amok Gazette.
Tuesday, May 23rd, 187 6.
EDITORIAL LETTER.
Wasmxcrox, May 2lst, 1876.
Dean Curran—Another week barren of
all legislative results is gone. TheScnate has
finalitsi‘fegfctiseséiomover the Belgium affair,
' tind'a ividc‘ mogo‘o discussion has been in-
dulged~in over the one point—has the Senate
jurisdiction to try a party afterhe has ceased
to be apublic officer. . Thcquestion is a i e v
one'aud by'the ablest lawyers in the Senate
deemed a profoundly important one. Senator
'Iaton is our authority for stating that the
ablest and most exhaustive argument yet made
was SenatoriConliling‘s speeclfin opposition
to the Senate‘s right to try the ex-Seeretary.
’l‘here has developed a partisan disposition to
unite the democratic Senators in the vote for
lelknap’s impeachment, for no worthier pur-
pose, apparently, thauto fix a more conspicu-
ous stigma upon the Republican party. It
is thought probable, at least, that there will
be' enough Republicans to vote with the dem—
ocrats to secure his trial. There'is, however,
a decided preponderance of the ablest law-
' yers in the Senate in favor of turning Belk-
nap‘s case over to the criminal court of the
District, before which he stands indicted for
trial, and against the Senators right to try
him. It is thought a vote cannot be reached
before Wednesday or Thursday. The votes
of the two Connecticut Senators are put in
the coujectural list of those opposing the
Senate’s jurisdiction. ‘
In the House, the usual wrangling has pro-
grossed for the entire week.
Navy Yard question came up, in which the
attempt is made to discontinue about, all the
Navy ’ards’ in the country except Tybec
Island and Pensacola—League Island and
New London were especial subjects of as-
mult. Representative Waite, who made his
maiden speech, and a good one too, on the
Post Office appropriation bill last week, will
be heard again the present week in defense of
New London. At the night session Friday
evening, Gen. Banks spoke in an unusually
eloquent and spirited manner in the defence
of the maintainaucc of the time-honored and
renowned yard at Charlestown. He said he
had been in public life for more than twenty
years. He said he had seen all sorts of
political intrigues and subterfugcs in Con-
gress and out, among opposing parties, but he
had never in all his life seen so inane, childish
and suicidal attempts to gain political advan-
vantage as has been exhibited by the majori-
ty of the present House. As the General
has been looked upon by his democratic asso-
ciates as practically “one of them," or a sort
of brevet democrat, his utterances, spoken
with a spirit and resentment of manner even
more emphatic than his words, made thp con-
fcds writhe in their seats. When he announc-
ed his belief that the democrats of the pres-
ent House would Sell out Bunker Hill Monu-
ment if they could, it was a dose that made
the unprincipled demagogues fairly wince
under his well-merited castigation. The talk
among the confcds about the House, yester-
day, was to the effect that there was no fur-
ther hope of Banks. He had proved a most '
terribly destructive bull in their crockery
shop, and they were ready and anxious to
. relegate him back to the Republicans again.
The House Committee on Foreign affairs
are unhappy over their inability to unite one.
report on the Minister Schenck and Emma
Mine Scandal. The majority want to censure
the administration for not immediately re-
calling Schenck when the first rumors of his
connection with the affair" were first made
public. The evidence, at its worst, only
proves that an honest man may err in his
judgment of business matters. No fraudu-
lent intent or guilty knowledge on the part of
Gen. Sehcnck is shown by the testimony—
simply a mistaken estimate of the value of
the mine and an indiscretion as to his having
been interested in the company while an
officer- of" the government. Precisely the
same as a member of Congress practicing be-
fore the departments while holding his seat, '
as is constantly done and as constantly criti—
cised for its questionable propriety. But’an
enormous outlay of the people's money has
been made in order to help the democracy in
the coming Presidentlal election. Now to let
this case’go by default, as so many others
have 'done,wiflrout making anything out of it
“for the party," is harrowing to contemplate.
Davenport, too, . has tortured the virtuous
Caulfield again the past week, and so exas-
prcated that worthy investigating chairman,
that he, it is Said, went off and got f‘ up—
roarious," to show his contempt for the
pestiferous Davenport and the disgust at the
ill success of his attempt to “ catch Grant."
Still more unhappiness has come to our oppo-
nents in the House over their elephantine
doorkeeper. ,They have plead and beseeched
him to resign and thus relieve the party of
the odium of his presence. But the felici-
tous Fitzbugh says he is .a “ representative
democrat,” that he can write and spell it let-
ter as well as half of those who are now cry-
ing out against him. He claims as to his hav-
ing becnarrested and tried for arson and per-
jury, that in both cases "he escaped convic-
tion. It is of no use‘ that his attorney rises
in the House and states that his client lied to
him so fearfully while he was defending him
for the arson and perjury, that he should
have warned his 'party friends against ap-
pointing ‘lllm had he been present at the can-
cus at which he was chosen Doorkceper.
Fitzhugh hangs to them and swears they
have got to vote him out, which the party
will proceed sorrowfully to do the present
week. To add to the democrats discomfit-
are, some enterprising newsman, with an.
eye to business, has had the Fitzhugh letter
lighographed in far; simile from the original,
and this is destined to become a part of the
literature of the Presidential campaign this
fall.
Chief Clerk Adams is also to be investiga-
ted at his own solicitation. Our Mr. Waite
has been assigned to that committee by the
Speaker, and no doubt because of the high
reputation be has already won in the House
for diligence, capacity and fairness.
. Mr. Barnum's resignation as a member
from the Fourth Connecticut District was
presented by the Speaker yesterday, and or-
dered placed on the journal. Representative
Lenders is suffering from i a rheumatic affec-
tion of the leg and ankle, He is not sure
whether it is the result of overwork in doing
errands ,for his “deestrict,” or the effects of
“high living,” since his removal to the for-
mer residence of Ben. Butler. Judge Phelps
is still detained at his home in Connecticut
in consequence Of an accident to one of his
pedals a few weeks since, he having missed
his footing and slipped while on his way to
the House. 'But the worst slip the Judge
has made was when he stepped down and out
from his J udgeship in Connecticut to accept
a seat in Congress. \By this time, there is
probably no one more painfully conscious of
the fact than the Judge himself. .
It is the opinion of our Congressional dele-
gation here that there will be no special eletr
tion called to fill the Barnum vacancy in our
District, but that his successor will be chosen
- in November. -
Mr. Barnum arrived here this morning.
The Arlington register bears this suggestive
entry: “Senator Wm. II. Barnum, Ct.g
took a bath.” (?) The words “Senator" and‘
“took a bath” are probably the bookkeeper‘s
memoranda, as they are in a different hand
from the : bold signature of Connecticut's
successful politician. Considerable amuse-
ment was oc'casioned here by the indignant
protest of a Georgia democratic paper, which
says, “the democrats in the nutmeg State
must have been pretty hard run for timber
when they took up that old'exhibitor of mer-
maids and monkeys for a United States Sen-
ator.” -
Gov. English returned to his seat on Wed-
nesday last, and remained till Friday, when
he bade us, evidently, a reluctant farewel‘.
During the short time he has occupieda place
in the Senate he has won the esteem of the
entire body, and it cannot. be disguised that
Friday the '
Mr. larnum, in succeeding him, will encoun-
ter a degree of prejudicevahich time and at-
tentive application to his public duties, ’will
only efface. The published criticisms of the
Senatorial contjest ~ in our State have been
eagerly devoured herepand whether justly or
not,_Mr. Barnum, although successful, has
not Won the confidence and esteem accorded
to Mr. English. In the heat of that contest
there has been much put before the public
entirely untrue concerning both' these gen—
tlcmcn in the way of their disparagcmcnt.
For instance, it was charged that Mr. Bar-
num has drawn the “back pay,” as it was
called. That is untrue. Neither is it true,
as published, that he is recognized by his
fellowsmembcrsas a man’ of inferior capaci-
ties. He is esteemed so keen and sharp, that
‘ hislaek of oratory is more than made .up by
his practical sagaeitv. I A fairer criticism
would be, that he is a man with whom “the
end always justifies the means," and no man
in Congress was ever more noted for accom-
plishing the ends he sought. While his ab-
sences in former Congresses made him notori—
ous, he has been as constantly in his seat this
session as any other Connecticut man—as the
average of Congressmen. Lacking in scho
lastic culture, he has industry, energy, pluck
and audacity, with a knowledge of practical,
everyday affairs, to an unusual degree. If
his fiucr sense of political integrity only
equalled his other sense, Mr. Barnum could
justlylay claim to many of the clcmeutsof
true greatness;
In this connection, Senator English has
been charged with selfishness of character,
and with an illiteracy, making his public life
a some: of mortification, &c. If we were
at liberty to speak whereof we personally
know, we could mention an act of the most
genuine unselfishncss performed by Mr. Eng
lish, and with the most carefpl and thorough-
ly modest efforts at concealment. No one
would have bethought and hastened to per-
form the gcuerons benefaction to which we
refer, and taken the unusual pains that he
did to keep it from the public, who had not
a noble and unselfish heart. In the expres-
sion of himself, on the occasion to which we
allude. we have seldom seen language put
together in more terse and yet delicate and
beautiful composition, than were his hurried
thoughts. Though not desiring to be a pub-
lic speaker, on the few occasions when he
has risen in the Senate, he has always ex-
pressed his ideas clcarly and correctly. His
public'papers, while Governor of our State,
always prepared by himself, as we were once
assured by his secretary, refute the idea that
Governor English is in the least amortify-
ingly illiterate man- ~Opposed to him politi-
cally, as we always have been, thusliniich is
within our own knowledge of the facts.‘
And yet after all that can besaid in praise
of Mr. English and Mr. Barnum, are not
they both guilty of a constant yielding to
what is the worst and basest elements in our
election system in» Connecticut! Both have
prostituted their great'wealth in the “interest
of the cause," in a baseness of manner and
with a profligacy deserving the severest rep-
rchension. If from this last office-purchas-
ing bebauch, our State can rise to a higher
plane of political ethics a'nd practice, per—
haps it may be worth all it has cost us in
public condemnation and contempt.
