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Wasmxoron, D. (3., Dec. 30, 1876.
Dean Gaza-rm :—Although the usual Sab-
meu rpergagsdggglmichumhwcircles -
- "and'Christian homegpf the National cityato-
. .1. ., a..- .-.
93¢. .l mug“. a.” ‘30.!"
‘é‘howla’fiiotie’y c'rOdes of noisy
m9
‘W have W and ' kept dis-
r
Edict natures a place on the Sabbath as
cussion up to aseveI-e beat all day. Modern -
WmhiigtOn, to Itsje‘re’di'tme it said, is as
any New England City. Indeed, there is uni-
formly more open Sabbath‘desecrstion in
Norwalk, to one who ‘reveres its sacred
boom, than-is 'ever‘visible here in Washing-
, ton. ..
The excitement over the rivalries for
Speaker, was terminated last night, by the
nomination‘of Sam. Randall of Penn. Sun-
‘set Cox of New York, was his leading oppo
Dent, and all yesterday afternoon he felt con-
fident of success. Mr. Sayier, who made a
fine reputation as presiding officer during
Speaker Kerr’s illness at the last session,
early withdrew, as did Hiester Clymerin Mr.
Randall's favor. This is attributed to the
expressed wish of Samuel J. Tilden, who be-
lieves he has work for the new Speaker to do,
and knows the linportance of having a man,
able, ready and willing to do his bidding.
Cox, it is also said, has not been forgiven by
'lildenflfor havmggone-to St. Louis by solic-
itation of BomHelly to oppose his, Tiiden’s,
nomination; stall eyeuts,‘Cox, charges his
defeat‘dlrectlrtoths mwho has “exhib-
ited such an uncommon anxiety to be Presi-
dent." When‘it became known that Tilden’s
private secrets“;- Cok-Pelton, was here earn-
estly working for Rahdall, and urging mem-
bersto stand by him in the interest of his
master, the ‘oonteictjw'u'l virtually settled
Randall, probably, lithe keenest‘and most
unscrupuIOus partisan in their ranks. He
.represents. the “Murder Bay" district of
Philadelphia-and: is a cunning and most
thorough demagogueineveryrespect. He it
was whoso earnestly advocated the “back
pay’: measure, and stated on the floor of the
' House, that no issuiber ‘could‘ live decently .
here on his salary, and_'ought to have ten
211- uwnidfioilarsa'year. Then after pocketing
z...- -.---.: :n compenfitlon he inure-than any one
..e 'ztitl “bond to am through, took the
\ ...~r tack, at the last session and was fore-
.uost in cutting down the pay of every page,
doorkeeper, and poor girl in government em-
"pio‘y‘f and reducing the compensation of
country postmasters to starvation rates, as
one means Of reducing his political enemies
and inaugurating. democratic ’refomv. He
got himself {Into a perspiration, however,
over Senator Bayard's indignant protest over
such cheap anth election clap-trap
as it defeated the.hill':rcduciug-his cwn salao
ry five hundredar.mar.‘s The democratic
House ind. W that ~amendment with
the knowl . , :1: that the Republi-
can Senate ‘Wbdld’kiilfft.’ It “would have
passed the Sonatei'but' fer-the democrats, as
many Republican: Senators voted forit as a
just punishment- to :those pléfters in the
Reuse, who designed-making party capital
out of the insincere aim of an effort to re.
duce their own salarics while cutting down
everywhere else. '
Mr. Randall is not a man to hesitate at any
action Or ruling that‘can in'any manner' ad-
vance the interests and prospects of his man-
ager, Mr. Tilden. The New York papers
onlyafew days since reported Randall as
holdinga‘long, private interview with Mr.
Tildsn, and itis fair to surmisethatthe “plan
of eimpaign” was then and there laid out, in
the great reformer’s interest. There were
present at the caucus and voting, one hun
dredand thirty-six, of which Randall had
73 and- Cox 63.. , 7
The Republican members are to hold their
caucus in the morning, and a compliment of
a nomination to the Speakership, it is expect-
ed will be conferred upon. Gen. Garfield, of
Ohio. - ‘ .
It is not anticipated there will be any
changes in the other minor office of the
House. There will doubtless be sundry
unimportant changes in the committees, but
it is believed they will remain substantially as
Speaker Kerr organized-and left them.
There-is no more light here, penetrating
the Presidential muddle than at home.
We believe there is not a shadow of a doubt,
in the minds of the best informed, that Hayes
is clearly elected by a' fair, honest and well-
‘ sustained majority. ’ Thethreats and bluster
'W
l.
' dentin! complications. As cvc'r,
are all on'the other side, which of itself, is
an unintentional “988391.! of weakness. It
is not stating it too strong against our oppo-
nents to sag-tint they 'not pnly demand to
win onia’clear majority.—‘but are even more
arrogant in their claim that a chasm against
them, shall also count roi- them. The history
of that party is full of just such demands for
grasping power by fair means or foul. It is
the logic" of the miser‘s advice to his son,
over again,——“Get money my boy—honestly
if you can—but all money." ‘
Telegrams from both parties at the South
lead to a belief that Hayes will be officially
deans-alto have carried the, three contested
Southern states, by Tuesday. But whatever
these official declarations may be, it matters
not, there isjsnre to be a heated wrangle over
any return that may be made. 3 This,-‘too, is
likely to cohlinue all winter,‘to the exclusion
of Wlésiflmlon, if it does not lead to
any more-serious consequences. ‘
Congessn’m’u Wurner‘ will be sworn in, on
the openingof‘the House to-morrow, as suc-
cessor to Shiite? Bargain. As 3 lawyer, he
will strengthen our’délegition in the House,
and his habitaof industrious application will
him make hint very v'aluableifhelper on
Committee work. { He and Congressman
Inndersare W at- the new and beauti-
ful “Rig-Em}! opposite the Treasury,
where noisily of, our Nbrwalk- people have
already been delightfully'entertained. Sena-
tor Barnimi is nuke Arlington, and Messrs.
