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Norwalk Gazette.
Tuesday, August lst, 1876.
National Republican hotel.
you PRESIDENT,
RUTHERFORD B. H YES,
‘,oronr'o. VP"
son vroi~rnssmsxr,
WILLIAM A. WHEELER,
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EDITORIAL LETTER. .
Wasmxoron', July 30, 1876.
Another week has run its weary round and
yet Congress still “ hangs fire.” The im
peachmeut closed Thursday. The defense
speech of Hon. Matt Carpenter was able, at
times brilliant and eloquent, yet somehow it
left the impression on the Senate that he, the
defendants counsel, was impressed with the
- belief that Senators would finally adjudge
Belknsp guilty. The portions of his plea,
‘ must exhaustive in legal research, were those
\ in which he» sought to prove that all those
Senators who had voted against jurisdiction,
could not vote- for conviction. There has
been no canvass of the Senate as to what its
decision will be, and so both sides in the is-
sue are claiming the verdict. The sudden
death of Senator Caperton, of West Virginia,
originating in prostration growing. out of the
intense heat, has prevented any Senate dis.
cussion of the case, but a major portion of.
those best informed seem to conclude that
the Ex-Secretary will be impeached. It is
to be regretted, that any false sense of devo-
tion to an erring lady, should have prevented
the whole truth from being exposed, as many
Senators fully believe has been the case. It
would seem that where the good name and
honor of the American nation was so vitally
at state, Secretary Belknap should have per.
mitted himself to be vindicated evenat the
expense of his wife. But it is a hard place
to put an honorable and chivalric husband in
and perhaps he is to be forgiven that he has
not played the sneak our craven first father
did in the garden. .
The question has settled one thing conclu-
sively-that Congress cannot adjourn yet for
a week. The River and Harbor bill, in the
Senate, gave a happy chance to run in a good
deal of “ Campaign discussion." Senator
Edwards made a most terribly damaging re.
ply to the Democratic assumption that the
Republican party were solely responsible for
the great expenditures growing out of the
war. _ He sent for Greeley's History of the
rebellion and announcing that' he was now
reading from the last democratic candidate
for the presidency, proceeded to give Mr.
Greeley’s version of the active disloyalty of
Governor Seymour and the democratic lead-
ers of ' New York. The murderous assaults
made upon peacable citizens, the stealing and
destruction of their property, the burning of
Orphan Asylums and open day murder of un-
offending negroes by the democratic mob,
and wound up by a recital of the enormous
cost to the government of sending troops
back from in front of the rebels in Virginia
. to New York, to oppose the disloyal and
murderous partizans there. Senator Kernan
and others tried in vain to extract the sting
the truth gave to Edwards’ history, but all
such efiorts were futile. In all its ghastly
horrors this bit of history stands out to the
disgrace and shame of every one who at-
tempts an apology or defense of the crime.
Senator Edwards is about the best man in the
whole Senate, to let alone, on such an issue.
In thelHouse, the introduction of the Robe-
son lnipeachment opened up a very brief de-
bate. The partizan effort and strain to in-
volve the Secretary of the Navy is so con-
spicuous that even decent democrats are con:
demning it. Representative Frye, of Maine,
get after the democratic. investigators in a
very lively and uncomfortable manner. The
rancorous spirit of unfairness in these inves-
tigations is enough to disgust all fair-minded
men. Mr. Ordway the late Sergeant-atyArms
of the House, had been in Washington five
months from the opening of the session, but
having been. elected a member of the New
Hampshire Legislature he then left to ‘ take
his seatln tbatbody. Assoon ashe was
gone, .an investigation of his accounts was
set on foot. Various matters easilyexplained
by him or his clerks, but not understood by
this committee, were given out to be tele-
graphed to the country to his prejudice. 'Mr.
Ordway responded that he could explain
every item in his accounts to the committee
if they would state a time when he could be
heard. Weeks and months went on and still
the venomous aspersions kept being given out
to the opposition press, but no reply was sent
Ordway. At last, they got all his accounts,
covering many millions to a deficiency of‘
800, and telegraphed Ordway that if he de.
sired to be examined it must be within the
next two days. Ordway telegraphed back
asking for one day delay, as he could not
leave Concord that night without serious in-
convenience. The committee telegraphed
him back, he must leave at once, no delay
' .coul'dbe granted, if he desired a hearing.
Without even going to his house he hurried
back here. fThat was some two weeks ago
and up to this time their committee has refused
so let him? testify, although he has dogged
them daily sud begged them for the opportu-
nity to be examined. And this is no exag-
gerated case. It is part and parcel of nearly
every one of the investigations or more truly
conspiracies set on foot to involve prominent
Republicans. Does a great party hope to
win the favor and confidence of a great peo-
ple, who, whatever their party preferences
are, thoroughly imbued with a love of fair
Play-
Representative Townsend of the Troy
District, who has put in some hot shot into
the menacing sides of the confederates dur-
ing the session, is now quite prominently
- named as a candidate for Governor of New
York this fall. He would make a bold and
vigorous . canvass as he is a very efiecti've
speaker on the stump. . ' ‘
The House leaders have been at their wit’s
end all the week to fix up ,the resumption
question so as satisfy or “ dodge" the Tilden
and Hendricks antagonisms. Thus. far all
effOrts have failed. When it Was thought
they had the thing fixed and could carry it
in Committee, Sammy Cox failed them at the
critical moment, sending over word from his
residence that he was sick.- Nobody doubted
the poor little fellow was heartily and ther-
oughly aid? of the existing necessity of his
party to thus conjure up some-sort of subter-
fuge to cheat their. followers with. A native
of New Lebanon, now here, reports that Til:
den is the proprietor of a' very large patent
pill factory inthat town, and that a consider
able part of his large fortune has been made
in the sale of “ Tilden’s patent medicines,”
which are well known to the public, but not
generally known to be, the proprietary admix-
tures of New York's efle’minate Governor.
This New Yorker above alluded to commends
some of Tilden’s sugar-coated pills to all af-
fected as Cox is at present. He thinks Gov.
ernor Tildeu's home market for these patent
remedies will be very large this fall. But
,- the most startling statement of this recreant
son of the Empire state, is that the mother of
the democratic candidate‘ for the presidency
. was painftu perplexed on his later baby-
.hood as to whether it was her duty to start
her child out'in life in pants or petticoats.
Here, certainly, arises a new and even
_ more perplexing issue in the campaign than
greenbacks or coin. At least “ Tilden and
reform” may have a deeper significance than
,the old democratic war cry of “Seymour
and sailors vigorous prosecution of * the war.”
An effort-late be madein’ the House the
coming week. to. consummate the caucus
agreement to at least chews mm 0f the
resumption act and lettheactitself stand. .
l The bill to complete the- forlorn Washing»
1 ton Monument has at' last become alawi'j
When finished it will be five feet higher-than
any known shafton the.globs,'and will pre;
sent all the artisticgrace of a painted factory
a“?! ' ' ’ l
A trial is going on for the impeachment of
Judge Humphreys of the District Court, for
general incompetency and drunkenness. For
years this judge has been the butt of ridicule,
and publicly christened “Old Necessity," be-
cause he knew no law. There is still another
Judge named Olin, formerly an M. C. from
the Utica, N. Y., District, whose bibulaut
habits it is said will surely place him in
Humprey's ordeal ere long unless he dashes
the inebriates’ cup aside. .
Ex-Solicitor of the Treasury, Bluford Wile
son, has created a decided sensation in what
purports to be the “true inwardness” of the
St. Louis and other whiskey ring trials, and
the causes which led Secretary Bristow and
himself to leave the Cabinet. He has been
testifying quite volubly and glibly before the
House Committee and has put the President
in a most embarrassing position. It is thought
the President will be goaded to speak out in
meeting. and if he does no one seems to
doubt but that he will clearly and fully cxhon-
crate himself from all the unfriendly imputa-
tions made against him of desiring to shield
any unworthy friend. The famous letter
containing Grant's now historic words “let
no guilty man escape," was sought for in this
connection at the Treasury but could not be
found. Ou examining some boxes purport-
ing to contain only Wilson's private papers,
this letter was found and several other impor-
tant original records belonging to the Depart-
ment. Wilson and his adherents claim that
these were clandestinely put there» by the
same parties who inaugurated the Safe Bur-
glary scheme, while his opposers as bodly
charge that, he was intending to feloniously
abstract them. He goes on the stand to tea-
tify again on Tuesday next, and the democra.
cy are in an ecstasy of expectation, and desire
that something will be exhumed to smirch
the President and his party. , Wilson’s testi—
mony thus far is certainly damaging some-
what by the “cheerful alacrity" and spice of
personal malace, with which it is given. But
we shall soon see what we shall see.