An interesting contest before the Senate
Committee on Patents brought hither last
Thursday representatives from about all the
gun makers in the country. The Colt Fire_
Arms.Co. was represented by Gen. Franklin;
and the Whitney Arms Co. by Eli T. Whit-
ney of New Haven, and the Norwich Arms
Co. by a Mr. Mcrwjn.
An explosion of gas in one the document
alcoves of the Senate basement, Friday after-
noon, resulted in the almost instant death of
one cmplche and the terrible burning of
another, while the greatest consternation was
created all over the Senate end of the build-
ing. - , ‘
Hon. William H. Barnum will be present-.
ed to the bar of the Senate at noon to—mor-
row by Senator Eaton, and sworn in as the
successor of the honored and lamented Ferry.
Mr. Barnum will probably succeed Mr. Eng-
lish on the Committee on the District of Co-
lumbia, and will make an exceptionally use.
ful member thereon. -
A recess over the periods of the two Na-
tional Conventions is now talked of. A final
adjournment is not possible before July, in
the condition the House has all the appropri-
ation bills. So much for the frantic efforts
of the Confederate Congress to “catch Grant"
and the Republican party. As ever, B.
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Dedication of Music Hall. *
, That commodious and elegant edifice at
South Norwalk heretofore known as the
Opera House is hereafter to be known as
the “South Norwalk Music Hall.” Messrs.
Knapp &‘Fitch have recently become the
sole owners, and are now engaged in com-
pleting the handsome audience room- The
work is being rapidly pushed forward and it
is announced that the Hall will be formally
dedicated on the evening of June 7th. For
that interesting occasion, the managers have
very appropriately secured the services of
America’s favorite prima donna, the gifted ‘
Clara Louise Kellogg, who will appear in
Concert, supported by Messrs. Castle, Har-
ton, Pcase and Colby. Our music lovers
willbedclighted to welcome Miss Kellogg
again, and specially pleased to hear her sing
ina hall of which they feel proud. j
Music Hall is one of the finest exhibition
rooms in the State; it is easy of access,.
abundantly spacious; comfortably and cle-
gantly furnished ; the stage is provided with
full sets of scenery, machinery, etc., and has
a private entrance from the rear. Altogether,
the Hall is one which our South Norwalk
friends are justified in feeling proud of.
m
The annual election of officers of the South
Norwalk Congregational Sunday School was
held last Sunday, resulting as follows :—\Vm_
H. Benedict, Superintendent; Samuel» T.
Dutton, Assistant Superintendent; Edward
Beard, Secretary and Treasurer; John B.
Ferris, Librarian; O. E. Trowbridge, James
Punzelt and Wm. Belts, Asslstants; Execu-
tive Committee, Miss Eliza Platt, Mrs. Dr
Pardee, Mrs. John B. Bouton and Messrs.
Nelson Dickerman, Eugene Westervelt and
Marshall Tollcs. The number on the Bell is
6 officers, 22 teachers and 383 scholars, mak—
ing the total membership 421. 70 of those
who united with the 'church'on profession lst
Sabbath‘in May, are members of the school.
The Festival Season. ,
The first of the festivals of the Centennial
year, will be held this week, by the Good
Templars, To-night the Dramatic Associa-
tion will give a performance at Lockwood's
Hall, playing two pieces; characters all by
local amateurs. Wednesday evening, they
will hold the first strawberry festival of the
season. Refreshments and music are the
leading features. See adv.
, The ladies of the 2d M. E. Church an-
nounce their annual festival and fair, at
Lockwood’s Hall, on the evenings of the 20th
and 2lst of June. They intend to make . the
entertainment as interesting as ever, andlook
for large patronage.
We have recently put up in our printing
office, a centennial hand-press, for which we
have no use and which we are willing to part
with for a proper consideration. Amateurs,
or merchants ambitions of doing their own
printing, are invited to examitc it.
—.—4.
‘5‘. E. Olmstead has concluded to build his
proposed store house on Mechanic street of
brick. The foundation is now ready. The
building will be 30x40 feet,,threc stories high,
slate roof, &c. Elevators will be made in-
side for the hoisting of heavy castings from
floor to floor. , An office will be fitted up in
this building, and new machinery will be put
in the building where the office now is. The
foundry is giving evidence of prosperous
business.‘ -
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The‘Harrigan Jr Hart muffers want to
play a game of ball with our village experts
next Thursday to pass away the time. Go
for them, boys. '- V
Deco 'ation Day.
The preparations for“ the public observance,
of Diwonnrox DAY are about completed.
The invitations issued have been generally
accepted. The South Norwalk Brass Band
has kindly volunteered its services for the oc-
casZoa. . ' .
The Burnside Guards and the Fire Depart-
ments of‘ Norwalk and South Norwalk have
accepted the invitation given them; Grey
will appear in full uniform and with their ap-
paratus.
Capt. J. L. Russell has consented to act as
Marshal. The necessary arrangements for
forming the procession will to left to his di-
rcction.
The citizens of, the town are requested to
make a display of flags.
It is also desired that all who can shall join
. in the procession with their carriages.
Comrades Chas. E. Doty and Chauncey C.
Platt are appointed as a soliciting committee.
It is hoped that they ’will be favorably re-
ceived and liberally dealt with.
Mr. H. S. Austin has been designated to
take charge of the singing. ,
Comrades Geo. W. Shaw, Geo. W. Smith,
Wm. O. Merritt and Joseph Dunning have
been added to the committee of arrangements,
and Miss Annie.Sellcck,l of South Norwalk,
to the committee on flowers.
The soldiers of the town are requested to
meet at the GAZETTE Office, or at the oflice
of Wm. S. Bouton, at half past one o’clock
on Decoration Day. Flowers may be sent to
either of these ofilces during the morning of
some day.
As this day is now a legal horiday, and
this our National Centennial, the General
Committee feel that they are not asking too
much in requesting, as we here do, that our
merchants will -'clOse their stores and places
of business during the afternoon of the
Thirtieth-Dccoration Day.
An adjourned meeting of the committee of
arrangements will take place at the GAZETTE
Office, this Tuesday evening at 8 o’clock.
All are invited to attend.
The Centennial.
A party of abouts dozen of our citizens
made a very pleasant and enjoyable trip to
the Centennial, last week, on the fine excur-
sion steamer Frances, from Bridgeport.
Leaving Bridgeporthat 10:30 Monday morn-
ing they arrived in Philadelphia at 3 p. m.
the next day, and visiting Independence
Holland Other places of note in the city that
afternoon, had two and a half days .in which
to do the :Centennial; time well spent, was
the judgment of all. The show is grand,—
“immense,” was the general verdict on re-
turning aboard the Frances the first night
after our visit to the grounds. In fact it
wouldbeimpossible in any one newspaper
article to give anything like a full detail of
the various articles of merit exhibited, it be-
ing estimated that. to give a half-minute’s ex-
amination to each separate article would
require over seven weeks constant attendance.
The grounds are open daily from 9 a. In.
to 6 p. m. Everything is not as yet in com-
plete order, but rapid strides are made daily
in the various departments and in a short
time all must be complete. The Government
Building is nearest completion now, and is a
point of very great interest, the several deg
partments vieing with each other in making
the best exhibit possible, and a trip to the
Centennial would be very incomplete that
did not take in a thorough visit of that
building.
The Main Building is apparently quite near
completion, most of the large spaces devoted
to different countries being in order, with
but a' very few exceptions. This is, of
course, the first objective point for visitors
and probably the most interesting of all to,
the general masses, although, Machinery
Hall divides the honors and justly so, we
think, with it. The show in Machinery
Hall is apparently nearer completion than in
the other building, there being but very
little space unfilled. '
,Memorial Hall makesa very good showing
but some departments have but just com-
menced arranging their pictures—and most
of those now up, do not seem to correspond
with the catalogue, thus rendering the cata-
logue of no particular benefit to any but the
sellers thereof ; in fact the whole catalogue,
is, we think, a perfect fraud, and visitors
would do well to save their dollar and a half
for something else. _
The Women’s Pavillion is extremely well
filled and is an object of much interest, as is
also Horticultural Hall. Agricultural Ilall
seems to have but just commenced arranging
things, everything most there, is a chaotice
mass, but it will probably soon emerge and
be trausplendent with agricultural glories.
