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Tuesday, July 20th, 1875.
Correspondence.
Editorial
Sanarooa, July 16th, 1875.
_ Dam Gunfire—With how, two wee
todliugs and the family dobbin, we left you
last week via the Nelly White and thence to
the Troy boat, for this,the chiefcst water-
ing place of the new world. Our sail down
the sound and up the Hudson, was invigor-
ating to wasted energies, as well as a de-
light to every sense of body and mind. But
the carriage ride from Troy to this Olly oua
bright, clear day, had a charm and zest .in
it no rapid mode of modern travel could
equal. Starting from Troy 3‘ 39'9“ we
drove to Mccbanicsville, twelve miles, and
breakfasted at nine. Here a timely and re-
freshing shower dampened the roadway and
cooled the air, for the rest of our journey,
which lay through a fine agricultural belt,
broken' by undulating surfaces, silvery
streams, numerous small lakes and primi-
tive forests, and all outlined on the verge of
vision by surrounding mountains. We
passed Round Lake on our left in full view,
where the great Methodist Camp Meet-
ing was in full blast, with its nearly three
hundred pretty cottages and snow white
tents. Reaching this city on the afternoon
of Saturday, we found ample accommoda-
tions at the “Waverly” for “man and beast ,”
and had a quiet day of rest on the Sabbath.
We listened to an able and eloquent ser-
mon from Dr. Seelye, of East Hampstedi
-—a brother of Professor Julius Scelye, and
son of the late Deacon Seth Seelyc of‘Bethel.
The Doctor is certainly a “ muscular”
christian and preaches eminently practical
sermons if the one given here last Sunday
is a sample of his methods.
The hotels we found. all crowded with
gay visitors and the streets filled with exci-
ted crowds drawn thither by the great Col-
legiate Boat Races. Indeed all business
seemed centered in selling and purchasing
Regatta ribbons‘and badges. Every lad,
pater and mater familis, and maiden, the
horses and even the dogs were proqueiy
decorated with these insignias of the col-
leges for which; they had special regard.
Probably not less than ten thousand dol-
lars were expended in these silken exhibits
of the wearer's favorite institution of learn-
ing. \iany ladies, for instance, who
“blowed for YalE—as the street phraze ex-
pressed it—would be dressed throughout in
blue, or wide silk sash across the breast or
about the waists would mount and ride on
the driver's seat of their carriages to give
full emphasis to their enthusiastic adhesion
to their favorite. , ,
Other college partisans would be equally
ambitious and lavish in their silken embel-
lishments. One thing should be said at the
outset. There was everywhere a quiet gen-
tility and a decorousness of bearing and an
entire sobriety in most striking contrast to
aillhe usual contests of the sort, and which,
we fear, will be sadly changed next week,
when the Horse racing comes off. The Sar-
stoga Boating Association has done itself
great credit for the perfect order and sys~
tern with which it carried out its pro-
gramme to its end. Last year very great
diflculty was experienced in getting out
and in from the lake, and many a poor fei-
low with his duiciena was forced to pay
from thirty to fifty dollars for his ride,owing
te the scarcity of vehicles. This year a
hack could be had for ten dollars. A ride
in a furniture or express wagon was open to
the boys for a quarter, while a‘ foot walk
having been.graded out the entire four
miles, many hundreds walked to and fro.
Hacks came up from Troy, Lansingbnrg.
Syracuse and all the region about. Hay
and farm wagons. were improvised, while
lads with'two seat vehicles and single seat
buggies _were vociferous for passengers.‘ It
is estimated that there were no less than
thirty thousand people present at the Uni-
versity race, Wednesday, and "for these
there could, not have-been less than ten
thousand vehicles of all the various sorts;
nineteen passengers were counted in a sin-
gle horse baggage wagon. This vast line
of moving animals and vehicles constantly
filling the two hundred feet width of- Lake
avenue, was really a more grand and im-
posing sight than the hoat race. It was es.
timated that there were over a million'dol-
lars worth of gentleman’s teams and fine
equipages, and fully a million more of farm,
dray, and ordinary workohorses and outfits.
With all this jaiu there was not a single
serious accident reported, and but one poor
horse killed, by overloading and driving.
The Freshman race of Tuesday was beau-
tifully contested and the “home spurt" in-
tensely exciting. The Cornell boys seemed
to jump their shell almost clear of the water
by an enormous strain of their powerful
muscle. They fairly and squarely won
their victory in this contest and the van-
quished as handsomely accorded them their
well deserved glory. ,The single scull race
was postptmed because of a misunderstand-
ing on the part of the Yale rowist. But all
the vast concourse seemed satisfied with the
main contest and ten thousand voices
joined in the grand round of cheers for the
winning crew, while the college chums
seized the exhausted _bostsmen and bore
them upon their shoulders in triumph
through the applauding crowd.
Tuesday’s performance seemed only to
_ have whetted the appetites of all, for
Wednesday’s grand struggle of theUniversi-
tycrewa. From daylight till noon Lake
Avenue was crowded with eager visitors.
Every available standing point on either
shore was rented and occupied. The grand,
litand, extending nearly half a mile, at one
and two dollars a seat was-densely filled,
while everything that could be made to float
was laden down with passengers. At eleven
Williams, Cornell, . Amherst, ._Bowdoin,
Brown, Columbia, Wesleyan, Princeton,
Dartmouth, Yale, Hamilton, Harvard, and
Union, were in position, between their re-
spective buoy lines. At a quarter past Me-
ridian the word was given to start! The
boys sprang to their spoons. and the me-'
if ‘amicai exactness of stroke was wonderful.
Harvard soo‘n pulled ahead and kept her
advantages till the last half mile. Many
predicted that she was sure to win, but the
advantage had an maintained at afatal
expenditure of physical powers, and when
_the home thrust was given and Cornell shot
by them like an arrow, the Harvard crew
Seemed more bewildered than the crowd.
So intense was the excitement and so uni-
versal the interest, that ere Cornell had
evinced'her latentpowers and given proof
of her superihr muscle, about everyone was
on foot, with-eyes and nostrils distended:
and mouths wide open to take in the result'
And when the victory was again achieved
by the young University, there was at first
a momentary death-silence, and then cheer
upon cheer .tliat fairly rent the blue sky.
Columbia, although 2d, partly divided the
honors with Cornell, because of a slight
accident’which occurred just as she essayed
her spirt and which led many to suppose
prevented her triumph. - Poor Yale was the'
recipient of much sympathy, but her
Captain had frankly confessed his doubts of
winning from the start. He stated repeated-
ly that he had found itimpossiblc to make
good the loss _of our townsnian Wood, whom
he deemed his best man at the car. Two
others of the-Yale crwe were in imperfect
physical condition, and the Captain from
some cause or other, was deemed far below
his. normal vigor. The whole secret of
Cornell’s triumph is ascribed not to her
better stroke, but to the fact that several of-
lier crew are young men, inured to hard
manual labor. Two are carpenters, one of
whom'stili shoves the jack-plane and hand.
saw-in working his way through college.
There are probably more champions of
Yale present, numerically, than of any
Other College, and Cornell being looked
upon as a daughter of Yale, the result is a.‘
thmily victory after all. ”A
Cengressman Kellogg of the New Haven
sons, David and Charley, are at the Grand
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‘Thc chief incidents and the results in
detail, the telegraph has already furnished
you, and so it is idle to repeat what has
been earlier and fully sent
We of Connecticut had our hour of
triumph at last. In the single skull race,
postponed from Tuesday, and which came
off into in the afternoon of Wednesday,‘
Yale was winner, and iii the evening ex-
District, presented the boys their prizes in a
neat and brilliant congratulatory speech.
N orwalk bad double the number of repre-
sentatives here of any other town .in Con-
necticut. We counted at least a score at
the Lake and many others .were registered
at the hotels. Mrs. Eben Hill and her two
Union ; E. J. Hill, Chas. C. Betts, Dr. Joe.
Gregory and Frank Rockwell do.; Justice
E. W. Stuart and family of four are at the
Waverly, with your correspondent who
m'atches him numerically. Jess Smith, Esq.,
is at the Albion; Borough Burgess, Platt
Price and family are stopping with relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph B. Thomas are at the
Grand Union, Mr. John F. Buxton at the
Broadway House; (Young Cahill of Nor-
walk, is selling segars at Congress Hall).
Mr. H. Butterfieid and family are also here,
as is Rev. Mr. Coleman, late of Darien, and
sensible man, he has his horse with him.
Rev. L. S. Pcrrin of Wolcottville, Judge
Brewster, Internal Revenue Supervisor
Hoyt of Danbury, Hon. S. W. Kellogflnd
daughter of Waterbury, Gov. Ingerso nd
daughter, Hon. Chas. Parker and wife, of,
Meriden, C. P. Bushnell and family of New
Haven, H. L. Brooks, and H. M. Adams
of Stamerd, are among the many Connecti-
out people here whose names we recall.
