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Tuesday. April 13th, 1875.
The Total Vote.
The Hartford Courant says that the total
vote for governor was 100,909—of which
44,301 was republican, 53,785 democratic,
__,.2,809_pr_ohibition and 14 scattering. The
"democratic majority is 6,661. The vote is
theilargest ever polled in the state, exceed-
ing that of 1868 by 1,584. The total vote for
congressmen is 47,311 republican, 51,093
democratic and 1,909 prohibitionist. The
democratic majority is only 1,807, or 4,794
less than 0n the. vote for governor. The
prohibition vote, as is well known, is almost
'wholly drawn from the republicans. The
total vote for congressmen is 968 larger than
any previous vote inlthe state.
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The Alma House Children.
One of the largest town meetings ever
held in Norwalk, convened On Wednesday
last, to consider the questions of transfer-
ring the children from the Aims House to
Fitch’s Orphan’s Home, and also to vote
upon the questions of bounty payments to
such of our soldiers as received none, and
for the construction of a Bridge on the Ben-
edict farm property.
There was considerable excitement exhib-
ited over the first proposition, but after Rev.
Mr. Hamilton had stated the deplorable
condition of these children there amid all
the inevitable and debasing influences sur-
rounding them, the vote for their transfer
was overwhelming. Our Roman Catholic
friends were the first to exhibit concern of a
sectarian nature, although there was noth-
ing sectarian in the movement, nor is the
Home a place of sectarian influences. It
would seem that any sort of religionists who
could quietly endure that these children
should grow up to lives of degredation and
vice and crime, as is inevitable from their
associations at the poor house, might toler-
ate a place where their human nature would
at least receive humane care and culture.
One inmate, who was reared in our Aims
House, and is still a resident there, has add-
ed four illegitimate children to our popula-
tion and the tax payers’ burdens, as her leg-
itimate contribution for the town’s lack of
christian care of her. If little girls or
bright boys can be rescued from similar deg-
redation and reared to lives of sobriety and
usefulness and taught to respect themselves,
it would seem that every right-minded citi-
zen would be only too glad of any opportu-
nity for effecting such a change, and to leave
the question of Humanism, Episcopacy,
Methodism, Presbyterianism, to the future-
judgment of the children.
The vote giving $100 to such of the Nor-
walk volunteers as failed to get any bounty
was passed with very little opposition. It
will require from $1,200 to $2,000 to meet
this vote. , The Benedict Bridge proposition
was carried overwhelmingly, and a contract
will no doubt be given ouI'or its construc-
tion. '
P. S.—A petition and a call are out for
_ a meeting to be held next Saturday for the
purpose of so changing the above vote as-
that the Roman Catholic children may be
sent to the New Haven Orphan Asylum of
that faith. While we deem such a policy
and proceedure entirely unnecessary, it is
nevertheless infinitely better than that these
poor, unofi‘ending children should be permit-
ted to grow up, as at present, in worse than
pagan ignorance of religious influences of
any character whatever.
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Sunday was the first day of genuine
Spring “ inwardnéss" we have had. The
sun shone warm and genial; the birds car-
rolled in excels of joy and minstrelsy, and
the air was redolent and musky with burst-
ing buds and first blooming flowers.
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The aged consort of Rev. Dr. Wm. C.
Mead passed ‘away on Friday last. She
had long been a patient sufferer, and al-
though her departure was not unexpec‘ted,
many mourn her with a sincere grief and a’
feeling of the deepest sympathy for her sur-
viving partner pervades the whole com-
munity. Her funeral will take place at St.
Paul’s church on Thursday afternoon.
It will be very gratifying to the many
friends of the Rev. Dr. Head to learn that his
health and strength are well sustained in
this dark hour of domestic bereavement.
Our Borough Road-master, Harvey Fitch,
is earning the gratitude of man and beast by_
an active and thorough removal of the cob-
bles from out our highways. Our thorough-
fares have been left in a sorry condition by
by the long and severe winter.
Rev. Mr. Fessenden, father of, our recent
candidate for State Senator, and formerly
M. C. from the Lewiston, Maine, district,
preached from the Rev. Mr. Hamilton’s pul-
pit last Sunday morning and evening. Mr.
Fessenden is a half-brother of the late U. S.
Senator Wm. Pitt Fessenden, of Maine.
A letter from Rev. Dr. Hall to one-of his
old parishioners here, indicates that his ad-
vanced years and faililg health may soon
compel his withdrawal from the Theologi-
cal Professorship he has filled for twenty
years past in the Auburn _ Theological
Seminary.
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A letter received from one of our Nero
walk boys out in Springfield, Dacotah, says
that two of their acquaintances have just
got back from a hunting expedition; the
hunt extended out to the Black Hills, and
they left a party of four at work there while
they came in for tools and supplies. They
brought in nuggets of gold with them, and
return back soon.
News has just been received by cable,
of the death of Rev. F, W. Williams, in
Rome, Italy, where he had gone for his
health. He preached for seven years in
New Canaan, Ct., and for the same time
afterwards at Black Rock. His death will
be regretted by his numerous friends and
parishioners in this county.-
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A San Premium—Sunday, just as the
people were returning from the churches, a
young man, genteelly dressed, was seen
reeling up to the west end of Wm. K.
. James’ fence, and soon was sprawled out
upon the wet ground within the 'Belden
lot—dead drunk! Even the passing dogs
cast a glancing eye of pity and disgust at
the and picture. By the way, it is stated
that there is more rum sold here on Sun-
days than on any other of the days
of the week. There is certainly more
frequent exhibitions of its debasing effects.
Can’t our “efficient police” do something
towards correcting the growing evil'?
The ladies of the South Norwalk Con-
gregational church had a very delightful
social gathering at their festival last‘week,
and, we are glad to add, netted $165.00 for
their labors. All who attended seemed to
have fully realized all the joy of doing
good. It is hard to excel! our South Nor-
walk sisters in anything pertaining to
church charities.
The “ Normal]: Table” at the Homeopathic
Fair is a recogized feature of the great Four-
teeoth St. Fair. Mrs. Winfield S. Hanford
has it under her personal supervision and it
is highly complimented.
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The effort on the part of the Catholics of
New York City to have their parochical
schools placed on the same footing with the
public schools, and share the common school
fund with them, has met so strong an oppo-
sition that it will probably be defeated.
[The Fire Police re: ted A._J. Meeker
as tUir Captain at their annual meeting
last week; A. H. Camp, President; C. B.
Duke, Soc. ;‘D. C. Nash Tree. and Chas.
Olmstead and B. L. Fiilow. Sergeants.
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Railroad Accident.
Wilson Raymond. the market wugoucr
between Norwalk and Liwisboro, was com-
ing to town Saturday, and in crossing the
Danbury track at the head of Pudding
Lane was struck by thcweleven o’clock up
train. One of his horses was killed out-
right, the other badly injured, his wagon
demolished, and be thrown down the em-
bankment nearly a hundred feet. Mr. Ray-
mond was found to have no bones broken,
but seemed to have suffered internal injury
from the concuSSion. He was removed to
residence of Dr. Moses Hill, and Dr. Uhle
immediately called. His wife was tele-
graphed for, and was driven from her home
in Lewisboro to Norwalk inside an hour.
Late Saturday evening he was deemed well
enough to ride to his home, and was placed
in an easy covered carriage and driven
thither. Smith Gilbert, one of the most
competent and careful engineers, blew his
usual whistle and was ringing the bell
when his pilot struck between the team and
fore cud of the large market wagon. Cons
ductor Thomas did all in his power for the
sufferer; and a gentleman who‘tvas driving
immediately behind him and who heard the
car whistle, cannot account for his having
escaped intant death. Mr. Raymond was
in a covered wagon, and the wind blowing
from the opposite direction, did not hear
the approaching train. ‘Owing to an em-
bankmcnt south of this road, it is impossi-
ble to see an up coming truin,aud the won-
der is that more accidents have not occur-
red at this pdint. There is but one safe
way for crossing railroads with teams, and
that is—always come to a full stop before at-
tempting to pass.
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In addition to our Turkish and Chinese
circulation, we commence sending the
Gamma this week to a subscriber in New
Zealand. The sons and daughters of old
Norwalk inhabit every quarter of the globe.
The great coming event of our era.
The Centennial Exhibition to be held at
Philadelphia in 1876.
We wish to draw the special attention of
our readers to the steady and prosperous;
condition of this stupendous undertaking,
the buildings are well under way and prior
to January next they will be ready for the
reception of goods. The applications for
space are already flocking in from every
clime. Our citizens we hope are making
preparations to be thoroughly represented
as patriotism, duty, and interest demands.
