possessed of that rare sagacity,
which, as we have seen, was a family trait,
he won the confidence of all with whom he
i had relations. At my use offing-11511113
w 1* ‘ a
made open professionoftbe i _
already become the controlling influence in
his life, by uniting in the membership of
the church of his ancestors. Between that
event and the present hour, fortyfive years.
of 'a stainless life and of earnest, unceasing
Christian epgleayor, attest the sincerity of
his profession. " " ' ' V. ‘
Aftera brief space of time he added
manufacturing to his mercantile pursuits,
and in 1848 abandoned the latter altogether
to devote his entire means and energies to
the former in new and. more expanded
methods. In the mean time he had married
and built up a cultivated, refined, and
Christian bome,wherc unaffected piety and
mutual love shed their benign influences
upon all the household and upon the com-
munity in which he dwelt. Assldulty and
sagacity in business, honorable dealing,
unspoiled integrity, and- fidelity to all en-
gagements, had produced their natural re-
sults, and prosperity abundantly rewarded
his labors. As the years passed on the cir-
cle of his influence grep wifer as the
knowledge ofhis charsctcr an ulililies
was spread abroad. Prior to 1856 8 had
held no public station except that of mayor
of Norwich, but his usefulness, even in a
private capacity, could hardly be excelled
by that which is ordinarily exerted by men
in any osiliou in life. No man ever lived '
whom re trocly, pnafl‘cctedly, and, cons,
tanlly’regarded' all his pessesslons, whether
of time, talents, property, 6r influence. as‘ a
stewardship for God and humanity. '
I love to contemplate that portion of his
life when, a simple private citizen, he
was doll; the work which he fooud to do,
within!!! overwrite greats! altars whisk
awaited him. ,0 oppor‘tnnily‘to‘ do good}
great or small, escaped him; He taught
little children is" the ' Sunflirgsphqsl; A!
demon of the church. lie was its. slalom
to the poor and the distributor of the
sacred emblems to the membership of its
communion and to the stranger within its
ates. He helped to found academies, build
up public libraries, provide for feeble
churches,‘promote temperance reform, to
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full of patrotic associations. It was theg the rolls
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endow colleges, and to send the light of
Christian civilization to the remotest cor-
so naturally, as it were, that proceeding
from him it seemed nothin ”extraordinary.
Moreover. there were ever owing from him
streams of hidden benlficence,gladdening“
many hearts and drying the tears in many.
eyes, whose story never will be told till the
secrets of all hearts shall‘be revealed.
A quarter of a ce ury of such ceaseless
activity in business a in doing good could
not fail to bring even the private citizen to
the public knowledge in his own and neigh-
boring communities; but the time' arrived
when he was lobe called tomoreconspicu-
ous labor and duties. Mr. Bncxnvomm,
wh e hitherto not‘ specially prominent in
political life, had nevertheless carried into
the discharge of his duties as a citizen the
same conscientious convictions which per-
vaded his whole character. The great tide-
wave of opposition to the further progress
of slavery on the national domain,swept
over the land, disintegrating old parties
and preparing thomateriai for new. He
had always been dwhig, and with most
Whigs the Missouri compromise was second
in sanctity and inviolability only to "the
Constitution itself. Its repeal and the pur-
pose which that repeal disclosed shocked
every feeling not only of his intellectual but
of his moral nature. That he should be a
republican under such circumstances was a
matter of course. And with him. on the
questions that now agitated the public mind,
political opinions became a part of' his
deepest and most solemn convictions. . It
was no longer the mere expediencies of ad-
ministration thst men thought and talked
and wrote about and voted upon, but great
and sacred questions of right and wrong
and duly. and on such questionsihere was
but one course possible to Mr. Bucxmo-
nan. Having settled in his own mind
whither right and duty pointed, thither he
must go, and with all his might. _
Inothe presidential election of 1856, the
first in which the new party entered the field
as a national or nization, it was felt that
his name would a a powerful auxilary in
the canvass, and it was placed on the repub-
lican electoral ticket and contributed great-
ly to its success. Brought thus prominently
before the people of t e whole State, his
qualities of mind and character became
more widely known than ever before, and
in the spring of 1858 he wafllecled Gov-
ernor of Connecticut. For eight years. by
successive annual reveleclons, he remained
in that office. The period comprises the
most eventful portion of American history
since the war of Independence.
It is impossible on an occasion like this
even to sketch the outline of Governor
Bucmom’s long administration. In its
third year the election of Mr. Lincoln be-
came the signal for the bursting of the
storm which had so long been gathering.
From the foundation of the Government
there had been two circumstances espec-
ially hostile to the peace on? Rupublic.
The one a,polilical doctrin . e other an
economic system—secession and slavery.