‘ Yesterday P. M. General Tyuer was in-
formed that one of the New York Roads left
a half car load of western mails on the plat-
form of their depot. ' The excuse was, they
had filled all the space the Department paid
for, which was true. The democratic House,
in its rage for economy, refusing to give him
the means to contract for the needed space.
Here at the department, his money order
branch that ought, liken bank, tobe balanced
every night, is six weeks in arrears for want
of the needed clerical force, and yet the new
House appropriation cuts out 57 more clerks
of those he has already has. There are over
onefihousand applications of country post
offices to be made money order ofilces, which
have not been replied tofind cannot be, for
want of. more clerical force, and yet the
House insists upon reducing even the present
inadequate number. Will not the nation dis.
cern the sheer demagogery of this pretended
economy which thus trifies with the gravest
and most important business of the people.
In the River and Harbor Bill, Connecticut
stands a fair chance of being stricken out al-
together. New Haven. and Bridgeport and
Norwalk Harbors are almost certain to be ex-
cluded from any appropriation, thanks to the
democratic economy of the House. The idle
workmen and voters‘about the streets of New
Haven may be interested in knowing what
their “friends" in the House have done
for them in the way of providing work, and
may, possibly realize what it has advantaged
them in replacing their late representative,
Mr. Kellogg, by one, who, while disposed to
do all he can for his district, of course, has
neither the tact or the push necessary to gain
a point even with his own party majority.
To illustrate this still further, yesterday Mr.
Kellogg Went to the War Department in the
interest of the Chamber of Commerce of New
Haven, to see if the order discontinuing, on
Monday, the Signal Station in New Haven
Harbor could not be recalled. Secretary
Cameron stated that he was fully aware of the
great importance of that station to all the
shipping passing through Long Island Soundv
arid that his agents had reported as many as
two hundred sail at a time put in there
in answer to the storm signals put out.
But vast and important as this station was to
the maritime interests of New York and
New England, the House had left him no op-
tion. He must discontinue it for no appro.
priation was made to pay its cost. Mr. Kel-
logg pressed so hard that the Secretary final-
ly said he‘saw but one possible way out of
the difiiculty. If the citizens of New Ha-
ven would enter into bonds to pay the cost
of the maintainance it should be. continued.
A bond signed by any two responsible citizens
he said would answer. Kellogg asked that
it might be immediately prepared and in
company with Senator Bamum he again re-
paired to the war office and executed the
bond guaranteeing pay for the service one
year. We hope the storm-tossed sailor will
make a note of this beautiful specimen of the
democratic economy of the House of Repre-
sentatives of “ this centennial year."
The same sham and wasteful policy pre-
vails in regard to all the public buildings and
works. Millions will be lost in delay and
damage because of it. Senator Shermnn
.very indignantly denounced the House action
in these vital national interests. He said
now, when the times were hard, labor scarce
and cheap and laborers suffering for work,
was just the time the Government should
sieze upon to finish up their public buildings
and River and Harbor_,_improvements. But
madness and ruin, thy name is democracy.
' As ever, , B.‘
Tilden and Hendricks have “fixed" things,
and‘the goose hangs high. Hendricks will
“repudiate” the “rag baby" and show thiit
he has always been a bullionaire, and even
that he was “born with a silver spoon in' his
mouth.” Tilden will raise all the smoke
possible out of “Reform." ‘
A Ram Dam—We seldom have such a
fall of rain in summer as we“ had on Sunday
last. Unheralded by deafening thunder. and
blinding flashes of lightning, the rain gently
descended at fink—commencing about 9
o’clock, a. m.,—-and then came down in ear-
nest, drenching everything. It continued all
day, seemingly harder and harder, and late at
night continued to come down in torrents.
Near midnight the mutterings of distant
thunder was heard. Monday morning there
was a cessation of rain,but the day was cloudy
and unpleasant, damp and threatening. Evi-
dently we need. have no fear of another
drought at present.
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The entire Fire Department was ordered
out for practice last Tuesday afternoon, by
Chief Engineer Prowitt. thnix Engine
and Hope Hose responded. but “Pioneer”
H. & L. was meet. The companies present
were drilled for an hour or more and dis-
missed. Next morning the Pioneer House
was found draped in mourning, to the surprise
hoped that old Pioneer will wake up and
hereafter show wonted life, for the company
can ill be spared from the department.
There seems to be a very general wish that
Sammy Tilden. should marry Sirsan .11 An-
thony, or Tennie C. Clafiin.
W.
We have received a copy of the Hot Springs
Daily Telegraph, from which we 'judge that
Mr. Beatty arrived safely in Arkansas.
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The “Independent" journals .which com-
bined in supporting Mr. Greely, are nearly
all favoring the election of Hayes erheeler.
The signal service station at New Haven
is to be discontinued, and the 'people .of that
city are indignant. Democratic economy.
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A meeting was recently held in New York
to organize the “'Boys in Blue ” for the com-
ing campaign. General James A. Garfield
was chosen commander-in-cbief and General
Stewart L. Woodford chief of staff. General
L. A. Dickinsonwas appointed majorugeneral
of the department of Connecticut, with power
to appoint brigade, division, and regimental
officers. -. _ p . '
of its members and the community. It is.
The 17th C. V. Reunion.
The annual Reunion of the old Fairfield
County Regiment, to be held this year at
Danbury, takes place Monday, August 28th.
The dinner and business meeting will be held .
in a large tent to be erected in a grove on a'
hill near the depot. The dinner will be pro-.
vided by the citizens of Danbury. It is ex-
peCted that the Danbury &'Norwalk Railroad
Company will carry members and their fami-.
lies at excursion rates. The committee hope
to make this Reunion as enjoyable as any
which have preceeded it.
”
Tilden and Hendricks have been toning up
their systems again with Saratoga water, and,
it is reported, are about to publish their ac-
ceptances. The documents ought to be very
strong and very able, after all the consulta-
tions, and the leeple°s nights spent in their
consideration. '
Death of Phllo W. Jones.
Philo W. Jones, Esq., died at Westport,
yesterday morning, at the advanced age of
75 years. He was a prominent citizen of
Westport, and once held the oflice of High
Sheriff of Fairfield County. Hrs funeral is
to be attended at one o’clock, on Wednes-
day.
Base Bdll.
The Unions play the return game with the
Stamfordclub, on Wednesday, at 3 o’clock,
on the grounds of the Union club.
The return match between the recently rc-
orgauized Independent club, of the Borough,
and Union club, of Silver Mine, was witness-
ed by several hundred persons, on Thursday‘
afternoon last. The game was interesting,
but did not compare favorably with the pre-
vious game. _ It lasted three hours, and the
score was pretty high. The Unions went to
the bat and scored 3 on the start, and the In-
dependents retired with 0. . ~
On the second innings the tables turned and
closed with the Unions 1 ahead; on the third
the Independents tallied 2 and Unions 0,
making the former 1 ahead; the next closed
with the Unions 1 ahead, and in the three fol-
lowing innings they added 5 and whitewashed
their opponents every time. On the eighth
inning the Independents picked up after the
game seemed irretrievably lost, and by good
sharp playing seemed about to snatch the vie.
tory in spite of their previous misfortunes.
The inning was extremely exciting, and the
Unions made but 1 run, while the Indepen-
bases. The final inning was of intense inter-
est, which increascd as the Unions retired
without a run. The Independents went to
the bat, scored 1 run, and were in just that
position where a lucky strike would tie the
game and a home run would win it, when the
ball was struck over the 3rd base with appar-
ently “no one there" totake it, when the left
fielder by a splendid run’ and catch secured
the victory for the Unions—l4 to 12.
The two clubs are very evenly matched,
boast over the other. The Unions seem finder
the best discipline; they have a great advantage
in their catcher who stands up to his work
regardless of consequences, allows few balls
topass, and has endurance enough to hold his
trying position throughout the entire game.
Their pitcher was also good, and held out
without show of exhaustion, while their
basemen and fielders were remarkably sure
and active—the left and center fielders espec-
ially. The Independents changed their
catcher from time to time, the two persons
playing in that position being unable to stand
the severe pounding of. their hands by the
hard ball; the pitcher held out, but was
physically exhausted long before the game
was finished. The ruling out of two men on
account of a mistake in not striking in rota-
tation was fatal to the Independents.