The building devoted to carriages is well
filled and'well worthy of inspection, as all
kinds of our own and foreign countries are
here represented. '
Many of the State buildings are completed
and ready for inspection of visitors from
home, but new ones are going up in all direc-
tions. Connecticut has a neat cottage com-
pletely finished, at which many of her sons
and daughters have already registered their
names. ' The Glass works in full blast, also,
attracts many visitors and is well worthy of
a visit. .
The narrow Gauge Railroad which runs all
about and around the grounds, only five cents
fare, gives the visitors an opportunity to
judge of the extent of the grounds and also
an outside view of the many different build-
ings erected and in process of erection.
From this vicinity. we noticed elegant ca-
ses of Locks, Knobs, &c., from the Norwalk
Lock Co., and the Yale Lock Co. of Stam-
ford, Hats from A. Solmons, elegant Hearses
from W. Youle, Norwalk, and a.splendid
noiseless Lawn Mower from the Norwalk
Lawn Mower Company.
Taken all 'in all it is probably the most
wondrous exhibition ever held in any
country. '
Good for Norvvalk.
A Philadelphia gentleman, who is said to
be one of the best judges of hats in the coun-
try, after examining the show at the centennial
pronounces ,his opinion that the English ex-
hibit the best fur hats, (most durable) that
New York beats the world on silk hats, and
.that in style and finish Mr. Solomans, of South
Norwalk, far surpasses all American exhibi-
tors. ‘
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More drunkenness, Saturday night, leading
to unpleasantness and disgrace. Horace
White was first arrested by ofiiccr Roberts,
and released upon the urgent solicitation of
his brother upon the promise of behaving
himself. Nearly midnight he was again ar-
rested by Roberts, charged by au auctioneer
with stealing a shirt. 0n the way to the lock
up, a crowd of his companions attempted a
rescue. Officer Sullivan-came to Robert’s
assistance, but was set upon by a man named
Parkingtou and both went down, but the-lat-
ter succeeded in scrambling up and off. The
two White's were taken to the lockup and
will be brought up for examination to-morrow.
Too bad that men will persist in being the
slaves of old King Alcohol. How much bet-
ter off they would be if they were only inde—
pendent enough to govern themselves.
Try Mcad’s Ginger Ale.
Mr. Stephen Stanley has put a new tin
roof upon his Main street residence, and
otherwise improved the same.
A handsome full-rigged model yacht is on
exhibition in Stanley’s window. It was
made by Louis E. Potter, of, this place.
The W. W. DeForest scholarship of $120
a year for -two years, has been awarded by
the Yale faculty to E. W. Worcester of the.
senior class. _
Messrs. Slauson & 00., who have recently
opened a hat store in Wilson’s building, Wall
street, advertise to sell geods at very low
prices, including all the fashionable styles.
' The annual report of the Railroad Com.
missioncrs of the State makes a book of over
500 pages, containing statistics of all roads,
railroad laws, etc. . A new feature is a large
map of the State, showing every railroad now
in operation, or the building of which has
been commenced.
lien mu. .-
The beautiful spot above namcd,made classic
ground by the residence there of TIMOTHY
DWIGHT, D. D., and by his poem bearing its
name, and enriched 'and adorned by the
Bronson, Murray, and other families, and
honored asthc home or birthplace of many
notable men, witnessed the :ga‘hering of
many from far and near, on the 18th inst.,
notwithstanding the rain, to celebrate the one
hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the found-
ing of its Congregational church. .
Grc at preparations,had evidently been made,
as evinced by the brilliant display of flowers
and flowering and century plants, by the run-
sic, and by the bountiful and choice collation.
In the absence of Hon. Abram Wakcman, of
New York, who was expected, Judge T. B.
Dwight, of Philadelphia, was called to pre-
side, and took the chair with a few pleasant
remarks; after which a powerful and well
trained choir, assisted by instruments, render-
ed an appropriate hymn in the grand old tune
of Majesty—-and thcn Denmark—after prayer
by Rev. Marcus Burr,a native “to the manner
born." The address of welcome, was by Rev.
N. B. Hill, was responded to by Rev. G. W.
Banks, another native, when the choir sang
“ Northfield.”
The pastor, Rev. H. B. Smith, then deliv-
ered the historical discourse, from Dent. 32-7.
He went back to the battle with the. Pequots,
in 1637,and the founding of Fairficld,in 1639,
by the distinguished Deputy Governor, Roger
Ludlow—lcading a colony from Windsor-‘—
the same who bought the eastern part of Nor-
walk in 1640 (as per deeds), and founded the
town in 1650. Among other names early
figuring in Fairfield and afterwards in Green-
field parish, were those of Ebenezer Banks, a
brave soldier; Deacons Jchu and Daniel
Burr, father and grandfather of AARON Benn,
D. D., President of ' Princeton Collegc,Blal_te-
man, Bradley, Hill, Hull, Hyde, Nichols,
Tomlinson, &c. Fairfield, at the time of the
Revloution,had a population of 4,500; and in
that war did and suffered more than any town
of like size in New England. not excepting
New Haven,. One of the prhcipal products
in early times was flax, succeeded by the
odorous onion. In one year twenty thousand
bushels of flax seed were sold. The parish
of Greenfield has ever been healthy. One
year, not one died. '
:l‘he church covenant was adopted May 18,
1726. Rev. Thomas Goodsell, who was grad-
uatcd at Yale in 1624, became their first pas-
tor at the age of twenty. He was the fa-
ther of fifteen children and the ancestor of
proprietors of the New York Graphic (which
is to do honor tothis occasion.) Among his
successors in the pastorate were John Pom
.eroy, William Tennent, D. D., Timothy
Dwight, D. D., (whose ordination sermon
was preached by Jonathan Edwards, D. D.,
of New Haven, in 133;) John Blatchford,
supplied for one year, (afterwards in Bridge-
port, who had seventeen children;) Horace
Holly, D. D., (afterwards an Unitarian di-
vine, and President of Translyvanian Univer-
sity ;) David Austin, (who became partially
deranged in regard to the restoration of the
Jews to Jerusalem— to set out from New Ha-
ven, where he built houses for their recep-
tion;) Wm. Belden, Richard Varick Dey,
Nathaniel Freeman, Thomas B. Sturges, (just
returned from Europe,) R. P. P. Hibbard,
H. B. Smith. Most of these names appear-
ed upon tablets on the walls, garlanded with
evergreen wreaths. The address indicated
industry and research, and notwithstanding
necessary length, was well received.
After the generous entertainment of the
dash, in the basement, the “ feast of reason
and flow of sOul” was resumed. The choir"
gave “Strike the Cymbals,” and then Prof.
Timothy Dwight, D. D., of Yale, pronounc-
ed a Memorial Discourse on the life and char-
acter of his illustrious grandfather whose
name he hears. It was very able and discrim-
inating; no brief analysis can do it justice,
and it will probably be printed. He was pas-
tor twelve years. Here he first preached the
sermons, mostly, which constitute his “Sys-
tematic Divinity," (in five volumes.) Here
he wrote his poems “ Conquest of Ca-
naan” and “Greenfield Hill.” Here he estab-
lished an Academy whose fame attracted
youths from all parts of the country, until it
educated one thousand men, may of whom
afterwards became famous. In this he was
succeeded by Jeremiah Day, as a teacher,
who after him became President of Yale Col-
lege. Greenfield Hill then became a “hill of
renown" and a resort of men of note, to
whom Dr. Dwight ever extended a generous
hospitality. His career at Yale is well known.
Prof. Dwight closed by repeating Dr.
Dwight’s hymn “I love thy Kingdom, Lord,”
which was sung. Then followed salutatory
and gratulatory addressss by Rev. E. S. Ran-
kin, D. D., pastor of the mother church at
Fairfield; Rev. B. J. Relyea, pastorof the
eldersistcr church at Greens Farms; _Rev.
George E. Hill, pastor of the younger sister
church at Southport; Rev. Mr.‘ Pope, pastor
of the youngest sister church at Black Rock;
Rev. Martin Dudley, pastor of the eldest
daughter church at Boston ; and Rev. R. P.
Hibbard, aformer pastor. y
Rev. E. P. Rogers, D. D., being called on
unexpectedly, gracefully presented saluta-
tions as the pastor of the South Reformed
Church of New York, represented to be the'
original church of “Niew Amsterdam,” at
the Battery. Then the moderator spake a
few valedictory words, and the services were
concluded with “Lord Dismiss us,” the Dex-
Ology, and the benediction by the pastor.
Among other men of mark present, were
Hon. S. B. Ruggles, of New York; Rev. E.
S. Dwight, D. D., Of 'IIadlcy, Mass; Pro-
fessor Thatcher, of Yale; Revs. Austin of
South Norwalk, and Fessenden of Stamford,
the. It was a “ Red-Letter Day."—'s. as. a.
'”
On Thursday evening, Harrigan & Hart’s
noted combination will appear at the Opera
House in their original drama “Doyle Broth:
crs," a sketch specially written to give these
actors a chance to bring out their leading
specialties. “ Tire Gallant 69th,” a company.
of twelve carefully trained boys, in uniform,
with Hart as Captain, and Harrigan as their
gushing adm’er, is a new feature, and is said
to be inexpressibly funny. See programmes.