Was the body politic called the United
States, a nation,or a confe‘deracy! From
the beginning there had been opposmg 0P""
ions entertained with equal sincerity by the
best mindsof.‘the Republic. Great’law-
yerfidnrists ond statesmen were to be found
on either sidé. It should have been a ques-
tion for lawyers to at no and courts to de-
cide. It might possib y have been so but
for the contemporaneous existence of slav-
ery. This system, so feeble at the adoption
of the Constitution as to seem destined to
perish in a single generation, had become in
the course of events the most gigiintic ma-
terial interest and the most formidable po-
litical powerxin the nation. Repu nant cer-
tainly to the spiirt of the Constitution, to
the morality of the age, and to the convic-
tions of a majority of the whole people, its
security against assault depended upon the
constitutional powers and functions of the
States, and an exaggerated assertion of
those powers and functions on the part of
its supporters was the natural result. So
scession and slavery had becomesallies oc-
cupying the same territorial area, and for
more than a generation aperpetual men-
ace. The moral question, moreover. in-
volved in the system of bondage had been
decided differently in the minds of the peo—
ple of the two great territorial divisions,
distinguished by its presence or absence.
Its rectitude was as.clear to the one as its
intrinsic'turpitude was to the other. The
election of Mr. Lincoln upon the avowed
purpose to put-a final period to the further
progress of slavery upon the national terri-
tory brought the opposing forces to an issue
which could no longer be averted. For the
preservationof slaver the experiment of
secession was inevitab e,
To Governor Buoxmem secession was
rebellion, and an .ordinan of secession
was a declaration of war. It did not re-
quire the echo of artillery from Fort Sumter
to awaken him to the duties of the hour.
In the winter of1860-‘61 he began with
such means as the disjointed militia laws of
Connecticut placed in his hands to prepare
for the conflict. Upon the first call of
President, Lincoln for troops at the fall of
Sumter he devoted himself, mind and body
and estate, to bring that conflict to a suc-
cessful issue. Henceforth till the final over-
throw Of the rebellion, his history is a
prominent partof the history of the nation.
The Legislature of the State was to assem-
ble in a few weeks,but it was impossible to;
await its meeting. The laws of the State
were utterly inadequate to the emergency
and responsibility must be assumed. The
Treasury was empty and money could not
be raised forvmontils by the regular meth-
ods, but money must be raised. The Gov-
ernor anticipated the enactment of laws,
assumed responsibility, and pledged his
private credit in the purchase of supplies
and munitions of war for the troops. which
from all parts of the State were filling up
. o£ the rollg o: the volunteers.
When the egislature assembled it pafid
acts of indemnity and literally placed e
whole resources of the State at his dls can].
And thus it continued substantially uring
the entire war. Never was a trust more
faithfully executed. As call after cell for
troops proceeded from Washington the
Governor was indefatigable in securing the
promptest response. As regiment after
ragltpenl ut forth to the from, he devotg
e u
songlaresourges to l. ecom leteness of their
equipment and the promotion of their con?-
fort. Bis «are of them was as tender as
that of a father. The historian of the State
during this period narrates thal—
ment and address to its officers
to visit every regi
words of counse -. “I remember their substance
or telling us what a
well,” says an officer. " Alt
noble band of men we had the hcner to command,
otld tht ldd tht » te.
r so gangsters: at
.. emember,_‘ d _ " tth‘e Govemmentmakes
mple provision 1' its defenders. Whatever the
overnmcnt rev ties that your men are entitled
to receive. as that they are thus provided. If,
through the carelessness of ofilcers on the higher
stairs. such provision is not made, do not hesitate
to make your complaints until the grievance is
remedied. If you cannot get redress otherwise,
then write me the facts to l and I will apply to
the highest powerlin thelon ggfiyom’ Theolmter
ll El 0 118 D l
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One or two incideais which Ikuow to be
authentic will further illustrate this tender-
ness of the governor for the troops. A citi-
zen of Connecticut, whose duties kept him
almost constanll at the front, hap ened to
meet Governor ucxrxoiiau at aching-
Inn‘, and in the goat‘s of a conversation the
latter said to him: ‘ You Will see a and
many battles and much suffering; don t let
any Connecticut man sufl‘er for want of an y-
thing that can be done for him ;_ if it costs
money, draw on me for it.”. The, same per-
son. on the last dar of the tight at Genre
bur , when victory had declared on
the, ederal side,andwhile yet the-fields
were strewn with the dead and. wounded,
seized-an opportunity to telegraph the gov-
ernor the‘ great result, and quick 3 the
wires could bear it came back the re case,
3‘ Take good care of the Connecticut men."
All through the long and varying conflict
the courage of Governor Buoxusonsn never
fullered. With citizens in arms against the
Government no compromise, no concession
was possible; the very word - negotiation
implied nal death. In hisymessage de-
liveredi e darkestdays of the war, just
filler lge bloody repulse of Ghaneciiowiiie,
e sat l
The conflict inaugurated at Sumter must go on
until the Government shall con uer or be conquer-
ed. Let no one be deceived by t e artful device of
securing on by a cessation of hostilities. ' ' '
A peace as obtained would cost a. nation’s birth-
rig t. " " ' Civil war is a cruelty. Its fruits
are desolation, sorrow and death. Fear. hesitation
r9.“ *‘aaia°t:"ai2raarr strata
dlililftigbod by‘cfilurgtgemigdr lin't‘ifiseverity.y ' ' *
Whatever 0? trial, sufi'ering or privation may be in
store for us. or however long may be the controver-
sy, firm in the faith that our net on will be preserv-
ed in its integrity, let us in adversit as well as
in prosperity, in darkness as well as n light, give
the administration our counsel, our confidence. our
support.