Eaton and JudchhelpI-at their last winter's
Mrs. Starkwenthcr, widow of our late'
' , ‘ ighere on a visit to Mrs. Gov
Shepherdim‘“; ;,‘ fl '
It is thoight'gthé-‘T’rpuident's message will
not be read hum-"before": Tuesday or
p .
I..- ..-
t
u..- humonmwmmam
1‘3 “mm—.M;.Pfid “its the»: payers
now are only hurdeued by. their bonded
debt, whichbu's begn' funded Sin? very low
rate of logical: If..it_wl}l add to themonso
lotions of Ithéj'hdmci'ehijierfwhohas been
horrified at the“pecul}ationi' and j extrava-
ganceof theBossShepherd rule,’_' (as re-
ported in the Milo-Spam) we will
state the fact, nature rateoftaxationon
property here,is not gih'ta'mhalfwhal it is
in New“! Andw‘e’athome,ars such a
wise, prudent and conservative people too
in expenditum and in the administration of
all our municipal mill!
As an evidence that the “hard times" have
extended even here,‘ the Board of- vital
statisticsreport that there were during the
last month, 132 marriage licences only
granted audclemt applications for divorce
entered;.whereas, in November 1875, there
were 180 marriage licences, and only ign.
divorces! .
There will be a larger number of members
of both Houses present to-morrow, than at
the opening of any session for many years,
owing.» to the extraordinary condition of
publicaffairsand our unprecedented Presi-
B.
as;
Miss D. Curtis, vliting at'W. E. Dunn’s,
slipped and fell on the icy walk top of Mill
Hill. and was quite seriously hurt, this (Mon-
dsyevening. .
Gold-old» 108} Saturday- We always
did, appreciate greenbacks, and we think
better of themnowthan ever. We continue
toreceive them in payment of our little
chime, and the more we get the better we
lltstteu. . . '
{Punt 0°“me
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urinal Meeting Bank of Norwnlk, 'Jan.
9th..
New Huveners talk of establishing an art
and industry museum in‘ the old State
House.
«Ow—#4
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The Young Apollo's are booked again for
theopera House, with an entire change of
programme.
, _ ‘07—.
The monthly tenchcrs‘ meeting was held
Invest-miss. at theUnlon. School Building.
80. Nor-walk. '
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Mr. C. B. Merchant, who had been con-
nected with the newspaper business in Nor-=
wnlk has sold out. '
, ., . -._..,_
The ball given last week by the Burnside
Guards is reported’as a very enjoyable affair,
although not pecuniarily Successful.
o—o—MW—
Somc iii disposed person was cruel enough
a few nights since, to poison that beautiful
spotted English coach dog Of Mr. E. C.
Bissell‘s.
.o
A Centennial Donation Supper is to be
given at Lockwood’s Hall, Wednesday even-
ing, Dec. 20th, for the benefit of the pastor of
Zion’sM. E. Church. See adv.
—«~~.~-c..
Old Winter came in sharp on time, and the
cold snap has been quite severe. The boys
are indulging in good skating and old Prob.
is continually threatening snow.
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That old stand-by, Uncle Tom’s Cabin,
made a decided hit, at South Norwalk,
Thanksgiving day, and was largely patroni-
sned both afternoon and evening.
. <0
Tom Aliync attempted a gift show at the
Opera House, Thanksgiving night, but the
people did not patronize him to any extent.
Tom will have to give Norwalk the go-by.
0»—
Politics is a great leveler. The little son
our brand-new Congressman Was seen on the
street, one day last week, drawing a colored
boy on his sled. Verily, the world moves.
. .
Congressman Warner left Friday night for
New York where he was joined by his col-_
leagues, Messrs. Phelps and Lenders, who
proceeded to Washington, Saturday morn-
ing.
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bios to be given by Pioneer H. & L. Co. was
held inst Tuesday evening, and was enjoyed
hers. . . .
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The venerable Mrs. Mary E. Hubbell, for-
merly a resident of Winnipauk, died at the
residence of her son, in Wilton, on Sunday
last, at the age of 71 years.
.g...‘___.._.
We regret to learn of the sudden death of
Mr. Augustus 0. Bundy, a son of Ebenezer
'Bundy, of Wilton. He has been'for years a
manufacturer of plaining machine knives in
New Jersey.
+4.
The Home Sociable folks indulged in a first-
ciass Masquerade, at Music Hall, city, ias
Wednesday evening. The attendance was
large and select, the costumes rich and char-
acters well taken.
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Burgess Price is doing a much needed and
very creditable job of repairing on the towers
of the 2d M. E. Church, which, like the
Congregational church, were fast- decaying,
owing to their ineffectual clapboarding.
o .
The famous Hyers sisters come here under
the auspices of the Redpath Literary Bureau,
of Boston. Persons living on'the line of the
Danbury Road will be able to attend, as the
train will remain until after the performance.
———.—4.
The Senate Ferry Memorial has been prin-
ted, and copies will soon be sent here for
distribution. It is embellished with a re-
markable life-like steel portrait of the lamen-
ted Senator, and is printed in the best style
of the government printing ofiicc.
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A good, quiet, submissive Benedict, who
lives on River street, says his wife has
alivays insisted upon going ahead, and being
first and foremost, in all little family affairs
and he's just going to let her get up first new
and make the fire these cold mornings.
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A report having gained currency that Dr.
Charles P. Uhle intends going to Florida
again for the winter, the Doctor desires us to
inform the public that such is not the case.
He expects to remain at home and continue
the practice of his profession as usual.
*Qs—o— .
Marcus E. Comstock, who has been rough-
ing it among the pioneers of Minnesota for the
past five years, is home again with wife and
children, visiting relatives. He says the win-
ter out there, with the thermometer at 40 9‘
below zero, is rather too bracing for wooden
,
nutmeg hanks.
—.*‘.P—.-
A perusal of the Advertisement of Mr. E.