Seats secured at Weed’s. . ‘
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Stcamer Frances Excursion.
The first excursion from Bridgeport to
Philadelphia, last. week, by the Steamboat
FnAxcss was a delightful one to all of those
who ventured so early- in the season one Can-
tennial excursion. The sail through the
sound, the East River, New York Bay and up"
and down the Delaware Bay and River was
charming, and the views thus obtained of the
different cities and of the watering places of
Long Branch, Atlantic City, &e., quite splen-
did and were fully enjoyed by all. The ac-
commodations, both of eating and sleeping
won warm commendations from all, being
‘ all that could be desired and better than many
anticipated. At a meeting of the Passengers,
on Friday afternoon,the following Resolution
was unanimously passed and afterwards sign-
ed by all, and presented to Major Hoyt.
“ The Passengers of the steamer Frances, on
her first Excursion from Bridgeport to Phil-
adelphia, desire to testify to the excellent ac-
commodations of the vessel; the ample and
satisfactory fare and the good management of
all the details pertaining to their safet and
comfort while on board. They woul also
thank Capt. Walden and Mr. Brainerd, the
Steward, and the other ofilcers and subordi
autos, for their politeness and ‘cfiiciency and
would recommend these Excursions as plan-
ned by Major Hoyt, as a very comfortable,
pleasant and comparatively inex nsive way
of visiting the great Centennial xhibitionl’
The excursion for Monday, May 29th, will
be just in time for the grand parade of
Knights Templar, at Philadelphia, June lst,
and the prospects are that a large 'numbcr
will go on that trip. The price has been re-
duced. All desiring to go should make early
application for state room to Lina Weed,
agent for Norwalk, where plan of steamer
can be seen.
The Bridgeport Ministerial Association will
meet at the M. E. Church, in Waterbury,
J unc 19, 20 ‘and 21. Rev. R. W. Jones, of
this place, will preach the opening sermon.
150th Anniversary at Green-
- nearl
cmiunws. .
as our: Loon. maxim "
Another meeting of thenomd of ‘ Council-
men was held- on Monday (WM 9‘ 188‘
week all, member-amt except council-
man Fitch. Aftefulofig preliminarydiscus-
sion, theZBoard finallycolnnteuced business,
and took up acommunieation from the May-
or, which called attention to an opinion of
the city attorney, which accompanied the
communication. The report and opinion was
read, discussed, commented upon, and laid
on the table, with the adjourned meeting.
Several reports from committees, and resolu-
tions were acted upon. There was a larger
attendance of interested persons( It usual.
J ustiee Wm. S. Bouton, whose term as
Justice of the peace will expirepn July 4th,
has received an appointment as commissioner
of the Superior Court.
A delegation from the Ladies Temperance
Union are expected to visit our city and hold
apublic meeting in Temple of Honor Hall,
(over Bennett’s store) on Friday evening
next. We hope many of our city residents
will show their appreciation of the efforts of
these faithful, earnest workers, by attending
the meeting.
. The city treasury is flush again,
The young gentleman, Tattle, who so un;
wisely broke out of our .city prison, was
brought from Philadelphia whither he had
fled, and where chief of Police, J. N. Tattle,
found him. At his. trial Saturday night,
Tuttlc plead guilty to the charge, and the
Judge imposed a fine of $100, which, with
costs amounted to $111.71. ’Twas a costly
spree for the Father; may the Judge’s advice
to the son as he was discharged, be heeded.
The following officers of Temple of Honor
and Temperance, were installed by the Grand
Worthy Templar of the State, in Temple of
Honor Hall, on Tuesday evening last :—
Charles St. J ohn,-W'orthy Chief Templar ;
T. S. Reed, Worthy Vice Templar; J. E.
Nelson, Worthy Recorder; J. D. Beckwith,
Worthy Assistant Recorder; A. W. Turns-
worth, Worthy Financial Recorder; Giles
Haulenbeck, Worthy Treasurer ; Edward
Nelson, Worthy Usher ; ‘ Robinson,
WorthyDeputy Usher ; T. J. Woodbury,
Worthy Guardian; Geo. Pryor, Worthy
Sentinel ; T. S. Scranton, Worthy Chaplain;
J. Russell Raymond, Past \Vorthy Chief
Templar. . _ , , ' _ ‘ .
A novel experiment was made by a pedlar
in our'streets, a few nights since, which was
successful., Selling gin without a license,
under the name of extract of, tar.
On Sunday last, William H. Benedict was
for the 38th time, we believe, elected super-
intendent of the Sabbath-school in the city
Congregational Church.
The next four weeks promise to be big
with events. First, aside from the regular
order of things, will come the usual school
meeting, for the election of District commit-
tee, collector and treasurer, all lucrative ofii-
ces, and they will be sought for by candidates
who aspire high, and whocan in their opinion
do far better than any of their predecessors.
Another event, more attractive and pleasing,
will be the opening of the new Music Hall.
Following close upon this will be the special
meeting of the Board of :Councilmen, to
hear parties in interest on Street widening,
grading, changing,_&.c. This will be follow-
el by the city election on the '20th of June,
unless the new amended charter is passed,
and adopted by the people, in which case,
the present eleetcd' ofilcers hold over until
Jan. 1, 1877, an immense amount of work
and painting is to be done before then.
Don’t you wish you lived in the. city ? oh !
the walks on \Vashington street must be
fixed for the accommodation of steamboat
passengers.
Religious services in'thc churches are well
attended. In the Methodist church, Rev.
Mr. Simonson preached in the morning and
evening to attentive audiences.
2:52
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
Tasman—The Senate convened at 12:30
on Tuesday. Sundry petitions were disposed
of. A resolution directing the judiciary com-
mittee to report what may be done to render
the civil service of the state more efficient
and economical .was in concurrence.
At one o'clock, the Senate voted for U. S.
Senator, the vote standin : W. H. Barnum
16, H. B. Harrison 3, J. ‘. English l—Hyde
not voting. In the House, petitions were re-
ceived and referred. Resolutiou'by Graves,
of Litelrfield, requesting Conn. Representa-
tives in Congress to urge the coptinuance of
the New London Navy Yard, and appropria-
tions to complete improvements. Sent to
Senate. A number of bills were presented,
and proposed constitutional amendcnts. At
noon the vote for U. S. Senator was taken,
resulting as follows: Barnum 150; Harrison
81; English 5; Ingersoll 2; not voting 8.
W. S. -anford, of Norwalk, voted for In-
gcrsoll. Adjourned at 1 o’clock;
. Wsnxssnax.—In the Senate several bills
were referred in concurrence with House.
Resolution incorporating State Agricultural
Society, and others, were properly referred.
In the House petitions for restoration of
forfeited rights, for female suffrage, remis-
ion of taxes of married women, &c., of Rt.-
Rcv‘. J. Williams et al. for incorporation of
“Church Home," &c., were properly refer-
E.
.red. A resolution authorizing the state treas-
men to suspend action for the collection of
3 xcs from the New Canaan railroad compa-
ny, was referred to committee on‘ Railroads:
A resolution asking the judiciary committee
to report some plan to get rid of the tramp
nuisance, was referred to a s cial committee
instead. Mr. Dolbery, of- ewtown, offered
a resolution for a constitutional amendment
repealing art. 2 of the constitution relating to
ability to read as a qualification for electoral
privileges. Mr. Forsyth presented a bill rc-
pealing local option clause of license law;
fixing the license fee for the sale of lagerbeer,
ale and Rhine wine at $30, and for other at
‘ $60; and making it the duty of prosecuting
agent to seek information with regard to all
violations. The Somers contested election
ease occupied much time. House concurred
in passing Senate resolution for a special com-
mittee to arrange for the centennial celebra-
tions in the several counties.
The order of the day—constitutional amend-‘
meats passed last year, and to be submitted
. -to the people this fall—was reached, a two-
thirds vote'being necessary on the adoption
of each amendment.
The first amendment related to the election
of state officers and reads: ‘
» “The provisions of section 2, article 4, of
the constitution, and of the amendments
thereto, shall apply, mutatfs mutandis, to all
elections held on the Tuesday after the first
Monda of November, 1876, and annually
thereafter." Carried, 229 to 3.‘ At noon
Senate and House met irajoint convention, in
the House, and declared . H. Barnum elect-
ed a U. S. Senator to fill the unexpired term
of the late Hon. 0. S. Ferry, ending March
4, 1879. After the recess the House adopted
unanimously, the proposed constitu-
tioua amendment fixing compensation of
members of General Assembly—the amount
not to exceed $300 per annum, with‘one mile-
age each way for each session, at the rate of
twenty-five cents per mile.- Mr. Purdy, of
'New Canaan, voted in the negative. The
amendment erasin the word “white" from
art. 8, of constitutional amendments was then
approved.
TnuasnAY.—In~the Senate the Resolution
suspending tax on New Canaan Miroad to
1878 was referred to finance. committee.
Several petitions and bills were introduced.
The committee on Federal relations reported
favorably on resolution in relation to the re-
tentionof the navy yard at New London,
the resolution coming from the House passed.