Among notabies, we have Vice-President
Wilson, Hamilton Fish, Secretary of State,
U. S. A., Peter Cooper, Cyrus W. Field,
August Belmont, Galusha Grow, Judge
Dick Bustecd and Gen. John Cochrane.
failing of with the private Secretary of
young Jim Bennett of the N. Y. Herald
and whose name is forgotten.
The College clubs are fast leaving but the
city and the hotels are still full and never
more guy. And such a place as Saratoga
is for rest [‘2] The waters are no doubt
good for many, as the social life is fatal to
many others, but with a band of music
under each car, horse racing by day and
dancing by night and‘evcrything dear ex-
cept the salt and water beverages of its
springs A week’s visit here always more
than cures us, and makes one yearn for the
quiet rest and life renewing atmosphere of
either the mountain or coast regions of
Maine. To all, we say come to Saratoga
once, and come with horse and buggy if
possible. If the water and climate benefit
you, continue to come. But go to the old
pine ttee state anyway. The visit will
prove economical, healthful and delightful,
we are sure, from a ripe experience.
As ever, '8.
' The present legislature does not seem to
be winning golden opinions from the peo-
ple. Even prominent democrats bewaii its
weakness, and admit that in the matter of
“reform” it is a failure. But still worse, the
eastern papers, and correspondents of the
New York dailies are boldly charging cor-
ruption upon the leaders of the majority as
well as the rank and file, and, strangely
enough, say that most of the bad members
are from the rural districts. Members from
Fairfield and Litchfied counties are special-
ly denounced, and charged with openly and
shamelessly selling their votes. Some of
the journals talk plain English and if half
they say is true, the investigati it instituted.
should be thorough.
The friends of Mr. Joseph W.’Fairbanks,
formerly Principal of our Center School,
will be pleased to know that he is as well
appreciated in Worcester as he was'in Nor-
walk. Last week Wednesday he w'as
honored with an election to the Mnstership
or the Worcester High School, and his
salary fixed at $3,000. This is one of the
finest positions of the kind in the State of
Massachusetts. The school building, in
size, design, completeness of arrangement
and elegance of finish, is not surpassed. Its
cost is said to have been nearly $200,000 in-
cluding equipment. A description of the
building. with engravings, can be found in
the Report of the Conn. Board of .Educa-
tion for 1874. '
The city always holds a full hand of
honors, and there is no place on the globe
where honors are more sought for and bet-
ter appreciated. At the first meeting of the
newly elected council, last week, the. strife
for honors was decidedly lively and refresh-
ing for hot weather. Thirteen ballots were
bad for the position of First Councilman,
and fourteen for the ninth position. Alto-
gether fifty-four ballots were indulged in
before the grave matter of seniority was
satisfactorily settled. Now the gentlemen
in will have a chance to look after thaappli-
cations of their numerous friends for out-
side positions of trust and responsibility.
Postmaster Gen. Jewell has taken a man-
ly stand against alloWing his clerks to be
assessed. for political purposes. He does
not 'object to their contributing whenever
they please, but will not consent to allow
any notices of assessment served upon them.
He also says that a failure to contribute by
postmasters will not work to their preju-
dice.
The American Rifiemen are now shooting
at Wimbleton. On Saturday, in a contest
for the St. Leger sweepstakes at 200 yards;
range, Fulton scored 35, the highest possi.
his number. He was finally tied by Rigby,
of the Irish team- There were several
hundred contestants. On Wednesday the
match for the American cup will take place.
The public badge adopted by the National
Division Sons of Temperance of North
America, Saturday, at Providence, consists
of: first,-the words, “The world our field ;"
second, the .triangle and star; and third,
the circle of fraternity, enclosing the world
bythe colors white, red and blue, represent-
ing the subordinate, grand and national di-
visions.
The Independents played the ‘Rip Raps
again last Wednesday, in Norwalk. Score
32 to 15. The third game has been wisely
dispensed with. Now we want to see the
Independents play some live club.where
they will be forced to do their level best to
win. A series of defeats by good clubs
might prove beneficial in the long run, and
sharp contests would improve, discipline
and promote careful and skilful playing.
It may be well for summer tourists to
know that while boats on the Hudson ud-
vcrtise their fare as $1.00, they charge 31 50,
and ask $6.00 extra for an upper and $8,00
for a lower state room. If this is not. extor-
tion it is at least sharp practice.~Edrtford
Courant.
An extortion is the rule on the day boats
as always has been the case on Hudson
River boats. No “refreshments" can be
had outside of the dining room, and the
extreme. Cart-ya lunch in your satchel and
avoid being swindicd.
The annual meeting of the Fairficld Fire
Insurance Company was held on Tuesday
last. Directors Were elected as follows .' D.
P. Ely, J. P. Beatty, H. R. Treadwell, J. A.
Candeo, C. F. 'l‘olics, H. R. Fitch, F. W.
Bruggerhof, T. Baker, L. Ingersoii, W. S.
H. Big-10mg. H. Knapp, W. S. Moody.
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In England a town 52ml: affirms that in
his observation the majority ,qflbgsband and
wife quarrels take their rise in the _fdnit of:
the wife, who by her "infernal tongue," ag-g
gravates her husl'nind to ,assault her. Our-
Norsvalk towntcierk is too gallant to make
any such observation, and we have no dduiit'_
Would call the Englishman a brute.
rates charged there are exorbitant in the,
Houflord, R. H. Rowan, H. E. Bowers, 1..“
Annual meeting of Gas Co. to-day.»
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The fire hydrants for South Norwalk
arrived.
have
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There is talk ofthelegislaturc adjourning
next Friday. ‘ ' -
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Many farmers are now busy cradling and
guzzling rye. -
The First and Third Regiments only will
cncamp this year.
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John Davenport, Stamford, has secured a
patent for metal caps for posts.
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Mr. Chas. Maybury has returned to Cali-
fornia, accompanied‘by Ward Smith.
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A bauiky horse has kept things lively on
one of our street cars for a few days past.
Two auctions of horsed, wagons, harness
&c., at the Sign-post, next Saturday p. m.
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Thc N. Y. Weekly establishment, N. Y.
City, was burned out last Saturday night.
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State Attorney Olmstead is recovering
from a long and severe sickness of remit-
tant fever. , ‘
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ARifle club is being formed in Winni-
psuk. Several Sharp’s rifles have been se-
cured already.
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W hen is the ferry boat to Roton Point to
commence operations? Now is the time to
make bay while the sun shines.
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The stockholders of the Norwalk Fire In-
surance Company hold their annual meeting
Wednesday mornings.
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Rev. Mr. Coan, of Springfield, Mass, oc-
cupied the pulpit of the First Congregation-
sl church on Sunday last.
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Sunday so cool here, was the hottest day
of the season at Cincinnati. the thermome-
ter indicating 93° in the shade. '
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Joe. E. Eils, of the Silver Stream Paper
Mill, lost a valuable work horse last week,
of the cerebro spinal meningitis.
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Judge E. W Stuart of Norwalk, Conn.,
is here with his family and domiciled at
the Waverly—Daily Saratogi'an, July 13m.
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The Rev. Mr. Snowden, formerly pastor
of the Presbyterian church in, Darien. is
soon to be ordained to the Episcopal minis-
trv.
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A New Haven man claims to have discov-
ered a sure remedy for the potato bug—sim-
ply wood ashes sprinkled profusely over the
vines. ‘ ‘
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Mr. and Mrs. Alfred H. Camp returned
last week front a visit to one of the beauti-
ful towns on the Hudson, in the Catskill
Mountain region.
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The Statue of Lafayette, presented by the
French government to the city of New
York, and which is to be put in Central
Park, has arrived.
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The name of Riverside post office, New
Haven county, has been changed‘ to Zoar
Bridge; and Riverside Station, Fairfield
county, to Riverside.
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The Veteran’s camp at Hartford has been
very appropriately named Camp Bucking-
ham, in honor of the Soldiers' frienda-Con-
necticut’s War Governor.
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Prof. Greene, rope walker,nniused a large
crowd of spectators by antics on a tight
rope, last Tuesday afternoon. The rcpe
was stretched over Wall street.
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Lady Frairklin,widow of Sir John Frank-
lin, having failed to find her husband in
this world has gone to meet him in the
next She died on Sunday last.
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The Hose Crab of thnix Engine Com-
pany has just been thoroughly overhauled,
repainted, &c., by the builder, Mr. Frank
Beers, and reported ready for duty.
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The legislative Reformers are talking of
doubling the Governor's salary. The honor
of being figure-head for the nutmeg, State
ought to be pay enough for any man.
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The Auction sale of the real estate of the
real estate of the late Elbert Raymond was
adjourned on Thursday last to Sliturday
next, the 24th inst, at 8 o'clock, p. tn.