Our State is intimately connected commer-
cially with the keystone state. We trust
her banner will wave triumphantly at this
wonderful meeting of all nations.
Norwalk must exhibit there her superior
felt cloths, her splendid straw hats and
snow-white shirts, her well made fairy shoes '
and her matchless cassimers,her unsurpassed
stoue-ware and her cemfortable well fitting
hats, her Steam Pumps, Steam Engines
and machinery and her great variety of
safety locks. She is certain to receives
well merited share of reward, to be distri-
buted by the chosen men of our nation in
whose disinterested hands the affair is being
managed with noble and untiring energy
and sound judgment. '
Our people can scarcely conceive of the
magnitude to which this world’s exhibition
is certain to attain, nor can our various pro-
ductive industries make too early prepara-
tions for securing and occupying space there.
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We were gratified by a friendly call on
Saturday, from A. A. Moss, Esq., of ,Phila-
delphia, who was the guest of F. St. John,
Esq., over Sunday. Mr. Moss will be re-,
membered as the gentleman who built the
stone castle on the beautiful eminence east
of the Wilson Point road some years ago,
and thus attracted attention to that beauti-
ful section of our town, which has been so
largely appropriated and improved for sub-
urban shore residences.
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Congregssman Landers was in town last
Friday as Bank Commissioner, examining
the South Norwalk Savings Bank. He looked
as calm and happy as any Republican broth-
er we have met,even since the Rhode Island
election.
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Mrs. Dr. M. B. Pardee graduated with high
honors from'the N. Y. Homeopathic College
last week, and is already in full practice.
Weshall look for much healing among the
sick women and children, and general ill-
ness among the susceptible men.
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Death and taxes are the inevitable penal-
ties of living. Collector Camp is out with
his polite bill of fare for the summer cam-
paign of 1875. So all the poor Boroughites
have to do is just to step upto the Captain’s
office and settle.
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One of the best jokes of the clectidn was
perpetrated by President Bishop, at Bridge-
port, the Saturday night before election.
He had been engaged to say a few compli-
mentary words in. favor of his Congres-
sional candidate, Hon. .Wm. H. Barnum,
who, it was thought, was going to be heavily
run astern by the local popularity of' Dr.
Hubbard. But friend Bishop, who is “out
of politics,” you know, got spinning around
till it was time for the next speaker to fol.
low, and'actually forgot that there was any
democratic candidate running for Congress,
and so sat down and made no allusion
whatever to Barnum. ' ' '
The N. Y. 65 N. H. Railroad is in perplex-
ity again. This time it isn‘t that terrible
bloody-bones the “parallel” but those
naughty but persistent express messengers,
who canse‘all the anxiety and suffering.
The express messenger business has grown
to such proportions that now there are some
fifteen or twenty of them going up and
down the road daily. Their plan of busi-
ness is to carry orders from the home cus-
tomers, and return it the same night. If it
be a samble of dry goods, they go and
match it, or if it be any other order they go
personally to the the place or party in New
York, and bring return saute evening.
This the messengers claim is a branch of
the express business that Adams’ Express
09., can’t, don’t and won’t do. Meantime
that Co. has a close contract with the Rail-
road and the latter guarantees them all of
this kind of business, and as both compa-
nies‘were undoubtedly losing freight and
express matter, both have conspired to
shut off the messengers. Last week orders
were giVen not to let them pass intothe
cars with their packages or carpet bags.
But they insisted upon their rights, and
attorneys have been employed in Stamford,
Norwalk, Bridgeport, tiud New Haven to
enforce their legal right to travel and carry
reasonable baggage if it cannot be arranged
inaspirit of fair play and compromise.
The Express Company says it will vexe-
cute any orders these messengers can, and
insistthat they and their contract with the
road shall be protected by it. The ofiicers
of the road claim that no one has a right
to carry express packages _as personal
baggage or send the same as freight with-
oxfl their consent. The messengers reply
they have a right to travel and carry in
their hands whatever they please. That
the R. R. Co. cannot know and has no
business to know whether these packages
contain their own personal effects or some-
body clscs. They are acting under adviéc
of eminent counsel, and it is evident the end
is not yet. Meantime it is very plain to see
there can be neither peace or happiness to
thc pulbic till the Parallel is built.
WOW——
The Derby Hanson}?! it seems to us,is pa y-
ing' pretty high for a free pass over the N.
Y. & N. H. Railroad, in fulsome puffs of
that corporation. It pretends to know more
about its ficcommodatiug management than
those living on the line of the road.
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"l‘he Temperance Democratic Aid Society
seems to have lost ground in the state this
your, ulthoggh the slightest favors, are no
doubt appreciated by their political allies.
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The first passenger train went through
the Hoosac tunnel Friday.
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The Litchfield Enquirer celebrated its
semi-centennial on the 8th inst.
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Our Reddiug friends got beaten in their
second days trial for Representative.
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Rev. Mr. Hamilton preached at the Stam-
ford Congrethional church last Sunday.
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The Union Temperance Meeting is.to be
held at the lst Baptist church on Tuesday
evening.
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Charles Adams, it is understood, is to re-
ceive the appointment of Deputy Sheriff for
Norwalk.
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We regret to learn that Captain Frank
Quintard is lying quite seriously ill at his
home South Nerwalk.
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Rev. Mr. Simonson has been assigned to
the 2d M. E. Church, Norwalk, by the Con-
ference held at Meriden.
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The Saturday’s three o‘cloek Express left
the Union Depot with thirteen packed and
filled passenger cars.
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There isn’t a man in the State who pulls
a nose or shaves a chin more dcxtcrously
than “ Gus. Franke.”
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Prof. Bailey gave a very delightful enter.
tainmcnt last week to a very good audience
considering the condition of local finances.
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By an explosion of giant powder at San
Francisco, last week eleven persons were
killed and $820,000 worth of ipcrty de-
stroycd.
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Ex-Mayor Ely is expected here from
Florida to-day. ,He is reported to have had
unusual sttccess in hunting the elusive and
wicked flea and solemn,meditativc alligator.
Prof. Julius Seelye, M. C., elect, of the
Amherst District, has been visiting his
home and friends at Bethel. He passed
through town lastweek on his return to
Massachusetts.
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Selleck’s School closed last Wednesday
for a five Weeks vacation. This is now said
to be the largest and. most prosperous
school in Connecticut, its scholarship hav-
having long since passed beyond a hundred
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There has been an unusually heavy drive
on our local Harlem-lune this spring, es-
pecially since it has come to be known that
Harlem keeps the finest stock of gents’
clothing and furnishing goods in the county.
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Our enterprising city neighbors ought to
make a vigorous raid on the cobble stones
filling their streets—and especially the
Main street leading into and out of the city ,
It is very had from Sammis’ Hill to the
Depot.
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Dan Bryant, the popular negro minstrel
and mansger, died Saturday at his late resi‘
deuce, No. 20 West Sixtieth street, New
York, of pneumonia. Daniel W. O’Brien
(the minstrel’s correct name) was born in
the city of Troy, N. Y. '
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Mr. Colmxts Lecture 2
No local event of the year has awakened
Vice President on the Life and Character
of Abraham Lincoln, to be given at Lock-
wood‘s Hall, April 29th. The Odd Fellows
are certainly most fortunate in their ability
to secure Mr. Colfax, as this will be his first
delivery of it in New England. We listened
to it in Washington last winter, where he
delivered it to an audience so densely pack-
ed that hundreds had to go away unable to
gain admission. We have no hesitation in
pronouncing it one of the best, most enter-
taining and instructive efforts we ever heard
delivered from the platform. We copy the
following democratic testimony to show that
it is entirely removed from any partizan-
ship:
The lecture which Mr. Colfax is now de
livering through the country on the life of
his friend, is a worthy monument to the
memory of the great president. The leO
ture combines a rare collection of informa-
tion not obtainable in any other direction,
and therefore is desirable to be heard on
this account. At the same time it is u lux-
ury to hear him on any subject, and m his
impartial rehearsal last evening we do not
see the plea of the advocate, but the calm
discrimination of a judgc— -an interesting and
worthy tribute to a great man. Socrally,
Mr. Colfax is the most genial of men, and
throughout his long and conspicuous pub-
lic career we doubt if he ever made in_ either
political party a personal enemy—Syracuse
N. 17., Courier, Dem.
Hon. Schuyler Colfax lectured last Thurs-
day evening, Subject. “Abraham Lincoln.”
