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Norwalk Gazette.
, Tucsday, April 18th, 1876.
EDITORIAL LETTER.
. JV-nirrxo x, April 16th, 1876._
GAE-fin E:The"6vershadowing event
- a.
of new. . . Q. ll§fe£vfisthsiinveilins and;
deicaltioii "bfthe Lincoln irronunieht,‘ erected
on=I._i_ncoln »squm-e,-by the colored people of
the Nation, on Good Friday. , It so happened
that it was just'eleven years ago, the 14th of
Aprily'and on Good Friday night, that the
“ Martyn President” was assassinated at
blord’sThcatre;—'noW'tlte Medical Museum.
singularly, also, this is the first time since
that appalling event, thaf its anniversary has
fallen upon Good Friday. __The day being dc-
clared by act of Congress a holiday in this
Districthneither House of Congress was in
session, and the government departments,
District offices, and most of the places of
business were. closed, while flags were dis.
played at half-mast on the public buildings
and many other houses. .
it had been originally intended to have the
public ceremonies on the anniversary day of
Lint-oin‘s Proclamation of Emancipation,
which the statue is designed to commemorate.
That would have brou ht it on this Easter
Sunday, 'full' of the sacred memories of the
risen Redeemer of a lost world. Therefore,
the day specially revered by the emancipated
race, and a day sacred in the annals of human
liberty, as that on which one of the noblest
Spirits of any age passed from earth to
Heaven, was selected for the imposing cere-
monies.
The event revives many personal memories:
one of which we may be pardoned for men-
tioning. The night Mr. Lincoln was assassi-
nated, a brother of the Rev. Mr. Diossey,
(who was then pastor of the little Methodist
church at Silver Mine) came rushing into the
Tribune office here, where we were in charge,
and told us the terrible news. He had occu-
pied a position diagonally opposite the Presi-
dent, and saw Wilkes Booth stealthily creep
into- the box behind his victim, level his
pistol, fire, and then leap to the stage, and
rush behind the scenery. While others rush-
ed wildly up as near the fatal spot as they
could press, Diossey ranas rapidly as he could
to‘ us with the terribldnews. We instantly
telegraphed his statement, without verifying,
to Sydney Howard Gay, managing editor of
the Tribune, in New York, and scarce had
our message flashed away, ere _at ten o’clock
mid ten minutes, every wire out of Washing-
ton was cut, and no further telegraphic com-
munication with the outside world could be
had until four-o’clock the succeeding morn-
ing, when the lines were repaired. Thus
were we, thr-ugh the thoughtful celerity of
Diossey, enabled to get the first and only
news of the assassination to New York until
day-break on Saturday, the 15th. The terri-
blo scenes and cxoitements of ' that‘night can
never be effaced from our recollection asnews
came pouring in of the brutal and deadly as-
sault on _Mr: Seward, followed by rumors of
the attempted assassination of Secretary Stan-
ton and Vice—President Johnson. It was the
wildest night of gloom and agony experienc-
ed in this city during all the terrible vicissi-
tudes of the traitorous war. .
Booth 'in leaping from the gallery to the
stage, caught the spur on his boot in the
folds of the American flag, festooued about
the box in honor of the President’s visit to
the theatre that evening, and was thrown
headlong, breaking his leg below the knee so
that the bones protruded through the flesh,
and thus with" every motion ‘of his horse,
causing him. the'agonies of ten deaths, as the
physicians then asserted, he rode twenty
miles to Port Tobacco. Dr. J. J. Woodward
of the Army Medical Museum, one of the sur-
geons ‘who conducted the autopsy on the
body of Mr. Lincoln, and also made the post
mortem examination when the body of the
assassin was brought here, says that the
wounds received by the two men were very
nearly-on the same spot; that there was a
difference only of a fraction of an inch in the‘
points upon the'skull of each where the ball
entered, but that trifling variation made a
world of difference in the last moments 'of
the two. Booth suffered as much as if he
had been brokeh upon the wheel, while Mr.
Lincoln was never conscious of pain. Boston
Corbett, who shot the assassin in the Virginia
barn, told us at the time that Booth leaped
several feet up into the air, as the fatal
bullet went crashing through his brain and
writhcd in an indescribable agony after he
fell to the earth. Thus did Omnipotence
seem to visit the ghastly crime with the most
terrible retribution from its very outset.
’l‘hcnext morning after the assassination, a
poor colored woman, who had been liberated
from slavery by Mr. Lincoln’s'proclamation,
sought out her former mistress in great dis-
tress, and said she wanted to give five dollars
she had saved fr ' yhing, towards erect-
ing a menu .1‘,‘ colored people’s best
f‘riendi . out. I “"w :oontribution, grand-
,
.-__ as
l y magnanimous in ,that it was the poor slave‘
woman's all, eamc other sums from the freed-
men aggregating about $17,000 in all, and
with this free-Will ofiering was purchased of
Mr. Bell, an American sculptor at Florence,
this, the most interesting, if - not most artisti-
cally meritorious work of Art at the National
Capital. 4 _
The morning was lowry, with frequent
April showers, but atan early hour the streets
were gorged with colored people of the city
and from many miles about the country.
Several colored military companies and a
large number of Masonic, Odd Fellow, Tem-
. peranco, and other secret societies were in
line of the long procession, and all decorated
with the gayest of gay uniforms, regalias and
decorations. The white man must-step aside
on street displays when the “celored friend
and brother" marches to the front in a street
parade.
On the grand stand, at the park, were seat-
ed President Grant, Senator Ferry, the mem;
bers of the Cabinet and the Justices of the
Supreme Court, Senators Morton, Boutwell,
Sherman Bruce and others of the Senate;
Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Conant,
Hon. S. S. Cox, N. P. Banks, and other
members of the House; and the Japanese
Minister. " ‘ ' ’ ‘-
. An appropriate and beautiful poem was
then read, which had been written by Miss
Bay, a young colored girl of New York. We
hope the next Gazer-r2 may be able to give
both the poem and the eloquent oration by
Fred. Douglass, .which followed.
The “Silver bill” as it is called has passed
both Houses, and soon there will be a copious
flow of new silver coins. *-
The River and Harbor bill has in it seven
thousand dollars for our harbor, and fifteen
thousand dollars for Bridgeport, for which
we are indebted to the special labors of Mr.
Barnum with his ‘miseirly democratic associs
ates.
All day Saturday the House discussed the
Kilbourn habeas corpus case, and finally post—
poned the matter to Tuesday.‘ The demo-
cratic majority seem determined to practical-
ly declare martial law in time of peace, by
refusing to honor the mandate of the courts
for the production of the body of Kilbourn.
The Belknap impeachment case comes up
in the Senate to-morrow.‘ It is not expected
that it willbe proceeded with this week, how-
The deficiency appropriation for the Print-
- ing Bureau of the Treasury, has finally pass-
ed and the most necessitous of the many lit-
erally starving employees will be set to work. -
Congressman Waite' appeared and was
sworn in on Wednesday last, as the successor
of Hon. H. H. Starkwcathcr, deceased. Mr.
\V'aite will make an honorable record for'him-
self and our State in the House, and his dis-
trict is to be congratulatedthat he was wil-
ling to accept the vexatious and clearly earned
position. ; ' _.
A new and very gratifying sentiment seems
to have sprung up of late among many influ-
entialarepublieans, in favor of Marshall Jew--
— ell as a3 compromise candidate for the Presi-
dency. . His prospects are certainly made to
appear as promising as many other leading
names. At all events his Connecticut friends
may depend upon a" large and most gratifying
.vote for him in the’ Cincinnati convention. '
The nation would be fortunate indeed, if it'
could have a man of his clear, business head
and carne’stand honest republican sentimerfis,
for its hdxt'Prcsident. . . .
A desperate effort is being made by the on-
. emy,.to smirch the good name of Blaine, sim-
ply because he is a leading presidential can-
didate. The same efforts are constantly be—
ing made to blacken Bristow but the effort
has been discouragingly unsuccessful thus far.
Much interest begins to develop concerning
the U. S. Senatorial contest in our. State be-
tween Messrs. Eugiish and Barnum. Bar—
num’s friends charge Gov. Ingersoll with an
attempt to sell out the Senatorship to Eng-
lish. Senator English’s friends deny that any
.‘Llf'il bargain exists. The contest is likely to
be a hot one and the old charge of “absentee-
ism" will this time be transferred from liar-
num to English, as the former has not been -
absent ncar so much as the latter this session.