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A big chimney was completed last week
at Wallace‘s _factory,Ausonia.' it is claimed
to be' the highest in the Naugatuck Valley,
perhaps in the State,—-its altitude being 200
feet.
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Druggist Uhle found time to go fishing
last week, and had fine sport in the vicinity
of Fire Island, south side of Long Island,
where blue fish abound and “pull” vigor-
ously.
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Andrew F. Ogden, Main street, has a cen-
trally located carriage making and black-
smith shop, and gives his‘personal attention
to all work, which he executes at reasonan
ble rates.
On Wednesday evening last, Mrs. Silas
Gregory and child, and Miss Stratton, were
thrown from -a carriage. Miss Stratton's
arm was broken but the others were not se-
riously injured.
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There is plenty of~ material for a good
rifie club in old Norwalk. If Gen. Cran-
furd and Col. Smith would take the matter
in hand we are confident they could raise a
creditable tea—m.
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A sail boat, containing three young men,
was struck by a flaw of wind, and~upset, in
our harbor, last Sunday noon. The Sabbath-
breakers were rescued, but received a duck-
ing and a healthful scare.
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There is a good deal of careless driving
in the vicinity of the Bridge, and at the rail-
road crossing in South Norwalk, especially
when there are crowds in the streets on Sat-
ttrday evenings. Go slow.
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Donaldson went up in Barnum’s balloon
from Chicago, last week, and is reported
“probably drowned in Lake Michigan.” "He
wiii probably turn up again soon with
some wonderful story of adventure.
W. .
Apple trees in the vicinity of Cheshire,
Piantsvilie, and through that charming val-
ley, are being completely stripped of foliage
by worms. Their ravages are as bad as
those of the currant worm or potato bug.
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Mr. MaeGeachey, late of the Danburian-
Press, is now engaged on the Daily Sarato-
gi‘an where his peculiar talent will havp full
swing. Saratoga is just the place for Mac
and Ma isjust fireman for Saratoga: Pre~
ciseiy. . ‘
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The interior alterations and decorations
at the National Bank of Norwalk have been
completed, and everything is in ship-shape
again. The alterations have been improve-
ments, and the decorations are pleasing to
contemplate. ‘ »
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Our town tax Collector; is out will! his
annual call. he calls loud audoftenreand
his call has to be'attended to or there will
be trouble. Well, read what he has to say.
and remember that he is a good follow if
yon Innly' keep on the right side of him.
We. .
The Second re‘imenzh acidcd not to
have arégiii'iei‘ilfi‘excdrstésnfke‘tboufing gall, »
bu; wind it target shoot in New Haven ’i'n
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Special Town Meeting.
At a special ting held on Saturday
afternoon last, Dav d R. Selleok was chosen
Moderator. The attendance was small. The
following votes were passed : —
Voted, That the Selectmen of the Town of
Norwalk, be and they are, hereby authorized
and instructed to pay to each” soldier of Co.
E. 12th Reg‘t, Conn. Vols., honorably dis—
charged the service, or his widowor his
children; or the widow or children of any
soldier who may have been killed or died
while in the service who re-eniisted and
counted on the quota of said N orwalk and
who has never received any town bounty
the sum of one -hundred dollars as such
bounty, and that an appropriation be made
from the treasury in amount sufficient to
pay the same, this vote being an amendment
to the vote passed in town meeting held
April 7th, 1875.
Voted, That the sum of one hundred dol-
lars be and the same is hereby appropriated
from the town treasury, and the Selectmen
are instructed to pay to each honorably .iis-
charged re—enlisted volunteer soldier, or to
his legal representative, who were credited
to the quota of the IOWn during the Rebel-
lion under the call of the President, of Oct.
17, 1863. Passed sixty-five afii rmative votes
to 11 negative. -
Voted, That the Selectmen are hereby au-
thorized to pay~the bounty claims of all oth-
trnen who were enlisted into the army or
navy of the United States to fill any quota
of the town, who have not received the pay
or bounty due them from the town at the
time of their being mustered into the ser-
vice of the United States. Yeas 53: nays 1.
It is not known how many will be bene-
fittcd by these votes, but the sum required
to settle the claims is estimated all the way
from $10,000 to $25,000. '
OtirWater'Works.
Our Street water mains having been con.
'nccted direct with the Silver Mine Reser-
voir last week and a hydrostatic pressure
obtained of 107 pounds, our boys took out
their hose and tried severa_l' of the hydrants
on Friday night. They easily put an
inch stream over the _roostcr on the Vfisg
staff of Lockwood’s building. ‘ I
A horizontal stream was thrown 180 feet.
This trial gave great satisfaction to our citi-
zens. The fact that the pipes would stand
such constant pressure after service of three
years was specially gratifying, and the indi-
cation that such streams could be thrown
direct fi'om hydrants in any part of the Bor-
ough was _very pleasing. The average
pressure on the pipes about 75.
The Commissioners and Superintendent
Cotter have since examined the pipes
reservoirs, &c., and report all in excellent
condition. The Reservoirs and dam, we
learn,-have not cost one cent for repairs
during the past year. '
Notwithstanding the dull timesthe appli-
cations for the introduction of water is
about the same as last year. Forty new ap-
plications have already been granted this
season.
Conductor Hanford Wilcox, well-known
to the traveling community having left
railroading has gone into the coil and wood
business at South Norwalk at the yard on
the old steamboat dock, west end of the
bridge. Having the public’s old-time genial
friend D. H. Webb, as right hand man he
thinks that he ought to command a large
share of public patronage. Webb knows
all about coal matters. See. adv. ’ ‘ '
The‘Averill Chemical Paint has been
steadily rising in public favor, and now
many of our best citizens use that, and no
other, when they have any painting to be
done. The company have done wisely in
securing a good first class man like D. H.
Webb, Esq, to act as .their agent in Nor-
walk; he has pushed the sale of it wonder-
fully, _until now, there is more of it sold here
in Norwalk than in any other place of its
size in the country. Mr. Webbhas an office
at the west end of the carriage bridge,
South Norwalk, where he will be pleased to
give any information to those contempla-
ting painting. '
Our Westport friends are anticipating a
rare treat in the concert of Herr Feiniger,
which is _to take place on the 27th inst. "So
far as we are able to learn both Feininger
and his wife are artists of the highest order.
They have lately come, from Germany
where Feininger with his violin excited the
wonder and applause of the musical world.
’His wife Madame Lutz Feininger (quotings
from a Durlock paper “isvan artist of unex-
ceptional gifts. 'Her voice is as fine and
tenderly colored as an Arnoti violin, and at
the same time correctly technical in every
_ particular.” German musicians having the
ability of these artists are so seldom. found
in our country that we predict for them,
which is simply their right to expect,a
large and admiring audience.
“Popular Resorts and How to Reach
Them” is the title of a timely book edited
and published by John B. Bachelder, (at
Lee & Shepard’s,) Boston. Itisa hand-
some book of 350 pages, containing brief
descriptions of the leading summer resorts
in the United States, and is illustrated with
one hundred and fifty-five engravings in-
cluding many' full-page cuts and a large
colored railway map. Thirty-one different
pleasure routes are given, and brief notices
made of all the special attractions, on the
line, with general directions and notes for
the information of tourists. To persons-
travelisg much the book will be prized,
while it will be found to be of much interest
to the general reader, and its many illustra-
tions of prominent places,scenes all through
the country will be sure to please all. The
price has been put at two dollars. It can
be had at all of the leading bookstores.
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The second number of Wide Awake, D.
Lothrop do 00., Boston, surpasses the initial
number. Rossiter Johnson the compiler of
Osgood's “Little Classics,” has an excellent
story. Three D. D.’s are repreiiented by
contributors. The serials grow in interest,
and there is evidently first-class work upon
every page. Price $2.00 per annum. D.
Lothrop d; Co. publishers, 38 and 40 Corn-
hill, Boston.
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The Springfield Republican of Saturday,
has the following :—
George W. Cram,ofNorwalk, Conn., was
awarded, yesterday. the contract for build-
' ing the new railroad from East Brookfield
to North Brookfield. There were nearly
thirty competitors for the job, the highest
,bid being $89,000, while the lowest, Mr.
Cram's, was only $01,500. This includes
everything to fit the road for rolling-stock,
except further engineering expenses, a wa-
ter tank for supplying the engine, and the
passenger do of at North Brookfield.
Among the bi ders were the Phelps, Birnie
lb Warren, and King do Walker, of this city.