Kindly and gentle as we have seen him
here in these recent years it is impossible
not' to feel tllhlgh are véins 'of him who
penned such war a flowed lhe‘ blood'of the
old Ironsides who faught at Naseby, and at
Marston Moore, and that in his breast dwelt
the spirit which animated the Hebrew king,
who, contemplating the inextinguishable
hostility of the enemies, of his people and
of the glorious hopes bound up in. their na-
tional e isieupp, exclaimed: t‘ Blesse be
the or: my strength, which teacheth my
ban s to War, and in fingers to fight.”
The exigencies o the war frequently,
brought Governor Buckingham to Washing-
ton during its whole continuan e. Herehe
speedily Wonthe res ect‘qf all [SIMS capac-
ity,3irmneso, and dyqtion to the ommon
can e."'H,e yyag especially endeafi, to Pres-
ideigt Lincoln, who reposed iii hi the s'ame
con deuce Which Washington had bestowed
ppm; his great edccessor Jonathan Trum-
b ll. Ad’s go i eman, entering the Execu-
tive ofilce introduced himself as from Con-1
uecticut, the President rose from his chair
and-placing his hand impressively upon the
From Con.
visitor‘s sho'ulder, exclaimed : “
ners of the globe. And all this so quietly, .
ii 'el'le gleefil‘nd‘ often his’per: _
Governor Bucxmonns made it amatter of duty ,
necticut? Do you know what a good gov-
ernor on have got i” .
So orig as the war lasted the people of
his State would not permit Governor Buck-
ingham to leave his post. For many years
one or at most two re-elections of the same
chief magistrate had been the custom of the
little Commonwealth; and the governor,
wséry with incessant labor and apprehen-
SI that the breach of the established pre-
cedent might create unpleasant feeling,
more than once signified his wish to retire.
But the people would not let him, and not
until the victory was completely won and
the authority of the Republic permanently
re-established would 'they' permit him to
seek his much needed repose. And even
then they were not content. There was one
crown which they could yetfilly place upon
his head, lb! highest gift which the pecplc
of Connecticut alone could confer upon him.
In May, 1866, his last term of office as gov-
er-nor expired. In May, 1868, they elected
him a Senator of the United States. And
now for almost six years he has gone in and
out among us here, regarded by every one
of us with in ' reverence and unalloyed
respect, the hule christian, thcpure states-
man, the sincere patriot, the perfect gentle-
man, in all a model to us all. Ever assidu-'
one in business, doing his work in commit-
tee and in the Senate with the laborious in-
dustry of his earlier prime and the matured
wisdom of his ripening years, he was the
faithful representative of his State and the
constant guardian of his country’s interests.
0f him as a Senator in this hour of the
freshness of our recollections, I need say no
more. .
When the present session began our friend
was not among us. A sickness like a decay,
first lingering, then hastening, had fallen
upon him. ' ‘lie mind remained clear and
and unperturbed, while the bodily powers
were failing until near the close, when he
sankinlo unconsciousness and fell asleep.
He had lived his three-score and ten years,
and his official life among us was just up-
proaching its end. We had hoped for some
more years of a serene and honored old age,
but these could have added nothing to the
'beauly of that life or the value of that ex-
ample. , .
An incid’cnt which occurred on the day of
his funeral may perhaps filly close these
reminiscences. All the morning,in the home
where he had so long dwell, his body lay in
its still repose, while friends and acquaint-
ances from his own and adjacent communi-
ties passed in long procession through the
silent room, taking one last look at the face
of the departed; it was an impressive
scene; great dignitaries were there, cabinet
ofilcers, Senators, Representatives, Govern-
ors, and judges of the land; young and old,
rich and poor, menand women, the wise,
the brilliant, and the beautiful. Among
them all was observed a humble negro couple
advanced in years. With bowed faces, they
paused at the cofiugazed upon the calm fea-
tures with" tears streaming down their dusky
cheeks and passed on,bursting into irrepressi-
ble sobs as they moved from the aprtment.
No one knew- the story of those tears, but
from what I know of the dead I am sure
that there was a story in them, and I call
to- mind the words of Him who said,
“Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of
the least of these my brethren ye have done
it unto me.” .
The history of such a man is the best de-
lineation of his character. Posterity will
affirm of him that his own age was th€bet~
ter for his life, and his example the best
legacy that he could leave to succeeding
generations.
After speeches from several other Senators
the Hon. W. W. Eaton arose and said :-
Mr. PRESIDENT, I rise not for the purpose
of addressing the Senate, but for the pur-
pose of ofi‘ering an additional resolution;
Connecticut. by the voice of my distinguish-
ed friend and associate, [Mn Ferry,] has
pronounced a fitting eulogium upon her
honored dead. Many Senators have spoken
here in fitting terms of his character and of
his many virtues. But a word, Sir, and I
shall be done. - ,
Governor Bushman/m came late into
public life, and shortly after entering it
there arose grave and great questions, upon
which men antagonized. .