The Senate concurred. .
In the house several bills were reported
from the committees and petitions received.
Mr. Smith of Sharon introduced a bill to
abolish the State Board of Education, and
made aspecch. Replied to by Lyndc Har-
rison. Bill referred to committee on educa-
tion. Mr. Harrison introduced a resolution
in favor of return to specie pa 'nicnts.
Tabled. Bill to allow city of New oven to
expend not exceeding $5,000 for centennial
celebration of the 4th of July, was passed.
The order of the day, constitutional amend-
ments, was taken up, and the amendment in
regard to election of judges of probate was
sad without opposition. The next amend-
ment taken up was: ~
“Judges of the courts of common pleas
and of the district courts shall be appointed
for terms of four years. Judges of the city
courts and police courts shall be appointed
for terms of two years.” No opposttron.
The next amendment-considered was:
“ In case a new town shall hereafter be in-
corporated, such new town shall not be enti-
tled to a representation in the general assem-
bly until it has at least 2,500 inhabitants, and
unless the town from which the ma or portion
inhabitants, but until such toWn shall have at
least 2,500 inhabitants, such new town shall
for the purpose of representation in the gen-
eral assembly be attached to and be deemed
to be a part of the town from which the ma-
jor portion or its territory is taken, and, it
shall be an election district of such town for
the urposc of representation in the House
of cpresentatives.” Passed.
of its territory is taken has also at east 2,500.
Court of Burgesscs. ,
Regulu- Meeting, Friday Evening, May 19th.
Warden Daskam'in the chair. Full Board
present. _ y, , . » t .
Bill, R. R. 'Bcrwick, service on police,
$2.62; ordered 'paid.
Bill, Henry Selleck, for searching Records,
$2.90 ; ordered paid.
Bill, Meeker A: Bro., coal, $16.00; ordered
paid.
S. E. Olmstead filed consent of adjoining
property owners to build on Mechanic street.
Petition, Phtnnix Engine 00., in’ regard to
raising fire alarm bell ; referred to committee
on Fire Department. .
Petition, W. F. Brothcrtou, et al. for con-
struction of sidewalk on South side Beatty
street. Discussed, and temporarily tabled.
Burgess Smith reported in favor of allow-
ing Hope Hose CO. to go to Danbury on the
4th of July, with permission to take carriage
but no serviceable Hose. Passed.
Hearing in reference to widening and im-
proving France street. Committee reported
in favor of widening and altering the street
in accordance with map, which they submit-
ted. Thc principal change is in the lower
end of the street, taking most of the home-
steadof Truman B. Dickerson, and render-
ing balance valuclcss, rounding corner of W.
B. E. Lockwood's place, and taking a small
slice from the Charles Hoyt place. Map ex.
plained by surveyor Banks. Mr. Geo. Dicker-
son uppeared for his father, and although
deeply regretting the necessity of compelling
his father in his old age to remove ‘from his
home, expressed a disposition to submit to
the inevitable, and relied upon the Borough
for adequate compensation. Subsequently,
Burgess Smith moved that committee be in-
structed to go ahead and lay out street in ac-
cordance with survey. Passed.
A. B. Woodward appeared in matter of
Elm Street sewer. A long discussion ensued
during which W. R. Smith advised the con-
struction of a proper sewer through 'Merwin
street to harbor, for drainage of all that sec.
tion, and expressed his views in plain, forci-
ble and effective language. He did not be-
lieve; in wasting motley on such an abortion
as the West Avenue Sewer, inadequate and
running the wrong way. L. Warner suggest-
ed that sewer should also drain the streets be-
low Elm. It seemed to be conceded that the
West Avenue sewer was inadequate for the
drainage of all this section. It was voted to
appoint a committee of citizens to investigate
the entire matter and act with the Court of
Burgesses in adopting plans for the remedy
of the difiiculty. Committee appointed by
chair, as follows :-W. R. Smith, Dr. Lyrics,
Dr. Barbour, T. H. Morison, A. B. Wood-
ward, E. J. Hill, G. E. Miller, Levi Warner,
Eben Hill, J. P. Beatty, and S. Van Hooscar.
In the matter of sewer across Main street
at Conn. Hotel, Surveyor Banks reported it
about flat, no fall: Recommended sinking
Suitable pipe sufficient depth to accomplish
purpose. Committee on Sewers authorized
to have the work done.
Bids were opened for care and lighting of
street lamps, according to specifications, for
one year, payable monthly. The following
were received :—-
J. C. Cotter, -
Edwin Fitch, -
- $56 pcrmonth.
40 u
Gideon Leeds, - - _ 45 u'
Geo. S. Gregory, - 50 6;
Daniel uintard, - - 44 49 u .
Patrick ‘arrigan, - _ 44 ct
Timothy Haley, - - - 49 50 u
Stephen Hodges, - - 40 H
Wm. H. Byxbce, - - 45 u
The Committee spoke in high terms of the
manner in which Mr. Cotter performed his
contract during the past year. The matter
was left with the Committee with instruc'
tions to confer with Mr. Hodges and report
at a special meeting to be held next \Vcdnes-
day evening.
Our citizens are slipping off, one after an-
other, to the Centennial. Some are going
now who intend visiting the Exposition again
next fall.
New Jersey was pelted with hailstones,
“an inch and one-half in diameter,” last Sun-
day, and great damage was done to windows,
greenhouses, etc. -
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GET Best quality Mcus Cottonade suits
only $4.00, at Comstock Bros.
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A large variety of Canes and Clubs, well
adapted to carry to the Centennial, as the de-
sign is 1876,at Harlem & Co., The Tailors.
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I??? Children’s suits at Comstock Bros.
. _+_
fiE‘Ncck wear of very beautiful designs, at
low figures. Harlem & Co., The_ Clothiers.
. .
Fire and Lightning.
Agency of the Agricultural Fire Insurance
Company of Watertown, N. Y., insures
farm property and detached dwellings only.
Pays all less and damage by lightning
whether. fire ensues or not. 0. E. Wilson
agent for Norwalk, Darien, Westport, Wil-
ton. Redding, Boston and \Vcston. Office
No. 4, GAZETTE Building, Norwalk, Ct. 2t
____.._.__
@‘Morison’s best quality partly made shirts
$1.00, at Comstock Bros.
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(’B‘Shirts of all patterns, designs and styles
from $1.00 up. Harlem 6,: Co., The Cheap
Clothiers.
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If you want to see how high the mercury
runs in these days go to Selleek’s and buy a
thermometer.
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If? Alexandre Kid Gloves in light and dark
colors, at Comstock Bros. _
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Have you seen the Nobby Cassimcre Suitiugs,
which we can make to order for $20.00 and
$25.00. Harlem A: Co. Merchant Tailors,
Norwalk.
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(F Elegant neck wear at Comstock Bros.
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I. O. O. F.
The annual session of the Grand Lodge
was held in New Haven, last week. By the
report of Grand Secretary Botsford it ap-
pears that there were 813 members initiated
during the year, 125 admitted by card, fifty
two reinstated, 101 withdrawn by card, 220
suspended or dropped, thirteen expelled, and
fifty-one deceased, leaving the total number
of members January 1, 1876, 5,574, being a
gain of 608. Four hundred and forty-eight;
brothers and thirteen widowed families were
relieved, $12,727.97 were expended in relief,
$523.45 paid to widowed families, $10 for
the education of orphans, $3,321 for burials,
$1,517.32 for watchers, and 81,14358 for
special, relief, making $19,243.24 expended
for relief. The annual receipts of the sub-
ordinate lodgcs was $59,537.05, an increase
of $5,356.78; and the amount of subordinate
lodge funds is now $125,544.88, an increase
Of $14,346.84. The total weeks’ sickness is
3,405, about four days for each member and
about 20 per cent. greater than ever before.
The total number of deaths is 51, or a little
less than one per cent, a slight decrease.
During the year the secretary assisted in in-
stituting three, making the total number of
Daughters of Rebecca are in existence, Mag-
nolia of Lyme having surrendered its charter.
One other has not reported. The total mem-
bership of these is 1641; receipts $2,557.37 ;
expenses, $1,010.34 ; paid for relief, $118;
funds on hand, $3,260.86.
Grand Officers were elected for the ensuing
year as follows: M. W. G. M., Theodore I.
.Driggs; R. \V. D. G. M., W. W. Lee; R.
F. Botsford; R. W; G. ’l‘., J.E. Bidwell;
representative to the Grand lodge, Samuel
Tollcs.
In this centennial year we are to have an
abundance of Presidential candidates from
which to choose. At Cleveland, on Wednes-
day, the Prohibitionists met. and nominated
Green Clay Smith of Kentucky, for Presi-
dent, and. J. T. Stewart of Ohio, for Vice
President.
The Greenbackers held their National
Convention at Indianapolis, last Thursday.
Peter Cooper, of N. Y., was nominated for
the Presidency. Mr. Cooper is in full sym-
pathy with that party but says that he shall
decline as he is too fcblc to stand aeampaign,
being 86 years of age.
#
_ the work of amusing the audience.
lodges forty-seven. Fourteen lodges of the ‘
W. G. W., Thomas Sterling; R. W. G. S.,.
lieglem has Centenmalfihrllahgs . .