Mr. Cram will begin work on Tuesdav, and
will probably employ from 300 to 400 men,
hiring them in this re ion,until the road is
done, which is to be ovember 15th. The
road will be four and a quarter miles long,
with a third of a mile additional of siding,
the grade now being fixed at 110 feet per
mile, at the highest, though Mr..Cram hopes
to bring it down to 105 feet by a slight
cha’iiize‘in the Logation at the ledge known
as “ Hardscrab ie.'.’ The work to be done
is mainly as follows: 6,500 yards of earth
excavation, 3,200 yards of solid "fock,'1‘,0$0
yards of loose rock, 7 acres of' clearing and
grabbing, 250 yards of masonry, and 2,400
ro'ds ot‘t‘eiicing. There will be only one
bridge required, that ,0, cs 309 gtream at ast
Brookfield; and in 2111,40, ,0 Item of ‘c jest-
nnt timber will be used. '
Curr-ring (igni- Io prcastie,
A suggestive story is told at a workman
engaged on the Water Works dam at Huck-
iebcnfiy Bills. He is said to carry his daily
ration of whiskey in one bottle. and a sup-
ply of water for dilution in another. '
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Those in want of light and entertaining
literature can now have alt of it they Want.
A cycloptndia of ancient andmodern histo-
ry of modern literature, consisting of 6,104
volumes, has recently. been published in
Pdking. ' The whole work costs $20,000.
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- *- ' a Sad Accident.
A shocking and fatal accident happened
on Tuesday forenoon last, about one-half a
mile above the Kent depot, to a young man
named Gilbert Partly, aged sixteen, who, . in‘
company with James Hall a lad about the
same age, were picking berries on the track
of the D. d: N. Railroad._ Purdy bad a re-
volver which lie was in the habit of carry-
ing, and on this occasion by its accidental
discharge sent a ball into his head, near the
left temple, killing him instantly. Hall says
that at the time he was a little distance
from him but the report attracted his atten-
tion and hastening to him he found that he
was dead and lying across the rail; as the
tip train was nearly due he drew the corpse
to the side of the track, picked up the jlstoi,
and hastened to Bouton’s store, Kent,where
he'rclated the sad occurrence. Help was
finally mustered and the body conveyed to
his mother’s house, who was . away from
home at the time. Dr. Emery probed the
wound but failed to fid- the ball. A coro-
nor’s jury was impannelied by Sherman
Morehouse, coroner, consisting of the .fol-
lowing named gentlemen: Dr. Emery, L.
H. Randle, Nelson Hanford, James Han:
ford, Lorenzo Olmstead, Eben Sherman,
Wm. D. Gregory, Geo. Grumman, Christo-
pher Benton, Eliphaiet and George More-
house, and John Sherwood. The jury ren-
dereda verdict of accidental death in ac-
cordance with the above facts. Ilia funeral
was solemnized on Thursday afternoon and
his remains interred in the Pine Island Cem-
etery. Young Purdv was a son of widow
Ann Purdy, who lives on the Belden Hill
walk. She has been sadly amicted having
last four sons during the past three years,—
one dying at sea. two of disease (dying
within eight days of each other) and one
by this accident. She has two sons left
both of whom are married. We trust the
lesson taught to parents by this accident
will have its full influence. To allow care-,
less and irresponsible boys to carry firc-
arms, if'nof criminal, is certainly blame-
able.
Soldiers’ Encampment.
The attepdsnce at the State encampment
of Veteran Soldiers at Hartford does not
promise to be very large from this section.
The programme adopted is briefly as fol-
lows :—-To-day, Regimental meetings ; even-
ing camp-fires.
Wednesday,—Meeting of Andersonvillc
and other prisoners at 9 a. m. Afternoon,
poem by Col. Sumner, Bridgeport, and
speeches by Burnside, Seweil, Hawiey,
Sprague and others. Rifie shooting for
prizes.
Thursday—March to capitol park, and
parade through city, escorted by First Reg-
iment, C. N. G.,; Review; Dr. Hubbard,
Bridgeport, has been~ chosen SurgeOn-
General.
, _ Injunctions. Z
An injunction has been served against the
town ofNorwalk, forbidding the payment of
bounty to soldiers, as passed at the first
meeting. 7 Some$1700 had been paid by the
Selectmen previous to the injunction.
Another injunction to prohibit the payment
of bounties as directed on Saturday, it is
understood will he prayed for to-day.
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A Grand Excursion.
Otir Methodist friends are preparing for a
grand excursion to Savin Rock, next week
Tuesday. The First and Second M. E,
Churches have united forces and engaged the
large steamer Laura. of the Bridgeport
line, and invited the other churches to join
them in the excursion. As the boat is very
large and convenient, there will be plenty
of room. for all who may desire to join the
party, and a general invitation is extended
to the public. Music and refreshments will
be provided, and a general good time is ex-
pected. ’
Two dramatic entertainments are to be
given in Wilton, this week, by the “Garrick
Club,” under a tent to be erected on grounds
near St. Matthew’s church. The proceeds
will be. devoted“. to charitable purposes.
This evening the comdcy of “Pygmaiion
and Galatea" will be presented, together
with a farce. Wednesday evening, “Pour
Piliicody," one scene from Macbeth, and
“Nan, the Good-for-Nothing" will comprise
the programme. The. South Norwalk Band
will furnish music. If pleasant Norwalk
people will find a silver moon to _tbrnisli
light for the return home.
The furriers pay six cents a piece more
for cat skins taken from living animals than
from dead ones, and so a fellow named
Brown has just been arrested in London for
cruelty to animals, because be secured such
wares for the market in the manner that
brings the highest price. The great moral
question is whether he or the dealer is re-
sponsible, and the debate on the subject has
added a new proof to the fact that there is
more than one way to skin a out.
o
The Graphic thinks the “Keely Motor”
maybe a reality, and that ,b inixin air
and water a._ ressure of 20, _ poun s to
the square inc ma be got out of it. So,
too, a man might c aim by mixingglycerine
with hard fiingerbread and- sub-ecting the
whole toa ussian bath,iic ha obtained
60,000 po 5 pressure and no one could
very well tradict him. But if the only
evidence of the water was the watering of
the stock of thqpproposcd company, and
the on] pressure was upon people to take
shares n it, there would be reason to doubt
the reality of- the invention. The earth
hath bubbles as well as the water bath, and
these seem to be of them—Detroit Port.
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The palace hotel- now nearing completion
ure in the world. Covers 90,250 square
feet of ground, and is seven stories higii;
24.661,000 bricks were used in its walls, 3,-
000 tons of cast and wrought iron, and 4,-
561,524 feet of timber and lumber. It con-
tains 1,060 windows; 387 of which are bay
windows; 926 rooms, none of which are
less than 16x17 feet, and 338 bath rooms. It
contains over three miles of- balls; there are
five passenger elevators and seven grand
stairways; there are 5,540 doors, 9,000 gas
burners, and thirty-two-miies of gas and
water pipe. It requires 50,000 yards or
28miles of'carpets. It can accommodate
1,200 (guests, besides 300 servants and em-=
ployces. '
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Pavmo son. A LIQUOR MURDER—The
Vermont liquor law has resulted in a'rather
startling case of “civil damages." The Ver-
mont law is prohibitory, placin the sale of
liquors for proper purposes in t e bands of
town agents and providing that unlawful
sale “ by any person” renders .the seller
liable in damages to any party injured by
the person. to whom the sale was made. In
this case, John Stanton... a pcddler, was
murdered by, Snow, a Walden farmer,» who
had been on a drunk for a week,and who
acted on the moment under alcoholic frenzy.
Snow was sent to state prison for life for
the crime. and the widow Stanton brought
suit'_against. David Simpson, town liquor
agent, of Greensboro and a substantial farm-
er, for selling the liquor to Snow, knowing
that he was an intemperate man. Evidence
that Simpson had been warned of the char-
acter of the man was introduced, but was a
cod deal shaken in rebuttal. The agent's
fiooks showed that he had sold Snow $40.50
in less than two years, and this, together
with the improbability of his “ theory” that
be supposed Snow to be a manufacturer of
essences, probably carried the case against
him. The jury brought in a verdict of $1,-
050.80. The case wi i be appealed to the
supreme court, on the. ground that the mar-
riage of the Stantons, who are English peo-
ple. was insufficiently proven, but the court
will hardly be likely to require the marriage
certificate of parties whose relations have
'ncver‘been _in doubt. This is not a bad
beginning on the doctrine of"giyil damages,
by liquor in Vermont, and,indeed, is said
to be the second case, but it is the first case
to attract general attention.
There has been some more interviewing
of insane people. ' Robert Dale Owen was
talked to and written up if few days ago,
and now 'it is Mrs. Lincoln’s ttirn. A Chi-
cago IntervOcean reporter. has had and re-
ported a ion talk with her. lie clo‘ses by
saying;—-‘“ rs. Lincoln did spend several
months at t. Charles, iii this state, under
an assumed name and in the company of a
society» of Spiritualists, but it will‘ never be
definitely known how-tnuch,their influence
bad _to do with her eclipse of reason. Nor
does any one seem to know the pock-marky
ed man who called on her at her hotel and .
held ion consultations with her, but be is
presume to be a prominent Spiritualist."
road, within the limits of the town of Nor- ,,
in SanFrancisco, is the largest hotel struct- ,
.mc'
Summer Life in Brooklyn.