In the lively scrimmage which _is sure to en-
sue, the republicans of Connecticut may look
on with sublime indifference.
. Dr. Uhle is in town, homewurd bound
from Florida. He reports having met Mrs.
Chas. 1‘. Leonard and daughter at Richmond.
* - As "ever, &c., ll.
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Fast Day was very generally observed in
this vicinity, but not altogether as recom-
mended by the'Govcrnor, nor according to
ancient and honorable custom. Services
were held ‘in‘tho various churches, which
were fairly'att'cnded. In the Borough the
day passed quietly, most places of business
being closed. In the city instead of “humili-
ation, fasting and prayer” the day was given
rover to a scrt of . firemen’s jubilee, and water
flowed 'freely if liquor did not. The religious
character of the day is certainly not respected
as much as formerly. .
The Second Presbyterian church in De-
troit, Michigan, of which Rev. Dr. Arthur
Pierson has been the pastor since 1868, was
entirely destroyed by fire on the morning of
March .5th. 'The edifice was valued at
$100,000 and was insured for $60,000. Dr.
Pierson lost about 500 volumes, chiefly_theo-
logical works, and his entire collection of
sermons, outlines, &c., numberng about
2,000, which he had prepared during the past
twenty-five years. Dr. Pierson has relatives
in Norwalk, and at one time supplied the pul-
pit of the First Congregational church.
#'
Remarkable Longevity.
Miss Lavinia Jarvis died on Tuesday last
at the advanced age of eighty-eight years.
She belonged to a family which have become
noted for the longevity of its members. The
narian, living to the age of ninety-three
years; his wife' survived nearly as long,
reaching, the age of ninety-two years; a
daughter, Sarah, died at the age of seventy-
eight; another daughter, Amelia, lived to be
eighty-three ,years of age; Lavinia lived
nearly as longas her parents, dying at the
age of eighty-eight, as abovcd stated. Anoth-
er daughter, Mary, is still living, at the age
of eighty-three. fThe family lived in the old.
homestead, corner, of the Westport and New-
town turnpikes, oppbsitc St. Paul’s church.
Dr. John A. McLean has attended the fam-
ily as their physician for half a century.
Few families have such a remarkable record.
The Temperance Meetings.
The Ladies’ Union meeting, at Lockwood’s.
Hall, on Sunday afternoon, as usual was
largely attended. The new organ has been
purchased, and was used on that occasion,
Miss Sellcckr presiding. Meetings for this
week were announced fOr Monday and
Wednesday evenings. The Reading Room
is open four evenings'cach week, and the at—
tendance there is very encouraging. But
more books and papers are needed, which it
is hoped our citizens will cheerfully contrib-
ute, and at once. Mr, Harlem has given usa
list of contributors and contributions so far,
and desires to publicly return thanks for the
same on behalf of the Reform club :~——
3 volumes from Rev..C. M: Selleck‘.
4 “ “ HenrySelleck.
5 and papers, Mrs. J. L. Harlem.
25 Harper’s Magazine, Geo. C.‘ Cotter.
8 Magazines, from Mrs. Jqlrp,S.Seymour.
Package-of Papers, frontsamuol Malkin. \
l.
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The teachers and scholars of St. Paul’s
Sundayschool are busily en ed in prepar-
ing} for the sale of useful anfirnamental ar-
ticles which is to be held VVedne'sday after-
ndon and; evening in the basement of the
church. The proceeds are for the benefit of
school audit is hoped that the attendance will
be large. ‘ ‘
Arr Imperial Visitor.
Don Pedro II, do Alcanturo, emperor of
Brazil, accompanied by his wife and a small
retinue, arrived in New York last Saturday.
He declines all public receptions, orations,
&c., and travels; like a gentleman—paying
his own expenses wherever he goes. He
connnenced sight-seeing immediately, and
is evidently using his eyes to the best advan-
tage. He will visit California, and expects
to be present at the opening of the Centen-
niai.
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Judge Hilton steps into Mr. Stewart’s shoes
in somewhat of a hurry. With the million
of dollars given him by Mr. Stewart, he has
purchased of Mrs. Stewart all of her late
husband’s share in the enormous business, to.
gether with all personal and real estate out-
side of New York, at a merely nominal price.
Hilton and Libbey have formed a‘ partner-
ship under the old. firm name, and continue
the business.
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The Fire Police have taken possession of
their new room on‘ Main street, over-.the store
ofG. 65 S. H. Holmes, and have fitted up the
same in a neat and attractive manner. The
annual meeting was held on Wednesday eve?
ning, when the members met in the room for
the first time. The following officers were
elected for the ensuing year: President, A.
H. Camp; Secretary, Ferdinand B. smith;
Treasurer, Daniel C. Nash; Captain, A. J.
Meeker; Sergeants,_- Charles Olmstcad and
.Benj. L; Fillow.
J UBann Smacks—Sheppard’s colored jubi-
lee singers are to appear it the Opera LHousc
on Wednesday evening, and sing their. pecu-
liar songs. They make no claim to know
even the rudiments of music, but sing their
old slave tunes pure and simple, which have
given great satisfaction all through the North,
They are Warmly endorsed by many minis-
ters, and by the press. Their selections we
understand, are almost exclusively of a relig-
ious nature. The leader of the troupe Ar:-
drew Sheppard is said to have been a slave
for thirty years.
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Coxonnr.—On Friday evening next, at the
Opera'House, we are to be favored with an
entertainment by the New York Concert
Company, composed of artists from Italian
and German Opera companies. ' The pro-
gramme is composcd of selections'from noted
composers. Photographs of the leading per-
formers are on exhibition at L. Wood’s.
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The improvement of the depot at Hartford
will soon be commenced. A conspicuous
feature will be a platform around the outside
621 feet long, and a. spacious arcade. The
men’s and women‘s waiting - rooms are to
be separated only by a refreshment counter.
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The National Guard will start for Philadel—
phia, Friday, Sept. Isl, and return Saturday,
Sept. 9th. The brigade will probably‘parude
in New York on its return. The brigade
camp will probably be within half a mile of
the exhibition building and within Fairmount
Park. Each regiment will be entitled 'to fill
its uniforms and each man will receive $2.30
per day. The New Haven Light Guard will
march the entire distance. i
C
V.A('.l'rro.\'.—The‘ South Norwalk public
school children are enjoying a. week’s vaca-
tion. Next week the borough schools will
be closed. ‘
father, Hezekiah Jarvis, was almost a cente- ‘
' [April‘showers : smiles andtcars!
, R. H. Rowan, City, is buildinga new barn.
Mr. J. C. Sutton has returnedto‘j Norwalk
to live. ' ' ‘ . ‘
Mrs, Chas. T. Leonard and daughter are in
Richmond. '
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Mr. Geo. F. Belden is repainting his Wall
Street building
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A Kindergarten school is to be started in
this place; May 1st.
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Mrs. Slauson 'annouhccd that she will open
her new store next Saturday.
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, The Lock Company's exhibition goods have
been sent on to the Centennial.
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It is reported that the Iliram Bell .place
has been sold; price stated, $7,000.
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Mr. J ohu Keena is soon to erect a fine flag
staff on his Leonard street premises.
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The First National Bank of South Nor-
‘alk has declared a dividend, payable in May.
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Barnum will open his new show in the
American institute Building next week ’l‘hurs_
div. -
MOW
Grass is springing up, rapidly, and the lawn
mower manufacturer is cheered and encour-
aged.
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Brig-Gen. Smith has is‘sued an order to
the National Guard to omit the annual May
parade this yetir. .
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The street sprinkler made its first appear.
ancc on our streets last Tuesday, and its ad-
vent was none too soon.
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The annual meeting of Christ Achurch and .
Memorial church were held Monday morning
and evening respectively.
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Mr. Gordon L. Knapp, who has been a
clerk at Uhle's drug store for several years
past is going to Woodbury, Conn.
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A new watch and jewelry store has been
opened in Ely’s Block, city, by a Mr. Levison,
who hopes to secure liberal patronage.
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Aparish meeting was held at St. Paul’s
church, yesterday morning. .Thc annual
sale of seats took place in the afternoon.