Though many years younger than he, I
had been somewhat in public life. My po-
litical convictions differed from the convic-
tions of our deceased friend. I am glad to
say here that however much they differed,
though we were not intimate, yet our per-
sonal relations were always friendly. And,
Sir, I will say here, and I ask for no higher
eulogium upon in self, either from political
foe or personal f end, that whatever WIL-
LIAM A. Buoxmonm did in the line of his
duty, he did it in all honor and in all hon-
esty. If there were differences of opinion
between him and some of his fellow-cilizens,
those differences to-day are cast into the
great lumber-room of the past and are for‘
gotten. ‘
,He was a gentleman, a kindly gentleman.
Blessed with large wealth, he showered it
upon the needy. True to his friends, true
to his convictions, true to those great prin-
ciples which should govern us all, he went
down to the grave an honest man. Noble
heart, farewell! - Pure, gentle spirit, fare
thee well i The earth which bears the dead
bears not alive a truer gentleman. .
Mr. President, I beg leave to offer this
resolution :—
Resolved,——That, as a further mark of re-
spect for the memory of the late Senator
Buoxnvanm, the Senate‘ do now adjourn.
. .
The moderate weather last week 'spoiled
the sleighing. ' -‘ '
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Stanley is adding new books to his circuo
lating library.
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Monthly. meeting of Phoenix
Company to-nighl.
Engine
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Seed time is approaching. Read the adv.
of.Waltcr B. Hoyt.
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Old Winter psychologized us all, and now
that hehas departed still maintains his hold
upon us. '
The Board of Selectmen hold ‘thcir regu-
lar session on Monday next, therefore all
bills should be'preseuted on or before 10
o'clock, a. m. of that day. .Can be left with
either of the Selectmen or with the town-
clerk . ' _
LANDS or- rms BIBLE—Rev. G. A. Stark:
weather’s lecture is to be given at the 2d M.
E. church on Friday evening next. The
proceeds will be used for the purchase of his
.maps for our Sunday schools.
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Prof. Baldwin, who is to expose spiritual-
ism and other lin-nbugs, tit the Opera House,
Wednesday evening, is well spoken of by
the press in places where he has performed
in this State. If he does half that he agrees
to do his lecture will be well worth attend-
ing. .
WC. Emanuel will occupy the new,
Store on Saturday. Morph, 6th.
0 .
Cannon—Certain persons are Selling
second-hand DOMESTIC SEWING. MACHINES
fixed over (as newsmachines). Any one
wishing to have the new machine direct
from the Company can get them at J.
Srascnu‘s, at prices lower than from any
one else in town.
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WGO to C Emanu‘el’s opening at the
New Store on Wall street, Saturday, March
(1th. '
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Dr. Raina—On Saturday next, March
6th, Dr. Rowe will be at the Not-walk
Hotel in compliance with the request of
many of his patients who were prevented
from seeing him last Saturday by it being
again a stormy-day. Latterly Saturday
hasfien'the favorite day~of the week for a
storm.
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Clean the 'walks again, bring out the
present about an “early spring.”
on, ‘1 ' ‘
The River street widening assessment
case washeard before the Commissioners on
Friday last, who will report their decision
to the Superior Court.
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John D. Farrington, Jr., was released'
from the State Prison, at Sing Sing, on Sat-
urday, where he has been serving a sentence
for alleged complicity in the Tammany Ring
frauds. He was sentenced for 18 months,
but gained about three months on account
of good.duct. '
-——+49¢—-p
Before the election (in 1873,) and while
the over sanguine Mobilier part still had
some faint hope ofcarrying the ourth coli-~
gressioual district, the Norwalk Gazette
officially announced that Judge Minor jn~
tended to resign his seat. on the bench,
whether elected to congress or to stay at
borne. That announcement was intended
to remove the unpleasant aspect of the case
where a ud, e of a high court was running
for office— rp‘ord Times. -
And Judge Minor did so, Now When
shall we hear of the resignation of Judges
Foster and Phelps? Will they he resigned
to stay at home and draw their salaries J
after election ?
C
. most prominent citizens.
sleighs once more, and stop talking for the ,
cs'nr NEWS.
There is still quite a rage for surprise
parties; on Wednesday evening last, Miss
Mamie Peck Was “surprised” by a visit of
about'forty of her schoolmates and neigh?
bors. Mr. and Mrs. C. Swartz called early
in the'evening to see Miss Mamie who, With
Mrs. Peck entertained them until 7% o’clock
when the little folks came in a procession
very much to Mamie’e surprise. For lWU
hours their enjoyment was .unbounded,
when they left for home very happy.
A slight unpleasantness-has sprung up be-
tween the City officials and Mr. Lauder,
who found it necessary to remove the ashes
and dirtfromthe yards adjoining his stores.