Ens. or Gaznm:-Can a person write
anything of interest from Brooklyn now
that the great trial is over? -Perhaps not;
yet anything from a place able to produce
so renowned an event ought to have some
interest. You have letters from Saratoga,
California and other out of the way places.
What special claims have these resorts?
Brooklyn must rank cvermore as the City,
of Cash, and what would a letter of a mod-
ern newspaper correspondent be, if destitute
of gush ?
Do you care to know how things are
going in mid-summer here in this city by the
sea? One thing plainly to be seen is that
large numbers have gone out of town. They
have made themselves miserable for the
sake of fashion, exchanging their commodi-
~ous, airy, and often well shaded dwellings,
for small, hotnand uncomfortable quarters
at some mosquito infested watering place.
Of till cities in the world numbering hhlf a
million souls, which is what the new census
gives us, ours is no doubt the most rural;
and if we remember its special provisions
for family comfort we shall see why people
might well come to it rather than go from it
in the summer heats. .
I am this present moment scrawling this
letter in the midst of
PROSPECT PARK,
seated on rich grass, under a beautiful chest-
nut, my back braced by its capacious trunk.
No hint of city din disturbs the car ; all the
sounds are rural—bird songs, chirpings of
insects, and the click of croquet balls in the
distance telling of‘ others enjoyment. Child-
ren are tumbling on the green sward under
clumps of trees near by yet not too near.
Broad stretches of meadow; skirted by thick
woods, undulating iiiils crossed by trim
gravelled walks, acres of clean grass over
which cloud-shadows chase the sunshine,
forest trees standing singly in matchless
beauty, or natural thickets, makings pleas-
ant gloom, these are features of the scene
which lies immediately about me. A no-
bleman’s park in the heart of England could
not show more pure country gracefully
cared for; I might travel by express train
a whole day without reaching a deeper soli-
tude of nature combined . at the same time
with so much to charm and soothe. Anti
all. this rural beauty and privilege of
country quiet are only a few minutes from
our homes. Why then go from Brooklyn to
the country? . .
PIC-N10 EXCURSIONIS
are now the order of the day. Brooklyn is
a family city and devotes much time to
pleasures in which all classes and ages
share. The summer opens with Anniver-
sary day, when the children are taken in
one body, 50,000 strong, to the Park for re-
view, and then each Sunday-school marches
back to its own rooms for ice cream, and
cake. The pic-nic era after this sets in
strong, each congregation all over the city
having its special gala-day, some going to
the Park, some to Oriental grove, to Iona
island and other spots. The churches are
now about through ' with these, and the so
cieties, clubs, military and civic associa-
tions, temperance lenguos,etc.,ure begin.
ning to take their turn. These excursions
are really enjoyable affairs; nobody need
be bored; you can do as you like, he as so-
ciable or independent as you please. A
steam-tug takes in tow one ‘or two'huge
barges looked with pic-nic revellers, the
barges being without machinery are dragged
without jar, safely, certainly, and slowly
through the East river with its fragrant oil
smells into the beautiful sound, or to the
Jersey shore, or up the majestic Hudson.
There is good order, good humor, and as
good eating as you choose to take with you.
Besides these special excursions by day or
by moonlight, there are crowds going every
pleasant day in family or friendly parties,
with well stocked baskets. to Coney Island,
Rockawathtaten Island or Canarsie. Of
course few of these people would have any
standing in those noted resorts where the
millionaires congregate. Still each year
the multitudes are greater who get their
Newport or Long Branch in this sensible
fashion, coming back at night to their own
comfortable, well-fitted homes with a clear
conscience and no serious collapse '0 the
family pocket-book.
Brooklyn, despite the croakings of sotnc
too eager speculators has been steadily
GROWING IN POPULATION.
The census gives her nearly hall‘s million
of people. She proposes now to get Rapid
Transit as well as New York. In, anticipa-
tion of the completion of the bridge an Ele-
vated Steam Railroad has been chartered to
connect the bridge with the distant suburbs
of this city. Of course there is opposition
to the route of this road, which theywisli
to begin at once. A second bridge at
Blackwell’s Island has been commenced.
ands third across the Narrowa to Staten
Island has been projected. The idea ofthis
last is to give our city direct railroad com:
munication with Pennsylvania and the
'South. Then bythe rehabilitation of the
Longl'sland railroad we might provides
through short route from Washington and
Philadelphia to Boston across Staten Island
from Greenport to New London, and giving
New York the go-by. But New York and
Brooklyn, for all practical purposes are one.
0 Novr.
Bnooxnvx; July 15th, 1875.
This year the waiters in the White moun-
tains at the Glen House'are students of
Bates’ College. '
ProfessouJamss Russell LOWell has joined
the ranks of the spelling reformers. In his
Washinton Elm poem he uses the obsolete
form "agen” for again. ' '-
The Sultan of Zanzibar was scandalized
at the epithet “worshipful” being given to a
London company, deeming that such an
epithet should be kept for God only.
A party of Meriden gentlemen and others,
fifteen in number, had a fishing excursion
V'to Block island in a schooner yacht belong-
ing to Commodore Miller of Branford, last
week. They were out forty-hours and took
4,000 pounds of cod-fish.
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While the legislature was passing, on
Thursday, a resolution releasing John Burt
from State prison, the prisoner himself died,
and was freed before he had any knowledge
that lie was to have any freedom in this life
if he had lived to enjoy it.
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Colt’s Fire Arms company have finished
their contract for 2,000 pistols for the United
States government, and are now engaged in
the manufactureof forty Gatling guns for
the government, an appropriation of $50,000
for this purpose having been made at the
last session of congress. .
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Christianity In Japan.
-A Yokohama correspondent of the Wor-
cester Spy says that Christianity is still a
forbidden religion in Japan, though practi-
cal toleration is enjoyed to some extent, as
will be seen by the following account: No
building can be hired for Christian services,
no Christian can be buried except thrbugh
the intervention of a Buddhist or Shinto
priest, without renderihgtho relatives of the
deceased and others participating in the ser-
vice subject to fine or imprisonment. in,
most of the open ports the missionary
chapels can be hired in. the name of a for-
eigner, such being not amenable [to Japan-
ese law, and there has been for a long time
no restraint upon the natives gathering in
such places of worship. More titan this, it
is possible for a Japanese to open his own
house as a chapel in Yokohama, and to put
a notice over the door inviting all who wish
to attend the serVices held within. Such
services have been held twice on the Sub
bath'and’once during the week. with open
doors, for two-thirds of the your past with-
out one word ‘of‘ complaint, excepting that
at the outset an officer of the government
took exception to the form of the notice of
invitation. The form 'was changed to his
satisfaction, while if indicated not less clear-
ly the character of these services held with-
in, which ni'e called “Lectures on the True:
Path.” Before they were called “ Lectures
on the Scriptures." These are often attend-
ed by as many. as eighty attentiyc listeners.
At anothe'r pla cone hundred and fifty as-
semble. Att it different chapels in Yoko.
hama alone there can hardly be less than
four hundred in attendance upon Protestant
Christian services every Sabbath. The num-
ber of professing Christians in Yokohama
is about two hundred. .
and Long Island, all rail except a ferry‘
a ggéd deal to
’7 or“ unws.
Br 'onn Locaanron'rnR.
On Monday evening of last week, a crowd
gathered on Main street opposite Military
Hall to witness feats of tight rope walking
and dancing, soon afterwards the City Hall
was illuminated in honor of the first meet-
ing of the new common council, all were
present, except councilman Lane. The
“order” of the evening was announced by
the chairman pro tem, to be the elkting
counciimen in seniority, some ten ballots
were cost before a “senior" was elected,
and tiring of the dull music, Councilman
Hanf‘ord asked to be excused, as he had far
more important business to attend to. It
is still a mooted question which of the two
performances was the most interesting.
City business is very good. Chief Crowc
has escorted two men to Bridgeport within
a week.
Those long faced men whose occupation
seems to be gone, still hang around the
street corners, waiting for something to turn
tip.
Robert Bonner Bone’s validictory on
leaving the city for his country residence in
Bridgeport was anything but complimentary
to Constable Raymond. Robert claimed
that it was an interferancc with his future
A pebble makes a ripple in a little placid
lake, while a heavy boulder falling from a
hill disappears inamoment in the ocean.
Our City Council meeting has the same
effect. The last meeting was thronged by
eager sight seers and listeners, and that,
not mostly of the common people alone,but
by representatives of all classes.‘ It indi-
cates a sensation. Many, no doubt, were
drawn together in part by curiosity. The
“novelty” of a new Council meeting has its
attraction, and perhaps many expected to
hear some new things. The routine was
about the same as usual upon such occa-
sions; the farce was gone through with,
and many of the audience left much dis-
appointed.