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A young child of Richard Nesbjtt, Spring
Hill, was badly scalded” last Thursday, by
pulling—over upon itself a pail of hot water.
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Quite a number of Norwalk people were
in Philadelphia last week. . How many will
go on to the grand opening of the Centennial?
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The daily union prayer meeting are still
continued at the Second M. E. Church, com-
mencing prompfly at 5 o‘clock, p. in. All
are invited.
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It is talked on the street that W. A. Curtis
will be called back from Chicago.to assmnc
the position bf Cashier of the proposed new
National Bank. .
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@Special attention is invited to the adver-'
tisement concerning Pure Paints prepared for
immediate use for which W. C. Street has
taken the agency:
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The popular play of “Led Astray" was
produced in a very acceptable manner, at the
Opera House, last Tuesday evening, by a
New’ York Company.
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Rev. D. A. Goodsell, formerly of South
Norwalk, has been elected a delegate to the
General Conference of the M. E. Church soon
to be held in Baltimore.
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- Anna E. Dickinson is finally announced to
make her debut as an actress, at the Globe
Theatre, Boston, May 8th, in a historical
melodrama of her own composition.
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On the first of May, Col. D. A. Rood will
retire from the management of the United
States Hotel in Harthrd, and his son Arthur
and clerk Baker will succeed to the business.
9
Comstock Bros. offer Morison’s partly
made shirts,—a splendid article,——at the ex-
tremely low price of $1.00 each. Certainly
no man need go without handsome shirts, at
that rate. ,
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Mr. Oliver Hoyt, 0f Stamford, Conn., is
.the gentleman who recently gave $25,000 to-
wards ,the $500,000 endowment fund of Wes-
leyan University. He gave a like sum a few
years ago.» '
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St. Paul’s church was decorated with an
abundance of beautiful flowers on Easter
Sunday. The Rector preached the morning
sermon. The singing wasby a full choir,
and, as usual, was a strong feature.
w...
Mrs. Thomas Warner, of Springfield, has
been visiting in town for a few days. Mr.
Warner also stopped over on Thursday, and
greeted many old acquaintances. Mr. Homer
Warner, of New York, was also in town.
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Ma Edivard Hands, recently elected a jus-
tice of the peace, has commenced erecting a
building on Belden Avc., near his house, for
a store. -It will also be very convenient for a
justiee’s office when he comes to try cases.
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Mr. Herbert L. Uhle returned from the
South last Friday, and resumed management
of his drug business. Dr. Chas P.‘Uhle 'was
in Washington over Sunday, and probably
stopped in Philadelphia yesterday, on route
for home.
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Borough Clerk and Attornep, Joseph F.
Footc, has removed his law office to the
front room in Betts’s Birilding, over the store
of G. & S. H. Holmes. The room is also
fitted up for the meetings of the Court of
Burgesses. - - '
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The clanging of the fire alarm bell startle
our community soon after seven. o’clock on
the evening of Good Friday. A kerosene
oil lamp in Frank Mead & Co’s kitchen was
the cause of alarm, but the flames were ex-
tinguished without outside assistance.
-Messrs. Hubbell & Mead, builders, have
taken the contract to erect a house on the
.Winnipauk road, adjoining Hiram Green’s
for a Mrs. Williams. It is to be two stories
high, 23 by 28 feet with 14 feet addition, and
is to he completed J R lst.
Messrs. Prowitt, at the Corner Drug Store,
have put their fountain in order for the sea--
son, and are again dispensing their Soda wat
and Beer for the excellence of 'which they
have gained a wide reputation. When in-
clined to “take a drink” call in and be served
from their fountain. .
Messrs. Nelson, Lockwobd & Rockwell
have dissolved partnership, and Mr Nelson
will continue the business at the old stand.
All in want of anything in the carriage mak-
ing, repairing and painting line will do well
to give Mr. Nelson’s call.
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Frank Mayo as Davy Crockett.
At the Opera. House, .this evening, that ex-
cellent audpopular actor, Frank Mayo, is to
present his thoroughly good 1) nation of
“ Davy Crockett,” suported by Joseph-
ine Laurens and a full company. Mr. Mayo
will bring his own scenery, specially designed.
for this piece. Rev.‘0. B. Frothingham en-
dorses the play as a charming, wholesome,
sweet, entertaining and interesting, and
Mayo’s-DavyCrockett as a. finished and bean-
utit'ul piece of art. The scene is laid in the
wild woods, but it is in'no sense a sensation.
a] play. It derives its success from its gener-
ral interest, and Mayo's excellent character
acting. I
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The Tenth State Sunday School Conven-
tion, (Biennial) under the auspices of the
Connecticut Sunday-school: Teacher’s Asso-
ciation, will be held at Winsted, Litchfield
County, June 6th, 7th and 8th.
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Last wcck was-quite 311.0%an , wick;
'Commeuoin'g with the-‘City-moctin'g “w‘ich
was held on Monday evening, and‘at which a
committee of five—Messrs. Baker, Rowan,
Blake, Palmer and Judge Craw—were ap-
pointed to propose amendments to the City
Charter, 8. subject which has agitated’the pub-
lie for years. Now it i§ hoped that the mat-
ter will be arranged to suit. The trouble
may be that it is too late to properly consider
the amendments before the General_Assembly
convenes. However, this and other matters
residents, especially an increased knowledge
of parliamentary rules, and also of the law-
ful manner of laying a tax. '
The adjourned meeting On Monday evening,
24th inst, will probably be fully attended and
of great interest to all. ‘ ‘
The committee on charter amendments held
their first meeting on Tuesday evening, and
after discussing the parts Which in the opin-
ion of each ought to be amended, adjourned,
thinking it would be about as well to pro-
pose an entirely new Charter. ’ .
\Vcdnesday evening was the evening. to
which the Board of Councilmen adjourned.
A meeting was held, a quorum only being
present. Import-ant business was proposed
but very little accomplished except the con-
.snmption of gas and time. Before the meet-
ing, there was an animated discussion in re-
gard to the charter amendments, and the no-
cessity of reducing the number of councilmen
to six, while others advocated an increase to
18 or 100. Whether it was the incr’ease or
decrease proposed. we know not, but some-
thing stirred up the feeling and gave anima-
tion to the expressions uttered by members
present, which were'heard by outsiders on
the square near the depot.
An adjourned school meeting is to be held
on Monday evening, 24th inst. It will be of
no use for any to attend there, as city matters
on the same night will need the attention of
all. '
Religious services have been continued
quite-regularly on four week day evenings.
Tire preaching services which called out and
interested such large numbers, have been
postponed; or entirely given up, and the in-
terest is diminishing. A very large number
attended the Methodist churchon Fridayevc—
ning, expecting to listen to one of Rev. W.
H. Thomas’ pungent and attractive discourses
but were disappointed. Rev. Mr. Simonson
filled his place, however, quite acceptably.
On Sabbath evening the church was well fill-
ed, and after singing for forty-two minutes,
Rev. Mr. Simonson preached a plain and
practical semen from the words, “We preach
Christ crucified,“ after which the hymns,
"We’re coming Lord to Thee,” and “Almost
Pcrsuaded” were sung by the whole congrega-
tion. Tire usual invitation for inquirers to
come to the altar had no response; 'Mcetings
are to be conducted in this church on Tues-
day, Thursday, and Friday evenings. On
Wednesday evening all the churches join in a
grand praise meeting at the Congregational
church. The afternoon meetings, at 5o’clock,
will be oontinucd‘until Wednesday, at which
time they will be abandoned.
A good joke is told of a delegate to the
Liberal-Democratic, convention. In the ap-
pointing of a member of the State Committee
several names Were proposed little known to
. the other delegates or even to the democracy.
For one of these the delegate laboredénith-
fully, and he was finally elected by olose
vote. The delegate was approached after the
adjournment by said newly appointed com-
mittee, who, thanking him for his influence
in the contest, assured him that he (the dele-
gate) shouldl‘ the nominee of the caucus
for the legislature. The caucus .was held
and the delegate was found to have only a
few cotes~the influence was against him.