I‘hc work was no_t.pompleted until late in
the afternoon, when he was directed by the
Street Commissioner to remove the same
within two hours. This kind request was
disregarded, and the commissioner was told
to go to “Jericho" or some other warm
place, which did not suit his convenience or
dispositiOu. Not wishing to have his au-
thority questioned, a c'bmplaint was made,
and the City Attorney issue a writ for his
arrest. Armed with it, Oh Crowe pro-
ceeded to“. Lauder's house, but returned
without his prisoner. Mr. L., however,
soon appeared before the City Judge to ans-
wer, but being more fluent than pulile in re-
gard to the matter, he was admonished by
the City Judge that such acts and language
would subject him to a fine and the lock-up
if persisted in. The matter was finally
arranged for a hearing a week hence, when
a lively time is anticipated.
' The ladies of the Helping Hand Society,
will meet on‘Wednesday afternoon, at Mrs.
Westervell’s Spring street, and the New
England Home Sociable at Mrs. Henry R.
Fitch’s house on Wednesday evening. .
Criticism, even“ wi severit may he
sometimes needful. ut the chronic habit
of plaguing the public car with low and
.to make friends of thoughtful and candid
readers. ' p
The services in Trinity chapel during the
last week and on the Sabbath, were of un-
usual interest and are to be continued dur-
inglhis week. The attendance upon the
services of the Congregational, Baptist and
Methodist churches, have been well attended.
The late parishioners and friends of Revf
W. H. Thomas greeted him in large num-
bers at the Methodist church, on Sunday
morning and evening. His mornings dis-
course was founded on the text “And he
calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth
them out.” In the evening he held the
marked attention of the audience for nearly
one hour while discoursicg from the text
“Them that glory in appearance.” Subject
Sham.
the City Hook and Ladder Company on
Wednesdaycveuing, March 10th.
An excitemen was made by the cry of
fire on Friday evening near the hat manu-
factory of Messrs. Crofutt d7 Knapp. It
proved to be a false alarm proceeding from
a drunken Iran, who was arrested and
fined $5.00
The 5,000 inhabitants of the City are
again blessed with providential favors. The
“ copious showers of Croton fro
clouds” continue, making many parts
City most available for water power or nav-
igation. Many of the “ paved cross-walks”
are revealed, but the most dilligeut in the
search for them, have not found the “ paved
streets”. On Chestn "street boats might
have commenced 1.0.13 trips; on Franklin
street there was a fine location for a water
power. At thejuncturc of Clay street and
New York Avenue there might have been
secured a body of water sufilcicn. for almost
any manufacturing purpose. Olhcr loca-
tions might have been selected for the same
purpose.
the state, “it occupies a field particularly
its own." To capitalists and manufacturing
establishments looking for water power, the
City is recommended. '
A correspondent gives the amount charg-
ed at a restaurant on the line of the N. Y.,
of napkin 30 cents. It is not so at Tucker’s
South N orwalk Saloon. _
What great anger a few truthful words
kindlcth. ' . .
Rumor has it thata Bank with a cash
capital of $200,006 is shot.) be established
in the city.
Mr. Horton, late Senior of the Sentznei,
was in town a few days since, looking hale
and hearty, and apparently relieved of
much care.
ln answer to verbal, written and public
invitations from the'teachers, many patrons
of the South Norwalk Union School assem-
bled in the lecture-room of the Franklin
street schoolhouse on Wednesday evening
last, to become better acquainted. The
seats were removed from the center of' the
rOom making the hall inviting, and caused
the remark that it would make a good ball-
room: The teachers were present in full
numbers, also Dr. Pardee of' the committee,
and Mr. and Mrs. Palmer, with many of the
The evening was
spent in social conversation, the Principal
endeavoring to say a word ioefi one in
the room. The Pennell family so. a several
pieces, accompanied by Prof. Gibson on the
Piano. Mrs. Dr. Pardee was introduced to
I the audience by'Mr. Palmer, and read “The
LN. H. & H. R. R., thus, Coffee, Pie and use
mer was then introduced by Dr. l’ai'dee,and
read selections from “Pickwick.” The en-
tertainment concluded with a Quadrille
dance, when all left seemingly much grail;
lied.
“He that is slow to anger is better than:
the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit
than he that takelh a city." Seest thou a
man that is hasty in his word, there is’more
hope of a fool than of him.” N.
“Baxter’s Mouthly’fls the title of a new
paper started in Ridgefield. It starts 011‘
small, but is to be somewhat enlarged.
nience‘ their sessions on Thursday, at the
Water Commis’sioners’ Room, Savings Bank
Building. . ‘
The Burnside Guards’ Calico Ball, last
week Monday evening, is reported to have
been a pleasing affair. Dolly Vardeu was
in her glory. , '
._.___£-.g_..__ ._____E
' shamanism.
In Wilton; Feb. 18th, by Rev. John G. Davenport
assisted by Rev. S. J. M. Merwin. Mr. Alfred Mc-
Kee, of Brooklyn, N. Y., and Miss Belle Comstock
of Wilton. _ _
In Bridgeport 241th inst, by Rev, B, C. Palmer,
Mrhfilha ten 5. hompspn, of Spiingfield, Mnss.,
to ss
Hanford,‘of
,.
eport. .
In Wilton, Feb. 28th, J ehiel ' Grumman, aged 75
yours, 2 months. and 2 days.
1 o'clock, p. m., and at the Methodist Church, »
Kent, still; o’clock. Relatives and friends of the
family are invited to attend.