Opening the new bridge at Benedict Mills
has increased the travel across the harbor
carriage bridge, which already shows the
constant wear, and many hues have been
patched up by the draw-tender.
Wm. T. Craw, Esq., has declined the
appointment of City Judge, How is this ?
A Republican Judge appointed bya Demo.
cratic Legislature.
A knotty question is asked, are the
Councilmen when elected by seniority,
:ofiicers ? If so, their election must be con-
firmed er approved by the Mayor, the same
as the election of' Police. '
plans, as he intended to marry, go to buck-
leberry bills-to spend the honeymoonhand
try the water with his “Bourbon.” What
a disappointment.
Miss Jenny' Smith of Elizabeth New
Jersey, after spending a few weeks in
Ridgefield, her late home, is now visiting
friends in this city. ,
On Saturday mo'rning a horse belonging'
to Mr. Keeler started from near Alfred
Knapp’s store, and ran through Washing-
ton nnd Spring streets encountering C.
F. Tolles’ wagon, which it nearly demolish-
ed. The horse quickened his pace to a
dead run up Cape’s Hill, where Mr. Adams’
hostler stopped him and returned him to his
owner. -
Wanted,a reporter to report verbatim,
the sayings and doings of the Common
Council correctly.
Hoyt’s Pharmacy has been stileore
beautificd by an elaborate application of
gilt upon the cornice and windows. It is
now the most attractive store front in the
city. The work was performed by Mr.
Peter Shields, the artist in paint.
A._J.Crofut,Esq., left the city, to join
his family in their pleasures of rusticating
gnong the hills of Lilchfieid. C. E. Doty
is here still, a. widower, and cannot leave,
on account of the frequent meetings of the
common council.
Mnssns. Em'rons :-—Through your kind
indulgence I would like to speak a word 'for
our “Little Prince" of a steamboat captain,
who abundantly verifies the familiar adage
that “choice material is encased within a
small compass.” It is no disparagement to
his deservedly popular predecessors, to say
that for genuine unconventional hospitality
unda ready adaptation of just the means
to secure the wants and comfort of the pass-
engers, especially to those ‘who from sick-
ness or otherwise may need extra attention,
that Captain Cross has a special gift for
doingjust the right thing at the right time,
without an apparent thought of doing any-
thing out of the ordinary routine of duty.
And now I desire to say that the unsolici-
ted, unexpected, assiduous attentions of the
captain to an invalid member of my family,
to-day, on the “Nelly White," kindly ofi‘er-
ing the use of his private room, directing
his help to be constantly on the alert in
profiering their kind attentions, deserves,
and I herewith tender my. warmest thanks,
and congratulate the public that one so not-
urally qualified, and 'so readil,‘ disposed to
contribute to their varied wants occupies a
position that must be widely appreciated,
and also a great acquisition to the “Nelly
White". B. B.
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WComstock Bros. stock of Gen t’sFur.
nishing Goods is the largest and most com-
plete in town.
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@Needle-work, edging, and insertion.
at less than cost, at C. Emanuel's.
.t‘Q——
WBathing Drawers, at Comstock Bros
0
WCEmanueLon Wail street, will sell
his entire stock of goods at less than cost.
Go see what the prices are.‘
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m‘Trnnks of every description at; Com-
stock Bros.
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The Rev. James M. Whiton tells in The
Independent the story of the first college
regatta in this country. It occurred on lake
Winnipiseogee, in August, 1852, and was
rowed by. Harvard and Yale. The race
originated in an offer of the Superintendent
of- thc Boston, Concord and Montreal Rail-
road to pay all the bills if Yale would
' challenge Harvard to row on the lake. Yale
sent three boats,.lhe Undine, Shawmut and
Atlanta, but the last was ruled out, and
Harvard made one. entry—the Oneida.
There was no special training for the con-
test, only a little change of diet on the day
of the race. The distance was two miles
against the breeze. The Harvard Oneida
easily came in first and the Yale Shawmut
four lengths behind. The Undine brought
up the rear. Among the men in the rear
boat were Mr. George W. Smalley, the
Tribune’s London correspondent, District
Attorney B. K. Phelps, of N. Y., and Mr.
Whitton, who gives the account.
0
Professor William Watson exhibited the
Paul Boyntonlifc-saving dress in the sound
off West Haven beach, last Saturday, to a
big crowd of people. He appeared to be
master of the apparatus, and the exhibition
was novel and successful.
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Fasr Hortsns ANDA Fas'r Dawns—Mr.
Beecher drove his favorite horses Rosa and
Nellie down to the depot making the two
miles in exactly six minutes. Behind him
jogged his old horse Lem, drawing a gard-
ner’s wagon laden with berries, to be sold
ton Peekskill grocer. Lem’s driver was
communicative.
“ Mighty reckless driver," be said, as Mr.
Beecher dashed by. “He swings round
corners terribly. J es’ see that gait he’s on
now—going down hill, too. I've known
him to drive from the house to the depot in
five minutes. I've been in with him, and
never expected to reach the bottom of the
bill alive. -
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General Putnam tisaed to tell the story of
an Indian in old times,”who called at a tav-
ern in the fall of th'é‘ year for‘a glass of rum.
The landlord charged him 'two‘ pennies for
it. The next spring. happening at the same
house, he called for another glass of rum
and was charged three pennies for it.
“How is this, landlord l” he asked. “Last
full you charged me only two pennies for a
glass."
“0b,” said 1the landlord, t‘it costs me
_ . reep rum over winter. It is
as expensiw if} 152 a. hogshdad of rum
over winter as to km? a horse.”
“Ah!" said the ndlan, “I can’t see
through that; he won’t eat so much bar;
maybe he drink as much water i” '
. HORSE CART.
11*29
WBlue Flannel Suits of Middlcsex man;
ufacture, at Comstock Bros. ,
——-——.-d.
WParasols left with Northrop will be
found at J. Spencer’s Jewelry store where
all repairs in that line will be done. 4t28
————o—s.
W Millincry goods only will be kept in
our store in the future; in consequence we
shall sell our entire stock at less than cost.
0. Emanuel.
——-—-—*<.>—.—_
WGent’s Summer Underwear, at Com-
stock‘Bros.
_..—*4..-.
W The new improved Singer Sewing
Machine for sale at J. Spencer’s. Price $45.
.>—.——-————-
W Best Corsets at 31 cts. 70 cts. 90 cis.
and 1.05 a pair at C. Emanucl’s.
H.
WComstock Bros.
Shirts a specialty.
. —.—¢.
W Zephyr Worsted, all shades, at 12cts.
per ounce, of C. Emanucl‘s.
“+10%
WA good article of Linen only $1.00 at
Comstock Bros.
make White Dress
.r—‘-———_
W Did you have any of those regular
made hose for 17 cts. a pair ‘? Then go to
C. Einanucl’s for them.
Oh.“
“I think I have seen you before, sir. Are
you not Owen Smith ‘1’" “Oh, yes, I'm owin’
Smith, and owin’ Jones, and owin’ Brown,
and owin’ everbody."
Mark Twain, apropos ofa new portable
mosquito net, writes that the day is coming
“when we shall sit under our nets in church
and slumber peacefully, while the discom-
tted files club together and take it out of
the minister."
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The Wrong Side of the Meridian.
On the down hill side of life, which an old medi-
cal _‘VI‘itCI‘ qnnintly terms "the wrong side of the
meridian,” when the functions decay and the
frame gradually bends under the weight of years,
the system requires to be sustained under the bur-
den imposed upon it. Innumerable physical nil-
ments and infirmitles then lpress upon it had been
in earlier life a stranger. he surest and pleasant-
est: support an solace of declining years is found
in Hostettcr’s tomach Bitters, long reco ized as
the most: wholesome and agreeable of itfnsibie
stimulantsrthe most potent of tonics and altera-
tivcs. The_ aged and infirm'ma place implicit
confidence in this invigorating e ixir, which not
only checks those maladies to which elderly per-
sons arc peculiarly subject, but in a measure re-
gards the encroachment of time upon the constitu-
ion.
Scnnxcx’s Snx WEED Toxic—In the atmos-
phere experienced here during the summer months
the lethargy produced by the beat takes away the
desire for wholesome food, and frequent perspira-
tions reduce bodily energy, particularly those suf~ -
faring from the effects of debilitating diseases. In
order to keep a natural healthful activity of the
system,;we must resort to artificial means For
-. this purpose Schenck’s Sea. Weed Tonic is very ef-
fectual. A few doses will create an appetite and
give fresh vigor to the enervated body. For dys-
pepsia, it is invaluable. Many eminent physicians
have doubted whether dyspepsia can be per-mant—
ly cured by the drugs which are generally employ-
cd for that purpose. The Sea Weed Tonic in its
nature is _ totally different from such drugs. It
contains no corrosive minerals or acids ; in fact
it assists the regular operations of nature, and sup-
plies her deficiencies. The tonic in its nature so-
much resembles the gastric juice that it; is almost
identical with that fluid. The gastric juice is the
natural solvent which, in a healthy conditions of
the body, pauses the food to be digested; and when
this juice is not excreted in sufficient quantities,
indigestion, with all its distressing symptoms, fol-
lows. The Sen Weed Tonic performs the duty of
the gastric juice when the latter is deficient.