, ,o‘a're glad td'soe Mr O. 8.01mi: around
ardund’Pi-dwitt's SfinFountam. ’
E; J. Hilluarid wife; Were among the Nor-
walk visitors at the Centennial, last week.
The centennial managers have taken the
restaurants in hand, and will stop extortion.
Gen. W. R. Smith has been admitted to
practice as an attorney of the U.-S. Circuit
Court.
The Tribune persists in printing Conn.
items under the head of “Hudson River
Counties.”
At the annual meeting of the U. S. Cen"
tcnnial Commission, at Philadelphia, Thurs-
day, Gen. J. R. Hawley was rc-electcd Pres-
ident. I '
At the State. Convention, Thursday, Ken—
tucky Republicans pronounced for the state’s
“favorite son" Bristow, with unanimity and
enthusiasm. _
A little boy living in the Mott house, was
run over last Sunday night by a carriage. Dr.
Barbour was called.
About one hundred and fifty signatures
have been obtained to the petition for the en-
forcement of the liquor law. '
Bob. Toombs says he don’t want any Eng-
lish in his. He says his candidate for presi-
dent is Senator W. W. aton, of Ct.
Major G. M. Holmes is repainting his beauti.
ful residence up Main Street. The colors are
to be French grey, white trimmings, and
green blinds.
Last Thursday night, Plymouth church
unanimously voted to expel Henry- C. Bow-
en. Bowen offereda four column printed
protest which was read before the vote.
Senator Barnum has resigned his seat in
the U. S. House of Representatives. “He
had no further use for it, and parted with it
gladly.
Is not “one mileage, each way, for each
session, at 25 cents per mile,”~'a pretty fat
take for members of the Legislature who go
home every day and travel scot free on
a dead-head pass?
O
(‘3' Alpaca and Striped Mohair Sacks at
ComStock Bros.
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l€%'3"Thc largest assortment of Trunks and
Traveling Bags in town, at Comstock Bros.
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IES'The most beautiful designs of Marseilles
Vestings from $4 up,at Harlemd: Co’s. Fash-
ionable Tailors.
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(’5‘ Particular attention is invited to Com-
stock Bros’. Business Suits for $8.50, which
they claim cannot be equaled.
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The Secretary of the Ladies Temperance
Union, hereby acknowledges the following
books, magazines, 'ctc., from-the following
persons: S. E. Olmstead, 52 Magazines; E.
Eaton, 9 Harpcrs; Mr. Reardon, 2 volumes;
Mrs. Julia Prior, 3 vols. ; Frank Beatty, 14
vols. ; S. B. S. Bisscll, 24 papers; Mrs. Sa-
rah Judd, 4 books and 11 Magazines; also
from L. J. Curtis, dust pan and brush, for
which please accept thanks.
_ Mus HARLEM, Secretary.
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(B‘Straw Hats at Comstock Bros.
_.__....—.
The Bridgeport Amateur Progressive Asso-
ciation will give a concert and exhibition in
Military Hall, South Norwalk, Wednesday
evening, for Ithc benefit Of the Zion M. E.
Church, to assist in paying the salary of Rev.
J. ‘B. Small. “ Aunt Peabody” will assist in
Admis-
sion 25 cents. Children half price.
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Eif' Comstock Bros. are constantly receiv-
ing new styles of Hats.
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The strengthening and supporting influence of
Ilux'r’s REMEDY acts promptly on the Kidneys,
Bladder, and Proetratc Gland, banishes disease
from them. IIUIvr's REMEDY also cures Diabetes
Dropsy, complains of the Urine Genital Organs,
and fortifics the whole system. ,lUNT’S REMEDY
has the sanction of the medical faculty.
To all, particularly invalids, spring is a try-
ing season. Indications of sickness should at
once he attended to. Fatal diseases may be
caused by allowing the bowels to become eon-
stipatcd, and the system to remain in a dis-
ordered condition, until the disorder has time
to develop itself. An ounce of prevention is
worth a pound of cure, is an old and truth-
ful saying. Therefore, we advise all who are
troubled with the complaints now very prev-
alent—headache, indigestion, disordered liver.
want of appetite, nausea, or feverish skin, to"
take, without delay, Schenek’s Mandrake
Pills. We know of no remedy so harmless
and decisive in its action. It at once strikes
at the root of the disease and produces a
healthy tone to the system. People never
need suffer from any disease arising from a
disordered. condition of the liver if they would
take this excellent medicine when they feel
the first indications of the malady. Families
leaving ho for the summer months should
take three or four boxes of these pills with
them. They have an almost instantaneous
effect. They will relieve the patient of head-
ache in one or two hours, and will rapidly
cleanse the liver of surrounding bile, and-will
effectually prevent a bilious attack. They
are sold by all druggists. 4t18
The latest, greatest, and most: reliable
remedy ever put together by medical science for
Rheumatism, Wounds, Swellmgs, Burns, Cakcd
Breasts, &c., is the Centaur Liniment. There are
two kinds. What the White Liniment is for the
human family, the Yellow, Centaur Liniment Is
for spuvlncd, lame and strained horses and ani-
mals. 3m8
GENERAL DEBILI’I‘ r.—In this complaint the good
effects of the VEGE’I‘INE are realized immediately
al'tereommencing to take .it; as debility denotes
deficiency ot‘thc blood, and VEGETINE acts direct-
ly upon the blood. There is no remcd that Will
restore the health from debility like the nourish.
It is nou'rishing and strengthening, unites the
blood, regulates the bowels, quiets t c_ nervous
system, acts directly upon the secretions, and
arouses the whole system to action. It has never
failed in this complaint.
LISTEN.
The attention of invalids is invited to an article
we are offering: which they need. It is the medi-
cinal essence ofccrtaiu vegetable properties care-
fully prepared by Dr. Moses Dame, of the old
Murray Hill Pharmacy, N. Y., called "Wine of the
Woods.” It has stood the test ol‘trme, having been
made by him for thirty years; curing the most
hopeless cases of l)yspepsia,Liver Complaint, Rid-
ncy Difficulties, Headache, etc., etc. We will war-
rant it. Just try it. Small bottles 25 cts; regular
siz $1.00. EDWARD P. WEED, Druggist. Pre-
scriptions compounded with care. 1m19
MARRIED.
I\n1\nr\r\l\nn~\r\']\nnr\m
1n Norwalk May 8th, bv Rev. E. D. Bentley, Mr.
Aaron It. Coley, to Miss Mary A. Sherwood, both
of this town.
In Bridgeport May 131b, b Rev. '1‘. Ste treason,
Mr. Lewis S. Richmond to iss Mary 11 agowan,
both of New Milford.
In Greenwich. May 11th, by Rev. R 11'. Bust,
Mortimer F. Smith of N cw York to Libblc Silleck
of Greenwich. .
In Newtown, May 181b, Mr. Andrew C. Moore,
of Stratl‘ord. to Miss A. Frances Fair-child, dangli-
ter ol'llenry Fairchild. of Newtown,
In Danbury, May 3d, by Rev. A. C. Hubbard,
Mr. Nathan S. Lobdell, ot' Danbury, to Miss Mary
1“. Dean, of Rid'refield. May 13th, by the Rcvnli.
Pilsbury, I). Dug“. Orrin C. Bowdy to Miss Alrec
G. Wheaten. ’
f\.l\l\l
"‘"fii‘ED.
uu‘ AAA/\AAA‘AAANVVVVVWUV”
In tllis town M‘ny‘20, Ellen E. Sargent 3 years
" ti and 9 t a "s. .
.. ll‘ii)ilotl12lh Norwalk April 21st Lewrs Bouton aged
' . 's and 23 days. ‘ _ _ '
81lsriel‘tlowayton. on the 1811i inst , Amelia, Wife of
Wm. G. Crocket, doughtcr of Charles and Mar-
t Tllornes a 'c( 29 years. .
guIr: Bridgewa’leié, allay 4. Clllllle Buggies, rclrct of‘
l - Daniel T. R111!" es age: years. . . .
t iIl'n Nt-wtmvu, Brill}; (filth. Sarah Baldwrn,wrfc of
U: I »l Baldwin age . years.
inL West Stratlord, May 16th, Robert: Wotton,
aged ‘21 years. Y
In llridgeport,May 18th, Samuel 1V. “ heelcr of
Eastou, aged 65 years. May 16th, Frank King,
11 ed 50 mars.
Sla Stnitt‘ordJlay17th.very suddenly,Mary Jane
wife of Samuel Roach. aged 28 years. . .-
lu Stamford. May 12th. George Scotlcld, aged .1 1
rears. May 11th, J ane DuBois,aged 83. May 10th
J -e Smit i. aged ‘21 years. _ . .
‘elsllin bury May 14th, Mary J.,wrfc ol Silas Abbott
aged ~17 years.
1’ for sale a very desirable
IIIEIALHDPINSGIlEET’. Also, several very pleas-
Apply to GEORGE
38“
am! y situated at the Rocks.
R CllULWELL.
Auction.