C. Whitney, will convince the public that
we are to have in Norwalk 9. class of goods
never before shown here at prices greatly be-
lo cw York rates, because purchased of
a large wholesale house with whom he is
personally connected as traveling Salesman.
Call and see the assortment offered.
. , . . .
‘Mr. HerbertL. Uhle, left town last Friday
for New Jersey, and contemplates leaving
there this week for Florida, where he intends
to spend the winter. He wiilbe accompanied
by his wife and child. His many friends
hbre wish him a pleasant trip, and rapid im-
provement in health. Dr. Uhle will remain
in Norwalk. ,.
W'—
Contractor Fitch is hard at work, on Wall
street, preparing to MacAdamizc a section of
that street, as an experiment. He is digging
out about ten inches of the road-bed, and
will replace the same with stones cracked for
the town by tramps last winter. It is bad
weather for trying such an experiment, but
we hope for a good result.
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The-political situation remains practically
unchanged. South Carolina and Florida are
republican and Louisiana is undmbtedly so,
also. To-morrow the electors of every State
must meet and cast their votes for President-
sud Vice-President. W. have little doubt
but that 185 votes will be cast for Mr. Hayes
and 184 for Mr. Tilden, although the latter
candidate, in his uncommon anxiety, for
election, will leave no stone unturned in his
efforts to gain the prize. Mr. Hayes quietly
waits the legal verdict, and will abide thereby.
His conduct is in strong contrast to that of
his opponent. .In the meantime Gen. Grant
is President and will see that all parties have
fair play, and that the man duly elected his
successor shall be inaugurated. To-morrow
is big with the fate of the nation.
Policeman Roberts met with quite a mis-
hap yesterday afternoon. He was driving a
.lively team, hurrying to the polls with a dam-
as good time as possible, managed to upset
the carriage near “headquarters” and spill
himself and voter to the ground. No one
killed—no voter lost. .
W's-H
The Centennial buildings were sold at
auction, last Friday, and went for a song.
The Main building, which cost about $1,-
600,000, sold for $250,000 to the Permanent
Exhibition Company. ’i'hc Art Gallery
annex, costing $110,000, sold for $3,050.
Judges Hall costing $80,000, sold for $1,500,
for the permanent exhibition company. Agri-
_$275, . The day was very cold, and
buyers did not. warm up to high prices.
The firstof the proposed series of Socia-'
byalargc number of friends of the mcm-~
‘nnd it is Quite time to hunt him out.
unoccupied house known as the Jacob Rey-
nolds place was recently fired‘ but failed to
burn, for some reason, although ciapboards
‘had been removed and shavings stuffed in-
ocmtic voter, and in his anxiety to make
chum] flail brought ammo, magma,
was as peaceful and quietinsit usually hi ..
Sundays. Union serviccs'wcre held in both
villages by the Baptists, Methbdists and Con-
gregationalists, and the usual services were
also held in the two Episcopal churches. .
Judging from the immense amount of poul-
try nnd other good things of this life sold in
the markets, the .great feature of the day, the
dinner, must have been enjoyed in nearly
every household. The weather was decided-
ly cold, and the out-door sports often indulg-
ed in gave way to "in-door amusements.
Rev. Mr. J qnes occupied the pulpit of the
First Congregational Church, and preached
the Union Service sermon. It was cliarac.
terized by remarkable vigor of thought and
replete with practical suggestions.
#
It is a relief and a delight, to leave contem-
plation of matters purely political and recur
to incidents more ennobling and creditable to
our human natures. Dropping info Holmes
lb Keeler‘s store the morning before our
Thanksgiving anniversary, we saw a large
number of piles Or. stacks of unctions and
beautifully dressed Turkeys. One pile, we
found had been selected by Mrs. Dr. Asa
Hill to be sent out to the poor in accordance
with a life long custom of her honored and
lamented husband. Two more piles had
been selected by Supt. Hyatt, and were to
be given out to all the employees of the
Horse Railway Company, a well deserved
compliment and donation, to these hard-
workcd and not too abundantly paid public '
servants, but creditable alike to the bead and
heart of the donor. ~ .
Another pile, was to be distributed by 091.
F. St. John Lockwood, among old employees
and others he knew to be worthy of his kind
remembrance. _
I Several more heaps, and aggregating a
wagon load, had been purchased by T. H.
Morison to be given to the worthy of his
employees. . .
None can tell the happiness and good feel-
ing these timely benefactions must have
caused in our little community. And all
honor to those, whose generosity of heart,
led them to bless others while they doubly
blessed themselves.
We have no doubt there were scores of
similar bestowals made by others, but these
instances were so identically in accord with
our suggestions of last week and so marked
in degree, that we deem them worthy of all
praise and local record.
The railroad company have fill up the duck
pond on railroad place. . Now we advise the
Gazette to turn its attention to nuisances near-
er home, .and try its influence with the B0-
rough Officials, for of all the disgraceful
streets in the'town, Wall'street is the worst.
Even in front of the neat Gazette office, in
wet weather, the mud averages a depth of six
inches—Sentinel. -
Now do not be hard upon the Borough
officials, Mr. Sentinel. Our streets are kept
in about as good condition as such streets
can be, but if our experiment of MacAdam-
izing succeeds weshail expect. to see all of
our roads improved in like manner.
The Sunday School concert exercises at the
First Baptist church last Sabbath evening,
was novel and interesting. Printed sheets
containing a Centennial Thanksgiving exercise
consisting of Responsive Readings and Reci-
tations, were distributed among the congre-
gation, and all participated in its rendering.
A large arch was erected, bearing the motto,
“Let all the people praise. Thee." The hymns
were appropriate, and full of praise to God,
and love of country. Remarks were made
by R. T. B. Easton and M. W. Starr, Esqs.,
{and the pastor of the church.