Sclicnck’s Sea. Weei Tonic sold by all Druggista.
How to establish permanent health when the
constitution is undermined by dropsy, kidney,blad-
tier _and grannianmaladies, Bright’s disease, re-
tention and incontinence of urine diabetes, grav-
el, afflictions of the urino-genital organs, female
irregularities, pain in the back and loins, artake
occasionally of‘ Hunt’s Remedy and all t e ave-
nues of health will be restored to action.
.For 2.5 cents one may buy a cake of “Constan-
tine’s Pine Tar Soap,” and that will cleanse out and
render healthy many aflected skins. Salt Rheum,
Pimples, Chopped 'Hands, Frosted Feet, Burns
bros]; Cuts or Wounds. Diseases of the Scalp an
Skin may all be cured by it. Sold by all Druggists
and Grocers. . 6m 2
MARIE? [1 ED.
In Norwalk, J ni 5th, by Rev. Robert 11’. Jones,
Samuel Daniel arwick and Miss Emilie Louise
Franke, both of Bridgeport.
In New Milford, July 4th, by Rev. C. C. Acl ,
Charles E. Ward, late of Merwinviile, and Mary .
Bronson.
In Stamford, J uiy 14th, by the Rev. G. B. Wilcox,
B_obert Roy Kendall, of Ridgefield, Conn., to Har-
riet: O. Betts, daughter of James Betts,ofSta.mford;
In New Haven. July 15, by the Rev. G. 0. Curtis.
D. D., of Canandaigna, N. Y., Wm. James Bette,
of Stamford, to Anna \Voods, of New Haven.
. In N. Y. _city, July 7th, by the Rev. Wm. McAl-
lister, Daniel M. Rnifiin to Hattie 151' Keith, of
Bridgeport.
At Esopns, N. Y., Jul 6th, b Rev. E. Sherman.
Dr. Isaac R. Sanford, 0 New aven. formerly of
Beddingmnd Emma M. Griffithe, of Esopns.
. In Norwalk, J nly 17, Eiler. Barry, aged 5 years,
1 month, 1 day, - ,
In New Haven hospital. July 19, Worthirgton
W. Day. :1 ed 25 years and 10 months; a son of
John and ary E Day. of Norwalk.
Died in'Ssugatnck [at the house of. his grandfa-
ther Rev. Z. Davenport] J niy 12th Aaron It. Greg-
ory, son of G. W. and E. J. Gregory, aged 9 years,
8 months and 4 days.
43In Brookfield, July 11th, Phebe M. Chase, aged
cars.
it Weston. 9th inst.. Chas. C. Berlient, aged 38
years, 2 months, 17 days.
In Stratford, J nlyllth, Mr. John Andrews, aged
years. .
In Litchfieid, J uiy 10th, Miss Caroline S. Ward,
_ a ed 45 years.
uddenly at: Kilbeck Lodge, Bridgetown, Barba-
does, W. ‘
., nne 22d. Margaret wife of‘ Rev. F.
Windsor, thwarte, Rector of St. Andrew’s
ghuggli‘iss . rd; J tily 9th, Lizzie Marshall, :1ng
nomenwicii, July 7th, simmer Peck, aged 08
years, 6 months. _
W y;¢zwaa--~Wga~aa ’1
THE GARRICK CLUB
I Enlistments.
Will give two
Dramatic Entertainments,
IN wrurox, on THE nvnxixos or
JULY 2011: AND 21st, 1875.
in a tent erected for the occasion near St.
Mathew's Church.
O
The followin will be presented: TUESDAY
EVENING,JU .Y 20, Gilbert’s Splendid-Mytho-
logical Comedy, < ‘
- PltiMilltllt tritium.
with ingenious optical effects and the amusing
arcc,
“101 on PARLE FRANCAIS.’
WEDNESDAY, JULY 21. Morton's excellent 1": rc"
“ P00ll PILLIBOIIIIY.”
One Scene from “MACBETH.” And the inn able
Sketch "N AN. THE GOOD-FOR-NOTHIN ‘.”
fienbove Will be carefully presented with up-
ro riate Scene , Costumes, do. The SUUII
p WALK BA D will he in attendance. Doors
Will be open at 7%. performance at 8.
Tickets of Admission FIFTY CENTS at. the door.
anaun rxcuastou ro
SAVIN ROCK l
have chartered the Steamer LAURA, of Brid e-
ort, for a Grand J olnt Excursion to SAV N
OCK, New Haven. The Schools of the Third
and Fourth Methodist Churches of the town, also
accompan them by special invitation. The capac-
ity of the at is very ample, 210 feet b 60 feet, and
can carry arguments. Savin Book 9 near New
Haven on t and. and is the most popn ar re-
sort in that vicinity. It contains an elevate rail-
wa . Stowe’s Menu erie, museum, flying coaches.
tub es and shelter or pic-nic parties, a small In-
dian encumfimentdc, Horse cars connect it with
the citv. e excursion is to occur,
T UESBAY, JULY 2711],
but if rainy it will be postponed to Wednesday. 23.
The boat will leave South N orwaik dock at 7:46.
and reach the ground at 10; returning will leave
at 4:30 and arrivrn atSouth Norwalk about 7. No
liquors are to boa lowed on board. and no intoxi-
cated person can go or return with the company.
A general invitation is extended to any who desire
to go and have a leasant time.
REFRESIIMEI TS will be furnished on board by
Frank Mead 3 Co.
FExcursion Tickets 75 Cents; children not
members of the above Schools, 35 Cents.
iiANFoltl) Winner
DEALER IN
00“ 85 W000
WHOLESALE ANDIEETAIL.
Yard at the West end of the Bridge,
8 OUTH NORWALK,
Families and Factories supplied with the best at:
lowest market prices. Delivered within any rea-
sonable distance.
orders, large or small.
I). ll. WEBB, Agent.
Call and see us and leave your orders.
Are you going to Paint?
AVERILL’S
CHEMICAL PAINT !
THE BEST Ill TIIE MARKET.
It is more beautiful, more durable, lower in price.
is all ready for use, does not wash b rain. best
wood preserver, is water and fire proo , and is the
best for general uses, either for wood. iron or
brick bni dings. Many of the finest residences in
town are painted with
AVERILL’S CHEMICAL PAINT
‘ Put up ready for use in pails of I, 2 or 3 gallons ;
kegs of 5, 10 or 15 gallons. half barrels or barrels.
All orders Ipromptly filled and any information
given by app yin: to
D. H. WEBB, Sole Ag’t for Norwalk
Ofiice west end of Bridge, SOUTH NORWALK.
‘29
or ‘
EVERY DB SCRIPTION,
. AT
E. K. Lockwood’s.
Tax Collectors’ Sale.
OTICE is hereby given that the undersigned
under and by virtue of a. certain Tax Warrant
duly executed and signed by proper anthorrtymntt
directed to the undersigned commandin him to
levy and collect of EDWIN W. BYX EL,_ and
other persons named in the rate book, on the list: to
said warrant annexed their several proportions of
the sum total as therein stated,said sum may; a tax
or assessment agreed upon by the inhabitants of
the town of Norwalk, regularly and legally as-
sembled, to wit :—on the 8th day of December,
1873, met for the purpose of provrdgg for. the m-
debtedness of said town list: of I , levies upon
and will sell- at nblic auction, at the premises
hereinafter descr bed on the 12th day of October,
A. D., 1875, at z o’cloc , p. in. so much of the fol-
lowing described real estate of” Edwin lV. Byxbec.
situated in said town of Norwalk, and bounded
b hi hwa known as Plymouth Avenue. south-
eryiy b; highyway formerly known as Pudding Lane,
and westerly by land now or formerly of seman.
the. James, being one-tonrth of an acre, more or
less, with the buildin s thereon standing, as will
raise the sum of Twe ve dollars and ninety-eight
cents ($12.98) that being the proportion of the said
Edwin W. Byxbei, of the grim total] in grid list to-
her with the c or as o evy sa e, c.
get gJoins F. ’Banro. ,
Tax Collector, list of 1873.
' 3t?!)
WAI'I'ED.——A sittiution,by a first-class COOK, by
a Protestant woman. Inquire of
FRANK FOSTER.
FOR sans: CHEAP. '
LIGHT ONE-HORSE BUGGY. in first-rate
order, will be sold at a his sin if applied for
GEO. WA D SELLECK.
FOR SALE.
ivn TONS of prime xnw' rrrnornv HAY.