The Unions, however, claim that all of the
unlucky features of the game were not on
the side of the Independents; they say that
Louden, their pitcher, was lame in the shoul-
der, and Corcoran's hand was sore, in fact so
bad that he could not catch in the game at
Danbury ncxt day. We hope to see other
games between the clubs during the summer,
game against some smart out-of-tovvu club.
Below we give the innings :—
nrms sacs mamas.
- 1.._2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.'
Unions, ........ ..3, 1, 0, 4, 2, 2, 1, 1, 0—14.
Independents...0, 3, 2, 2, 0, 0, 0, 4, 1—12.
The Union Base Ball club, of Silver Mine,
added to their laurels by a visit to Danbury
on Saturday, where'they played the “Silver
Stars." The score was 38 to 1, which, to
say the least, was somewhat remarkable.
The attention of parents and guardians is
.invited to the card of Miss Carter, announc-
ing the opening of her school, in September
next. The lady is a native of Norwalk, and
so well known to our people, that no com-
mendation from the press is needed to help
along her enterprise. The school is intended
not only for children, but also for young
ladies. We trust the school will be well
sustained.
The attention of our ladies is directed to
the announcement of the lectures now being
delivered in the2d M.'E. Church by Mrs.
Mary A. Dixon Jones, M. D. we are assured
that the lectures are very able, and of great
interest and instruction. Mrs. Jones has ex-
cellent recommendations, and brings with
her apparatus for properly illustrating her
lectures.
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A correspondent of the New York Sun
says :—“ The best and most wholesomedrink
for this warm weather, and particularly for
the working class, is a half teaspoonful of
oatmeal in a tumbler of ice cold water, or in
proportionate quantities to a larger volume
of water. This drink will quench the thirst
and yet it‘ is not in the least dangerous, asthe
oatmeal takes the chill from the water and
leaves it both invigorating and refreshing.
In the office where .the writer works the
thermometer ranges from eighty-eight to
ninety-three degrees. We keep a large ice
cooler constantly filled with the drink, and
we have persons coming from blocks around
to partake of our original and healthful, sum-
mer drink." . .
People at Savin Rock were greatly interes-
ted last week, in a singular fish which was
left on the beach by the tide. It isa broad
flat fish, measuring about eight and a half
feet by five and a half feet, with a. tail five
feet long, and eyes and breathing holes' in ‘
what seems to-be the center of bid back. No
one seems to know the name of the fish.
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A Boston tailor hashad his billheads stam-
d .with a picture of a forget-not.—
Michell Time. This is all right as lon as
customers have anemone—Mmlstown er-
ahi. Yes, but these dandeliens are j~ apt to
lilac blazes—Boston'Globe. And then have
the bills sent to their poppies, tom—Com.
Adv. Well, a fellow has got to have jessa-
urine of wealth to pay for clothes nowada s,
they have'beenso_by’—cintbs the war. . t‘s
' silly fer a man to crocus he don't happen to
owe his fallen—Sunday Com-1297". There’s
trouble almost dahlia about such matters.
Just because the Whitehall Times rose and
said something the rest get nettle’d, and
even go so fir as to violet the truth, though
there’s no disputing the fact that a good pair
of pansies very expensive just now.—
Bridgeport Standard. ~ .
Hadn’t the whole phlox of you better cut
short ybur tulip music and peony up before
you make it a cereus afiair. Why, your sage
remarks on the flowers would raisea maiden’s
blush.
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A Hayes and Whee or club was organized
in South Norwalk Friday night. A Tilden
and Hendricks club has also been formed,
with General Nelson Taylor; president,tand
Louis J. Blake, corresponding secretary. In
Norwalk a republican club has been organiz.
ed, with Levi Warner for president, and E.
Merrill secretary—Hartford Courant.
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We. sawa mosquito work about ten mind?
ute's yesterday trying to get his bill through
the skin of a man who owes us two years’
subscriptions. -How we laughed at that de-
moralized little insect as, with a look of dis-
gust be folded up his little bill, placed it in
is
l . .
pocket and went for another vrctim;_—.
Whitehall'l‘im . . ' ‘-
dents scored 4 with men on third and second '
apparently, and neither has much right to . _ .»
fl
and'would like to see the clubs unite in a ,
_ The Neptunes.
Thefin‘e schooner Johii‘ C; Reed has been
gaily decked with . flags, Ito-day, :(Monday,)
and members ‘of the e-cluby, in uniform, are
dodging around our. streets, busily engaged in
preparations for departure. The weather
seems unpropltious for the start, but may be
pleasant enough before the vessel gets fairly
outside of the islands. We wish the mem-
bers amerry cruise and safe return. I. Below»
we give a fiill and correct list of officers and
members :—
Commodore, C. H. Tompkins,
Vice Commodore, '11. W. Lester,
Secretary, J. A. Osborn,
Treasurer, J. T. Prowitt,
Chaplain, Rcv. Jas. M. Taylor,
Surgeon, Dr. Jas. G. Gregory.
Judge Advocate, E. J. Taylor,
Commissary, A. J. Meeker,
Pioneer, Charles Olmstead,
Sailing Master, Capt. George E. Bobbie.
E. O. Keeler,.........................Norwalk, Ct.
E. C. Bissell,.........................'. “
L. C. Bette, ..................... . ..... .
Ira 001e,... ..... . ......................
0. S. Clark,.......
Alex. S. Gibson, ..... . .......... .
Jas. H. Knapp,.................. ..... .So. Norwalk
Wm. H. Jarvis,............. ...... Bridgeport,
A. C. Taylor,. .............. ..... ' Southport,
E. F. Willis,..... ......... . ...... New York
W. L. Watson..... ........ . ...... “
S. R. Hinsdale,........................
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J. F. Dillont,............ Brooklyn,
P. R. Dusiuherre, ................. .... Stamford,
C. 0. Miller,............ ......... “
N. P. Gillette,......... ............... . Danbury,
Rollo Nichols,............;............ “
B. M. Preston,......................... Roxbury,
Frank T. Lockwood, ...... .. ....... . Cincinnati,
Music—E. F. Bennett, Fred. Merrill, Syd-
ney Jennings, Gilson Jennings.
Steward—Edward Pease.
Professor—Henry Brush.
Attendants—C. Platt and D. Comstock.‘
' For the'Norwalk Gazelle. '
HOIST THE FLAG!
'a PARODY or “insulin.”
Who are these so bold advancing,
Looking neat and trim,
Like the charger gaily . prancing
Filled with nerve and vim ?
snorted—Hoist the Flag! the Neps are com-
ing; .
In their suits of blue, _ .
To the Vineyard they are hastening,
Jollity in view 1
Sea and shore their home alternate,
Both a witness be,
Sea for yarns and shore for stay-kite!
Blufflng merrily. '
Happiness and mirth resounding,
This our yearly prize;
With fraternal joy abounding,
, , Pleasure never dies.
Now, our prow is homeward bending,
Farewell Fairy land,
‘ Mem'ry—See, her ward is lending ,
With an open hand.
We‘ll Gazer-rs our yearly voyage,
Flow of mirth and soul; '
On the past and future forage,
Gle'an from pole to pole. "
Who are these so bold advancing,
Looking neat and trim,
Like the charger gaily prancing
Filled with nerve and vim ? _
Hoist the flag! the Neps are coming,
In their suits of blue ;.
To the Vineyard they are hastening
Jollity in view 1
Persons desiring to " communicate with
members of the club, during absence, should
address them at Vineyard Grove, Mass, care
of the Neptune Club.
P. S.—The club departed from the dock at
6:15 p. m., the vessel being towed out of
harbor by the tug “Early Bird”—-flags flying,
cannon firing, music playing, men cheering,
ladies waving handkerchiefs, etc. Large
crowds witnessed the departure. - .
a:
We learn thatthecase between Mr. Stout
and Policeman Tattle, which was decided in
favor of the former gentleman, has been‘
amicably settled after a personal explanation
of circumstances by Mr. Tuttle. Mr. Stout
very generously offered to settle the matter
upon the payment to him of a few dollars
above the costs, which offer was thankfully
accepted by Mr. Tuttle. Mr. Stout, how-
ever, is none the less anxious to recover the
missing property, the loss of which is still a
profound mystery and will no doubt always
remain such. There is no truth in the report
that the diamond has been found since the
trial.
Messrs. Selleck Brothers have commenced
laying brick for their new building on the
corner of Wall and High streets. It is to be
of brick, three stories high, withliron front.
Henry Seymour has the contract, we under-
stand, for the .mason work, and Platt Price
for the carpenter work; this will ensure a
well built:edifice and one that will probably
be an ornament to that portion of our vil-
lage. The Odd Fellows have voted to hire
the third, story for their hall and they pro-
pose to make it second to none in the state. .