You can’t most always tell about these things,
Col. Cunningham continues to beautify his
place onsWashiugton street, and has added a
long row ,of elms for shade on the Spring
street side. Be careful, Colonel, on Main
street, the trees are being removed from the
walk. - -
Our firemen and citizens are better satisfied
than cv’cr of the efficacy and power of the
Beck Spring water after the trial and experi-
ments of Friday. It ’-bcing something of ~ :1
Fourth of July in this . city. About two
o’clock, at an alarm of fire, 'the companies
rolled out their apparatus, and at Beatty’s
shop, under the direction of Engineers Fair-
banks, Craw and Jennings, performed the
same feats as though there was actually a fire.
After racing the length of Washington street,
J. ~H. Ferris taking the starting time, and S.
F. Peck the time of arrival at the dock, a
trial of the capacity and force of the water
was had in Railroad Square, not only satisfac-
tory to firemen and city residents, but to a
few of our tip-country cousins who happened
to be present. The proposition now is to
have a Fourth of J uiy Centennial Water Cel-
ebration here, and invite our cousins from the
back-country—cven \Vestport, Danbury and
Stamford to attend. You’ll come, won’t you?
The promenade for pleasant afternoons and
Smdays, ison the new boulevard along the
harbor and the new Benedict Farm Bridge to
the—newgcity of East Norwalk'—when they
get a supply of Rock Spring water.
The fitting up of the new Council room in
the Insurance building, is 5 in good taste, but
not elaborate or extensive. Convenient desk
room is only provided for six councilmen, and
as the table is arranged, one half of the num-
her are seated with their backs to the congre-
gation of lobby members. This may account
for the ease with which the sleepy during the
sessions. _ ‘ . ‘
A young folks’ sociable is to be held at the
,house of S. C. Palmer, on Friday evening.
A. T. Stewart’s Will.
The will of the late Alexander T. Stewart
has been proved and probated. The instru-
ment is dated March 27, 1873, and conta'nst
two codicils bearing the same date, an it
has attached thereto a tetter addressed to his
wife, dated March 29, 1873, two days subse-
quent to the execution of the will. By the
terms of the will, all his property' of eve
kind is left to his wrfe, her heirs an
assigns for ever, and Judge Hilton is- appoin-
ted to act in managing, closing, and winding
up his partnership business and affairs, for
which services he leaves him one million doi-
iars. In the first codicil he leaves gifts and
legacies aggregating $100,000 to twelve per-
sons who have faithfully served him in his
business affairs, and $15,509 between seven
of his household servants: He 'nlso gives a
few other legacies, but none of a large
amount. In the letter to his wife he alludes
to his intentionsto make provision for vari-
ous public charities, and depends upon her
to carry out his wishes in this respect. He
requests that all who have been in his em-
ployment for twenty years shall eaehreceive
1,000, and to those of ten years’ service he
aves $500 each. " ‘
Personally Mr. Stewart was a very unasi
suming man. He dressed plainly and with
ood taste, and never were rings or diamonds.
he only costly article he carried aboutwas a
gold watch, and thiswas not fastened to a
chain, but to a black silk cord. If he saw
one of his clerks displaying much jewelry,
this was sufficient cause by him to establish
an inquiry into the habits of the man, the
amount of his salary, and his mode of living.
If his salary and circumstances did not war—_
rant such outlay, Mr. Stewart would have a
watch set on his actions, and the result in
many eascsproved that the clerk was dishon-
est. Many'instances could be recounted in
which he discovered dishonesty in his clerks
by too great a display of jewelry on their
part. He was generally lenient with erring
employes, and never prosecuted them if there
were an ' extenuating circumstances. His
observation was remarkably keen, and he was,
quick to observe the slightest irregularity in
the arrangement of the different departments
of his clerks.
was dressed too extrav:
often took occasion to 0 er a gentle rebuke.
As an instance of his distaste for outward
display, it may be mentioned that he was
walking through his retail store one day,
when a massive gold chain and locket in the
button-hole of one of his clerks attracted his
attention. He stepped up to him and ,said :
“ Young man, if were you, I’d button up
my coat on that ;" and, pointing down to his
own plain black silk watch cord, he added,
“that is the best I can afford to wear; take
‘my'advice, and keep that covered 1;? l”'
- 'n'bime.
If .a clerk, on the other hand,
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Look at our Trimmed Hats; C. EMANUEL:
large amount of business'was commenced; a- ‘-
(liscussod, will be of vast benefit to the city-
of the store, or any slovenliness in the dress .
tly, Mr. Stewart '
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GBEENFEELD" HILL. 1' ,
1 The 150th, Anniversary. -
- The one hundred and fiftieth Anniversary
of the organizing?” ' md-‘Ioilndrng '
field Churclfi,“ ... _.
day, May 18th,.wnrfflréenfildeiIL‘public
services Will‘sémmsneélhiths’chhrcfiat an;
past ten semen the. forenoon. Hon.
Abram Wakeman of New York city and a
native of Greenfield, has been engaged to
preside on the occasion, as President of the
day. The programme of exercises will em;
brace an address of welcome to the invited
guests, natives and citizens of Greenfield and
vicinity, by Deacon N. B: Hill ; a reply in
their behalf, by Rev. George W. Banks, of
Guilford, Conn.; a historical discourse, by
Rev. ll. ll. Smith, pastor of the church :' an
address on the life, character, and times of
'lcv. Dr. Timothy Dwight, fourth ‘pastor of
the church and President of Yale College, by
Prof. Dwight, D. D.,' of Yale Theological
Seminary ;. a free collation will be provided
for the invited guests, by the families of
Greenfield church and society; after the col-
lation there will be speeches by the ex-pastors,
neighboring ministers, clorgymen and civil-
ians who may lie-pus nt. All the descend-
ants of Greenfield and ’Fairficld with all
others interested in the welfare of this ancient
church .and society, are most cordially invited
to come and participate in the public services
.of‘ the interesting occasion.
"A
I‘m“
I The Methodist Appointment-s.-
'The Methodist Conference adjourned last
week. Below We give the list of appoint-
ments made for this part of the State;
Bridgeport Districts—Presiding Elder, G..
A. Hubbell, Bridgeport; First Church, D. o.
Ferris; \‘Vashingtbn,Park,_ T. Stevenson;
North Main street, S. H. Smith; Summer—
field church and Newflelds, F. W. Abbott;
Southport, W. Brown; vWestport, W. H.
Stebbius; Saugatuck to be supplied; Nor-
walk ;|First church,W. H.Simonson; Second
church, R. \V..'Jones; Third church, L. W.
Olnistcad; East Avenue, David Nash; New
Canaan, J.- M. Carroll; North Wilton and
Vista, to be supplied; Zion’s‘Hill, D. E.
Gcrst; Georgetown, A. J. Vandalsem; Ridge-
field. J. B. Merwin: Bedding, J. Smith;
Long Ridge, to be supplied; Bethe], A, P.
Chapman; Danbury, B. Pillsbury; Easton,
D. S. Stevens; Stepney, H~ Scofield; Nich-
ols’ Farms and Trumbull, W. T. : Gilbert;
Riverside and East Village, D. Osborne;
Newtown, to be supplied; Roxbury, to be
supplied; New Milford, E. L. Bray; Com-
wall Bridge and Ellsworth, L. S". StoWe; She-
paug circuit to be supplied; West Goshen
and Cornwall, Center, to be supplied; Litchl
snaps. A. Graves; West Winsted, B. T.
Abbott; Bakersville and Buronville, to be
.supplied; Wolcottville, S. K. Smith; Thoin-
aston, H.’ S. Still; Waterbury, C. S. Wil-
liams; Bethlehem,'to .be supplied; Water.
an,.H. J.'Judd; Middlebury to be suppli-
ed; Naugatuck and Beacon Fall C. W.
Lyon; Woodbury, J?Vinton; Sou Britain,
to be supplid; Southbury, to be supplied;
Seymour, C. A. Tibbals; Ansonia, L. Parker;
Birmingham, W. McAllister; Stratford, A.
V. R. Abbott.
New York Danna—Greenwich, R. H.
Rust; Roundfiill, J. W. Bethel; Stanwich,
C. WPFordham; Stamford and Riverside, J.
M. Buckley; Roxbury, and Springdale, R. J.
McNicholl; Darlen, Ephraim Watts; Pound
Ridge and Selleck’s corners, H. Crofut; High
Ridge,
ert R ; editor of Quarterly Review, D.
,D. Wheedon; editor of Chmbtzhn Advocate,
Daniel'Curry.
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Van Amburgh & Co. in N orwalk.