11.1——
Thcy have a fire-bug in Cranberry Plains,
The
"side the walls. A stack of hay belongiiig to
in. Mr. Fillow was also burned last week, and
an attempt was made to burn his barn,which
was saved with difficulty by the neighbors.
Sgt—-
The entertainment given at Mr. Selleck’s
school, East Avenue, by the ladies of. St.
Paul’s church, on Fridry evening last, was
an ‘enjoyable afiair. Several tables Were
filled with fancy articles for sale, but the
leading feature of the occasion was the sup-
per which was furnished from cosey corner
tubies by ladies of the church and their cs-
sistants. The bill of fare was varied, con-
;aining all that could be desired. The atten-
dance was quite large, including many from
biker churches, and the pecuniary result was
allibnt could have been expected.
ch.—
. There seems to be no doubt that Hayes is
honestly elected President of the United
States. The only question is whether or
not Tilden will be able to count Hayes out
and himself in, the same as he and Tweed
Icounted John «A. . Griswold out and John T.
Hoffman in flS Governor of New York, in
31868. ‘
. They had been engaged for a long time,
and one evening were reading the GAZETTE,
together. “Look, love,” he exclaimed, “only
fifteen dollars for a suit 'of clothes at Com-
stock’sl" “Is it a wedding suit P" she asked,
looking naively. at her lover. “Oh, no 1" he
replied, it is a business suit. Well, I meant
business, she replied. '
——-—.-a. _
As we supposed, the ineligible Presidential
Electors are not all on one side. Already
five democratic electors have been found dis-
qualified, twoof whom served in the rebel
army and have not had their disabilities re-
moved, and the three others are U. S. com-
missioners. Therefore it is hardly possible
that Hayes can be counted out by the disc-
bility dodge. '
Q».
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In these days of political excitement and
uncertainty, and new issues constantly
brought before the country, it is very neces-
sary to view the past and in some measure to
learn how to prepare for‘the future.
The new History of the United States,
written by J.‘ C. Ridpath, Prof. of History
in Indiana University. is the most valuable
addition to our Historical literature we have
seen. It seems to touch all the important
facts in our History, and to touch them so
well that the reader is at once entertained
and instructed, no small merit in a History
so severely condensed as this of necessity is.
His delineation of the cause leading to the
war of the Revolution, and the civil war, are
marvels of concise, clear and eloquent non-
partizan statements. ~ The chronological
charts are invaluable, showing at a glance all
théTn-incipal events occurring in the past 800
.years, not only in this country, but in Eng-
land and the Continent. It is most fittingly’
dedicated to the man of business, who has
but little time to read, to the practical man
of the shop, the counter and the plow, the
household and library of the poor.
The sale of over 90,000 copies the past
year attests its popularity, and this is not
surprising when we consider the intrinsic
value of the work, the superiority of its
mechanical ex n and the extremely low
price at whiy' is offered. Mr. J, W..
Roekwelifof Ri geficld, will commence an
immediate canvass'of the town.
FIRE Annals—About 3 o’clock, Saturday
afternbon, the firs bell sounded the' alarm of
fire in the Over 'River District. The fire
proved to be in the residence of Mr. Eben
Hill, Elm Street. The fire department res
ponded with promptness but fortunately
their services were not needed, for the fire
had been extinguished before their arrival
by the prompt action of neighbors. The fire
was caused by a poorly constructed fine, and
must have been smouldering for some time.
The damage was light.
WFail Oval-coats at,.Comstock Bros.
' company On this festival occasion. .
the Congregationalehureh- South Norwalk,- .
next Monday evening. Mr. Galiaher is at
present pastor of-the Cavalry Baptist Church;
New Haven, and so great in his popularity-
there that the church, although one of the
largest jn;theh-city;..lis insufficient tonccommo.
dste' nil"wh'o lire eager to liear‘him‘u‘ His'
keen senseof the humorousnndpathetic and
‘ his fluent and easy style of oratory make him
second to none. The subject will be “The
land we live in," and the lecture is said to be
one of his best. - The young PcOple's Associa-
tion under whose auspices the lecture. is to
be given is arranging for a grand concert,
vocal and instrumentni,to be given Dec. 18th.
Ticket for both lecture and concert are 50cts.
or 25 cts. each. The proceeds will be used
in purchasing a piano for the use of the
Association. 1
“Out of Bondage.”
The Hycrs Sisters are to give. one of their
rare Concerts at South Norwalk,on Thursday,
Dec. 7th, and here at the Bridge, Friday,
Dec. 8th. We had the pleasure of hearing
them last year in Washington, and can assure
our readers that an unusual delight is it store
for those who attend. They. have really
wonderful voices and in their new role of
Plantation-songs, must give a new zest to
their sentiments. ‘
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Eli Perkins.
This renowned individual will fill the bill
for the 4th night of the Winter Evening
Course, on Wednesday of this week. Eli
says “I don‘t try‘to make people laugh i- I
don’t want ’cm to, it disturbs the. I only
stand up and tell ’em the truth, jus as I be-
lieve it myself, and try to convince them that
I know from my own experience that lying
is a bad habit." There is fun ahead and ,all
should enjoy it. Seats can be reserved in
advance, without extra charge.
0
Haarsn’s MAGAZINE—We print elsewhere
the prospectus of this excellent Monthy for
1877. ‘ The mnguz’ihe'i‘s known‘cverywhere.
Its high character Is always and constantly
maintained, and as a family magazine it has
no superior in the world. It ought to be
found in every household.
.*
Our Methodist friends announce their
pleasant Annual Supper by adv. in another
column to take place on Wednesday, the 13th
inst, in the new building of the Messrs. Sel—
leek, Bids, way street: . These suppers have
become so wellvknown to .our citizens that it
is needless to more than call attention to this,
but this season they are making extensive re-
pairs in and about-their church edifice, and
as the proceeds are to be devoted towards
help paying the expenses thereof, they hope
to greet and entertain an unusually large
o
Osborn’s Climax Ash Sifter is one of the
ingenious inventions manufactured by that
enterprising firm ‘of Gilbert, Bennett & Co.,
of Georgetown. The Sifter sits on and over
the open head of any common barrel and
does its work of separating the coals from
the ashes thoroughly well, without dusting.
the person operating the machine. Then it
is cheap and may be had of any of the store
dealers. ’
.4.