Directions for Restoring Persons
Apparently Dead From Drde-
ing. ' - ' ' "
(Circulstsd by the Humane Society of the Com-
, monwealth of Massachusetts, 1375.)
1. Lose no time. Carry Out these direc-
tions on the spot.
11. Remove the froth and mucous from
the mouth and nostrils.
III. Hold the body, for afew seconds only,
with" the head hanging down, so that the
water may run out ,of the lungs and wind-
”iii . .
. Loosen all tight! articles of clothing
about the neck and chest.
V. See that the tongue is pulled forward
if it falls back into the throat. By taking
hold of it witha handkerchief it will not
all . -
Ell. If the breathing has mused. or nearly
so, it must be stimulated by pressure of the
chest with the hands, in imitation of the nat.
ural breathing; forcibly expelling the air
from the lungs, and allowing it to re-enter
and ex and them by the elasticity of the
ribs.‘ Remember that rare rs :rmr MOST rar-
ron'rax'r‘s'rsr on ALL. _
To do this readily, lay the person on hrs
back, with a cushion, pillow, or some nrm
substance under the shoulders; then press
with the flat of the‘hands over the Moor part
of the breast bone and the upperpart of the
abdomen, keeping up a regular repetitionapd
relaxation of pressure malty orthtrty times
a minute.- A pressure of thirty pounds may
be a lied with safetyato a grown Keen.
V . Rub .the hill with the (is, or
with dry cloths,,_constantly, to aid the circu-
lation and keep the body warm. ‘ ‘ .
VIII. As soon as the person can swallow,
give a tablespoonful of spiritsin hot water,
Or some warm tea or coffee.
IX. Work deliberately. Do not give up
too quickly. ' has rewarded the sfi'orts
of hours.
“. One‘ white man land six no dead ”
about the fair average in these disturbances.
Is it any wonder that Senators like Morton
raise the bloody shirt ? Is it any,wond_er that
peaceful men in the orth' mourn over this
bloodshed and ask ift ere can be law and
order where public opinion'justifi‘es these out-
breaks ? We await with deep interest the
full details of the new contest. So far as the
'report new goes it looks as if these southern
madmen had resolved to elect Hayes and
Wheeler. :They pr'e-doiu yeoman’s service
in Agusta. ' One or two amburg ,riots will
settle the business—Herald.
_ ' " .hh—o
The latest recuits reported for Ha es and,
Wheeler are ex-Governor Curtis of. eunsyl-
vania, and General Banks of Mamhusetts.
The democrats accordin 1y entertain a very
poor opinion of the abi ties or influence of
either gentleman.
From out west come cheerful reports of
the condition of business, a Des Moiuespa.
per goingso far as to predict such evidences
"of prosperity this year as the place has never
before seen. This based on successful har-
vests and the flush times that will, result
from them. The New York Tribune, too,
usuall gloomy in its views of the mercan-
tile situatiou, as s the wholesale dry-goods
merchants are y surprised at. the indi-
cations of the coming fall trade. ‘ Sales have
begun several weeks earlier than usual, and
the prospect is cheerful. This report could
arias its source seem materiality ble. .
is to be
. modations.
is»
- Wheeler club =9
,may turn the ticket, and it is as good
The—Wilton ms... of! next week.
Fried bananiupgr‘eeufare the latest lux-
ury. - _ - ' -: .
1‘.
Brooklyn burglars 'tdmahawk victims who
oppose them. ’ ' .
Grass is revivingagain'and allNature looks
bright and fresh.
The Emperor of Brazil was racing over the
Continent at last accounts.
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Miss Ella Squire is spending a few weeks
with friends in Sharon, Conn.
0*—
Dr. Swift has returned to Norwalk and re-
sumed the practice of dentistry.
“a.
Mrs. Lydia Quintard and Miss Carrie
Quintard are sojourning at Lake Waramaug.
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The Canadian ' yacht. Countes of Dufferin,
came in last but one, in the ocean yacht race,
last week.
W
Rev. S. B. S. Bisscll preached ' in the
Ridgefleld Congregational church again 0
Sunday last. > -
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Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Fairbanks, of Worces-
ter, are in Philadelphia, viewing the Centen-
tenuial exhibition. .
. H—————.
Messrs. A. Dickerman & Sou, South Nor-
walk, kcep their handsome store well stocked
with seasonable dry goods.
The pulpit of the First Congregational
church was again filled last Sunday by Rev.
J amcs -W. Hubbell, of New Haven.
. , 0
Prof. Seelye accepts the Presidency of
Amherst College,~ but will complete his
present term as congressman. Salary 34. 000.
The ofllcialii'of’ the Norwalk Insurance. Co.
indulged in a “ spread,” at Gregory's Point,
on Tuesday last. . Afcw invited guests were
also present: ‘ ~
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The Cincinnati 'Light Guards marched
from Cincinnati ,to the Centennial. grounds,
in twenty-nine days. They remain there
three weeks.
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Chas. A. Dana, editor of the independent
New York Sun, presided at the Tammany
Hall ratification meeting last week. .Kelly
knows his men.
‘.p—.————
The New York Herahi thinks Tilden is
“quailing,” and that he lost a grand opportu-
nity when he failed to put out a strong letter
regardless of Hendricks. '
. PH .
Tm: Far Mam—The annual Fat Man’s
Clam Bake is to take place 'at Gregory's
Point,'the 24th inst“ Mr. Steadman, of the
Dorlon House, will be the caterer.
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The work of overhauling and repairing the
. track of the Horse Railway commenced last
week, on the middle switch. ' The entire read
put in thorough condition.
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The oflicers and some of the stockholders
of the Gas Company, had their annual re-
past,recently. It was served up by Supt.
Hanford at his residence near the Works.
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The Congregational excursion to Savin
Rock takes place on the 16th inst. By that
time there will probably be another change
in the weather—more favorable for Picnics.
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We learn that Chester Comatock, Esq.,
the inventor and patentee of the Steam
Heating Apparatus has moved his business
and united it with Arnold's foundry, Nor
walk.
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C. J. Gruman is going to. sell his stock
of dry goods at public auction, comn'rencing
Wednesday. This will be another chance to
secure “Bargains” for which Gruman has
always been famous. .
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-Mr. Wm. A. cues, of Chicago, has con-
cluded to return tw-Norwalk and accept the
position of Cashier of the Central National
Bank which has been tendered him notwith-
standing the offer of a' large advance in salary
to remain in Chicago. .
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Turkey seems to be in a bad way. One
Sultan follows another in quick succession,
and the revolt grows more formidable. The
map of Eufipe will be changed before many
years, and the old name of Turkey. will not
be found within its limits. . '
How -
Professor Seeley is reported to have changed
his mind, and to, prefer now the presidency
of Amherst college to continuing in Congress.
The great yacht race between - the Made.
loine and the Countess of . Dufferin will- be
sailed between August 5th and 14th. The
New York Yacht club will start on its cruise
.on the 14th. '
There would have been a wedding in Wal-
lingfor‘d Monday evening had' not the lady
c her mind at the last minute- The
guests consoled themselves with the wedding
supper. ' - 5 -
- Punch has a cartoon representing Jonathan
and John Bull tearing 'to pieces the extradi-
tion treaty, and justice interposing with the
words: “Stop, gentlemenli .You’ve both of
you too many rogues loose to do, without
that!" - .1. 1
. gdetters from Stanley ' shew]. that lief has
in e good progress it exp orln'g rice.
He has had narrow escapcs‘ of all kinds,
including one from a massacre. _ It is believ-
ed that he has finally discovered the source
of the Nile. _ .
‘ The Sct'cn'ttjflc'A " rt is troubling itself
with the question : - “Why are we, right-
handed ?" We ve it up. But it is neces-
sary to be hand in some .way. and it is
better to be right than to be President—N.
0. Republi'wn. .
Don't lead an ear to the croakers who are
pointing to the frogs' and squirrels nests and
prophesyiug a Winter that will. freeze even
the blood out of_ cast iron lamp posts. ' It’s a
fiendish invention of the coal venders and fur
dealers, depend upon it.
' “Henry why don't you kee a supply of
cloves in your pecket ?” said an leany young
ladyy to her escort at the opera-house recently.
‘6 0
uwouldn't then have to run out after '
every act. And I don’t "see why you are so
awful fond of cloves, anyhow. _ '
, Law’s famous sharpie, which beat every-
thing in. ..the vicinity of New Haven for
several years, andjwas recently sold to a Bos-
ton man, won a deeded victory in a Boston
reguttu last week, winningnprmc' or 61“.