The distinguished gentleman was greeted
by a large audience. His lecturewas pre--
pared with care, devoid of politics, and
interestin to all. During his stay in
Wooster r. Colfax was the guest of Pres:-
d aylor of the
th equaintance of many of our people,
who are pleased with his high socral quali-
ties— Wooster Ohio, Democrat.
On Tuesday morning last Schuyler Cpl-
fax visited, this office, in company With
some of our citizens. His anecdotes of the
time when he was runnin a country paper
were laughable. He also gaid a visit to the
ublic school and addressed the children.
This was quite a treat to them. and it shows
that the man is possessed of a kind heart, as
the act was performed from the purest
of motives—that ’of pleasing the children.
Joruyotlle, 1ll. , Democrat.
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Good entertainments have been scarce this
season, unusually so, but we are to have a
good Hall show on “day evening by the
well known Washburn’s Last Sensation
Company. Manager Washbnrnalwuys gives
a good, first-class variety show, with what
he claims is the largest and best Hall troupe
now- traveling. He gives everything adver-
tised on his bills.
WOW——
The Sunday School of St. Paul’s Church
are to hold their annual Easter Fair on
Tuesday afternoon and evening next the
201k inst. They are sure to have a fine
array of fancy articles of their Own handi-
craft and it is to he hoped they will receive
a generous patronage.
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Frank Long, of Wilton,ha‘d his pocket
picked in New York last week. Catching
the thief, he was appalled to find that he
must be locked up in the House of Deten-
tion three days, while the pick-pocket got
immediate release on bail. A specimen of
New York city justice.’
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the frame up for a new Blacksmith atop on
the ruins of the one burnt two-weeks ago at
the five corners Broad River District.
There is one consolation in defeat, The
Republicans have frightened the Democrats
hereabouts into nominating the very best
men of their party both for Representatives
here in Norwalk and‘ for Senator in the
District. Take Bruggerhof, and Hyatt and
Hanford and they have all the instincts and
behavior of first class Republicans, which
at heart they undoubtedly are.
Paul Boynton started from Dover at 4:30
a. m. on the 10th inst, to attempt to cross the
English Channel in his life saving dress.
The press boatwhich accompanied him laid
a telegraph cable as it proceeded. A tele-
gram' dated mid-channel, 7:15 a. in, said,
'-‘ Boynton is going along splendidly. He is
now fourteen miles out, He is in good
spirits and is smoking. Cape Grisncz is in
sight.” He did not make the entire distance
to Boulogne by swimming. He was taken
on board the press steamer shortly after 6
o’clock the game afternoon, against his own
wish, within eight miles of on: poast. The
weather had become boisterous, night was
gigging in and thepilot declined the respon-
sibility of’guidipg him after dark. The sea
was so rough that neatly all pit board the
steamer was sick. He arrived at the pier at
Boulogue at 8:15 o’clock last night. A great
crowd assembled towitncss his arrival, and
he was enthusiastically received.
Boynton has determined to repeat his at-
tempt to swim across the English Channel.
so general interest as the oration of the later
University, and made,
”EurnnrmsE.—George Lloyd 8: Sons have.
V CITY ans.
The week opens with a cheerful prospect.
It is an old adage that “it cannot be told
.who will bepresident until after election.”
To one who is somewhat unused to politics
and caucuses, there is something novel. To
one seated in full view of the “voting hall,”
scenes were presented which made a lasting
impression. All working for= favorites; some-
times one was interrupted by an intruder
claiming that his candidate was the best, or
cussion between one who “ carries all be-
fore him ,” and a city official, the election day
passed, the vote counted, result declared, all
went home, some disappointed, others
happy.
The fetters imposed upon us by King
Frost have been broken,aud the ladies of
the Congregational church thought it good
to commence the spring campaign with a
Festival, Supper and Art Gallery, which
took place on Wednesday evening last. To
fully describe it would be impossible; it rc-
mains only to give 'the personal experience
of one who attended. It was first necessary
to pass “John” which cost ten cents although
one could see the happy crowd within and
inhale the perfume of the flowers, coffee and
roast turkeys, also behold the busy waiting-
maids passing to and fro, taking from the
expert carvers Baker and Lauder, plates of
the “ Buius of Turkey,” or from the lady at-
tendants some of the more delicate viands.
This would not satisfy, for on the platform
could be seen the sweet flowers, while near
it was the art gallery, and “ Rebecca at the
Well,” while between the two last named,
was “a dark subject.” To enter the hall
was to be overpowered at once by the gen-
tle persuasions of the waitresses and the
cravings of hunger, The hunger was soon
appeased in partaking of tnrkey,_jelly, cof-
fee, biscuit and ice cream, all for fifty cents.
The whole evening was delightfully spent,
and at the close 'of the entertainment, it was
announced that the net proceeds would be
about $175.
The'ladies of Trinity Chapel are prepar-
ing and will soon hold a festival in Military
Hall, which, we trust;will be as successful
as that of the Congregational church.
Professor Northrop lectures in Union
School Hall this evening, for the benefit of
the evening school fund. Admittance 25
cents.
The City Common Council met on Mon-
day evening last week, and ordered, as at
commencement of City improvements for
the spring, the surveying and recommend-
ing grades for various streets and side-
walks. All of’ the streets should have been
surveyed and grades fixed; this shenldhave
been one of the first acts of the Council
three years since.
City election next? No, guess not.
School Committee election next, then con-
sideration of the “copious Croton water”
question, and then the City election. Who
will be Mayor can’t be told till after election.
OThe usual Sabbath school monthly con-_
certs were held at the Methodist, Baptist,
and Congng‘ational churches. At the lat-
ter a letter was read from Frank Sammis,
and addresses made by Messrs. Walker and
Starr, of New York, W. H. Beuedtct,Su-
perintendent, and by the pastor, H. N. Dun-
ning. At the Baptist Tabernacle, after the
usual rccitations and .bible exercises, ad-
dresses were made by Mr. Walker and
Rev. Mr. Taylor. At the Methodist church
the principal address was by Rev. Mr.
Tourer, who instructed the school in the
meaning of various Bible words, and gave
some good parting advice.
Rev. H. N. Dunning, of the City, preach-
ed'to the inmates of the Aims House on
Sabbath afternoon. N.
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Centennial.
The Board of Managers of the Philadel-
phia Loan Exhibition, consisting of Com-
mittees from the Board of the National
Museum,thc Women’s Centennial Execu-
tive Committee, and the Chairmen of Ward
Committees, respectfully announce that
they will open on the 14th day of April,
1875, at 218 West Rittenhousc Square, an
Exhibition of Paintings, Bronzes, Statuary,
China, Relies, and any other objects of in-
terest which may be loaned to them, and
which can be suitably exhibited.
They appeal confidently to the generosity
of the people of the whole country, and ask
that owners of any of -the objects above
specified will grant them the use of, such
possessions for the space of one month.
The Managers are responsible for any or:-
pensc that may be incurred in the transpor-
tation of any article to and from the Exhi-
bition, and every precaution will be used to
have the collection carefully guarded. The
names of the owner and depositor will be
appended to each article in the "Exhibition.
Articles fromNorwalk and vicinity can
be sent here to E. T. Whitney, Esq., who
will forward and take good care of them.
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Who ate up Frank Leonard’s shad and
greens? is the latest local conundrum.
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Connecticut has well grounded reason to
feel proud of the Postmaster-General she
has given to the country. The same fidel-
ity and studious care, in every detail, that
he would exercise over his private affairs,
he brings to the service of the Government’s
business. His last exploit and success is
in having smoked out a nest of fraudulent
mail contractors who had corrupted sundry
clerks in his department. The Washington
Star gives the following interesting particu-
lars of the captures:
Soon after the accession of Governor
Jewell to the position of Postmaster-Gener-
al he was told by various parties that he
must look out for fraudulent bids,“ straw
men,” &c,in connection with the letting
of contracts for earring the mails. He was
further informed that there was good rea-
son to believe that there was frequently col-
lusion for fraudulent purposes between con-
tractors and clerks in the contract ofiice;
that it had been customary to a considerable
extent for contractors to subsidize clerks in
that office; that they always operated on
the clerks who were employed on the bids
from the States in which they, desired to
secure contracts; and, finally, that these
clerks were usually bribed in advance of
the opening of the bids. On investigating
the subject the Postmaster-General came to
the conclusion that there was room for ir-
regularities, and brought his (Yankee)
shrewdness to bear in devising a scheme
which should effectually dam up the sluice
ways and prevent frauds in the bids which
were to be opened in March. He soon fixed
upon a plan, but informed no one of it until
the morning of the day on which the bids
were to be opened.