11.1. be sold at Public Auction at one o’clock
afternoon, on Saturday, the 27th day of May,
1876, at. the late residence of Polly llcwes, deceas-
cu. sumlri y articles of the personal estate or said
deceased, consisting of: Beds, Beddmg,Tahles,Bu-
reuus.Chairs,Carpcts,l\itchcu Utensils, Garden &
Farm Implements, Fuel and other articles techn-
mcrous to mention. Also a lot of Grass standing.
Terms made known at time of sale. _ .
MAR"1N S. CltAW. Administrator.
Norwalk, May 220. 1876.
v- :r. 0:;
4
‘5" . -'.. . .
‘ 0 things we
unease.» '
pvt/k AMA...“ ~AAAAM .\ ».
Lockvaood’s Hall, Norwalk,
,. . . al .v ’
Tuesday Mean day, May 23 & 24
Ezntertainments
’ For the Beueflt of
Norwalk Lodze,‘No. 101, l. 0. of G. '1‘.
Tuesday Evening, May 23,
The Dramatic Association of the Lodge will prc;
sent the popular Centennial Drama, entitled
”"6 One Hundred Years Ago;
—on —
BOYS 011' ’SEVESTY-SIX. _ I816
A Patriotic Drama in two acts, and roaring Farce
TIIE YANKEE PEDDLER ;
Or Old Times in Virginia.
WEDNESDAY EVENING, MAY 24TH.
HilSltlAl FESTIVAL Allll CENTENNIAL SUPPER.
BET Strawberries and Cream. The Ladies will
dispense Refreshments at popular prices.
Admission Tuesday Eve-irrig,25ets. :Wenlnesday
Evening, only 10 Cents. Doors open at 7, to com-
mence at 8 o’clock.
, OPERA IIOUSE', NOR HULK,
' ONE NIGHT ONLY,
Thursday Evening, May 25.
Unprecedented Attraction !
THE ORIGINAL
Harrigan &. Hart,
WITH THEIR
Grand Combination and the Gal-
lant 69th of New York.
Having concluded their highly successful enrrn c-
mcnts at Wallack’s Theater, where their woiidgr-
l‘ul versatility and artistic performances were re-
ceived with acclamation and delight by the elite
of the metropolis, wlll appear, supported by a
company of Dramatic Artists and Splendid Or-
chestra, under the direction of W. L. lowron, in
Ltheir new and beautiful drama written expressly
for them, in four acts, entitled,
“The Doyle Brothers!”
Unequivocally transcendant, mirth-provoking di-
alogues. laughable sitautions, etc. Harrigan &
Hart will introduce their world renowned Musical
Sketches, of which they are originals. ‘
Popular Prices. Reserved Seats may be pro-
cured at L. Wecd's, at the usual prices.
M. \V. IIANLE Y, Business Manager.
GRAND OPENING:
South Norwalk Music Hall.
MISS
KELLOGG,
A SSISTE D BY
Mr. Wm. Castle, Pia‘rrist,
‘ Mr. J amcs Hui-ton, Baritone,
Mr. A. II. l’casc, Pianist,
Geo. W. Colby, Musical Director,
WILL GIVE A
Grand Concert
Upon the dedication of the above hall,
Wednesday Even’g, June 7,
Commencing at8 o’clock. Tickets will be for sale
on and after Mendn , Ma 29th, at Selleck’s Book-
store, Norwalk, ant W. ". Quintard’s Hardware
Storfi, South Norwalk. Full particulars next
wee . '
Hand Press for Sale.
Nold \Vashiugton Hand Press, size 20x30, is
UI‘FI‘Cfifi‘n-m for sale cheap. Apply at GAZETI‘E
BUGGY FOR SALE.
Good Brigg , but little used, will be sold rea-
sonable. Apply to JAMES MALLORY. 3t2l
BELFAST GINGER ALB
ON DRAUGHT.
MEAD’S
0 onfectionery,
Ice Cream & Dining Saloon,
Gazette Building, Norwalk.
Cold spa-kling Soda Water, with choice Fruit
Syrups. Root Beer, Ginger. Ale, and Mineral
\ aters. 5 cent per glass. Superior quality of Ice
Cream delivered to any part of the town in plain
cans or fancy terms. Parties and Festivals sup-
plied at short notice and at lowest prices. Pure
Confectionery always fresh. Fine Imported Cigars
from Park .85 Tilford’s
21 FREDERICK MEAD, Proprietor.
Fairficld Co. Agricultural Society
SALE OF BOOTHS.
111E Committee on Booths will sell on the Fair-
field County 1: air Grounds, on Saturday, June
10th, at3 o’cloc ', p. m., the Booths and Stands for
the Ann ual Horticultural Fair, and June Meeting
of Illorses, to he‘liele fiufigGlétll‘r and 15th. Terms
‘as i. 1 . ‘. , -
2m HARVEY FITCH, l 00mm”-
Sheffield Scientific School,
THE A ppointing Board will fill the vacancies in
State Scholarships in the Shellicld Scientific
School at their annual meeting, June 27th, 1576.
Alt applications should be filed with the Secretary
previous to that time. Blank forms for application
will be sent, when requested, by
GEO. J. BRUSH,
Secretary of the Appointing Board.
New Haven, May 21th, 1876, 3t~21
LunkauurPrlceLisl!
.1, -‘-f'.
We are now offering
to the public '
I—IA'I'S,
At Wholesale Prices.
‘06:-
a.
are
“a: _‘
Being connected with
a large manufacturing
company, we get our
hats Twenty per cent.
less than they can be
bought in any house in
New York.
Good Felt Stifi‘
Hats,
$1.00, $1.50.
BEST. $1.80.
The Latest Styles
FUR ST IFF
$2.20, 82.50-
.
We are also selling the Finest Fur
Centennial Hats at the same rates.
Goods all Perfect and Warranted as such.
SLAIUSON &: C0.,
Wall Street, [1y21] Norwalk, Ct.
P Sale of Real Estate.
I [E subscriber, in pursuance of an order of the
Court of Probate for the District of N o_rwalk,
will sell at public auction, on Saturday, the dil'dfly
of J lure, 1876, the interest which George W. Itay -
inoml, an insolvent assigning debtor, had at the
tirue 01 his assignment, in the following described
real estate, situated in the town of Norwalk, to \vrt.
One Building Lot at \Vliistleville, In said town,
on the east side of Hoyt Street, near middle of
Street, (boundaries unknown.) about-40x100 feet.
House and Lot on south side of Windsor Place,
\Vhistlcville, known as lot No. 16 of “beniictt J)
ile tract.” -
l“florist: and Lot an east sidté of Ely Neck Road,
150 fe t: south of Beldeu Stree . -
A glue Oflaud on the southeast corner of W ash-
ingtou and Spring Streets, In South Norwalk, about
2.’ ' . *t.
1 A7ltltiilding Lot on Golden Hill, South Norwalk.
near residence of 11. H. Elwell, (boundaries un-
known.) ‘ _ , ,
Also. the followrug valuable Building Lots in
East Norwalk, on the Benedict Farm, so called,
known as Lots, Nos. 6, 7, S, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13., 14,13.
16,17, 18,‘East Avenue. Lots Nos. 3. 4, 13, l‘lI'Sl;
Avenue. Lots Nos. 8. 9. 10, 11, Second Avenue.
Lots Nos. 10, ll, ‘25, 26, Third Avenue. Lots Nos.
22,23, 21. ‘25, Fourth Avenue._ Lots Nos.‘ 0, 7, 9, 10,
ll, 12. Fifth Avenue. Let be. 8, Cove Street, and
Lots Nos. 1, 2, 3. 4, 5. 6, Gregory I’omt Road. _
The above sale will take place on the premises
in the order named, beginning at ten o’clockin the
morningland progressing from parcel to parcel as
fast as may be, but the sale of lots In East Norwalk
will not begin until 2 o’clock p. in. Sale posrtive.
Terms made known at. time of sale.
Norwalk, May 20th . 1876.
0 WM. 1.. WARING, Trustee.
Articles of ASsoeiation
—OF THE—
Stcani Heating and Foundry Co.
E it known that we, the subscribers, do hereby
B associate ourselves as a body politic'and cor-
porate under and pursuant to the provisions of
the Statute Laws of the State of Connecticut regu
lating the formation and organization of. Jornt
Stock Corporations, and hereby adopt the lollow-
ing articles of association and agreement:—
Art. 1. The name of the corporation shall be
“The Steam Heating and Foundry Co.” .
Art. 2. The Capital Stock of: the corporation
shall be and is hereby fixed at Eighteen '1' iousand
Dollars and shall be divided into One lluhdred and
Eighty Shares of One Hundred Dollars each. _
Art. 3. The object. nur toss. and business of the
corporation shall be the trying, selling, moulding
and dealing in iron, brass, and all metals, and the
manufacture of any woodwork necessary to com-
plete an ' machine or implement that. the corpora-
tion shall mould the metal part for: also, for the
manufacture of and buying and selling of any and
all kinds of Steam Heating Apparatus.
Art. 4. The Statute Laws of the State of Con-
necticnt relating to joint stock corporations are
hereby made a part of these articles, and the cor-
poration shall have all the powers granted and
perform all the duties re lured by said Statutes.