Her former ownerhad chargo:of her.
One Of the organs supporting Mr. Tilden
says he is worth $15,000,000; which he is
spending lavishly :for campaign purposes,
and that among other. items be as disbursed
030,000 for pictures of himself which repre.
sent him as being twenty years younger than
he is. ' ..
The increasing interest taken by foreigners
in the Centennial Exhibition is shown by
the numbers coming from Europe. The
demand for passages by the White Star line,
from Liverpool, during. August and Sep.
tember next is so great that - the managers
experience difficulty in furnishing accom4
We clip the following extract from ‘a speech
made by Hon. Cyrus Northrop- at New Ha-
ven, at the organization of a Hayes and
“ Both Hayes and Wheelernre as good as
the best you can find in'the. country. You
one
way as the other; Following the record of
Samuel J. Tilden for the last; few years, I
take the opportunity ,to" declare, said the
speaker, that as a_ reformer -he.is the greatest
fraud in the land. No man who keeps com-.
pdny with Tweed, Who is entangled'with all
‘ sorts of ’swindling' railroad S’schemes, who
keeps back an honest account of votes, who
controls the most corrupt politicians of the
most politically corrupt city in the couptry .;.
with no antecedents exce his a politician,
a man, the companion of weed, who when
Tweed was justly in trouble and went to
risen for his crimes. took afew canal thieves
‘ y the throat sa 'ng tthe ‘ _
and here it is,‘_’ Laughter can be honest in
his profession or safe to trust.” . _.
About the time, when Samuel J. Tilden
said, ‘This war- is a perfect outrage, and I
will lend no assistance whatever to its prose-
cution," Thomas H. Hendricks was making
a speech at Shelbyville, ,Ind., and using such
language as follows: “Lam ready to com-
promise at any time“, If there, is - any man
3110 desilres to continurifiglhting and mailbag
e peep e’s money, oinot; sym t
withhbn." . 9“
_ ‘.‘ taxidermist. ”
people want referm '
.. CITY NEWS.
. ., nx enunooan mamas.
Monday evening of~.last week was devoted .
to another: 3of- those pleasant and profitablé
entertainments for which the" Board of Co‘un-
cilmen have already become so noted. Two
of the new councilmen were absent, and two
'others amused themselves by voting for men
ascity attorney and police, who took it as
'no compliment to be thus mentioned; A
public journal announces that “no Marines:
was transacted." It looksas though there
would be a hard question to decide at the
next meeting. ,“ Is it an adjourned meeting
or regular meeting.”
“ Hill and Hamburg” says The same party
now stretching out its bloody hands to cap-
ture the government which it so recently at-
tempted to destroy is one of the curiosities
of life. The Democratic party cannot get
into the White House with Hamburg. and
Coushatta on its back, any more than Dives
can enter heaven. Why should any-respect-
able men fraternize with these human fiends,
Gen. Butler and Dr. Pierce? Young men,
come, once more defend the honor of our
country, seeing that our fellow citizens are
again being murdered by the same old ene-‘
mics. -
Mr. Syllogism was in town last week, and
was seen on Main and Washington St. quite .
often.. Meeting with a very cool reception
he did not tarry long; the atmosphere became
very warm aroundhis ears.
Wednesday evening was devoted to the
the City meeting to arrange for voting to ac-
cept the Charter amendments. Mayor Ely
presided, but upon the first motion, that of
adjournment, allowed a wide range of dis-
cussion upon other matters, not contained in
the motion or call. It, however, brought out
some of the best strains of eloquence, irony
implication, assertion, contradiction and per-.
matters were divulged, which showed that '
the majority were in favor of amendments,
but not exactly in the shape presented. The
meeting was adjourned to Monday, 31st inst.,
' to take the vote. .
It is said that the nomination of the demo-
cratic Councilmen of the 2d Ward .was “syn-
chronically" made by 3 men.
None regret more than our city people that
Camp's business should have been so pushing
as to call him to New York, on Tuesday last,
before the sidewalk was fixed. Washington
Street cannot be fixed until the canal on Flax
Hill is completed. ‘
The report is' very current that bets are
made on Major Doty being elected the next
Mayor of the city. '
' The gathering in Temple of Honor Hall,
on Friday evening, was a reminder of old
times, when the spirit of patriotism inspired
every breast. The object of the meeting was
to be the formation of a Hayes and Wheeler
Campaign Club. About 50 of the solid men,
and consistent workers in the Republican
ranks were present. Edwin Adams, Esq.,
was called to the chair, and James A. Brown
elected clerk. After a few cheering words
from the chairman and others, a committee
on permanent organization was appointed, as
follows z—Dudley P. Ely, R. I. Tolles, T. I.
Raymond, William H. Benedict, C. E. Doty;
Committee on Resolutions, securing room,
&c., were appointed to report two weeks
hence. The best of feeling prevailed.
The City journal elaborately discusses one
side of the amendments to the City Charter,
and replies to questions _and proofs in its
usual style, only by denials. They certainly
give superficial views on a. very important
matter. The conclusion is reached that either
the lawyer or the editor have undertaken to
write upon a subject of which they know
precious little. ' . '
Judging from the facts in the city, Liberal
Republican office wekers or ofilce holders,
are likely ‘to stay where they are. We wot
of a few such, when they quit the Republi-
can ranks where they had been clothed and
fed, had the assurance of ofiicial recognition
by the Democracy. This shows what a good
moral reform the promise or possession of an
office is. ,
Rev. Augustus Beard preached in the Con-
gregational church last week. Rev. Mr.
Hubbell, of New Haven, is to supply the pui-
pit next Sabbath. '
..An animated contest is now (Monday,) go-
ing on at the city meeting and election for
accepting or rejecting of the amendments to
the City Charter. Bets are freely made on
either side. The result cannot be known un-.
til after the bullets are counted.
~ The amendments to the City Charter were
accepted by a majority of 54. It will now
be only five months before the present city
ofiices will be retired—Wait in patience.
Rev. Mr. Taylor of the Baptist Tabernacle
left the city yesterday on a short summer va§
cation.
Q Blue Flannel suits, of Middlesex Man-
ufacture, at'Comstock Bros.
_._.—_
@‘A good ‘assortment of Black‘Laee Mitts,
at A. Droxaamalv & Sox’s. 2t
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Mark Twain says: “It is a blessed thing
t? llive in a land of plenty if you have plenty
o and. ” _
‘ The New York times estimates the late
Commodore Garener’s annual household ex-
penses at $95,000. ‘
There has been a regular epidemic at Rye
Beach, N. 11., this year. Investigation
showed that filthy ice was the cause of the
sickness. ' '
“ Mary,” said a mother to a little girl, if
I was a little girl like you, I should pick up
all these chips.” “Well, momma," answered
Mary, “ain’t you glad you are not a little
girl '2" .
, A well-known physician has left town for
a few days, and a notice to that effect is
posted on the door of his office. Some wag
has added: “Patients expected to recover in
the mean time.”
A traveler staying over night with a Texan
farmer whose estate was miles and miles in
extent, said to him : “You must have begun
life very early-to'accumulate such an estate
as this.” ' “Yes,” replied the farmer, -“I
began life when I was a mere baby.” '
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Centennial Notes.
Whilea throng were around the Corliss en-
gi‘pe—as there- is every day and at all hours—
vi Taylor of Indianola, 1a., took from his
pocket a small tin case, took out what looked
like a tiny alcohol lamp, and lit a flame, then
set his lgmpfon flhe platfortpr. Therchscemed
‘itna "n-’ '..rte'm:.
igsgeediion showedglllldllivgnalttgégdied to t e
wings was the fly-wheelof a perfect steam
engine. It had for its foundation a twenty:
five cent gold piece, and many of its, parts are
so tiny that they cannot be seen' without a
magnifying glass. It 'has'tbe regular steam
gauge, and, though complete in every partic-
ular, the entire ’a paratus weighs only seven
grains. It is ma er of- gold, steel, and plati-'
num. The fly-wheel is only three-quarters
of an inch in diameter; the stroke is 1-12 of
an inch, and the cut-of! 1-64 of an inch.