At nine o’clock (the bids were to be
opened at noon) he sent for Colonel Rontt,
Ex-Secoud Assistant Postmaster-General,
and told him that a coup d’etat was in order.
He then directed him to change the desk of
every clerk .whose duty it would be to work
on the bids, so that no clerk would perform
the work which he expected to perform.
For instance the clerks who would have
worked on bids for Texas routes were
changed perhaps to Alabama or some other
State, while the Alabama clerks were put
on Texas bids, dtc. The order was imme-
diately executed, and the unscrupulous con-
tractors, who had already made their ar-
rangements on the old basis, and the corrupt
clerks, were thrown on their beam ends at
the last moment. They determined not to'
be baffled, however, and at once set to work
to devise '
A NEW sour-1MB,
.in order to accomplish their object, and
with the result already stated. It soon he-
came patent, on investigating the bids, that
there were irregularities of certain kinds,
and the suspicion soon arose that some’of
the bids were stamped with a. counterfeit
stamp. To decide the matter, J udgc 'I‘yner
Second Assistant Postmaster-General, took
a batph of the bids to, the Treasury De-
partment, 'where the impression of the
stamp was subjected to a microscopical
test. A careful examination was made and
all the impressions were found to have been
made by the genuine stamp. Judge Tyuer
returned and took up another batch of bids
when a number of counterfeit impressions
were found. '1. was then evident that be-
yond a doubt a counterfeit stamp was in
existence, and the Postmaster-General at.
once set on foot the investigation which re»
sulted in the discoveries already noted.
In this connection it may be stated that the
investigation has not yet closed, but was in
progress 'today, with ‘s‘dme‘prospcet of
smtigiug out other culpable parties; None
of the clerks-implicated are unduly. Save
cral have resigned, but have been informed
that their resignations will not be accepted.
stopping a moment to hear the angry dis- -
The Legislature.
The following is a summary of the legis-
lature party-wise:
1874. 1875.
r—"""—""\ HM
County. Rep.Dem.Ind. Rep.Dem.Ind.
Hartford, 14 27 2 24 19
New Haven, 15 16 18 15
New London, 15 14 17 12
Fairfield, 9 22 5 27
Windham, 13 9 2 12 11 1
Litchfield, 8 31 1 8 32
Middlesex, 10 12 9 13
Tolland, 12 9 14 8
96 140 5 107 13 1
39
- 27
10
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in 1874,
“ 1875, -
loss,
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Chas. Sherwood, Esq., has undertaken the
enterprise of securing sufficient subscriptions
from the adjoining proprietors, to purchase
and throw open for a public park,that bulg-
ing bend of the Bolden lot west of Wm. K.
J ames’ residence. As promotivc of the sym-
metry of our streets and the beauty of our
village, this ought to be done, and We trust
Mr. Sherwood may be successful in his
praiseworthy efi‘orts. Now is the time to
secure this improvement if ever.
3::
The Tribune opened its new ofiice on Sat-
urday which is a model of high art and luxu-
rious taste in its outfit. A monster picture
of Cornelius Vanderbilt decorates the walls,
which some lunatic presented there as a
portrait of Mr. Greeley. We don’t wonder
the “good old man of simple tastes and hon-
est h'eart”—looks like somebody else, as he
hangs there contemplating the stilted extrav-
agance of his young successors and their gi:
rafi‘ architecture.
Democratic majority
5‘ H
N - u c a- -
The statement that Pope Pious contem-
platcsleavingRonib, and has signified his
intention of making his future home in
America, suggests the idea of securing the
Lockwood Mansion for his residence.
UncleLe'wis would no doubt sell out at a
fair advance and certainly no property of
equal magnificence is prccurable within the
United States.
#
A second-hand Washington Hand Press
for sale cheap at this oflice.
*—
Abralaam Lincoln.
Mr. Colfax addressed one of the largest
and finest audiences of the season at the
Opera House on Saturday evening. and gave-
such satisfaction to his intelligent listeners-
as very few SDEIIKEI'S would have been able
to inspire. The lecture opened with a reci-
tal of the state of affairs when the glorious
career of Abraham Lincoln was brought to
an end by the bullet of an assassin, and
there was blood upon the chair of the chief
executive of the nation.
The lecture embraced a. revie of Mr.
Lincoln’s political life from his e 1y man-
hood, up. Mr. Lincoln’s mental powers
were dwelt upon at some length, and sever-
al anecdotes relative to his'custom of deep
reflection, and the keen analysis with which
he treated subjects of weighticst moment
which came up for his consideration were
given. He made a notable figure as a poll-
tician. but it was as a patriot and philan-
thropist that he won the most enduring
fame. He held no national question could
be safely settled or surely settled except it
be settled upon the immutable principles of
right. One of his many memorable utter-
ances was, “Let us have faith that right
makes might, and in that faith let us to the end
dare to do our duly.”
Mr. Colfax’s lecture was full of eloquence
and the deepest interest. It commanded
rapt attention and was frequently applaud-
ed, and the thanks of all present are due the
speaker for bringing so vividly again before
us the memory of that eventful period, and
refreshing our minds with the exalted vir-
tues,of the lamented Lincoln.
» South Bend (1nd.) Tribune.
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Revived Prosecutions 01‘ Ring
Thieves.
Sheriff Connor witholds particulars as to
the execution of the attachment against W.
M. Twecd’s property until the levy under
the writ has been completed. The affidavits
and papers upon which the complaint is
based were by S. J. Tilden, Wheeler H.
Peckham, Andrew J. Garvey, A. S. Cady,
Stephen C. Lynes, George W. Smith, John
H. Keyser, and others. Most of them are
very lengthy documents. They have been
drawn with careful reference to the two
laws passed by the present legislature which
empower the State to bring this suit, and are
presumed to authorize the use of the pro-'
ceeding of the attachment concurrently with
an order of arrest.
It is now well understood that the suit
against Tweed 18 only the forerunner of oth-
ers to be brought against Peter B. Sweeny,
Richard B. Connolly, E. A. Woodward,
Thomas Coman,nnd the remainder of the
old Ring and their adherents. It is also be-
lieved that suits to recover the money of
which the ctty has been plundered will be
brought against the smaller members of the
Ring; and some persons positively assert
that suits will soon be begun against the es-
tate of James Watson (the County Auditor
under Controller Connoly), who was acci-
dentally killed while driving in Harlem
Lane. Watson was the one who manipula-
ted the fraudulent vouchers paSsed by the
Special Audit Board, When $6,000,000 was
stolen from the city.‘ He was the leading
spirit in the Broadway widening scheme,
and was prominent in nearly all the schemes
of fraud—N. 1". Witness.
NEW YORK. April 11.——'Additional attach-
ments were issued yesterday against the
property of William M. Tweed,indicated by
Ingersoll, who was recently pardoned by
Governor Tilden. The property attached
is very valuable, including buildings and
lots on Fifth avenue, Forty-fourth street,
Thirteenth street and Forty-second street.
The
NEMESIS.
Poor Mr. Tweed, who, in his palmy days,
was lauded by every democratic journal in
Connecticut, and who once enjoyed the dis-
tin uished honor of riding in the procession
on lection day, dazzling the eyes of the ru-
ral spectators .hy the splendor of his big
diamond, has fallen upon evil times. He is
not without reason to hope that a decision
of the Court of Appeals will in few days re-
lease him from his lenient confinement on
Blackwell’s Island, on the ground that the
judgewho sentencedhim had committed an
error. But even if his expectations should
be fulfilled, he will only change his place of
imprismment, for measures have been taken
to rearrest him and transfer him to another
prison, there to await the issue of a new
trial, which it is believed can only result in
his condemnation as a defaulter, liable to lie
in jail until he restores to the city treasury
the amount he took from it by~fraud.
It was to secure this very desirable result
that Governor Tilden pardoned Mr. James
H. Ingersoll. Previous to offering apardon
to this culprit, negotiations were entered
into with Mr. E. A. Woodward, a gentleman
who Once sat on the demoflttic side of the»
Connecticut Senate, and was a general fa-
vorite with the democracy of the State. Mr.
Woodward—familiarly known as Woody—
was the gentlemap on whose invitation a
large number of the members of the Gener-
al ssembly enjoyed the gorgeous hospital-
,itics of the Americus Club, and he came very
near bein tendered the democratic nomi-
nation for ieutenant—Govcrnor. Tired of
exile and pining to breathe once more the
air of free America, Mr. Woodward was
quite willing to peach upon his former pals.