Enquire. at this office. 21329
soon. 29
FOR SALE
T A BARGAIN.—A good second-hand Rose-
wood PIANO, in perfect order, for 975.
MRS. HARRIE ‘ A. GREGORY, Wilton.
CHILI P.
ANEW place. about a mile from the Brid e. is
altered very low, and about: two-thirds o the
purchase money can remain on mortgage. A rare
chance for a poor man to secure a permanent
home. Apply at the Gaznrrn Orricn.
Best Work at Lowest Prices.
F. OGDEN, Main Street. near Center
c School, is prepared to execute all orders for
CARRIAGE MAKING AND BLACKSMITHING,
in the best manner.” very low rates. He gives
personal attention to all work, uses the best stock,
and guarantees satisfaction. Look at ufew prices
for good work :—-Wheels rimmed for $6 er set;
Tire set for 32; New Tire put on and bolts . A140.
1 for $1; First-class Shaft 81.50; Buggy Wheels
complete from 925 to $30 per set. Repairing of all
kinds cheap. Bl smithing or Wood work at
lowest rates. Al orders promptly executed.
Consult your own advantage by leaving orders.
TAX COLLECTOR’S NOTICE.
NOTICE is hereby given to all persons liable to
pay taxes in the town of. N orwalk‘, on the as-
sessment list of 1874, that I Will meet them for the
purpose of receiving said taxes, at the store of Al-
phonso Dibble, South Five Mile Biver,on Monday,
anfou‘m‘vnn satin.
l
sarm‘unx, sting gain, 1875 ,
at 3 o’clock, p. in. 'Sale to take place on the prom-
Correct, attest,
Dated at Norwalk, July 19th, 1875.
”081‘ of the condition of the FAIRFIELD
R COUNTY NATIONAL BANK, at Nomvaik,
in the State of Connecticut, at the close of busi-
ness, June 30th, 1875.
RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts ........ ' ............. 8388 ,794.32
Overdratts ........ . . . . ......... _ ........... 2,086.91
U. S. Bonds to secure circulation. . . .. 021,500.00
Due from approvedBeser-ve Agents . . 36,268.69
Due from other National Banks. . . . 14,615.33
Due from State Banks and Bankers . . 1,369.88
Real Estate, Furniture and Fixtures" . . . 18,000.00
Checks and other Cash Items, ........... 2.948.021
Bills of other National Banks. ........... 3,123.00
Fractional Currency, including Nickels. . 217.92
Legal Tender Notes ...................... 10 7 5.00
Redemption fund with U. S. Treasurer 5
per cent. of circulation ..... ' ........ 10,000.00
709,629.08
LIABILITIES.
Capital Stock paid in .................... $300,000.00
Surplus Fund, ..................... . . 65.000.00
Other undivided profits,. . . .. . ,, . . . 11,557.59
National Bank notes outstanding,. 800.00
Dividends unpaid, ...................... 15,846.00
Individual deposits subject to cheek. . . .. ~ 97.94030
Demand certificates of deposit .......... 3.013-44
Due to o'tlier National Banks. ............ 33.5%
Due to State Banks and bankers, ........ 1.90031
709,629.08
State of Connecticut, County of Fair-field, 3.3.
1, cuannns 11. STREET, Cashier of the above-
named Bank, do solemnly swear that the above
statement is true to the best of my knowledge, and
belief.
CHARLES H. STREET, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 15th day
of July, 1875. CEO. E. MILLER. ,
Notary Public.
Correct, attest, ‘
, . ' WILLIAM K. Janus,
r. E. B. BENNETT,
_ } Directors.
WM. 0. Sum,
Rumour ofthé condition of the narrow“.
BANK OF NORWALK, at Norwalk, in the 1,
State of Connecticut, at the _close of business, J tine
the 16th day of August from 10 a. m. until 2 . in. - . 18 .
ut‘ the store of‘ Hanfor’d a Osborn,Down Town: goth, 75. RESOURCES
(hast Norwalk,) Tuesday. August 17th, from 10 a. . - ' e310 5“ 62
m. until 4 E' m.: at the store of Joseph C. Bundle, Loans and Discounts, --------- " ' '. .
Winnipau , on Wednesday. Au . 18, from 10 a. m. Overdmfl -------------------- .- 3003101363
until .5 p. m.; at the Post 0 co, in the city of us. Bonds ‘0 "cumcmula‘wn'y 30'791'37
South Norwalk, on Thursday. August 19th. from Due from approved reserve “8"“ ”-m" ' '~o
10 a. m. until 5 p: m.; and at. the Book Store of Dnc from other National Bank? """"" “'3‘5'50
Andrew Selleck, in the Borough of Norwalk,.on Due from 5"“ Banks “‘3th are ' ' ' ' 13nd,“,
tiling“; ”We “8- 2" “a 21’ m 9 .. m- mutinhs‘nurmm - -- its...
. . - , ,... , . -
1v, n.-0ne er cent. a month will b Checks and other Cash Items ..... . 60731
all taxes reniai’ning unpaid on and am; #11113 egg; Bills 0" “her National $3.“:- - 3° -------- 10.32.39
day of September, 1875. Do not forget the time or Fractional 0“?“cy ““3 n "'5 N ckels,. ' 11 100.00
will? "‘° °°"i°6‘ii§"l~‘ limit?“ ‘°'°°°“’° kiifmfiiit‘fiun‘ti‘tha'u' smoothed-"5 ' '
D _ ‘ ' ' A- gfigdtor. per cent. ot‘circnlntion: ............. 13.41100
. t ' . ' "
a ed at Norwalk, July 19th. 187.». 29 $708,404.86
ASSIGNEE SALE. C . ,s $931M” Es' coco ooooo
ON SATURDAY, JULY 21th, 1375 will be sold 33:31:, £3,315?“ m'”'f',’_'.'.’.'.'.'.'.'.'.'..'.'." -..’r.oo.oo
. at the Public Sign Post. in x’oi-waik, at 4 om, und,,,,,‘,;a',3;.;,fifg ............. h0,179.m ,
°.°I°°kv p. m., Two “"3" D°“bl° Wagons. two National Bank notes outstanding"... . .. 243350.00 ’
Single Wagons, one good \Vork Horse, two set Dividends unpaid ................. .. 230-00
Double Harness, three set Sin is Harness, one Individual deposit; subject to check .. 58,748.48
33339035:a‘ifigieg’i‘a‘l‘iiiiifigihe for??? £33 ”em“ WW?“ °‘ ““9"" ' " ' 1,451.2:
and at on the Benédict Farm, being; thg property Due to otherfiatwnal Banks, """""" . 42’0“.”
of the Sesfgatg fii§¥§giDS€itcm f (l E $708,404.86
. . , rustee o sai state. - -
1 ' - t t 0 Connecticut Count 0 Farr Id. 8- 3-
\orwaik, July 17th, 1879' ' "'29 '91“, EB ORA Ul‘mrb. Cash’i’ei! of thejdlwve named
Bank, do solemnly swear that the above state-
ment is true to the best of my knowledge and be-
ief, R. B. CRAUFURD, Cashier.
THE Probate Stile of Real Estate belonging to . - . . . .
the Estate of ELBERT RAYMOND, a“, of Subscribed and sworn to before me this 13th day
Norwalk, deceased. was “(flamed tQ' ‘ l . 0f Jilly, Igl5. . .EDWARJ.’ P. WEED.
. t . Notary. Public. ’
1m. ‘be sold at public motion,“ the 5ng ,
‘ 'Post.Norwaili,nn ‘ ,
sa'rpnnax, .1an can”
“at 8 916.199“ 9- m3 ‘ “~
JAMES MITCHELL,
Auctioneer. I
Br>
“randomness. Sires-e %.w0.}p.........
GEORGE H..RAYMOND, l Admlmsmim- nastiness KILL!“
nomalk’ my 19"" ma? ' ' {STRICT or nonwanx, ss'. Probate Conrt
. ' ' '. .‘187 ‘ '~
F0” Sale at Publtchnction. .Estaiglyofl‘bg‘lilfiNIEY'BilLKLEY, lots of ups.-
Wkl'in said District.‘ deceased.
' Damiano-That th‘e Administrators exhibit their
dminist 'tion‘accon to “it? Court for adjust-
eiit. at 't_ e Probate" ce orwalk,npi;;i&ctޣ
‘ ' ‘ :1875 at 9ojcloek ro .
gi‘ifiigiégggidtmst’ed in saiométatc may benotificd
I .. I - ' I ‘d Adminis rotors will. osttycopyoT
LARGE SPRING WAGON, {figfififlfffie sign~p05§ in said orwaik nearz
suitable for one or two horses- also, one good eat the lace where the deceased last dwelt, at
least to eye before said 0th
ma .
do. of A t.
GEORGE A. DAVENPORT. J ridge.
Prompt attention given to all '
northerly by land of Charles F. Sherwood, easterly ,
Norwalk Chronicler