The machinery, which can all be taken apart,
waspacked in films of skin. ' ,
A book might be written of the burners o
the Centennial. Someof them drift into the
papers, but not all. In the Agricultural hall.
there' are two immense hogs, stufied, each.
bearing a placard telling their'age‘ and weight. ‘
and with the name of the man who prepared»
them for exhibition, followed by the word
A man and his .wife were
looking at . these with great interest. After
reading the placards, the woman said; “Why,
these are taxidermists. I thought they were
hogs.” Her husbandilooked at the creatures
'withapuzzled expression, and then went' 4
carefully over the placards, as if‘to satisfy '
qimself fully on the point.“ Final] here:
plied; .“.They are hogs. .Taxidermist is the
nameof the place they come from.”—.—Spfing~
fiethepublicann _ 3
A century clock which tells the month of
the year, the day of the mouth, the day of
the Week, the hour of the da ,' the minute of
the hour, and which .is sai to run fonope
hundred years with one winding, is. exhibit-
ed in the Kansas building. -
. A man in Yorkshire “ swapped” his horse
for a wife. An old bachelor acquaintance
said he'd bet there was something .wrong
with the horse, or his owner would never
have fooled it away in that manner.
. “Man,” says Victor Hugo, “was the con.
unde of the eighteenth century; woman-
is the conundrum of the nineteeth century.”
An- editor adds, “We can’t guess her, but we
will never give herup. No never." »
' The: house of representatives is typical
of democratic economy. The members
proudly refuseto vote money for iced tea
and lemonade ' andtliea'they‘goto the sen-
m-mdmuiuaymimm
The weekly Witness under the head of
sonalties, ever listened to. Severalother .
Good: Tomplars’gConvention. "
held with fWashiugt’On Lodge, No. 151,."and
oleoliken-Illacker, No. 178, at Washington
Lodge Rooms, on Wednesday, July 26th.
The Convention was called to order at 11
o’clock, and was organizedwith the following
ofiicers :—District DeputyfFrederick L. Bray
presiding; W. V. T., Mrs. Nettie Bray, of
Bridgeport; Secretary, S. T. Rubey, of N or-
walk; Chaplain, J. W. Johnson, of Easton;
Marshal, E. Crossmon, of Norwalk; Deputy
Marshal, Idn F. Bouton, of Norwalk; I. G.,
William Hagermau, of Winnipauk.
After the opening ceremonies and the ap-
pointment of the various'committees, the Con-
vention proceeded to the hearing of the re-
ports of the various Lodges of the District,-
and all represented were reported, without
exception, tobe in a healthful and prosperous
condition. The Committee on Resolutions
then submitted their report, and the following
Resolved, That we acknowledge with grat-
itude the evidences of divine favor as shown
in the manifest increase of interest in the
temperance cause, and the success crowning
temperance effort on every hand.
Resolved, That in view of these successes
in the past, we feel encouraged to still great-
er efforts in the future, and hereby express
our unwavering determination never to draw
back from the fight, or rest from our labors,
until final success crowns our effort.
Resolved, That in the judgment of this
convention, intemperancc is the greatest evil
that threatens the stability of our republican
government.
Rwoleed, That the temperance cause needs
workers, not drones, to labor and to fight in
the great conflict against the rum power, and
that therefore around our own firesides, and
in our intercourse with our fellow-men every-
where and always, we pledge ourselves to
earnest and persevering effort in the temper-
ance cause.
leoed, That we would recommend that
the social relations be kept up between the
different lodges.
Resolved,- That we extend the right hand of
fellowship to the difiereut Lodges here repre-
sented, and to all others engaged in this good
work. .
. Resolved, That we recommend that the va-
rious lodges hold prayer and praise meetings
in connection with other temperance effort
as they deem best.
. Resolved, That the thanks of this conven-
tion are due and are hereby respectful] ten-
dered to the members of Washington edge,
No. 151, and Old Oaken Bucket Lodge, No.
178 for their very cordial entertainment of
the convention.
Under the head of “Good of the Order,”
the Convention was favored with music, rec
itations, and brief remarks from several of
the delegates present, and altogether amost
enjoyable time was had. It was voted to
hold the next Convention with Olivet Lodge,
of Bridgeport. '
At 5} o’clock the Convention adjourned
with the usual ceremonies. There was an at-
tendance of one hundred and sixty present,
being one of the largest Conventions ever
.held in the District. . '
In the evening a public temperance meeting
was held, and addressed by the G. W. C. T.
of the state in his earnest and convincing
manner, and to whom was paid the strictest
attention by an appreciative audience. Thus
was ended one of the most interesting and
encouragtng meetings ever held in this
district.
an:
if? A good Cambric Shirt and twocollars,
can be had for 75 cts., atComstock Bros.
_____...__._.
It? A liberal discount for Cashon Carpets,
Mattings, &c., at A. Droxnrmarv &. Sox’s. 2t
“...——
Frxrxe Tun Tram son Rssumrorv.—That
the republican party has taken the lamp of
experience for a guide, and that the democrat
party, in national convention, has set itself
against practical experience is clearly shown
lly the Troy Times from the records of his-
ory : . - - _
1. In the great panic of 1837, one hundred
and eighteen representatives'of the banks of
the country met in New York, in the spring,
of 1838, and, after discussion and delibera-
tion, resolved to resume on the first Monday
in January next, that is in 1839. '
2. In the smaller panic of 1857, which was
followed, however, by suspension, the banks
of New York, by resolution adopted .at a
meeting of their representatives, fixed the fu-
ture day on which they would resume, and
would also resume the redemption of the
notes of the New York banks.
3. .After the wars against Napolebn were
concluded, there followed the suspension of
specie payments in England, which begun
during those wars, The government dealt
with the problem as a political one as well as
financial. In 1819 parliment passed an not
providing for resumption in 1823. Actual
resumption occurred May .21, 1821.
4. In the recent Franco-Prussia war specie
payments were suspended in France. When
the war was over the government considered
the question of suspension, and declared that
resumption would begin in May, 1878.
5. After congress fixed January 1, 1879, for
resumption in the- United States, the legisla-
ture of New York approved the plan by pass-
ing an act for resumption in this state. Sam.
ue J. Tilden signed that act.
These facts, which cover more than half a
century, show that the resumption not passed
by congress is approved in its scope and es-
sence by every precedent furnished by en-
lightened nations.
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It is now believed that the letter of Gov-
ernor Tilden accepting the nomination for
the presidency will be ready about the lst of
October. There are good reasons for his de-
lay. The governor must ive the subject
mature reflection. He desires to wait and
see how the greenback men behave in the
west. He would like to wait and have con-'
gress adjourn. 'It is important that he
should know how Maine votes and in fact’all
about the canvass- The issues are so grave
that the governor may not finish it until No-
vember.—-Hemld.
o
A very ' pretty love romance crop-
ped out, this summer, at ‘Watch Hill, which
maybe worth the telling. The prettiest girl
at one of the? great hotels is about 18. This
is her first season out, and she was fancy
free when she came here. She is the niece
of adistinguished Chicago merchant, and is
here with his family to spend Some of an
abundant fortune left by a doting father to an
only child. » She is fond of the sea and open
air generally, and every morning indulges in
a generousibath in the breakers. She makes
a pretty picture as she treads the white sand
elastic and synimetrical in henmovements, to
dash intothe .water anfibe caught up and
tossed in the surf. A young dector from the
city of Providence evidently thought'so, for;
be generally managed to be on hand to bathe
at the sometime. Hedid not speak to her,
ncr mvanon, fearfulfofevefy’ru e Wave’thatf
visited her fair bodygtoo .roughly. I don't?
think she ever noticed it, but he was very;
constant in his protection for some time?
One morning a week or so ago, the divine.
‘miss took a notion into her head to bathe be- 3
fore breakfast, and proceeded to the beach;
quite alone. She was frolicking in the waves:
all by herself, and having a merry time, when"
young Esculapius-cbanced to pass by, strol-f
ling on the sands, probably to gain the morn-‘
ing appetite. The girl was suddenly taken
'witha cramp,,saw a‘bbark, or thought some-1
thing dreadful wasgoing to happen to her,
for she gave a wild shriek to the stranger for
help. .He heard the cry and saw the beseech:
ing attitude, and rapidly throwing off 'his'
coat sprang into the gsurf, entirely; regardless;
Of his best. pair of summer. pautalo‘on’s. 'He
aided the girl ashore tenderly, soothed her
fears, received her gushing thanks for having
“saved her life," and accepted an invitation
to breakfast with her. Fortunate young doc-
tor t She proved a, good patient. - They
hav’e been together ever since, and everybody
says, that theiwedding, this fall, will be ecle-
brated with all the pomp and circumstance
that Chicago is capable eta—Letter to Boston
Herald. ' ' _ ' ' _' ' ‘
—-——o—<o>-.-——-, .