It is seldom there comes to Norwalkashow
with such sterling qualities as that of Van
Amburgh do Cd’s Menagerie and Cicrcus,
~%hich will exhibit-here on Friday, April 28th.
an Amburgh d; Co. put forth no instrumen—
talities to catch the people but legitimate
ones, and in every respect their show is what
it is represented to be. The menagerié is too
well known in this place to need more than
the simple announcement of its coming to‘
nagéri‘e is much larger than ever it Wasbefore,
aiidhas had numerous additions to its won-
derfulizoologieal collection “since ' its advent
here years ago. Among the strangest animals
on exhibition is the two hornediblack rhinoc-
eros, which is positively the only living spec-
imen of this antediluvian monster on the face
of the globe. It was captured four years ago
.and was obtained for the great Van Amburgh
Menagerie Company at a cost‘of fifty thou-
sand dollars in gold. This is only one of the
twenty-five rare animals not to be found in
any other travelling menagerie,and is sufficient
to show what enormous outlays this company
are willing to make to satisfy their patrons
and retain their name as the leading Menage-
rie firm in the country. Notwithstanding
the hard times there is always plenty of peo-
ple willing to patronize an entertainment of
the class of. Van Amburgh’s, because in it
they find amusement sufficient to reimburse
them for the amount they expend in the price
of admission. A great feature of this enter-
prise is the Roman Circus, which is now on
its first annual tour in the Eastern States.
The circus must be a good one, as 'is every-
thing conducted by the Van Amburgh firm.
Don’t forget the great show will exhibit at
Norwalk, on Friday, April 28th.
Harper's Magazine, the “ King of Month-
lies,” closes its fifty-second volume with: the
number for May. This number has seven il-
lustrated articles, comprising nearly one hun-
dred engravings. J ulien' Hawthorue’s novel,
“ Garth,” and George' Eliot’s . “Daniel Der-
onda" are continued. Frank Lee Benedict,
Harriet P. Spoiford and Edward Everett Hale
contibute short stories, Barry Cornwall a.
dramatic sketch, Bishop Coxe a' “Legend of
the Hudson,”.Celi_aThaxter, W. C. Richards,
M. E. Sangster and J. 'G‘. Saxe furnish poems.
I The Easy Chair, Literary, Scientific and His-
torical Records,and Drawer conclude a splen-
did number. The Publishers announce the
June number,flby, Mrs. Dihah M. Craik,len-
titled' “The Laurel Bush; an Old-fashioned
Love-story." Chss. Reade’s new "hovel will
also appear in this menthl y.
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@‘Look at those'Ht‘iir switches 75cts; $1,
$1.25 and $150, emit; Worth $2 to $4 each-
at C. Emanuel’s. . i ' ‘ .
IE‘MorIin &{ Hutchinson’s partly made
shirt, [best‘ quality, $1 each, Comstock Bro’s.
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33‘, Straw or Chip Hats, bleached, pressed,
or dyed, for 50 cts., no extra charge for sew-
ing over or adding more straw. C. EMANUEL.
(‘3‘ Gospel Hymns of every variety, at A.
Selleck’s. '
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@G. S. Comstock, M. D., Homoepath has
removed to West Avenue opposite the Catho-
lic Church. . He desires to merit a share of
public-patronage. ‘
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(“E‘Our stock of Gros Grain Ribbon is the
largest in town; all the new and delicate
shades at the following prices: No. 9, 20cts
per yard; N _. 12, 25cts, No. 16, 300ts; at c.
Emanuel’s.
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@The best assortment of'Hats in town at
Comstock Bro’s.
. .
IPZ”Rose Bushes, .at Finney & Benedict's.
A ____.____ .
(«S'Grenadine for Veils in navy blue, dark
green, cream and corn, at 65cts. per yard, at
C. JMANUEL’S.
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Paper only 15 cents per box at A. Sellcck’s.
+~__—_
I21?" Our Hats are direct from the manufac-
turers and can therefore be sold less than at
C. Earnest.
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It"? Patent Mourning paper at A, Scllcck’s.
_ . ,
A very quiet but deep work of grace is in
progress at Haddam. Between fortyand fifty
persons have recently found Christ.
John White, captain of the schooner Sarah
Grimes of West Haven, was drowned Friday
morning in Staten island sound. His body
was recovered.
1‘4.
ting Ridge and Great Hill, Rob- -
draw a crowd ofgpcople. .. However; the me-L
commencement ofja new serial story in the'
|lli‘Calia Lilies, at Finneydt Benedict’s. 0
any other Millinery Establishment in town. _
\ Donation.‘-Su‘pper. . .
The annual donation supper for the benefit
of the pastor of Zion (Colored) church will
take place on the,,_.last Wednesday in'this
months-April 20th;and promises to"=be;aii.je'n-
'tcrtainiug affair. .. The'cel'ebrated Bridgeport
Amatefir Progressive Association has volun-
teered to give a Concert and .Exhibition to the
audience before supper. Admission,—.-supper
and Exhibition. 50cts.
helping hand, the proceeds to assist in paying
pastor’s salary of which they are greatly in
the rear. The'M. E. Zion Conference corn-
mences in Boston May 3d. Rev. Mr. Small
delivers his final address to the Society on
next sabbath evening.
ar:-.—..____
@‘1 case Ladies, Chip hats at 78, 87, aml
.05cts each, C. ,lmanuel. '
1:53“ Trunks and bags in great variety at
Comstock Bro‘s.
.,_._.-- ‘7‘. —> V c v
Sun downs for Ladies and Misses, at 470m
each, worth 75cts at (3. Emanuel’s
_g_.... .-.,
1313‘ Cactus Plants, at Finncy &- lenedict’s.
m.-- .-_. _.
Kfi‘An Elegant
at C. Emanuel’s.
. » ----- +--
(“'3‘ Comstock Bro's stoc
Spring trade is unequaled.
_..-,__+ . . _
I??? Soft serge silks, 1.33 per yari. worth
$1.75, at C. Emanucl‘s.
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'33“ l-Ianging Baskets and Plantsnf all kinds
at Finncy St Benedict’s.
(<31 case Ladies finc straw Hats,_44cts.,
worth 75cts each, at C. Emanucl’s.
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BRIDGEPORT.
.Avery exciting time was had over the
election for a school committee on Tuesday
evening. , There was two tickets run, one a
citizens ticket made up of democrats and
republicans, and the other a re iar partisan
democratic ticket. The poliuboxes were
closed at 9 o'clock as by previous agreement,
but the democratic leaders thinkinrr they
could make ignoble the agreement and mak-
ingagreat hue and cry finally forced the
moderator, the Hon. D. H. Sterling to resign
stockof‘ fine French llowt- s
k of Profiting, for
b
and then one of their own number assumini
the posizion ordered the boxes to be re-open
and the voting was kept up until 11 o’cloc
When counting the ballots the citizens ticket
was found to be elected over the democratic
by about 400 majority. This election was in
pursuance of the vote passed at the recent
tatc election cohsolidating the districts into
one town district.
William Hodge, of Danbury, aged fifty-
th‘ree, died suddenly of apoplexy while sitting
in his chair at Mrs. Booth’s boarding house,
in Bank stree’t, Bridgeport, Friday. .
‘A barn in the rear of C. V. E. Brothwell’s
coal . yard~ was destroyed by fire Monday
night the 10th. It belonged to the estate of
Joseph Banks and was insured. Mr. Both-
well loses about $200 by the destruction of a
lot of ha , some harness &c.,'which were in
the built ing—Standard.
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fifBasket Ribbon, all the new shadesnat
40, _56, and 60 cts a yard, at C, Emanuel’s.
_.__.—
$8“ 1 Case of Childrens school Hats, all trim-
med at37cts each; worth 75cts, C. Emanuel.
W. .—
NEW YORK, April 12.—-The real estate be-
longing to the bankrupt Third Avenue sav-
ings bank was sold at auction to-day, aggre-
gating $188,000.
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Would you be free from the tormenting pains
caused by Kidney Disease, use llux'r’s Rummy,
the great Kidney Medicine; Hunt’s REMEDY
never fails to cure Kidney Diseases. Dropsy or any
Diseases of the Urinary Organs. One trial will ,
convince you. Try Hux'r’s Rnnnnr.
Dr. Scheuclr’s Standard Remedies.