In Derby, Feb. 18th, Allie, only daughter of
Benjamin and Alice Hubbell, aged 3 three years.
Her remains were taken to _WIl_tou for interment.
In Bridgeport, Feb. 22d, Miss hate Morgan, aged
17 years. Feb. alst, Hannah, ngv? ed 6’1 cars;
Charlotte Trigbee, aged 64. Fe . 23 , Mag niene
.S‘niith; wife of Henry J. Smith. agedlo years.
eb. 24th. Allen Howard, son of Leander H. and
Mary R. Cook, aged at: years,.1 month. .
‘In Ite’dding, on the 2lst inst., Fanny, relict of
the late Aaron Sanford, aged 79 years. ..
In N ewtown, Feb. 18th, Mrs. Sarah Stillson, aged
84 cars. ‘ . '
lyn Greenfield; Hill, gob. 23d, Orlando 0. Nichols,
ed 68 cars mont ,s. _
a n Ridgeae'id, Feb 16, Betsey. Wife of‘the late
Elijah' Hawley, ageth'i years. Feb.‘ ‘20, Carrie
15., only daughter of Benjamin and Elizabeth Pat-
rick, aged 8 years and 5 months.
In Brooklyn, N. Y., Feb. 23d. Sarah Hurlbntt,
S‘proull, aged 40.
A
' t Isaac D.-
Wiieo . Y., Feb. 7th, Henry Keeler,
Inl Lzewisboro,
er 6‘ cars. ,
n iteSading, Feb. 21, Samuel Smith Gray, aged
77 cars and 6 months. . .
u Dnnbury, Feb. 23d. Keznah, Widow of Zadoc
‘Wood, aged 86 years. Feb. 15th, David Bailey,
aged 24 years. ‘ .
In Brooktield, Feb. 16th, Wait S. Northrop, aged
85 ears; Eliza Kellogg. 21 ed 68 years.
n Stamford, Feb. 20th, innie F. Provost. aged
7 years. Feb. film, of paralysis of the heart,
Lewis Harvey Bates, formerly of Philadcl his, in
.3d, Martha J. Loc wood,
is est . . Feb a
”god 3¥'§$§,6 mc'mtha. Feb. 34th, Charles x.~
Youn , edl ear 10months.6davs. _
In‘ rai‘geporyfz, Fcb. 26th, EbenezerTracy, aged
2 ears.. ..
" ill Stamford, Feb. 26th, Mary, Widow of the late
Robbins Tracy, of Colchester, in he; 77th year.
-to be made electors.
u-ndignified language, is not the correct way .
The ball ofthe season will be given by -
Being thcpuly city of its size i.
Lost Heir,” with thrilling effect. ’Mr, Pal- '
The Borough Board of Relief Will com- '
‘mfia. ouise. daughter or Stephen S. '
ridg
53' The funeral! will ho attended from his late -
‘ residence in Wilton, on Thursday, March 4th, at
$ 50 REWARD .fOr the recovery of the
SlLVErs stolen from the house of
JAMES A. HUYT, Dept-.lflh, 1874. lt‘9
DMZ-In theyicinity’ of Union! and Adams Ave-
nues, on Fridgglnorning .ast. a Black Thread
Lace SCABF. 7 c finder will be liberally re-
warded by leaving measure at the GAZETTE
Office. Btf
$5 Reward.
I will pay'Five Dollars, (and no squealing.) on
satisfactory proof of a second-hand Domestic
Sewmg Machine being sold, as a new one in the
town of Norwalk, since October lst. 1874.
we F. B. WHEELER.
WANTED i
Straw Sewing Machine Operators
D ESIRING good wages and steady em ploymento
Apply at once to
MERRICK, FAY as .(20.,
MONSON. MASS.
REGISTRARS’ NOTICE.
TO ALL MALE CITIZENS.who wish to be made
Electors of the State of Connecticut and
Town of N orwalk : '
The undersigned Registrars of Voters of the
First Voting i
2t”)
_ strict of N orwalk, willbc in ses-
sion at the Town Clerk’s Oilice, on SATURDAY,
the 13th day of March. 1875. between the hours of
9 o’clock, a. m., and 5 o’clock, p. m., for the pur-
pose of receivmg the applications of persons to
be made Electors.
EDWARD MERRILL,
GEORGE N. ELLS,
Norwalk, March ist, 1875.
Registrars of Voters,
lat Voting Districtt.9
2
REGISTRARs NOTICE.
NOTICE is hereb given that the undersigned
Registrars of oters for the Third Voting
District of N o alk, will meet at the store of Hon-
ford,& Osborn. on Saturday, the 13th do of March,
l875. from 9 o’clock. a. m., uuti15 o’cloc , . m., for
the purpose of receiving applications 0 persons
WILLIAM B. HENDRICK,
W. S. HANFORD.2ND. ,
- Registrars of Third Voting District.
Norwalk, March lst, 1875.
Alfred ‘Bridgman’s
yafifimfie
Ex'rua lunuoann'ii'rs'
T0-
Aud all purchasing both
FLOWER
AND
VEGETABLE
SEEDS!