The East Avenue M. E. Church is under-
going various improvements,being repainted;
1new blinds on the windows and a fence rOuii‘d
cheir grounds. I
The young ladies and gentlemen of the
society, cordially invite their friend of Nor-
walk and vicinity, to an interesting enter-
tainmcnt, which they will' hold in their
church on Wednesday and Thursday even-
ings, the 6th and 7th insts. The programme
will consist of singing, dialogues, readings,
recitatk'ms, &c. The young people make
this effort to assistthe Stewards in meeting
the claim of the Pastor. Many of the mem-
bers having been long out of employment,
they find it difiicult to obtain the salary.
The young ladies are resolved to make two
evenings of entertainment of such ‘a variety
as will please and delight all who will give
them the encouragement of their presence.
«0
The Rose and {Harry Watkins troupe will .
appear at the Opera House next Saturday
evening in Life Irish-American drama “Ubder
Two Flags.” They will be supported by
Miss Amy Lee and full company. The N.Y.
Herald says :-—. .
i After a long experience in theatrical affairs
with a knowledge of all the great successes of
the stage, having witnessed during, a period
of twenty years the histrionic Conquest of the
most noted heroes of the Sock and Buskin,
we have no hesitation in pronouncing the .
,“Fcrgus McCarthy” of Mr.Harry Watkins to
be the peer of them all, while the marked
Originality of the impersonation we have
rarely seen equaled, never excelled. * “ *
Being the author of the play, he knows the
full value of every line, and gets it, carrying
his audience with him throughout, alternately
moving the spectator from grave to gay, from
'smiies to tears. And this is a most. difficult
task; for the actor must be equally proficient
in both tragedy and comedy, which attributes
Mr. Watkins possesses to a remarkable degree. ,
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. Of interest to Parents.
man, residents of the Down Town School
District, were arrested and brought before
Justice Harvey Fitch, on Tuesday afternoon
last, for neglecting and failing to comply
with the VschOol. 13.. of this State, which pro:
vides'that‘parents shall . be held - responsible
for the attendance of their children (under
sixteen years of age) at some public or pri-
vate day school for at least three months in
the year,*:: and for six weeks, cOnsecutivcly‘?
within said time.
testified that he had seen both of these per-
sons repeatedly and urged upon them the im-
portance and necessity of sending their chil-
dren to school; that in the case of the Tobey
child, he had been arrested for truancy,which
for the time had the desired effect ; he had
time and again been brought into school by
the truant ofilcer, but all was. now of no
avail, they did not and would not attend, and.
he thought the parents were and slidhld be
held accountable. 1 Mr. TObey‘stated that he
was aware his boy had not nttendcd, that he,
being a“ poor man,"'had kept the boy out of
school to earn a little money toward clothing
himself, and claimed that the boy could not
go to school without shoes- and in poor
clothes without being laughed at by others,
but that now having shoes and fit clothes it
washis purpose to send him to school.
Mr. Blackman expressed much surprise
when informed that his boy was an habitual
absentee, said he was his only boy and he
wanted him to have an education, that his
business being that of an oyster-man he was
necessarily absent from'home the greater part‘
of the time, but generally on leaving. home
left word for his boy to' attend school and
supposed that he did so, but it would now
seem that he had been deceived and imposed
upon. Would however in the future see to it
that his boy atfinded regularly, if he did not;
was ‘ L‘ g the authorities should take and
send ’to the State Reform School, al-
though this being his only boy, he did not
want that done—it would hurt'him to have
them do so. Both men plead their inability
. to pay the smallest fine imposed by thestat-
nice in such cases, and Mr. LeCount, the Dis—
trict; Committee, not wishing to distress or ‘.
have them committed for non-payment or"
fines, went bonds for them in the sum of $10
each for their appearance before Justice Fitch
at 2 o'clock on the lastSaturday, af ernoon in
December, towhi'ch , time the cOurt was Vad-
journcd, and they in the meantime to report
fact of attendance or non-attendance of their
boys at school. .. " ' '
The boys are said to be bright, smart
youths, but who arenoiv learning bad habits
and forming bad associations about the streets,
~ and- in the interest of good morals and good.
Lcitizenship this prosecution was brought.
about dedicating now stands.
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WEHIOWIdtmb'st'ciflpdcifir'bymcagéf
dedicatiOii.’ Aftdr music by’thofiRidgefield
Band, Aaron Hurlbutt leader, the assem-
blage was calléd'l'o Order by the Hon.
Joshua I. King, who after a few preliminary
remarks called, in the,absen_ce of the Rev.
Mr.‘ Teller pastor of? the Congregational
(the 7131: church Of the town) upon Rev." D.
1.). Bishop Of the Episcopal Church, to open
the exercises with,,prayer,,‘aftcr which the
united church'choirs of-_-the village sang
Whittier’s Centennial Hymn, to‘nn accompa-
niment by the Band. "Then the President
introduced James Harvey Olmstead of Stem
ford, but a native of Ridgefield, to make the
opening ,address. .Mr.: O. commenced by
tracing his, ancestry down from that of
Richard ‘Oimstead one of';t_lie old, original
firstvsettiers,‘ and whose allotment ofgrounds
inthe distribution had included the identical
plot on which this_ new , edifice, we were
The town
organization he said was made 168 years
ago, when New York,» Boston and other
large cities of to—dny.were but mere villages,
and when Bridgeport, now a large town of
80,000 inhabitants, had no existence; it was
the sixth town organized in this county.