The standard remedies of all diseases of the
lungsare Scu—nNCx’sPULMoxlc Srnurficnnxcxs
SEA WEED Toxrc, and ScrrnNCK’s Mannrukn
Plus, and, if taken before the lungs are destroy-
ed, a speedy cure is efl'ected.
To these three medicines Dr. J. II. Sehenck, of
Philadelphia, owes his "unrivaled success in the
treatment of pulmonary diseases.
The'I'ulmonic Syrup ripens the morbid matter
in thelungs; nature throws it 011‘ by an easy ex-
pectoration, lor when the phlegm or matter-is ripe
a slight cough will throw it off, the patient has
rest and the lungs begin to heal.
T6 enable the I’ulmonie Syrup. to do this,
Schenek’s Mandrake Pills ‘ and 'Schenck’s Sea
Weed Tonic must be freely used to cleanse the
stomach and liver. Schenck's Mandrake Pills act
on the liver, removing all obstructions, relax the
gall bladder, the bile starts freely, and the liver is
soon relieved. '
Sclrenck’s Sea Weed Tome is a gentle stimulant
and alterative; the alkali of which it is composed,
mixcs with the food and prevents soaring. It as-
sists the digestion by toning up the stomach to a
healthy condition, so that the food nudthe Pulmo-
nic Syrup will make good blood; Then the lungs
heal, and the patient will surely get well if care is
ta ' n to prevent fresh cold. ‘
A 1 who wish to consult Dr. Schenck, either per-
sonally or by letter, can do so at his principal of-
fice,corncr ot er'r‘n and Anon Srs., Philadelphia
every Monday. '
Schcnck’s medicines are sold by all druggists
throughout the country. :10
The latest, greatest, and most reliable
remedy ever put together by medical science for
Rheumatism, Wounds, Swellings, Burns, Cal-red
Breasts, 820., is the Centaur Liniment. There are
two kihds. What the White Linimcnt Is for the
human family, the Yellow Centaur Linimcnt rs
for spavined, lame and strained horses and ani-
mals. ams
Dragging out an Existence.
The nervous, weekly invalid does not enjoy life
but merely “ drags out existence,” as the phrase
rs. Untitted for the active pursuits of life. and in-
capable of partaking of its pleasurs, to which
health alone can give a zest: disinclined to social
intercourse, and a prey to melancholy, the valetu-
dinarian is an object of pity. Yet‘thera is noth-
ing in all this that cannot be’ remedied by that [re-—
nial alterative tonic and nerviuc, Hostetter‘s
Stomach Bitters, which supplies deficient stami-
na, braces the nervous system, and overcomes
those bodily irregularities to which nervous weak-
ness is most frequently attributable. Diseases of
the kidnefand bladder, imperfect digestion and
uterine troubles are fertile sources of debility.
Their eradication, however, becomes a matter of
certainty when Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters are
systematically used for that purpose. The Bitters
likewise annihilate and prevent fever and ague
and other debilitating febrile complaints of a ma:
larial nature.
0 Thin Beau All I—T. 8‘. Batman Covington,
Pa.. was cured of Kidney Disease by using only
half a bottle of Wrsrran'r’s PINE Tenn-Tan Corr.
Drab, w rile Mr. Packard (druggist in the same
town.) as also benctlttcd by whaflemarned-in
the bottle. Thoroughly cures Sore Throat and Dis-
eased Lungs l
From W. R. Chisholm, M. D., of New Redford.
“ I have employed the I’EuuvrAN Svnur suc-
cessl‘ully in cases of dys repsin, chronic diarrhoea,
nervous dcbility. neura gia. eryslpelas boils and
diseases of the skin ; also, chlorosis. leucorrhea,
prolapsus uteri, and in female complaints gener-
ally. As an alterative tonic, the syrup ought to be
used by clergymen, editors, clerks, cashiers, law-
yers, and ,others who use their brains, more than
their muscles; as well as operatives,printers,tuil-
. ors, shoemaker-s, senmstressesatnd all those whose
pccupation confine them in ill-ventilated and
over-heated rooms, who are liable to suffer more
or less from nervous debility."
MARRIED;
vm/
In New Canaan. April 5. by Rev. J. Greenlcat‘,
Mr. Thomas R. Dodge. of Brooklyn. 10 Miss Lib-
hre Raymond of New Canaan.
In Danbury, at the residence of the bride’s pa-
rents. April, 5, by Rev.‘J. L. ‘Peck, Mr. Judson
Berry to Miss Agnes Sherman, both of Daubury.
At the residence of” the bride’s father. in Car-
mel. April 2d, by Rev. E. 8. Bistro . Clark. Davis,
of Ball’s Pond, Conn., to Jennie themes. of Car-
mel. N. Y. '
In Brewster’s. April 6, by Rev. 0. C. Rirltham,
Mr. W. H. Manrer to Miss Hattie I"; Blackman,
both of Ridgefield. ‘
'DIED.
MAI\I\J\J\J\I\I\I\/V\N
In Norwalk, April 11th, Miss Lavinia Jarvis, in
the asu- ycar of her age.
In Stamford, 11th lnst.. Robert Elder, m the 73d
year of his-age. '
Near Long Ridge, April 4, Mrs. Thomas Graham,
aged 34 'cars. . _ ‘ _
Near igh Ridge, April 4, Jared Waters, aged
84 yeah“.
In Greenwich. April 7. Joshua Undcrhill Hun-
ter, aged 27 years9 months; April 6,1’etcr D. I] ug-
gerty. 65 cars.
In Brit gcport, April 11. Ilarr . 11., son of Edgar
E. and Susan L. Osborn. aged (years and 9 mos.
April 10, Lillie V. J arvis. age 5 years and 6
months. _
In Stenpey. A ril 5, of diphtheria, Henry 3., son
of Wm. . and mily F. Fisher, aged 5 years and
10 months. . . ‘
In 'I‘oilsomc Hill. Bridgeport. Mary E., wrte of
Isaac E.Smith, aged 36 years, 1 month and 19 days.
In Danburv. April 6, Louisa A.‘ White. oldest
daughter of Edward 1'. White. of Ridgebury,_Ct.
April 6. Olive A. Frazer. aged 9 months; A r117,-
Edward J. Cowan, aged 35 years and 6 ment rs.
1n Bethe]. A ril 6, Jerome W. Trowbridgc, aged
20 cars and 1 months. . ‘
n Montreal, Canada, Monday, April 3d. Annie
E., daughter of Isaac end Margaret Smith. of N or-
walk, andwife of William Newton. of Montreal,
aged 3:; yearsand 5 months. ~
.‘.‘ Jesus has made a dying bod,
Feel soft as downy pillows are,
While on his breast I lean my head,
And breathe my life out sweetly there.
- 1
In Westport. April 3rd. Cntherine, wife of John
Flynn. aged 42 years. April 4th, James Fillow,
April 4th, on infant child of Nathaniel Stuart.
April 4th. wife of George Bulklcy. _
In Stratiord, April 7th, Elizabeth. witoot‘ Alex-
antler Gordon, aged St years and 7 months.
vvwxzw
annular PIANO. Full Octave. For
sale cheap. Enquire at GAZETTE marten.
April 18th, l876. - .
Friends give-them a -
. A KINDERGMEIL SGHDIJL; ’
- : willibe openidlir Norwalk,"
5 On the First? of May, , ,
bya competent timber, ink-healthy locality..'and
conducted on true hygienic principles. .For terms
s
and full articularsp use address "TEACHER,”
Box ‘2. , orwalk, Conn. It'll}
To Rent.
THE old Jarvis homestead. opp05itc the Episco-
_ pal Church. Terms reasonable. Possession
given immediately. Enquire of
3th DR. J. W. MCLEAN.
Edward Banks,
Civil Engines Bumugh Surveyu.
(mice Main near CentcrOAvc.,
Norwalk, Conn.
Particular attention paid to the mapping and
measurement of farms, and to the division of es-
lst.-s. Also to drainage and sewerage matters.
Or torn by mail promptly ntteu-lettdo.
if ‘H. felt as u n (1' Jeane/'17].
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LISVII‘BE (J lite; '99-.
Illy’s Block, ,Stmtlr Nor-walk, Ct.
Watches and Jewelry Repaired
at Moderate Prices and warranted.