é Send for
lerms and Catalogue
AT ONCE.
SEEDS WARRANTED FRESH.
All orders will receive prenipt attention.
Address, ‘ _
P. 0. Box 5451,
' ‘NEW YORK CITY.
To' THE LADIES: .
Mrs. McLean.
North Avenue, is now fully prepared to execute
, all orders in
“STAMPING.”
Monogramcs. Crests, &c., Stamped to order, as
well as plain stamping. Call and see specimens. 9tt‘
REAL ESTATE
AT AUCTION,
ILL be sold at public auction, on Thursday
March 11th, at 2 o’clock, .in., the homestead
ot the late Lewis P. Fillow, eceased, consisting
of one Dwelling House 'and out-buildings. an
about six acres of land, situated at Cranberry
lains, Norwalk. Also, at same time a tract of
’oodland of 3% acres, belonging to said estate.
Itstorilnsy PM)?!" bf If): 61:; next fairday.
A . ‘ , . . ,
GltEGOItY'rFILLOW, lAdministiators.
Norwalk, Feb. 27th, 187 5. _ '
TO LET.
SEVERAL good Houses and Apartments to let
from April lst. 1875. Enquire of
March lst, 1875. 3t9 S. E. OLMSTEAD.
TO LET.
HE STORE in Winnipauknormerly occupied
b JOsc 'hC.Randlc. A l to
V p . ' MORGAN T. SMITH.
To Rent.
PART of a Dwelling close in the village. Three
rooms on first floor. and one room on second
floor. Good well and cistern of water. Rent 813
per month. Enquire at thisofiice.
TO LET oré For: SALE.
AT Winnipauk. A beautiful House and Barn,
with all modern improvenients,with about one
acre of land, garden, fruits, &c., now occupied by
George H. Bundle. '
Also the House and land formerly owned by
samuel S. Durand, on Flax Hill, from April 1.
3:9 3. E. OLMSTEAD.
FOR. SALE.
THE property formerly known as the Vander-
bilt Place. situated about 1}; miles east from
the town of N orwalk, containing a House, Born,
mi about 20 acres of Land. in good condition.
‘nquiries may be made of JOHN H. JARVls,
Norwalk, or HENRY STEVENSON near the prgzi'ié
area.
B US IN E 88 I !
BAR «it. BAR FgXTURES.
COMPLETE with, all requisites of a first-class
Restaurant. Also a good stock of
Hotel furniture, Bedding,0arpets,
&c., for sale at a bargain. Apply to
J. E. JONES, Norwalk.
'ro BENT. .
The entire Building now occupied by me as-a Res-
taurant and Hotel, from April 1. For particulars
apply to J. E. JONES, Norwalk. Otf
BENNETT, not sum '
have a complete stock of
DRY GOODS,
AT THE LOWEST PRICES.
7 THE srsr villa WIDE
Bleached Muslin
in town, _
AT ONE SHILLING,
BENN’fallléofi‘dft.STREET’S.'
—_
Bennett, Nash (it Street
have a fine stock of _
TDWEIS AND TABLE llNENS,
—ALL—-
' vrmr CHEAP FOR CASH.
The Best_Assortment of
HAMBURG EDGINGS,
in town at the Lowest Prices, ure;to be found at
Bennett, Nash 8: Sheets.
For anything in
GO TO
‘- BENNETT. NASH &' STREETS. -
r Chromos,
Walter B- Hoyt, " .
WAX, Gill“ 8:. FARMS MARBLE
2t"8"’liHEST
9A6 ffinflfl _v
———_..o-.’p.-————s
TC nUY
DURING THE REST OF
THIS MONTH
vent“ trait,
.41;
, ..Har1"l‘s ,’.
.Having decided to reduce my stock, pre-
paratory
Boots and Shoes,
lliY llW I’ll CASH. ‘
Call and see how low you can buy. .
NE W STORE}
HE subscribers have purchased the Retail
Business of GEO. H. BICE,and.moved to
'31 MAIN sun; '1‘,
and added a NEW STOCK of
Picture Frames, .
Stationery, and
Fancy. Walnut Goods.
' Having. had long experience in the business. we
feel confident that we can please all as to price
and quality. . ‘
FIMI JOB WORK Al“) REPAIRING,
done at short notice and on resonablc terms.
Call and see. . -
COLBY alt" ‘IIINMAN,
7. ' Successors‘to G. 1!. Rice.
'Diaries 'f9r71875.
Buy early and have your
- ) '» .
A nice assortment.
choice, at 7 ‘
Uhle’s Dru!) Store.
. A splendid liiie or ;;
DOLL‘is‘
FOR THE HOLIDAYS.
. China Heads, Wax Heads, with Moving Eyes,
and Hair. Also Bodies and Arms.
TOILET sn’rsm UT-GL‘A ss COLOGNE
BOTTLES, BLUE AND GOLD con
ocxns, PARIAN a: minus onuaarsn'rs
LAVA WARE TOBACCO snrs. AND FINE
ouxannurnn BOQUET GLASSES, VERY
LOW IN PRICE.
v
Plate glass and common—will not Warp or crack
from dampnch or heat.