The speaker claimed that the first public not
of emancipation inthis county-wa's that of
Lydia, apoor; negro woman who, in some
‘ way became the property of the town, and
who was, at a public town meeting voted, her
freedom. * To show their early religious
tolerance be ,quoted gulls fact thatin 1739 land
was donated free of taxation to the Church
of England parish for church purposes. In
1775 several meetings were ' held .to endorse
action of Continental Congress, but without
avail, however before the year was out, in
December, . .8 full town meeting was held,
when a full endorsement of the Congress
was votednnd supplies voted to all who
should enlist. He also brought out the fact
that when Major Andre surrendered he was
taken to South Salem before Lieut. (after
wards Gen. King), thc‘father of the pres-
ent honorable chairman , of the meet-
ing. Mr. Oimstead’s address. was of some
length and was well and heartily recei'd.
After musicfrom the band, Col. Hiram K.
Scott, the,worthy Town Clerk, read a num-
ber of quaint,'curious and, interesting ex-
tracts from the ancient town records. His
first, a deed of .theoriginal purchase was
from the first town clerk’s book, 168 years
old,_aud which showed that the large major-
ity of the originalfounders of the town were
from Norwalk, (so that-properly speaking
Ridgefield might be, called a child of Nor.
walk, but the child’shnmes the parent towu
in the provision it has made for its children
in the shape of a Town Hall.) The purchase.
was of 20,000 acres, and there was originally
. thirty,two proprietors, but seven sold out to
their associates, leaving twenty-five .to settle.
In 1716 the town had a train band; in 1776
two sets of town officers (a South Carolina
fix)\were elected and tried to assume the
duties; the Legislature had to interfere and
order a new election, which settled the diffi-
culty. The extracts were probably new to
alarge majority Ofthose present, and was
indeed a very pleasing as well asintcrest-
ing feature of the day.
After Auld Lang'Syne by the band, Rufus
Starr Pickettwf New Haven, was introduced
as another Ridgefield boy, he said he suppos-
ed he was only called upon to do Pickett
duty and would therefore be brief. He paid
a feeling and touching tribute to his old na-
tive town, the old ‘town hall which was to
give place to this one, old associations, 4550.,
in words which evidently came from the
heart. - .
Then after the hymn “WelcomeHeavenly
Father,” Prof. Cyrus Northrop of, Yale, Col-
lege, was introduced as another Ridgefield
specimen, and the audience scented to think
he was a worthy one. He spoke without
notes, firstbumorously but . eloquently of an-
cestors, and then earnestly and glowingly
of the past, the present and the future of the
noble old town. '
Again Music by the Band and then the
time was devoted to words of cheer, &c.,
for the guests present. . '
Rev. Mr, Abbotta former Methodist min--
later of the place, made an earnest and
hearty plea for the women of Ridgefield,
that they should receive credit with the men
for whatever of good and noble had come
out of the old town. ,
Mr. William Lee, and Mr. Keeicr Dauciiy,
aged and venerable residents,and descendants
Of the original settlers were called out, but
excused themselves with a few words as did .
also several others, one of whom Mr. Hurry
Hunt, was pronounced by J. H. Olmstead,‘
to be a veritable “still hunt."
Col. Scott in a few remarks proposed
christening the public lecture room of the
building “RIDGEFIELD HALL,” this was
heartily endorsed by the assemblage and the
president formally named it as RMgefielrl
Hall. '_ .
President King thought thatit was hardly
fair to give all the praise to men' of Ridgefield
when speaking of our ancestry, and called
, . . . . . . f t
, William T. Tobey and Harvey T. Black! ”an P‘cmm SM“ m behalf ° he
mom of old Ridgefield, a task which Mr. P.
cheerfully undertook and; of .which .he ac-_
quitted himself in a most gallant and touch-
ing manner. , >
' Dr. Adams one of the Building committee
being called, as one of the adopted citizens of
the tovvn,’ humorously replied With hits upon»
the subject of ancestors, which had been
dwelt upon by the previous speakers, when
Mr. Olmstead instantly retorted, that he need '
The District Co . »- at” '. not bernte them on that scorc,as he beat them
out of sight by tracing his ancestry way
back to the original founder of man himself—
.even to his namee—Adam. .
With hearty cheers for the new Town
House, Ridgefield Hall, the speakers, band
3.70., the audiencedispersed evidently well
pleased with theday’s proceedings.
The music from‘the band was unexception-
ally good, and wash surprise to the people
generally. “ Mr. Hurlbutt is deserving of
much praise“ for ‘the-efilcicht manner in ’
which he carried “outttbe musical part of the
programme; . . , .
Anextraordinary= case was up for trial,
Saturday last, before Justice Stewart. A
well-appearing man was under arrest ‘for
stealing apair of _$7'boOts of AH. Hoyt &.
00.. He plead guilty and stated that he was
- forced to the set, not because he needed or
wanted the boots, but because he ' was sick
and had no place to which he could go to be
cared for. He deliberately took the boots
and started for an officer, in hopes of being
sent to jail. He said that he had tried to get
work in our factories, but without success,
, and as he had no money and no friends, and
was sick he plead to be sent to jail where he
would'at least receive care and food. He
had but one eye, having lost the other, he
said, in the cause of. his country. He begged
not to be sent to the cold lock-up over San-
day, but to be taken to Bridgeport. The-
tender-hcarted J udgc took pity upon bim,and
sent him to jail that night. -
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W Comstock Brothers are agents for Mor
son A: Hutchinson’s fine dress shirts.
The happy day hadbecn set, The bride-
groom arrived at Macon, Ga., on schedule
time and learned,. to his utter. consternation,
that he could go no further. There had been
It railroad strike. The Augusta tram remain-
ed iu the depot. Fate 'winked at _liun sus-
piciously and cried aloud, “Stop,bridegroom;
stay where you are ; telegraph to the bride
that they also serve who only stay and wait
——at the Macon station." Nay! he went
back to Atlanta on the wings of Stephen-'-
son's bird and cau'ght’n' train for Augusta.