Mr. S. l’nkulskr will oontiure the Hair Business
same as usual. :lmlti
Fr r t" ..: «TWO 'l'tll’ BUGGIICS in good con-
, 4;; .._; , tittmn. Apply at the Second Home
It nth ml the t 'ougrcgntimml('hurch, on the green.
' (Ill .\ “LES E U lCK WUUD
;..’ li
r 1. . ' -. y A small Dwelliun‘ House with
r .
:0 Rid/Ht 0 turn attached. rFor Salir.—A
l’naclon liuggv. made tooidc ' and in good condi-
tion, at a rensomlbl"Apr-ice. .nquirc of
1“" - M Its. C. C. FERRY.
[in “up :fllfl‘l', for sale a very desirable
BUILDING LOT. Also, several ver pleas-
antly srtnatcd at the Rocks. Apply to G ORGE
R CHOLWELL. ' , 38tf
Plants v iii-”Trees. '
, FOR SALE
At Very Low Figures for Cash.
1 00,000 001. Chceney,l\Ionarch of the West,and‘
Champion Strawberr Plants.
1 ,000 very-fine Bartlett ear Trees, dc.
Call on or send for descriptive Catalogue to
GEORG it II. RAYMOND,
At the office of the Norwalk Foundry.
Norwalk, Conn. 3m 16
‘ , ICE! ICE!
IIE subscribers having filled a large ice house
are prepared to furnish the people of‘ West-
erther at the ice house or delivered. All orders
left at the market of Ephraim Osborn or with either
tion. A share or the ublic at ‘ ' -
fully solicited. 1" p ronagc rs respect:
. GEORGE S. ADAMS,
_ Westport, Apri110t11,1876.
: Now on draught at
l . ,
A ,PHUWITT S DRUG STORE R
will open a fine-assortment ot‘
/ .' C . ' V
Malls-now] Goods,
port and vicinity. with ice at reasonable prices.
of thearndersigned. will meet with prompt atten-
RUFUS D. CABLE.
z i3
u f ' AND 1
i
l
i
MRS. SLA. I'J~ SON
_at her
Ncw Store on .Maiit Street,
SAT U-RDAY, APRIL nND.
Straw Hats Cleaned ail Pressed,
.0 in all the leading styles,
FOR 50 CENTS.
Auction.
WILL be sold at Public Auction. to the highest
bidder, wrthout reserve, on Tuesday , April
25th,at 2 o’clock p. m., on the premises, all the
property known as the residence of Mrs. l. A.
Morgan. srtuated on Franklin Avenue, third house
above Ira Cole’s, east side. Comprises a lot of
ground 60 feet front and rear by 120 feet deep, well
studded with shrnbbery and small fruits ; thedwell-
ing-house contains nine or ten rooms
good condition. There is also a small house! in
the rear suitable for a small family, good fences,
tar walks-m front, the. Terms easy. For particu-
lars enquire of B. J. STURGES, Gazette Building,
or James Mitchell. JAMES MITCHELL,
‘2th Auctioneer.
AUCTION. ' ,
v ILL be sold at Public Auction, on “'cdncs-
~ day, the 26th day of Aptil, 1876, at the late
residence of Isaac Church. deceased, in Norwalk.
the following described articles, viz. One mm of
Oxen, two Cows, with Calves, 2 Swine, '1 I orse, 1
0x Cart; and part of an 0x Cart, a number of
I’lows, Chains and Harrow, 1 two seat Rocka-
way Carriage. 1 srnglelumbcr box Wagon, Lot of
Harness, 1 Cider Mill and Press, and numerous
articles of Farming Utensils. Sale to commence
at 10 o’clock, t‘orenoon, and to be continued until
the whole are disposed of. Terms made known at
the time of sale: JOSEPH W. HUBBELL
2:16. Administrator with~thc will annexed
JAS. MITCHELL, Auctioneer)
GREAT AUCTION SALE
REAL ESTATI.
ILL be sold at Public Auction, on Thursday,
April 27th, at 2 o’clock, p. m., two s lendtd
places situated in East N orwalk, being wit in five
minutes’ walk of South Norwalk, and also one
hour and twenty minutes of New York city. Said
property is elegantly situated. The houses con-
tain 9 and 13. rooms, res ectively. The largest
house has attached to it a arge barn, henery, and
all other outbuildings. A splendid well of water
near the. door; good garden; fruit: in abundance,
with four to six acres of land if desired. Also a
large fish pond on the place. and commanding a
magnificent vrew of Norwalk harbor and Long 15-
land SOuud. This place is suitable for any. gentle-
man desirous ot‘ domg business in New York and
returning the same day. Said pro erty will be
sold on the above named (lay an hour, but if
stormy, the ncxt fairday, same hour. Terms easy.
For particulars enquire of D: H. FITCH. on the
premises, B. J. STU RGES, Gazette Building, or
J AM E~ MITCHELL, Aucti’oneer. 2t16
WAN TED!
A Neat Residence in Norwalk
Nexehnnge for a 3-story and basement brick
house in Brooklyn. For particulars call on
, T11 EU. 1:). SMITH, 30 Main Street, Nor-walk.
N. B.—All improvements. 1t!
FIFTY YEARS All],
A Story of New lngland Life,
31' MISS C. A. WILLARD,
—AT—
A. SELLECK’S.
J OHN SON ’S
- Boston Boy. '
I 11115 FOUR YEAR OLD STALLION willstand
.at the Stable of LeGrand Johnson, West
Nor-walk. for the Season of 1876. This Stallion is a
bright hay. fifteen hands high, free and easy gait,
good style and action. .
Terms for the Season I $10.00
‘ EDWIN JOHNSON.
West Norwalk, April, 1876. - 3m16
Notice. ‘
N OTICEis hereby given that the co-partnership
. heretofore exrstrng under the name and firm
of Nelson. Lockwood & Rockwell is this day dis~
solved 9y mutual consent. The affairs of the late
firm “'1” be settled by E. Nelson.
EDWARD NELSON.
. ‘ JOHN s. LOCKWOOD.
‘ JEHIEIJ‘G. ROCKWELL. '
N m'wnlk, A prrl 17th, 1876. -
The subscriber will continue the busines of Car-
riage Making and Repairing rt the old stand.
Brook Street, opposite north end of Morhouse’s
Stables. EDWARD NELSON.
The Illacksmithingde nrtmont will be carried
on by JEllIEL G. 1:90 (WELL. sue
Read a few or the Many of “re NOR-
WALK-TIIS'I‘IMONIALSto . ‘
Dr. J. A. Rutherford, »
of‘ Danbury, now stopping (or a short season at
the NORWAIJI HOTEL. ‘
From Mn, Axnunw Summon—Dr. Rutherford
has removed from my feet four corns. lie does
not give the slightest pain nor isthers any after
soreness. ANDREW SELLECK.
Froru Mk. II. S. SELLEC’K, Grocer, Wall st.—Dr.
Rutherford has cured by a very skillful and pain-
less operation, one ulcerated bunion and one very
severe corn. HENRY S. SELLECK.
From him-J. F. RAYMOND—1. have been ior years
suffering With the asthma, so bad that I had to
sleep in a chair and could not sleep in bed. Since
rising Dr. Rutherford’s method of treatment I sleep
in my bed nights and am improvln dail .
J. F. A! 0ND. .
From C. A. DURAND, Residence, Norwalk Hotel
I am using Dr. Rutherford’s Catarrh treatment
and am satisfied that it will etl‘ect a cure.
‘ C. A. DUBAND.
Front G L. Kxar'r. with ll. L. Uhle, Druggist.—
Dr. Rutherford has cured on my feet, two ingrow-
ing nails. The Doctor does not give the slightest
parn nor was there any after soreness.
G. L. RN APP.
From F. A. GODFREY, with H. L. Uhle, Drug ist.
Dr. Rutherford has cured on my. t'eet,by aln ess'
operation, two corns. .FRED A. GOD REY.
From Mn. J osnrrr Mentors—4 have suffered
with catarrh for a long time. and could get no re~
lief until I triedjllr Rather-lord’s treats?"
not'only give me relief but I am satisfi. ‘ ~ ,
cure me. JOSEPH MA‘ ‘ x,
From 0. A. Fannie, Ilair Dresser.‘ ~ -
I have been for the past year suffer?
with disease of the Liver and Kidneys.
tried various physrcians without be :» ,
weeks ago I a plied to Dr. J. A. Ruttu -‘-_»rd, of
Danbury, by w rose skill I am now feelin like a
new man. G. A. FRA KE;
lug-i-
a“
and-is in
. 0
AMA
Meme...