He offered, on condition that he should not
be molested, to return and give valuable in-
formation concerning the transactions of the
Ring. Probably no one was in a better po:
sition to do so, for he had a prominent part
in all the frauds by which Mr. Tweed and
his partners plundered New York. Mr.
Woodward was informed that on one con-
dition his request would be granted. He
should agree to go upon the witness stand
and testify under oath what he knew con-
cerning transactions of the Ring. He hesi-
tated for some time, and finally refused to
consent. We are not info ed whether Mr.
Woodward has conseki‘s scruplcs on
the subject of taking a ,or whether,
as is more probable, he feared the vengeance
of his former com anions. .
Mr. James H. ngersoll having suffered
the restrictions of convict life, was less scru-
pulous, and in return for a pardon which re-
stores him to liberty and citizenship, has
consented to turn informer: It is under-
stood that he showed some reluctance at
first, but after all liberty is sweet, and Mr.
Ingcrsoll has a large fortune, a porlion of
which, it is said, he is willing to surrender.
Charles O’Connor, who has had a large and
honorable share in unearthing the frauds of
the Tammany Ring, will take a prominent
part in the prosecution of the new suits, by
means of which it is hoped $6,000,000 will
be recovered. None of the conspirators
are to be allowed to escape. Mr. Peter B.
Sweeny, E. A. Woodward, the estate of
Watson, whOSe sudden death first opened
a way for the discovery of the system of
plunder, and even Mr. Connolly, who is liv-
ing in great splendor 0n the banks of the
Nile,ar~e to be pompclled to make rcstitu:
tion. Governor‘Tildcn certainly ,dc'serves
great credit for'the'persistency 'witli' which
he is pursuiu g his former political associates.
Palladium.
The i‘ whirligig of tiine!’ sometimes spins
around as t‘ust'as a peg top. General Butler,
the rejected, is already able to jibe General
Huwley, the defeated. “ Such is life.”
- Warcester Gazette.
NewYor-k East Annual Conference.
The New York East Annual Conference
of the Methodist Episcopal church, met in
the Methodist Episcopal church, Meriden,
at nine o’clock a. M. .Bishop 'A'ndrews
opened the exercise. Rev. D. A. Geodsell,
the secretary of the last Conference, called
the roll, and about two hundred ministers
responded to their names. 110 was re-ap-
pointed as secretary of the Conference,
unanimously. Rev. Charles Fletcher, Pre-
siding Eldcr of South Long Island district,
made a report of the state of his district.
Things remain pretty much the some. Re-
ligion suffers from the state of the finances
and of politics—some conversions but no
great work. Rev. C. B. Wing, reported the
state of the North Long Island District, of
which he is the Presiding Elder, after which,
Rev. Dr. Nelson, the agent of the Book
Concern, was introduced. He reported the
Book Concern in a flourishing condition.
Thursday—Rev, Dr. Nelson, of the Book
Concern,addresscd the Conference on the
subject of Sunday school publications.
He said he had been requested to answer
the complaint of many Sunday school super-
intendents with regard to the dearncss of
our Sunday school publications. They
were cheaper, he contended, instead of
being dearer, and it could be satisfactorily
proved that they were so.
Rev. M. L. Scuddcr gave an account of
his district, audlheir characters passed.
He reported a very favorable state of things.
Rev. B. Pilsbury gave an account of the
effected everything. As the result, there
had not been any extensive revival of
religion. There had been some church
building. There was a prospect of building
several nextyear. ' ~
Saturday afternoon 125 of the conference
members went to Hartford in a special train
in charge of Bishop Andrews to meet the
New England conference from Springfield.
Bishop Riley, of the New England, and
Bishop Andrews, of the New York East
conference, presided over the fraternal
meeting in the Asylum street church.
LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE.
Sonrn Nonwanx, April 7th. 1875.
Enrrons Nonwamr GAZETTE : —Fair play
and just dealing toward all men should ever
be considered a virtue, and free discussion
of cardinal principles involved in political
campaigns, (in my judgment) is the inaleni-
able right of American citizens.
fault with gentlemen differing with me on
important questions, but I believe I have
the same rights as my political opponents.
I notice an article in your valued paper, re-
flecting on some person connected with a
liquor association in New York City. It
may be this reflects upon your humble scr-
vant. In regard to liquor dealers acting in
the past campaign, I think on due reflection,
you will be perfectly satisfied that your re-
marks are unjust,as free speech and free
discussion is the privilege of all citizens of
the Republic.
Not being given to boasting, but relying
upon right to advance our cause, I think
that you will adnit that the Democrats of
South Norwaik did their duty on Monday,
April 5th, and thereby should merit the ap-
proval of honorable opponents.
C. TowxsnxD. .
Mussns. EDITORS :—thn the item on
Dr. Fitch’s. School for Boys, in the last
GAZETTE, came under my notice, I had jusr
finished the examination of a boy who has
been one of the Doctor’s pupils. I had
noted down the coudlusious of the examin-
ation as follows: “ One of the finest pieces
of educational work wrought on the pupil
I have ever seen. Thoroughness and pow-
er of analysis are especially marked fea-
tures of his education. Independence of
text books, manly deportment, With a
proper sense of obedience, and knowledge
obtained and judgments formed on many
topics outside of the regular course of
studies, stand out in strong relief.” I am,
therefore, prepared to endorse fully your
statement: “Dr. J. C. Fitch’s School for
Boys is one of the best for a thorough busi-
ness or collegiate education in New Eng-
land.” A PATRON.
We are glad to receive the following
cheering information concerning Hon. John
Greenwood, formerly of Bethe], who at last
advices was feared to be near his end. The
news comes to us from the American Regis-
ter of Paris :—
Mr. John Greenwood, Sr., United States
Consul at Brunswick, Germany, has so far
recovered from his serious illness as to ena-
ble him to resume-his consular duties. The
injuries sustained by Mr. Greenwood were
such as at one time to lead to the beliefthat
the amputation of the right leg would be
the skill of Dr. H. A. Robbins, of Washing-‘
too, D. 0., temporarily residing at Berlin,
the life and leg of Consul Greenwood have
been spared.
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ii?“ Spring Overcoats, at Harlem d: Co’s.
.o—o————-
ftfi‘ A good line of Ginghams to be sold for
0 cts. at Scoficld & Hoyt’s, No. 29 Main St.
—————.—-4.
W Have you ever called at the shoe
store of A. H. Hoyt & Co’s. if
.r——.——-—-
WA handsome line of Collaretl’s for 10c
at the Dry Goods Bazar, 29 Main St.
. .
@‘Silk, Neck and Pocket Handkerchiefs,
for Ladies and G’ts, of new design and
latest importation at Harlem 85 00’s,
.>—.———- .
[$3 The cheapest line of Cat-pet's and Oil
Cloths, at the Dry Goods Bazar, 29 Main st.
.r—O—q—
WKid Gloves for Ladies and Gents
of the best quality and of all shades and
colors, at Harlem 65 Co’s.
o
WLook at those Brilliantines for 600, at
Scofield & Hoyt’s, 29 Main St.
07—0?—
That General Hawley is defeated in the
Hartford district is a matter of regret, and
perhaps of surprise. But the district on a
full vote is democratic. It gave Inger-soil
3,500 majority last spring. But it had been
hoped that Howley’s good record and per-
sonal popularity would enable him to over-,
come this heavy disadvantage. He has
been a faithful patriotic, representative,
and the party will regret his absence from
the floor of the house. 'IQiat his defeat is
anu'ouuocd as a “rent of Grantism” is
somewhat singulur, especially when such a.
statement of the result is made by demo-
cratic journals that only a few weeks ago
lauded Hawley for his “independence,”
and placed him among those who were not
on good terms with the administration.
Bufalo Commercial.
0
W Have you seen that patent Corset for
$1.00 at the Dry Goods Razor, 2 sin St.
OJ
W Fine assortment of Underwear, Over
Shirts, &c., at Harlem & Co’s.
.r_
WGood place to buy shoes, at A, H.
Hoyt & Co’s. tf
. .
(fi‘Those Shawls at $1.25, are the cheapest
in town, to be found at the Dry Goods Bu-
2:11-29 Main Street.
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Cardinal McCloskey’s new state carriage
is an eight-spring Berlin coach, of plain
and unpretending appearance, weighing
1,605 pounds. The body is of black. while
the running part is painted a very dark
green, it is lined with blucxgrecn satin.