Mrs. Dipper to Jouesy,~who his deeply in
arears for board : “Mr. Jones, won’t you, step
into the parlor a moment i" —'I,-wish to speak
with you.” Jonesy: “Really, Mrs. Dipper,
I should like to accommodate you, but what
Will the boarders .say at seeing us alone?
Think of the scandal going through the pa-
pers, madam. Oh, no, excuse‘me.”
Formerly . ra’iuwas un kno 11 ..upon the
northern part pf the Red Sea, ' ut srnce the
building of the Suez Canal, showers have
fallen regularly about once a fortnight. » The
result has been to start vegetation up even
upon the Asiatic side, in the most wonder-
ful manner. If things go on as :they have
begun, the sands of the Isthmus will be eov--
cred with forests in another fifty years.
- . The Thirtieth‘ Quarterly Convention dfthe .
Bridgeport. District of x Good Tcmpjlars, was
was unanimously adopted by the Convention: ,
but acted as a kind of protectin jspigit ovg; wwhmhgmcrtmownrthe pre?
1 Connecticut
Ussihnss-" , tobacco.~ V
James 9. Bennett has $40,000 in horse-
esh. ' . . ' > '
' When is coffee like earth? When it is
ground. x‘ .
A suggestion to Serfgeant Bates—Carry the
flag through the Big orn county.
The Corner Congregational church at Meri-
den is erecting a new $100,000 church.
Old Kentucky has 40,000 square miles of
fertile soil and does not owe a dollar of State
debt. .
To give brilliancy to the eyes, shut them
early at night and open them early ID, the
morning. ' .
Why are many people like eggs ? Because
they are“ too full of themselves to hold any-
thing else.
@' Comstock Bros. have the finest stock
of Yacht Shirts in town.
____.+_———-
W A splendid Two Button Kid Glove, in
Opera tints, for $1.00 per pair, at A. DICKER-
MAN & Sox's. 2t
.,————-+———~—— ,
135‘ Trunks and Traveling Bags, at Com-
stock Bros.
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'3? Dusters at Comstock Bros.
...—M
IQ' Comstock Bro’s stock of white, and
fancy dress Shirts is unequalled in the coun-
ty, and their price fer the same is much be-
low the regular retail price.
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BARNUM’S.
The ten per cent. discount at Benson’s, in
connection with the cheap steamboat transit,
is just one of the right things these times that
the people respond to. It is a tangible reali-
ty. Tire clothing at
BARNUM’S '
has the price marked in plain figures, and the
prices are as low as any house sells or can sell,
and from this plainly marked price, 10 per
cent. is discounted to the Norwalk patrons.
P. C. Bartram & Co., 196 and 198 Chatham
Square. Enquire for Barraclough. .
—+_——
W Comstock Bros. are selling New York
Mill Dress Shirts all made and laundricd, for
only $1.25.
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WHY San Pnaxrsn Beans—A blacksmith
had in his possession, but under mortgage, a
house and a piece of land. Like many others
he was at one time fond of the social glass,
but was happily induced by a friend to ‘join
the temperance society. About three months
after he observed his wife one mornin busi-
ly engaged in planting rose bushes an fruit
trees. “ Mary," said he, “ I have owued
this lot for five years, and yet I have never
known you to care to improve it in this man-
ner." “Indeed," replied the smiling wife.
“ I had no heart to do it until you gave up
drink. I had often thought of it before, but
I was persuaded, that should I do it some
stranger would * pluck the roses and cat the
fruit. New, with God’s blessing, this cot
will be ours, and we and our children may
expect to enjoy the produce. We shall pluck
the roses and eat the fruit.” And they did.
Their cottage was known as the prettiest in
the neighborhood—National Grange.
a.»
errxwoon Sum—Take one quart of
alcohol, three ounces of ground tumeric, one
and one-half ounces powered gamboge.
When this mixture has been steeped to its
full strength, strain through fine muslin. It
is then ready for use._ Apply with a piece
of fine sponge, giving the work two coats.
When it is dry, sand-paper down very fine.
It is then ready for varnish or French polish,
and makes an excellent imitation of the most
beautiful satiuwood, and is beautiful for the
inside of drawers. -
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A Salt Lake Mormon has returned from
the Sandwich Islands with five young Ha-
waiian wives.
If your furs ever get worn‘ down short,
whip them with forty rods, fer forty rods is
said to make a fur long.
A man who had been married twice to
ladies named Catherine, advised his friends
against taking dupli-kates.
A correspondent of the Troy Times says
that Miss Bennett is the richest American
woman who ever chose a convent life.
A three- ear-old boy fell into an empty
cistern in ansas City, broke his arm, and
lay two days before he was discovered.
They used to tell a man to “keep a stiff up-
per lip,” but now they only advise hiru to
“erect a starch factory under his nose.”
Call these hard times, do you? Why. here
are $50 subscriptions pouring in from all
sides for the monument to American Girl. ‘
An uptown girl who is anxious to god rid
of a lover has promised to marry him when
Tilderi'"is”'elected' momenta—mm
letiu.
A Paris gardener put romance into his
suicide by hanging himself from a weeping
willow, his feet touching clusters of immor-
telles. '
The grand review of the Connecticut brig-
ade during the Philadelphia encampment W111
occur on Broad street, either. on the 6th or
7th of September. 4‘ ‘
EmnarrnD.—There is no special style of
engraving engagement rings. A spider’s
web, with a fly in it, is a. very pretty devrce.
Jersey City Herald. .
La Spelterini; the, adventurous ' woman
who has been walking across the Niagara on
a’tight rope, is said to speak five languages,
and read Latin and Greek. .
,This is the way it stands now: The deb
of the town and city of Hartford is $4,027,-
330; the New Haven town and city debt is
$2,585,400.——Haotfi»rd Post.
Governor Tilden at Saratoga can hardly be
so discourteous as to fail to call on his chief
supporter, the “ Hon. John,” who runs the
boss gambling shop of the village.— -
There are only two gallons of Whiskey,'
per year, manufactured for each' inhabitant
of the United States, and it is a clear case -
that somebody’s got to go without.
Richard Chadwick of Waterbury, aged
about fifty-five years, while under the influ-
ence ' of liquor, 'walked into the Naugatuck
river Tuesday evening, and was drowned.
In 1867, while Lewis and Clark were
crossing the Rocky Mountains, a number of
Indians followed them for .several days In
order to restore some articles they had
lost. .
A country subscriber informed the Norris-
towu Herald that while operating a reaping
machine the other day one of his cows got
in front of it and he soon had beef a la
mowed. _
A “'smarty” in New York wrote _2,_500
words on a postal card and dropped 1t into
the postofiice without remembering to put on
the address of the person for whom it was
intended.
It is suggested that the darkey’s descrip-
tion of his coon trap fits the St. Louis plat-
form uncommonly well. “It’s got a Spring at
boff ends, and can kotch de coon a~gwme or
a-comin’.” -
The Newport, R. 1., signal station is to be
discontinued July 3lst. Nobody knows just
why this important point, _ where so many
coasters put in for shelter, 15 to be left with-
out signals. . - .
M.” .
THE FIRST Srnasrnn 170 Caoss rrrs ArLaN-
s
sent epoch in our history is that the first
steamer to cross the Atlantic was an. Ameri-
can ship. . From a letter written to the Lon-
don Times in 1851 by Mr. John' S. Cunning-
ham, now Pay Director of the United, States
Navy, we extract the following items of in-
terest in connection with the fact. Mr. Cun-
ningham’s letter was called forth by a claim
made by the Times. in a previous issue that
the Sirius, a British steamship, was the first
to cross. He says:
" On referring to the Times of June 21,1819
you will find the following paragraph, credit-
ed to Mamade’s Commercial Report for that
week: '
“Among the arrivals yesterday at this port
we were particularlygratified and astonished
by the novel sight which came round, at 7.1;
P. 11., without the assistance of a - single
sheet, in a style which displayed the power
and advantage of the application of steam to
vessels of the largest size, beinrr three hun-
dred and fifty‘ tons burden. She is called
the Savannah, Captain Rogers, and sailed
from Savannah (Georgia, United States) the
26th of May, and arrived in, the channel five
days since. During her passave she worked
the engine eighteen days. - Her model is
beautiful, and. the accommodations for- pas-
sengers elegant and complete. She IS the
first ship on this construction that has under-
taken a voyage across the Atlantic.”
The Times of June' 30, 1819, says: “The
Savannah steam-vessel recently arrived at
Liverpool from America—the first vessel of
the kind that ever crossed the Atlantic—was
chased a whole day off the coast of Ireland
which took her to be a ship on fire‘.”