~ My
orsnnaro'uss, xonwALk.
One Night Only,
I uesiiy Evening, lpril l8th, ’16.
AS
CKETT.
Supported by a
PC”. A ND TALENTED- COMPANY.
Admission
for Reserved Seats.
Reserved Seats for sale at L. Wood‘s Music Store.
- ' A SAZEJE
USEFUL &- nitration,
will be held by the Teachers and Scholars of the
St. Paul’s Church Sunday School.
in the Basement of their Church,
April 19th, 1876.
As the proceeds are to be applied exclusively to
the benefit of said School, it is earnestly hoped
that all friends of the cause will generously rc-
snomi to this call, and as faras may be convenient
lend their presence as well as material aid to this
most worthy object and labor of love. Supper-
served during the evening to osc desiring same.
‘3' Admission 15 Cents; C drcn 10 Cents. “Eu
Per order Committee.
Norwalk, April 10, 1876. 2t15
OPERA HOUSE, NOIHVALK, .
Wednesday Eve’g, April 19.
SHEPPARD’S '
J UBILEE SINGERS,
A Genuine Slave Band, in
Jubilee Songs.
They are genuine Colored People. under the
Leadership of AN DREW SHEPPARD, 30 vears a
Slave, formerly the property of Gen. Robert E.
Lee, at Arlington, Va., emancipated by Abraham
Lincoln’s Great Proclamation of Freedom. These
Singers make no pretentious to musical abilities,
they being unable to read or write. All havmg
been Slaves the give the truest and best represen-
tation of Slave .it‘o on the Old Plantation.
Sniemn, Sacred Sqngs ut-the Old
' Plantatlnn.
which for
‘ !
Melody dt Harmony are Unsurpas d
Organized by Rev. Father lIawley, City Mission-
ary in the City of Hartford, Ct., for over-20 years.
Admission 35 and 50 cts.; Children '25 cts. Seats
secured at Weed 3 J owelry Store. Norwalk, and at
Peck’s Durg Store, South Norwalk. Horse our
tickets included for reserved seats at So. Norwalk,
Opera. Henso, Nor-walk,
Friday Evening, April 21st,
At Eight o’clock. - '
GRAND JIISCELLANEO US
cONdER-r
BY THE
litancer‘ihmpau.
Composed of the following distinguished Artists
from the Italian and German Opera Co’s :—
Mlle. CLARA LANG, Soprano. ,. .
Mlle. ANNA WIN UT, thely‘oung a» favorite pianist,
Mr. CHAS. LANZER, the Iminent Violin Virtuoso
Mr. CHARLES BEE'I Z, Tenor.
Mr. ADOLI‘H FRANUSCII, Basso.
Mr. CARL SCHILLER, Accompauist.
Admission 75c: Reserved Seats 31. Sale of seats
will commence Wednesday. April 19, at L. Weed’s
music and jewelry store, Norwalk, and at Peck’s
drug store, South Norwalk. -
1'5, fi$and 37; cents. No Extra chanc
Wednesday, Afternoon & Even’g,
Retinal-ion
-—-—.—I.\'-—
_- rill Ma
Cum ml Bill. _
Will Sell hereafter
Murisunt Hamilton’s
'Best Quality Partly-Made Shins
One Dollar Each
There is no Shirt in the. market that will
compare with it at the same price.
0
Ladies are respectfully invited to examine
them.
.EUMSTUIIK BROS,
I Insurance Block,
sour” 1m}: WALK,
No.
45 Main Street,
NOR WA LE.
l. H. HUYT & (:0.
GOOD PLACE TO BUY.
Do you believe it? you know f‘the proof or
the pudding,” ac.
A CARD;
ISS R. L. Bartram, will do MILLINERY for
her friends and the public generally, at; h'er5
3t. 1
ll
residence on Iligh Street.
For Sale!
A good Family Horse and
Top Buggy.
‘ Apply to CEO. BEATTY.
SPBlilG lemma.
Our assortment 01'-
'Sprin '8. Summer Dress Goal
is now complete. p
Da‘massés, Plaids,
STRIPES AND PLAIN,
Colors to match for Spring Costumcs'in Camel’s
flair and De Beige Fabrics.
English&FrenchPercilesflawns,
1,000 PIECES OF
Fancy Silks,
65 cts. to $1.12}; a yard. Cheaper than Auction
‘ Prices.
1 case BLACK SILK $1.25, worth $1.50
2 cases BLACK SILK $1.50, worth $1.85
ALL THE NOVELTIES IN
Cheap Dress Goods.
Pieces 1‘2); cts. to 45 cts.
AN IMMENSE STOCK 0F _
HAMBURG EDGINGS,
' ~10 per cent. under Importers’ prices.
JUST RECEIVED,
5 Cases of FAN-CY HOSE,
English, French and German in new and fashion-
able colors.
LeBoutilier Bros.
48 East 14th St, New York.
Prepared for
207 PEARL STREET,
NEW YORK.
ll’c warrant Ihcfillon-ing (ulvanlagcs in the use
0/ our Paints." .
They will prove more durable, (rod will
present a good appearance «liter pure white lead,
minted in the ordinary way, has becornegvnfll-
ed from the wow]. _
Two coals ofom' Paint (:rc sujllumt whcrc three
coats of other Paints would be required
The body or covering capacity is superior
«nod for pound or by nonsurervur
aints will cover more surface than pure white
lead. ,
The consumer takes Irorisk in using them as
we guarantee satisfaction and will repaint any
building will» English. B: B. white land or (my
other, if our I'aln t do rot probe pci'ft‘t‘lly nat-
t'sfttcz‘ory. Sample curds, 190., son! on application.
- FOR SALE BY
W. C. STREET, Norwalk, Conn.
lSTRICT of. NORWALK,ss. Probate Court.
A 11‘“ 12 A. I). 1876.
Estatle or 'MARY ANN culture“, late of
Nor-walk in said'dlstriot, ( cceasct . . _ ‘
The Court: of Probate for the District of Nor-
ivalk,hath limited and allowed stxmonthslrom
the date hereof, for the Creditors or sanl Estate, to
exhibit their claims for settlement. Ihose who
neglect to present their accounts, properly attested
within said time, will be dcbarred a recovery. An
persons indebted to said Estate are requested to
make immediate payment to 3am;
nnwxno s. cannon. i Mmmmm”.
It was in Portland, Me., of an evening.
Three of them were killing a cat. One or
them held alantern. another held the cat, and
the third jammed a pistol rnto the cat’s ear
and tired it, shooting the man who was bold-
mg the animal, in the hand. and wounded
the party with the lantern in the arm. The
cat left as soon as she saw how matters stood,
and that ill feeling was being engendered.
' - Sentinel.
AGENTS FOR
some (taller.
Her
If ytu want'a pair of Boats '
of any kind, Price $3 to 83. 80 t0
' A. H. HOYT & Co’s.
if you want a Pair of Gaiters,
Price 81.75 to $5.00, go to
A. H. HOY’I'. 8: 00’s
:Lalies’ lines in great variety.
Prices all the way from 31 to 85.
Tun PAIN or Wormns— The aching and
stiffness caused biwounds can be almost en-
tirely relieved by aiding the wound over the
smoke of burning sugar.
READ THIS.
We are Agents for
Lounsbnry Bros. d; Rockwell’s
F I N E s H o E s '
For Ladies, Misses and Children. ’ These
Goods are made upon the new Goodenough
Welt Machine, made same as hand~madel
shoes, there being no wax thread or tacksin-
side to soil or tear the stockings, which is a
decided advantage over the common machine
shoe; they can also be repaired without nails.
Please look at them at our store,’ one trial
will convince you.
Be'stiAmencan Kid Button, $3.50 a at.
Best French Kid Button, $5.00.
These goods are warranted not to rip or
tear.
A. H. new a 00.,
OPERA HOUSE BLOCK,
Norwa-lk. Conn.
A. H. IIOYT.
J. r. Rosco;
JOHN II. QUINTARI).
SHIRTS! ¢
Norwalk Chronicler