The few mouldings used are of plain polish-
ed silver. The cardiual‘s coat-of-nrms has
been handsomely emblazoned on the doors
in the proper colors. It consists of a shield
vert,beariug three crosslets urgent, on a
chevron,gules between two stars in chief,
and a flour do its in base or. The crest is a.
double crosslet or. It will be drawn on
state occasions by heavy black horses, with
silver-mounted harness. It cost $3,000.
——‘?—‘. .r—O-—-. .
“ The lack of knowledge of parliamen-
tary rules in the democratic majority" at
Albany is something worse than absurd,”
says the World, which also urges that first-
class blackguard, Mr. Speaker Maguire, to
study some parliamentary manual. A simi-
lar complaint of the gross stupidity dis-
played by democratic legislators comes
from Indiana, Illinois, and other States
where that party has secured a majority.
Everywhere, including Connecticut, the
democrats appear to have nominated the
smallest kind of politicians—Palladium.
. o
The Buston Post calls attention to the
fact that, in spite of her abhorrence of to-
bacco,the widow of the late Mr. 'l‘rask
wears the “weed.”
New Haven district. The hard times had- P
Ifind no ,
necessary to prolong his life; but through-
A CARD
OUR Bnornnns LODGE, Nonwamr, Coma.
APRIL 5th, 1875.
Bno'rrrnns :-—Again we are summoned to mourn
over the dead. For manv years LEVI CLARK has
gone in and out amonggus, living in harmony with
is obligations as a rather of our order, and in
accordance \vlth his profession as a christian, and
now in his old age, honored by his bretlircn,re-
spectcd by the community, and“ beloved of God,
1: to Father has taken him to Himself. Tints Ile
teaches by his providence, and the lesson to us 18
clear and distinct—“Be ye therefore really also;
for the Son of Man oomcth at an hour when yc
think not.” In view of his ullliction and as a. mark
of our respect, itis hereby ' . _
Resolvcd,That the Lodge bc draped With the
emblems of‘ mourning for a period of thirty days.
That; we tender to the widow and children of
ourlate brother the sincere sympathy of mutual
sorrow.
That a copy of this resolution be sent to the
famil of the deceased and be also published in
the 015mm; GAZETTE. .
G. D. ENNISCS
I’LATT PRICE,
E. B. PRICE.
M] A E”? L?! [l EIE ..
At West Norwalk, April I8th, by Rev. B.
Snowden, of Brooklyn, N. Y., Thaddeus B.
Johnson and Miss Happy 1. Mother, both of
,VVest N orwalk.
In St. John’s R. C. church, Stamford, by
Rev. Father Tierney, April 5th, John Collins
and Miss Mary Daly, both of Stamford.
At the residence of the bride’s parents,
April 4th, by Rev. Charles Selleck, Mr. Wm.
Twiss to E. J osephenc . Boerum, of West.
Norwalk.
In Wilton, April 7th, by Rev. S. J. ML
Merwin, B. Franklin Holmes, of Pound
Ridge, N. Y., to Miss Mary E. Adams, of
Wilton. 4
In Bridgeport, March 30th, by the Rev.
John Cr. Davenport, John W’. Range, of New
Haven, and Miss Ado. B. Hayes, of Bridge-
ort.
In Bethel, April 4th, at the M. E. parson-
age, by 5the Rev. George A. Parkington,
Charles M. Baisley and Hattie L. Munson, all
of Bethel. _
In Greenfield, April 7th, at the realdence
of the bride’s parents, by Rev. W'm. H. Stcb-
bins, Mr. Burr Merwin and Miss Sarah Jose-
phine, only daughter of David Gould, Esq,
all of Fairfleld.
’ } Committee.
AA ~-M,-ann~~’a~u~¢-~,«.kk- W
At St. Paul’s rectory, Norwalk, pril 9th,
Mrs. Mariah Harland Mead, wife of the Rev.
William Cooper Mead, Rector of St. Paul’s
church. The funeral will take place in St.
Paul’s church on Thursday afternoon, the 15th
inst, at 1 o’clock, p. m.
In New Canaan, April 4th, Esther Chap.
man, aged 85 years, wife of Dr. Samuel S.
Noyes.
In Bridgeport, April 6th, Annie, daughter
of Peter and Mary Keefe, aged 21 years. In
North Bridgeport, April 6th, Emil Axmon,
aged 50 years. .
In Sherman, March 29th, Lydia, wife of
Leonard Vincent, (deceased), aged. 75 years.
In Danbury, April 2nd, Infant child of
Rev. Mr. Craig; April 3rd, Francis E. Hum-
iston, aged 23 years; April 8th Margaret
Loomis, aged. 70 years.
In Bedding, April 2nd, Jerusha Thory,
aged. 74 years; April 6th, Stephen Burr, aged
79 years.
In Brookfield,, April 2nd, Abigal C. Mer-
win, aged 77 years and 8 months.
. In Bethel, April 4th, Harriet McDowell,
aged 37 years and. 5 months; April 6th, In-
fant child of George Kinner.
In Brooklyn, March 31st, S. Delos Hickox,
aged 43 years and 10 months.
In New Fairfield, April 1st, Huldah Dur-
gey, aged 61 years, 11 months and 10 days.
a
A CARD.
I take pleasure in informing my friends and cus-
tomers, that I have made an engagement with
Messrs. Harlem and 00., ofva York, who have
openednbranch store in Wall Street, under the
Opera House, next door to A. II. Hoyt; A: Co.’s
Shoe Store, Norwulk Conn. They keep one of the
choicest stock of Cloths, Cassimers and Vestings,
which they make up in such a style and finish as
cannot. be surpassed by our best tailors in New
York. They can offer goods at prices which will
ustonish the closest buyers.
They also have a Read -Mo.de Clothing Depart-
ment, and Gents Eurms ting Goods, which com-
prise a full line of Shirts, Kid Gloves, Neck ~Wcar,
the. in large variety, to which I invitefyourinspcc-
ton.
Our motto is fair and honorable dealing, and
consider it; no trouble to show goods.
Yours Respectfull ,
JOHN S. SEYMO 1‘...
Late with R. L. TILTON.
NOTICE.
ON petition of William T. Crow, M. D. Pardce,
M. D., and others, a. Spccml Town Meeting of
the legal voters of the Town of Norwalk. will be
held on Saturdo next. Apt-1117111, 1875, at 4 o’clock,
p. m., o the ' ‘own House, to modify the vote
passed A )ril 7th, 1375, authorizing the Selectmen
to place children in. Soldiers’ 1 omc, at. Daricn,
“so as to allow and direct said Selectmen to new
all children in or that maybe in said Aims I ouse
that are of Roman Catholic parentage, in] the St.
Francis Asylum at New Haven, at an expense not
encecding two dollars per week.
N tLSON TAYLOR,
JAMES W“. IIYAT'I‘,
ANDRE‘V SELLECK,
Dated Norwulk. April 12th, 1875.
NOTICE.
THE undersigned collector of Borough Taxes
Selectmen.
the Warden of the Borough of Norwulk, awar-
raut for the immediate collection of the Borough
tax laid J annary 9th, 1875, and now completed,
and that he is prepared to receive the said taxes.
The payment of taxes may be made to the under
signed at his oflicc in Savings Bank Building dur-
ing office hours.
' 0 all taxes not paid on or before June 5th, 1875,
will be added one per cent a 'month until said
taxes are paid. film A. ll. CAMP, Collector.
Dated at Norwalk. this 12th tlayof April, 1375.
NOTICE.
To Contractors.
III'J_undersigncd hercb give notice that they
wrll receive proposa 5 until Saturday night
next, the 17th inst., for the furnishing of materials
and building a bridge across Benedict’s Mill Creek
so called. in said N orwalk. Plan and specifications
may be seen at 1V. T. Crow’s office, South Nor-walk.
The Committee reserve the right to reject any and
allbids, if the interests of the town shall in their
opinion be promoted thereby.
Dated Norwalk, April 12th, 1875.
W. l‘. CR
J. R. MARVIN,
1111mm 0. JONES,
} Committee.
50 DOZEN OF THE BEST
2 BUTTON KID GLOVES
AT 95 CENTS A PAIR.
We will warrant every pair; if they tear or
rip, we will return the money or exchange
them for others.
We have a better and fin‘erquality at $1.50.
They are the best goods in the market.
A large stock of
Ribbons in all Colors
and Shades,
from No. 1 to 150. These goods were
bought before the rise of ribbons, and will
be sold at our usual lowpriccs.