At Congress the engine gave out, and anoth-
er strike Wentiuto efiect on Sthnt, road; \He
f‘was not so near his bride by several ' miles as'
he hadbssu'at' Macaw The;mo_thei~.in-!uw
“ m.— Dibble, “'1th
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0 dc ed paid, without.
the endorsement of the street commissioner
trimmers Of’thc'flbdfice committee: ' "
street. At the last meeting of the board of
councilman C. W. Smith, who is agent for
property: frontil'i‘gxon that str'cet,‘ofi:‘crcd a
resolution that the yotc accepting the report
of the commissioners on the alteration of
Washington street, be reconsidered. It was
discussed for a while, and laid on the table.
Camp,_nud the delicate men must rest in
,pcace about it, hoping, that when the contest
is ended as ,to who is to be the. sclectmen,
and who are to be the next mayor and coun-
cilmen of this city, some little attention may
be given to the speedy completion of ‘ such
needed improvements, and less to the making
of political capital. .
. Who shall decide ?, One account of the
detection and arrest of- the Democratic,
Tildcaneformcrs, Messrs. Parsells Brothers,
gives officer Ed. Berger of this city the credit.
‘The account from New Canaan credits the
exploit to chief Tuttlc of Danbury and chief
Tuttie of this city. \Ve guess all bad a band
in it. _ ' '
The young people have entered vigorously
upon the plan adopted for a regular means
and time for social enjoyment, and intellect-
ual béncfit. The public meeting held in the
Congregational church on Monday evening
of last week, under such auspices, was a suc-
cess. A lecture for the benefit of the funds of
the association, is to be given by Rev. Mr. Gal-
laher, of New Haven, on Monday evening
next, in the Congregational church.
At this writing, our city e1cctiOn under
the “new Era” is progressing vigorously, six
tickets being in the field, and six inspectors
of election to look after.» them. The result
of the election is looked for with sOme in-
terest, it being the first contest under the
new charter amendment,~wbich has purpose-
ly and hccdlessly made it strictly partizan.
From present appearances, the result may
not be fully known until January fat, at n00n
and not then, unless Judge Moses of South
Carolina, Abraham Hewit and Sunset Cox of
New ’ork, are consulted about it, or called
in to decide the matter.
Many visitors to the Centennial, took the
time to visit States south of the Potomac.
One of our citizens has recently returned
from Richmond, Va, and in giving an ac;
count of thingswhicb there interested him,
spoke dfthe National Cemetery, 'wherc are
interred 6,529 Union Soldiers. Every grave
is uniform, 3 feet wide and twelve feet long,
and at the head of each is a board painted
white. On 838 only, are inscriptions, giving
the name and regiment to which» the soldier
belonged. The remaining 5,691, are marked
unknown. It was to him a melancholy
fact. -
Thursday, Thanksgiving day, was generally
quiet in the city. Union religious services
were held in the Baptist Tabernacle, and
very fully attended. Rev. II. N. Dunning
delivered a discourse founded on the words
of the Psalmist, “Yes I have a goodly heri-
tage" and gave four reasons why we have .a
goodly heritage, for which we ought to be
truly thankful. The goodly things which we
inherit are—1st, our ancestral blood; 2d, our
Mother Tongue; 3d, the spirit of freedom,
and the institutions it has produced; 4th, our
country, and the time and place of. our heri-
tage. Rev. Messrs. Simonson antfiTaylor aided
in conducting the services. '
Dr. Spencer gave a sound, practical dis-
course to his congregation, in which he spoke
well regarding our national affairs, giving
many valuable suggestions. '
The Burnside Guards after their pleasant
ball on Wednesday night, took a target
shoot on Thursday. The contest was not as
spirited as usual, there being no prizes
oficred. They returned at an early houf
well prepared for dinner, and satisfied with
their mornings sport. .
and when read at the Drug Store, caused no
little mirth and laughter As the post mark
cannot be plainly discerned, it is not certain
where it is from, or which public journal
will secure it for publication. '
We are happy in announcing the fact, that
Mr. and Mrs. Lawyer Brown, and other in-
mates of their la'c residence in Springwood,
left the city, 'on 'Thursday morning feet,
bound westward. Their furniture and house-
hold effects preceded them, via Propeller.
It is supposed by some persons, that they
had been secret] y advised of Mayor Daskam’s
intentions, as they were of their intended
arrest by our city authori nd'whicb c'u-
nblcd the girls to escape.
The doubts respecting the safety of Burr
Nash nfid son, who started in a sail boat
early last week for Long Island, have been
removed. Andrew Thompson, Esq, a son-
In-law of Mr. Nash, received a letter on
Saturday from Mr. Nash stating that they
were safe in a small harbor, about 14 miles
from Greenporr, and that licml‘ winds had
prevented their crossing the Sound, on their
return.
A wrecking train passed through this city
onthc N: Y. A: N. H. tmckon Sunday, con
veying the remnants of the freight train which
was wrecked near Portchester. It looked
like :1 good load of kindling wood; . ‘
: A J. Crofut imsgonc to San Francisco on
business. - '
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15%“ Rubbers, Rubbers, Rubbers, at the Nor-
walk Store.
. . . —':—‘“*"*—-
- re- 2000 bushels M nine Potatoes, just re-
ceived and for sale at Geo. 0. chlcr’s, Main
'strcct. . ,
. ES‘ Comstock Bro-‘s stock '.of white, and
fancy dreSs Shirts is unequalled in the coun-
ty, and their price for the same is much he-
ow the regular retail price. '
. -‘_‘*——— _
The Hartford Times has finally come to
the conclusion that, despite the fraudulent
scaserpent stories, there are “reasons for ac-
cepting the existence of some such creature
as a reality, probably survivors, like the
crocodile and the elephant, of those mon-
strous forms of animal liife that were numcr
one in the earlier ages of the worlc .”
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The ladies also want a -_fair count. .