Art. 5. We, the subscri crs, agree to take the
number of Shares set opposite our respective
names and pay for the same as the Directors shall
require. - . ‘ . . _
Art. 6. The. place of bnisneSs of said corpoi ation
shall be in the town of Norwalk, County 01 1: air-
lield, and State of Connecticut. D
Dated at Nor-walk, this 20th day of May, A. .,
' Sixty Shares
Sixty Shares
Porn-eight figures
~ . - . _ ~ on] Two vc.‘ ares
mums N illiixxzieu THOMPSON, Prcsnient,
A . C. ARNOLD, Treasurt r, .
C. COMS’I‘OCK, Secretary.
Eleazcr Thompson,
Chester Comstock, '
Alonzo G. Arnold.
. c seen at my place.
. addressing.
i‘UBNlTUREl
In our Ware rooms at
SOUTH NORWALK, ;
we have a large assortment of
Unilagethamharsus
some new patterns and desirable styles of
WALNUT CHAMBER SUITS.
Also, jun received a ncwrlot of‘
Camp Chairs,
ALL AT
Reduced Prices.
H. B.—We Sell Strictly for
C A. S H i 3 Z
Buckingham &. 00.,
BIAIN STREET,
Opposite R. R. Depot.
Scuthl Norwalk.
Q —In UNION CEMETERY.a lot
Eor vale 16x32 feet, desirably located.p
-lt:.l Enquire of E. QUINTARD.
ALL persons who are in wantiol‘ a Mowing Ma—
chine, Will do well to call and examine the
N cw Model Machine and improvements for the
year ’76, before purchasing {my other. which can
. _ It is the lightest draft,
quickest motion of any machine in use.
arr-)1 NELSON ALVORD. 2!), Agent,
How to to in llep‘tentehiall”
This Great Problcm- Solved 2
Grand Success-Passengers Delighted with the
First of the L'cntmniaf Excursions—For Pleas-
ure, Comfort, and Economy to the Centennial by
the Steamer “ Frances ” is THE Route—1V0
Dust, no Heat. no Delaysmo Exorbitant Hotel
Bills—.4 Home on the Steamer during the entire
Trip—A Splendid Sail on Old Ocean.
The first-class sea—going side-wheel Steamer
“ FRANCES.”
[CAI-r. S. D. WA LDENJ
Will continue her weekly trips between Bridge-
port and Philadelphia, leaving Bridgeport at 9
o’clock a. m. on every Monday, arriving at Phila-
delphia on the morning of the next day, and re-
maining until 3 p. m. the following Friday. afford-
111g all ample time to enjoy the Centennial and other
attractions. Place of landing in Philadelphia con-
venient of access to the Centennial Grounds.
FARE REDUCED.
The first of the series of Centennial Excursions
between Bridgeport and Philadelphia. by the
steamer “Frances,” having proved so great a sacs
ccss, the Manager, desirous that all intending to
visit the Centennial may avail themselves of the
great advantages offered by this steamer route.
would announce that he has greatly reduced the
rates of passage. These rates include Board for
the entire time the trip occupies.
FARE FOR ROUND TRIP, including .
meals and berth 8 l 5 00
State Rooms, 85 and 510 extra.
:3??? Passage and State Rooms may be secured
by application to L. WEED or by calling upon or
'11. ill. IIOYT, Manager,
Lock box 150 V32-1Main St.. Bridgeport, Conn.
FINANCIAL.
The Wall Sfit Indicator,
SAMPLE COPY FREE.
Contains Pictorial Illustrations, and Caricatures,
every week of Bulls and Bears, Gould, Vanderbilt
and other leading magnatcs. Also complete in-
structions how to operate in Stocks and Stock
Privileges. Subscription Price $1 a year, 50 cents
six months. or a trial of three months for 25 cents.
I )1 BUCKWALTER .6 00.,
y.
Bankers and Brokers, 10 Wall St., N. Y.
Real and Personal Estate
At Auction in' Wilton.
ILL be sold at Auction, on Wednesda ', May
24th, at one o’clock, p. m., sharp, at: t e late
residence of Moses Betts, 1 cccased, s tuatcd near
the Congregational Church, Wilton; the House and
Lot belonging to the said estate,togcther with the
Household Furniture, consisting of Tables. Bu-
reaus, Looking Glasses, Chairs, Feather Beds,
Bedding, Stoves. Chairs, &c.. &c. Terms Cash.
"1:30 EDWARD MERRILL, Executor.
HUI-MAN’S ' 4
Fear and true and Liver Pal
OURES WITHOUT MEDICINE, SIMPLY-
BY ABSORPTION.
The Best Liver Regulator in the World.
The only true cure
for, nudpreventive
of malaria, in all its
forms :
Liver Complaint,
Jaundice.Dy sla,
Rheumatism, ellow
Fever, SewSchmess,
Neuralgia, Biliaus
Disorders, «in, do.
None genuine
Without the Trade-
Mark‘and Signature
of the Inventor on
the wrapper.
' Ask your druggist
for it. For Certifi-
cates,read little blue
book, Emmy in the
. Air.
WM. 1“. KIDDER k 00., Solo Proprietors,
No. 83 John Street, N. Y.
EPOR'I‘ of the condition of theFAIRI-‘IELD
COUNTY NATIONAL BANE. at Norwalk,
in the State of Connecticut, at the cIOse ot‘ busi-
ness, May 12th, 1876.
_‘..
RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts ..................... $104,396.78
Urerdrat‘ts ............. :. . . . . .._ ........... ,7
U. S. Bonds to secure circulation.. . 221,500.00
Due from approved reserve agents ...... . 42,202.65
Due from other National Banks ......... 22,403.67
Real Estate, Furniture and Fixtures 19,090.00
Current expenses and taxes paid 3,903.9;
Checks and other Cash Itcms,. .
llills of other National Banks. . . . " :
Fractional Currency, Including N iekels.. 95.15
Legal Tender Notes: ..................... $34.00
Redemption fund with U._ S. Treasurer 5
‘ per cent. Ot'crrculatron ..... '. ..... 9,950.00
Total ............................... $740,124.38
. LIABILITIES.
Capital Stock paid in .................... $309,000.00
Surplus Fund. .................... . . . 65.000.00
Other undivided profits. ..... _. . 26,363.12
National Bank notes outstandm 194,300.00
Dividends unpaid ................. 516.00
Individual deposits subject to check 105322.44
Demand certificates of deposit ..... . 2,793.65
Due to other National Banks.. . . .. . . .. . . . 35,598.50
Due to State Banks and bankers, ........ 10.030-07
$740,124.38
State of Connecticut, County of Fair/fem. s. s.
l, C. 11. STREET. Cashier of the abovenained
Bank, do solemnly swearkthat :ht]; abovei ftalteorent
is true to the best of m ' 'now or go ant re re. .
)C. II. STREET, Caslucr.
. ." . lswcrn to before me this 19th da .
“SSE: {lid m“ A- n. 0. Mr. , ’
Notary Public.
Correct. attest,
F. ST. J OIIN Leckwoon,
“'M. K. Janus ‘
. } Directors.
WILLIAM B. E. Lockwoon,
EPORT ol‘ the condition of the NATIONAL
BANK OF NORWALR, at Norwalk, in the
State of Connecticut, at the close 01 _business,
Ma 12 h 1876. .
y l ’ RESOURCES.
Loans and Discounts,. . . . .............. $302,539.11
U. S. Bonds to secure circulation . 300,000.00
Due from approved reserve a on 36,836.72
Due from other National Ban 's,. . 9,714.31
Real Estate, Furniture and Fixture 11.000.00
Current Expenses, and Taxes paid, ..... 3,328.:EI
l’i cmimns paid ........................... 3,593.75
Checks and other Cash Items, .......... 5,163.46
Bills of other National Banks,. . .‘ ........ 325.00
Fractional Currency including Nickels,. 140.22
Legal Tender Notes. ..... , ..... ,., ....... 4 1328.00
Redemption Fund With U, S. 'lreasurcr 5 ‘
per cent. ol'circulatiou .............. 13,590.00
Total ................................ $691,468.96
- LIABILITIES.
Capital Stock paid in,; ................. $00. ,oeo.(.o
Surplus Fund .................... 115,000.00
Other- undivided profits,. . . . . .. ..... . ..... 13,291 .1.
National Bank notes outstanding, ........ 202,090.00
Dividends ulrpaid,. . . . . , . . . . . .. . . . ..‘ ..... ‘ 260.00
[mlividual deposits subject to cheek. . . 30403.03
Demand certificates of deposit . 92.1.2"
Due to other National Banks.. , 31,1913»
Due to State Banks and Bantu, 2,201.43
.___—_—-
Total ................................ 5691-46336
' to 0 Connecticut, Count of Fail-field. s. 8.
MI“, IL'll. CnA UFURI). Castil’er or the above named
Bank, do solemnly swear that the above state-
ment is true to the best of my knowledge and be-
liel‘, R. B. CRAUFURD, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworirto before me this 18th day
‘ ' - ‘ EDWARD P. \V EED
0‘ Md" ' ”A“. Notary Public.
”e' .attst ‘-
00” Lt L ' s-riuas Courts, .
lanw A111) 1'. Wash, Directors.
E. K. Lookwoon,
Norwalk Chronicler