OUR
liILLINEBY llEPlRTMENT
is the fiucst‘in this town in
REAL AND IMITATION CHIP HATS,
FINE FRENCH FLOWERS,
SILKS, PLAIN AND BROCADES,
ORNAMENTS,
all of the finest selections.
Call and examine our stock before pur-
chasing elscwhcrc if you wish to save from
10 to 20 per cent.
0*. EMANUEL, ,
Opposite the Opera House,
W'ALL STREET, NORWALK, CONN.
Winn: xtz'r-rixu, ’
At E. K. LOCI». n'oonvs.
hereby gives notice that: he has received from .
Metastases.
M... I ..-Ak...~..~_, w. NW.WWW -m», x... x.
OPERA HOUSE, NORWALK.
ONE NIGHT ONLY.
FRIDAY, APRIL 16th.
RETURN OF THE FAVORITES.
E. s. VVASIIBURN’S
LAST SENSA'E‘EON!
Under the personal' supervision of the popular
Manager.
MARVELOUS TRIPLE ALLIANCE?
THE COLEMAN SISTERS’ COMEDY‘ 00.
ADD WE AVE R’S SUPERIOR BAND OF MIN-
STRELS.
Everything new and original, presenting 3 pro-
gramme of unusual brilliancy.
Doors open 7 1-1; commence at; 8 o‘clock.
Admission 50 and 35 cts ; Reserved Seats 75 cts.
For sale three «lays in advance, at: \Vccd’s ,ictvclry
Store.
E. S. WASIIBURN, Manager.
E. ROSENBAUM, General Agent.
NOTICE.
IIE Second Annual Easter Sale of Useful and
Fancy Articles manufactured by the members
of thc_Sundny School of St. Paul’s Church, Nor-
walk. 18, on account of bcrcvement in the family
of the rector, deferred until TUESDAY. the 20th
of A ml, to the afternoon and evening of which (lay
it \vi 1 take place in the Sunday School room of the
Church. T 10 admission will be 20 cents, and the
Teachers and members of the school will be most
happy to see their friends on that occasion. 2t14
HON.
; in H311 “
will lecture at
lOGKWODD’S "All, NORWALK,
Thursday, April 29,
under the auspices of
0111' Broilers’ Loire, I. U. D. F.
SUBJECT:
“A braham Linea Zn.”
Doors will be open at 7:30., _,Lccturc to commence
at 5 o’clock, p. m.
Admission, 50 Cents.
Reset-yell seats can be secured at Sellcck’s Book-
store Without extra charge. Tickets can be pro-
cured before the lecture at Andrew Scllcck’s store,
or from any of the
COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENTS.
A.
E.
J. G. Gregory,
W. A. Lockwood, M. D.,
15. S. Keith,
J. C. Crowe.
II. Byinrrton
J. Hill, ° ’
AUCTION SALE OF
Household Furniture, do.
T the restdcnce of GEORGE H. HANDLE,
. Winnipnuk. Will he sold on Wednesday
April 14th. at 10 o’clock, a. m., a. lot; of HOUSE-
HOLD FURNITURE, consisting of Bedsteads
and Beddm g, Choirs, Sofas, Tables, Bureaus,
Book Case, Stoves, Carpets, and other articles too
numerous to mention. Also a very superior Alder-
ncy and Ayrcshire Cow: o Sleigh, Buggy, 82c.
. JAMES MITCHELL, Auctioneer.
Personal Estate at Auction.
ILL bc aid at Public Auction. on Saturday,
the 17th day of April, at one o’clock, p. m.,
at‘thc Stable of 1). A. Newcomb, in the Bot-Ongh
of Nor-walk, the Personal Estate of Martin Grace,
usergrred for the benefit of his creditors, consist-
ing of 4 Horses, 7 Horse Carts, 1 Ox-Cart, 1 Lum-
ber Wagon, 1 square box two-seated Wagon, One
Bugg ', One Ila Cutter, One Plougl Cart Hur-
ncss, One Sing e Harness, Chains, Crowbare.
Shovels. the. A 50, a quantity 01‘ Hay. 1f stormy
on that afternoon, sale will be on the following
Monday afternoon. Terms Cash. .
’ WILLIAM L. WARING, Trustee.
hortvaik, April 13th, 1875.
FOR SALE. '
A new House convenient for two families, Size
of Lot leltrl fcct; there is a quantity of fruit and
ornamental trees, Strawberries and Grape vines.
Price 32,500. For particulars enquire of
6t15 HENRY CLOVER, No. 1 Water St.
NOTICE.
LL‘ persons interested in the preservation of
_ ' GAME and FISH and all those signing a pc-
tition for the formation of a Game Club are hereby
notified that there will be a meeting of the Fair-
field Go. Game Association at the ofiicc of J.
Bolder} Hurlbutt, in the Gazette Building. Thurs-
day evening April 15th, at 7% o’clock, p. m.
Dated at: Norwulk the 10th do of A ril. 1875.
JOHN F. AYh 0ND,
President of the Association.
g
Have just received another large invoice of
FINE FRENCH AND DOMESTIC
CORSETS!
26 Bone, Plain, at .50
36 Bone, Emb’d Tops, 1.00
42 Bone, Emb’d fine, 1.25
56 Bone, Emb’d extra, 1.50
56 Bone, all Einb’d, 2.00
As we shall make this a specialty, we shall
always keep a large stock on hand'of all sizes.
50 Doz. Silk Ties, all enters.
All of the new shades, at very low prices;
some as cheap as 10 cts. each, and up to
$2.00 a piece.
0hr Hosiery Department
Comprises a full line of
LADIES dz CHILDREN ’S HOSE,
IN WHITE AMD STRIPED.
Also a nice line of GLOVES in Linen and
Cotton.
SIEVES
At E. K. LOCIHVOOD’S.
bumps and Lanterns
At; E. K. LOCW OOD’S.
Feather Dusters,
ONLY 25 CENTS,
At E. k. wouwoorrs.
Whitewash Brushes,
Only 45 Cents,
At E. K. LOCKIi’OfW’S.
Children’s Carriages, 011M950,
Al E. I". LOCIIWOOD’S.
Preserve Plates,
Ortlyfit) Cents per Dozen.
Al E. 1:. LOCKli'OOD’S.
Knives 85 Forks
only ’75 ctsqscr set and upwards,
A: E. 1:. LOCKWOOD’S. .
An excellent.
(lasing?~ Knife, Fork and Steel.
’ only $1.50,
Al 13.]1'. LOCIi'll'OOD’S.
The Magic Editor,
only 50 cents,
git E. K. LOCKWOOD‘S.
RAKES, IIOES and S PADING FORKS. at;
‘ ' E. K. LOCKWOOD‘S.
TRAP (JAG ES, at
E. K. LOCKl‘y'OOD’S.
“In": earns and PANS, at '
i n. x. LOCICWOOD’S.
HURNS of all kinds at
C E. K. LOCKWOOD’S.
1N DIVIDUAL SALTS, ouly_50 cents ier dozen,
- E.l\. LOCI“ OOD’S.
TEA TRAYS,
.4: E. Jr. LOC’KWOOD’S.
spring has Arrived
And so has
n. it t i. s. PllWIl‘T’S
large ussertmcnt'of
GARDEN 85 FLOWER
s E E :D s .
The time has come when people want strictly
Temperance Drinks.
".1! .& C. S. Plltin'f’l‘
are now really to draw
SODA WATER,
ROOT BEER,
GINGER ALE,
AND .
MINERAL WATERS
We are Agents for
United States Tea 00.,
Any one buying a. pound of Ten will be presented
with a. beautiful CIIROMO.
It” you have a. Cough or Cold, buy of us a bottle or
Nesbttt’s Cough Syrup,
audit: will cure you.
INK POWDER
Anyone buying a package for 25 Cents will be pre-
scntcd with a beautiful Chrome.
If you have pains and need oLinimcnt buy of” us
a bottle of
CAMPEOBIyE.
The Best of j
Initial Paper
Only 25 cents a box.
A fine lot of SPONGES for sale. These and nu—
merous articles can be obtained at
J’mwitt's Corner Drug Store.
Pictures Given
AWAY -
IVith Magazines and Newspapers can be
framed from 10 to ‘2." per cent. cheaper
than ever at; COLEY d: IIINMAN’S.
Constantly on hand
I
‘iChromos and Pictures oral] styles
Brackets, Book-shelves, Comodes
1Blacxing Cases. Fancy Walnut
1 Goods.
l
2 Also a fine assortment of Fancy Stationery
,at vcr low prices. Cornices made and put
gup. l: ancy Job Work done in the best man-
!ncr at short notice. Call and see COLEY &
,HINMAN, 31 Main St., Norwalk.