Lloyd’s List reports the arrival of the Sav-
bound to St;- Petersburg; and in Gore’s An-
nals of Liverpool you will find this Ameri-
can steamer’s arrival recordedamong the “re-
markable events.” , , . ‘ .
> The steamship Savannah was an American
ship, built, owned and navigated by Ameri-
cans. FrancisFicket of New York built her
for Daniel Dock, and the engines were made
by Stephen Vail of Morristown, N. J. She
was commanded b Capt. Moses Rogers and
navigated by Step en Rogers of NewLo‘ndon, '
by the Kite cruiser,» on- the Cork Station, ‘ '
annah at Liverpool on the 20th of June, 1819 .
A CARD:
On July 22d while coming up from the
city on the Arrowsmith, we met with an ac-
cident, our dresses caught fire in someway '
unknown to us, and were badly burned.
We take this opportunity to return our
most earnest thanks to the gentlemen who
gave us such timely assistance. The ladies
and the Captain of the boat and all who
contributed to the subscription which was
raised to replace our burnt clothing.
. AGGIE YOUNG,
- MAGGIE DENIS.
.D—.-—-—_—
All persons afflicted with Kidney Disease, Pain
in the Back, and all Urinary Diseases, Diabetes.
Gravel, Dropsy. Nervous Dfibility. in either sex,
should at once take HUNT’S REMEDY.
(inked Breasts, Rheumatism, Sciatica.Swel-
lings, Sprains, Stifl' Joints, Burns, Scolds. Poison-
ous Bites, and all flesh. bone and muscle ailments
can be absolutely cured by the Centaur Linimeuts.
What the Liniment is for the human family, the
Yellow Linrment is for the spavincd, gallcd, and
.lame horses and animals. 3m‘23
VEGETINE is composed of the best vegetable in-
gredrcnts the dispensary of Nature furnishes.
“—-
Lucxv rs 'rrrs me' whose Mamma uses
Ghana’s sunning Soar, with which to wash the
little innocent: No prickly heat, or other rash,
can annoy the Infant cuticle with which this cool-
“(If an? purifying anti-scorbutic comes in daily
c n c . . ~
From Rev. M. P. Webster. Pastor of the Metho-
dist Episcopal Church, in Weston, Mass.
“Having been afflicted with dyspepsia and all
its attendant sufi'erlpgs for fourteen years past.
and the last five or six With a chronic diarrhoea, I
am happyrto state that I find myself greatly im-
prove 0 those who are afflicted with the dys-
pepsia, or derangement of the liver and stomach,
producing (general prostratlon of strength, I would
recommen the PERUVIAN SYRUP as one of the
most effectual remedies I have ever known.”
Sold by all druggtists:
MARRIED.
In Norwalk, July 29, by Rev. G. Haulcnbeck,
Mr. A. Herbert Bucrem to Miss Julia F. Leonard,
both of: Norwalk.
In Bridgeport, Jilly 25, by Rev. Samuel H. Smith,
Mr. Samuel W. Hubbell to Miss Carrie M.Turncy,
all of Bridgeport.
DIED.
\le\f\/‘
MAWIWVV
In Norwalk. July 28th, Mary Cahill, aged 31
years. -
In Norwalk, July 27th; Jane Ellwood, aged 77
years.
In Norwalk, July 24th John- Mur h Iv
years; 11 months, 14 day’s. ' p y, aged 17
In Norwalk, July 24th, Florence Louizc Bryan.
In West rort July Slat Philo W. '
75m year 05‘ hi’s age. ‘ Jones’ m the
9' Funeral Wednesday, Aug. 2d, at 1 o’clock
p. m.
In Stamford, Conn., July 29, Rufus Wardweli,
aged 73 years.
EéponBrldgeport, July 21, Ellen M., wife of‘ L. W.
In Bridgeport, July 27th, John Clinton. aged 48.
In Stamford. July 22d, Ira A. Allen, aged 1 year,
2 months. July 26, Bertha Hughs, aged 5 years.
At Marbledale, July 16. Rev; George Tomlinson,
agicl $3 yeaés.
l est ornwall J l 2. I . S
lulhiscbfith yefiu‘. , u y 3, Charlcs‘i' hepherd.
n ornwa , July 12 B. B. North 1! ed 4 .
_In South Manchester’, July 25. Mr's. ehrdrdlinlrti
Wife of Prof. Samuel Harris, aged 60 years.
‘A! —To' hire for six or ei ht week
' anted- steady, at Horse and Chrriage f‘diz
light driving through the town of' Norwalk. Ad-
dress.statin" terms locationof‘ stable &c. W. .
T., Gazette Chloe. ’ ' ' B
Miss Eliza M. Carter
WOULD‘mform the public that she will open
her School for Young Ladies and Children,
at her Mother’s resrdence, on Tuesday, Sept. 12th.
The School will consist of' two departments-a
Primary and Hrgher,-and in both thoroughness
in all that is undertaken will be the aim of the
instructor. With small children, object Teaching
Will be used to some extent. In the plan of study
markedont it is not only designed to lay a good
foundation for a common English Education, but
also tocarry those_mors advanced through all of
the Higher English Branches, embracing the
same course pursued by our Colleges for young
ladies. The Languages and Ornamental Branches
Will also receive their due share of attention.
Further particulars may be obtained by address-
ing P._0. Box 81, for a circular, or by a personal
intervrew. 3
IJAMP SHEET for sale a vcr desirable
0 BUILDING LUT'. Also, several {GTE leas-
antlvsituated at the Rocks. Applyto G 8RGE
R' CHOLWELL. 38:1
Wagon for Sale.
Good Business WAGON. will be sold chea
for want of use. Apply at the GAZETT ‘
OFFICE. . 31“
The Tenth Annual Clam Bake
01‘ THE
FAT MAN 38 ASSOCIATION,
Will be held at Gregory’s Point. Norwalk, Ct..
THURSDAY, AUG. 24th.
Bake Will be opened at 2 o’clock, p. m. The
new and commodious Dorlon House affords ac-
commodations for a large number of guests. A
circular pavilion has been erected especially for
narrr~mh&_")‘d5o:l. .. .-.e w: I'ho under
the personarsupervrsron of the renowned caterer,
F. E. S :edman. WILLARD PERKINS, Pres.
B. W. MAI’LES, Sec’y. 41m
To LADIES 2
A Course of Six Lectures) on Physiology. Health
and Disease. by
Mrs. Mary A. Dixon Jones, M. D.,
IN THE an M. E. CHURCH,
The First Lecture FREE, on
Wednesday,July 26, 3% o’clock,p.m.
Subsequent Lectures, JULY 27, 28, and Aug. 1, 2,
and 3. same hour. Splendid apparatus, manikins,
maps, &c. Tickets to the Course Sl. Single Lec-
ture, 25 cents. 1t30'
MELVILLE E. MEAD,
South Norwalk, Conn.
Real Estate,
Life & Fire Insurance,
B A N K :r: N G- .
JACOB M. LAYTON, Cashier.
_ Dr. C. II. Kendall & Son,
DENTISTS.
Dentistr in its
, various epart-
. meuts carefully
and thorougllgrly
executed. x-
tracting t e c t h
with Gas a spec-
0 fil c e ,
i a l t y.
Lauder's Block,
cor. Washington
a Main sts..Sonth
Norwalk, Conn.
‘ Dissolution Notice.
NOTICE is hereby given that the co—partner-
ship heretofore existing between the subscri-
bers under the firm and name-4 of BELDEN &
SHERWOOD, was this day dissolved by mutual
consent' 0. FRED". BELDEN.
Ian w. SHERWOOD“;
AUCTION SALE-
a.—
,Ol' the entire Stock of'
‘ asp
~FURS
0F
c. J. camel, _ ,'
‘AT His STORE.
commencing on
Willislai,lul.2,’76; '
At 2 o’clock, P._M.'
_ JAMES FINNEY, Auctioneer.
ISTRICT OF NORWALK, ss. Probate Court .
D July 29th, 1876.
Estate of MARY “HALL, late of New Ca-
naan, in said district,_deceused.. _ _
The Court ofProbate for-the District of Norwalk
hath l imited and allowed six months from the date-
hercof, for the creditors of said Estate. to exhibit
their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to.
present their accounts. properly attested, Within-
said time, will be debarred a recovers. All persons
indebted to said Estate ural-educate to make lut-
. t
minute peymclfiugsnm‘ L. In“, Executor.
Norwalk Chronicler