The usual line of
Perfumery, Hair Oils, Pomades,
Combs, Brushes. Whisk Brooms, Toilet Waters
Soap", Hair Preparations, Tooth Powders, Toilet
Powders, «to.
ill} lllNli Pronouns,
in Felt, Flfiael, Lamb’s Wool and Chamois skins.
An excellent prevention of sudden colds during
the Winter season.
Razors, Straps, Shaving Soaps,
AND BRUSHES.
POCKET BOOK IN RUSSIA LEATH.
ER. TURKEY MO-
ROCCO, AND CALF SKINS. Card Cases, Bill
Books and Ladies’ Wallets. Prices to suit the
times.
Hairs navel" s'ronr,
11 Main. Street,
NORWALK, - - CONN.
Adjourned. Sale
01" REAL, ESTATE.
WILL be offered at. Public Auction, Saturday
the 20th day of March. 1875, at_10 o’clock fore-
noon, on the premises or the late Homestead of
George Perry, deceased,.consisting of about one and
three-quarters acres of. land. With, two dwelling
houses, a barn and a shop. ,Said Homestead is sitti-
ated in Norwalk, on the Main Road leading from
N orwaik to Westport, a short distance east of the
Episcopal church. _ Terms-made known at time of
sale. JOSEPH \V. HUBBELL.
" ‘ . Administrator.
Norwalk, Feb. 22,1875.
r'ro RENT.
STORE on Main Street; also athree story
'and basement brick hens and one two story
and basement brick house 0 High Street, first
door south of- William C. Street’s, from first of
April. For particulars enquire of
‘ NOAH WOOD.
roll SALE on T0 RENT.
The place formerly occupierLby the subscriber,
pleasantly located near the head of Main Street.
comprising a HOUSE, small BARN, good APPLE
ORCHARD and other . FRUIT TREES, large
GARDEN, abundant ground for the culture of
Strawberries andbther Small Fruit, etc. A very
comfortable and desirable place for' a family, de-
siring plenty of Out-document as Well asa snug
house. a Will .,be rented to a good family at a low
rate, if not sold before April 1st. Apply to .
’ R. L. ELLS.
Tl‘llltfli, Elastic Belts & Stockings,
and any
SURGICAL APPLIANCES.
for deformities ”and deficiences are
Supplied and Fitted, 'at
Uhle’s Drug Store, ll Main St.
A competent physician will be in attendance
every Saturday, from 1 to 5 o’clock, p. m., who Will
'apply in aperi‘ect and proper manner, all 300;]?
sold without extra charge.‘
J Uers D. You Moran, .
State of Connecticut,
vs.
ELLEN D. VON Marina. } Fair-field, County, as;
.Bnienroa'r, Eel). 2;.th, A. 1).. 18:5.
UPON the petition of the said J nlcs D. Von
Meyer, praying for reasons therein _set forth,
for a divorce, returnable to the Superior Court
in and for Fairfield County. on the first Tuesday
of March, A. 1)., l875. It appearing to, and beta
found by, the sLbscribing authority, that _the sat
Ellen D. Von Meyer, the said respondent, is absent
from this State, and gone to parts unknown ; ,
Therefore ordered, that notice of the pendency
of said petition be given by publishing this order
in the NORWALK GAZETTE. anewspaper printed
in N orwalk, in said Fairfield Count , three weeks
successively. commencing on or
day of March, A. D., 1875. H. T. “BLAKE,
Clerk of the Superior Court for bairfield County.
3t'9
co
ORDER. OF NOTICE.
ISTRICT of N ORWALK. ss. I’robatc Court.
February 251b, A. D. 1875. .
Estate of HENRY BENNETT, late of Wilton,
in said District. deceased. . . . . .
ORDERED-That the Administratrix exhibit her
Administration account tothis Court for adjust-
ment, at the Probate Office in N orwalkmn the 13th
day of" March, 1875. at 9 o?clock, forenoon; and
that all persons interested in said Estate may be
notified thereof, the said Administratrix Will cause
this order to be pnhhshed‘ according to law, in a
newspaper printed in Fairfield County, and also
post a copy thereof on'. the sign‘ post in said Wilton,
nearest the‘placc where the deceased last dwelt,
at least 10 days before said 13th day of March. .
lt9 GEORGE A. DAVENPORT, Judge.
ISTRICT olf'NORWALK, ss. Probate Court,
February 23d. A. D. 1875.
Estate of ANN DRUMMON D, late of New
Canaan,,in ‘41 District, deceased. _
The Con of Probate for the District of Nor-
walk hath limited and allowed at: months from
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 will be debarred a recovery.
Allpersons indebted
to make immediate
3t9 ' GEORGE
Baymen’ to . _ .
RUMMOND.‘ Administrator.
”fl Mods Marilee VISITING, uni/walnut CARDS, ,
PRINTED OB ENGRAVED.
all styles at towns-ices, at the ' ‘
Gazette JObi‘P‘rInting Office.
5" .
to buying Spring Goods, I will offer .
FLORENCE 'IIAND MIRRORS,
to said Estate age“, requested .
HOES 1'
eiore the 2nd , V
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