STRAWBERRY PLANTS.
FEW more of those choice and favorite Col.
Cheency Plants can now be had either by
the dozen. hundred, or thousand, as may be de-
sired. Price $10 per thousand. Are good, healthy
vigorous Plants, and will b‘scnt to any address.
tt‘l-l. H. B. MATHER, West Norwulk, Conn.
To FARMERS.
DOUBLE REFINED POUDRETTE of the
“Lodi Manufacturing 00.,” for sale in lots to suit:
customers. This article is sold for HALF THE
PRICE of other fertilizers, and is cheaper for Tobac-
co, Cotton. Corn and Vegetables than any other in
market. Price (delivered on board in ~lilew York
City) 625 per ton.
Henry T. Horton, Cheshire 00., N. IL, writes: ”I
find from experiments made last year, the Double
refined Pomlrellc is the cheapest fertilizer to use on
Tobacco. I put it; beside Peruvian Guano with
equal cost of ,both and the Tobacco was 30 per
cent. better where I used Poudrette.”
W. II. Remington. Hartford 00., Ch, writes: “I
have used Pontfrctte on Corn, Potatoes and Tobac-
co. Thcre was but; one piece of Com in the place
equal to mine, and that; had 30 leads of manure per
acre and mine, none. The Tobacco started as soon
as set and grew luxuriant.”
A Pamphlet giving full directions, etc.. sent free
JAMES T. FOSTE ,
66 Cortlandt Street, New York.
For sale by HOLMES d: KEELER, Norwalk. «ltlb
HOME AGAIN 1
Having thoroughly rebuilt our warehouse we have
stocked it With at large and elegant assortment of
new
FURNITURE,
“from our Manufactory, comprising
Parlor, Library, Dining Room,
and Chamber Furniture,
All of the latest and most: approved designssmd of
on application to
represented.
Warren Ward (2 00.,
75 ds 77 Spring Street, cor. Crosby,
NEW YORK. 3mm
Butter Bowls and Ladies
At 3. K. Locxwoorrs.
HOSE, ~
At E. x. LOCKWOOD’S.
Crockery of every Description.
At: E. K. LOCKWOOD’Ss
NOTICE.
AN application will be made to the next General
Assembly of this State for an extension of
Corporate powers to the New York 1% Eastern Rail
Road Company. and further time for the comple-
tion of said r0ml.
Not-walk, April 12th, 1375. mm
NOTICE
S hereby given that: application will be made to
the next Legislature for the establishment of a.
voting district at thmpauk.
ISTRIC'I‘ OF NORWALK, ss. Probate Court,
April 7th. 1875. . _
Estate of CYRUS OSBOPN, of Wilton, in said
district, deceased.
The Court of Probate for the district of Norw91k
hath limited and allowed six months from the date
hereof, for the creditors of said estate, to exhibit
their claims'f‘or settlement. Those who neglect to
present their accounts, properly attested, within
said time. will be debarrcd a. recovery. All per-
sons indebted to said Estate are requested to mrkez
immediate payment to
3t’i15 PETER M. OSBOBN, Administrator.
DISTRICT OF NORWALK, ss. Probate Court.
April 6th, A. D. 1875.
Estate of MARTIN GRACE, an insolvent debtor-
of‘ Norwalk, in said district, assigned hi2. trust for
the benefit; of his creditors. ' ‘
The Trustee of said Estate prays the appointment
of Commissioners thereon, _
ORDERED.—-Tlmt Commissroncrs to receive, ex-
amine and decide upon the chums of the creditors
of said Estate be appom_tcd_at the Probate Office
in Norwalk, in said tllS_tI‘lCt, on the 8th day or
May, 1875, at; 9 o’clock, forenoon; of twhich all
persons in interest Will take notice, and appear, if
they see cause, and be heard thereon, and said
Trustee will give public notice thereof, by posting-
a copy of this order on the public sign post in said
Norwalk, nearest to the place where said estate is
in settlement, and by publishing the some in a.
newspaper printed and published in Fairfield
County, at. least twelve days before said 8th day of
M
GEORGE A. DAVENPORT, Judge.
ay.
2t15
Commissioners’ Notice.
THE subscribers appointed by the Court of Pro-
bate for the District of Norwalk, Commis—
sioners to receive examine and decide upon the
claims of the creditors of the Estate of MARIA
ceased, relplresented insolvent, hereby give notice
that we w‘ attend to the business of our said up
pointmcnt at the Town Clerk’s Office, in said Nora
walk, on the 10th day of July, 1875, and on the 9th
day of October, 1875. at 10 o’clock in the forenoom
of each of said days. Said court hath limited and
allowed six months from the date hereof for the.
exhibition to us of claims against said estate.
Dated at Norwulk, in said District, the mm «is y
of April. 1875.
JOSEPH W. IIUBBELL, }
1t15 EDWARD MERRILL.
0 THE PROBATE COURT for the District of
Norwalk, in the State of Connecticut:
The up lication of Daniel lIurlbutt, of the Coun-
ty of Joe '5011, in the State of Michigan, respect-
fully showcth :— ,
That he is parent and also guardian legally up-
poiuted in the State where the followrng named
minors reside to Samuel B. Hurlbutt, Mary Hurl-
butt. and Frederick V. Hurlbntt,mrnors belonging
and residing in said State of Michigan, and that;
said minors are the owners of an pndrvrded inter-
cst in the following real estate :TSituated lying and
being in the town of Norwalk, in thc stud Probate
District of Norwalk, in the County of Fmrficld and.
State of Connecticut, to wrt :-one tract or parcel.
of land, in quantity four acres and three mods,
more or less. with i. re buildings thereonvstundmg,
being the late homestead of Lewis 1’. hllow, des
ccuscd, and bounded northecly, easterly and south-
erly by land of David M. Fillow, and westerly by
highway. Also, one other tract or parcel of and
in quantity one acre and two roods. more or lessI
with the buildings thereon standing, and caller
Burn Lot, and betmded northerly _by land of lsufus
Fillow,eustcr1y,so ntherly andhvcstc rlyby highway.
Also one other tract or parcel of land, the some he-
in" woodland. in quantity three acres and two
robds lllOl'C or less, and bounded norther] and
C'LStClzly by land of $11.13 P. Tuttle, souther y by
kind of heirs of Charles Olmstea l, deceased, land
of heirs or devisces of William F. Smith, deceased,
and land of William S. Pitch, and westerly by loud
of derd M. Pillow, together With all legally exist-
Connois-
Sloncrs.
Meat Platters,
Very Cheap, at E. Ii. LOCKWOOD’S-
water Coolers
AN D
Ice Cream Freezers.
Al 1'}. If. LOCIL'll'OOD’S.
Pf.”
D u “m” AtI-J.K.LOC1{WOOD’S.
M
Chamois, Sponges & Whips,
Al 117.511" .ELOCK ll'OOD’S.
Furnaces (and Stones
heard and tie
-,,.. rights of way to and from said real estate, and
lcvi’zryt’part thereof, and subject to all legally cxrst-
in g rights of way over the same, thcuntcrcst of
each of said minors inthc above described real es-
tate is the equal undivrded 1-108th part. thereof.
And he further says that; the estate is at present;
unproductive: that the avails thereof are wanted _
for the support, maintenance and education of_ said
minors and that it will be for the advantage of said
minors to sell the some.
of according ' .
is just and reasonable cause for selling the some.
He therefore
fate to be soh , am
meet person to
utc in such cas
gilded
and invest the avails there-.
to law; wherefore he says that there
ways the Court to order said real es~
l to empower him or some other
sell the same, pursuant to the stat-
e mudo and provided.
‘. . - 1 18th 1375.
”m ‘ ’DANIEL IIURLBUTT,
Parent and Guardian as aforesaid.
District of Norwallc, Probate C’ourl,ss., Starch ..
9H1, A. D., 1575
ORDERED—That the foregoing application be
termincd at the Probate Office Ill Nora
of May, 1375, at 9 o’clock
‘* At E. If. LOCIIWOOD‘S.
Chill in i:-
I“.
u.- ,1...
a; '
1.1.. .,_ ." Vi" '
Walk, on the 15th day
f'orenoon; and that; notice thereof be pub‘lislie'd in
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superior workmanship. We use only the best Ina--
termls, and all goods sold are warranted to be as-
BOUTON, late of Norwalk, in said district, dc— -
Norwalk Chronicler