The number of “Switzerlands of Amer-
ica" has run up to '26j’thi3‘: Scuson. "
The turks don’t like the idea of ‘ having the
Czar for their “Boss.” “The Sultan's the
‘Bosphorus ” they cry. -. _
In the cIR of 3 Troy turkey a button
from a policeman’s coat. was found, but
none of the force is missing. _
. Mrs. Emma Willets and daughter, residing
at Lawrence, Long Island, were burned to
death by starting a fire with kerosene.
A pretty Wisconsin school-mam, to en-
courage promptness,promised to kiss the first
scholar at school, and the big boys took to
roosting on the fence all night.
Young men were so source at Long Branch
thiwmon that the girls have been known to
hang apair of pantaloons over the back of a
rocking chair and gaze at them for hours atn
timc._ ‘_ .
There is a ripple of excitement ut Sandy
Hook in N cwtown over the prospective open-
ing of a silver mine. Several experts have
recently examined specimens of the ore, and
call them rich in silver.
In Javaa fruit tree is planted on the birth
of each child; in-Biscany a land-owner Is
obliged to put down two plants for every
tree‘lie'fells ; in Japan every' iron out down
must be replaced by another. ‘
“Some'confounded idiot has put that pen
whereI cannot find it!” growled old Aspenty
the other day, as be rooted about the desk.
behind his ear.
' A Bible-reading yduugstcr, turning to his
father, inquired if the people in those, days
used to do sums onthc ground. It. was dis-
covered that be had been reading the passage
“And the sons of men multiplied upon the
face of- the carth." _
When Jain‘esiBucba'nan was President his
administmtiOn negotiated a twenty‘million
gold loan at twelve percent. below par. . Av
republican administration has just succeeded
in militia] libs Horse:- 1 loan at per, in four
Iuda _ unseat. ~ - .
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Another long prOsy letter has been found,-
“Ah, um, yes! I thought so," he continued,
in a lower key, "as be hauled the article from‘
“ T ’ "‘ Mfi‘dfiWZ’WSj‘dfiifim
Ridgefielder’st- anxious-,eorpartieipste-sinuhe:gr W9? are still quite uneasy; ougbebalfof :
" ‘Stea'mbOIit platinum/in reguid to Washington:
vori: OF THE BOROUGH.
The Borough Election, yesterday, passed
off very quietly indeed. ’ The day was pleas-
ant, but comparatively little, interest was
manifested in. the election. The Republicans,
especially, made but little effort to get out
theirvote, apparently discouraged on the
start. The democracy were well organized,
but a little slinky. '
The Burgesscs elected are as follows:
Democratic Ticket—S. Beatty, H. Merrill,
D M. Lane, 0. A.'Burr. Republican Ticket
—-C.. C. Betts, G. R. Cowles, H. Merrill.
The vote is as follows :—- '
- Democratic. Republican.
,WARDEN.
James W. Hyatt, 405 I Chas. H. Street, 321
Bcnonssns.
Samuel Bentty, 419 Chas. C. ‘Bctts, 355
Wm. E. Dunn, 350 W. B. Hendricks, 350
Homer Merriii,* 677 Wm. R. Smith, , 343
P. H. Dwyer, 32% Geo. R. Cowles,’ 372
D. M. Lane, 380 ' Geo. W. Cram, 284
Chas. A. Burr, 384 I Homer Merrill,
*On both tickets. -
'I‘cmpcrnncc ticket, 2.
' TREASURER.
Edward Merrill, 388 1 Geo. E. Miller, 341
COLLECTOR.
C. T.‘ \Vccks, 395 I A. A. Cliinery, 327
BAILIFF.
A. E. Johnson, 362 I W. B. Sivan, sfl
BOARD or REGISTRATION.
Frank Street, 390 I G. N. Ella, 341
Both elected.
INSPECTORS or ELECTIONS.
J. A. Honneckcr, 347 I Cbas.fl.thclr-r, 363
Both elected. -
WATER COMMISSIONER.
Carlyslc T. Weeks, on both tickets, 728
The “citizen’s ticket which was to have
controlled the election, was kept out of the
field. ‘
We are informed that while 738 ballots
were found in the box, but 728 names were
checked on the list. ' , '
'The democracy polled 233 straight tickets.
and 152 scratched; the Republicans polled
230 straight, and 113 scratched. It is some-
thing how for democrats to scratch their
tickets, and the result shows that foreign
born citizens were not the ones who used the
pencils.
To the surprise of all no “split" tickets
were in the field, but the democracy run a
third ticket which they, headed “Union
Temperance Ticket," composed entirely of
Republican names with the exception of Mr.
Hyatt for Warden. Some Of' the gentlemen
whose names were on the ticket, were prop-
erly indignant and denounced the dodge and
its author in strong terms. The temperance
men of course knew nothing about the ticket,
and refused to recognize it.
Several candidates for office including
Treasurer, were put in“ charge of the box,‘
and took part in the ' count of votes, The
question is raised whether their election is
not void, according to the following:
Sec. 7, page 71, Revised Statutes 1875.
And no known candidate for any office
shall be in charge of the box in which votes
are cast for said office, or take part in the
count thereof, and any violation of this sec-
tion~by any such candidate shall render the
votes cast for him void.
In the city the Republicans had it all their
own way, and Mayor EIy secured a majority
of 187 over Mr. Elwell who was formerly a
strong Republican. We give the full 'vote.
Exxon. ~ '
Republican, ' Democrat.
Dudley. P. Ely, 342. II. II. Elwell, 155
TREASURER.
John II. Ferris, 3M Geo. C. Stillson, 193
COLLECTOR.
307 James M. Lane, 209
AUDITOR. ,
289 Louis J. Blake,
_ , MARSHAL. .
James C. Crowc, 305 Wm. O.Mcrritt,206
REGISTRAR. _
J.'Russcli Raymond,297 Theo. 'i’ilcox, 194
INSPECTORS or ELECTION.
Sam]. A. Wood, 332 Nelson J. Crnw,187
COUNCILMEN.
John If. Knapp, -309 Chrs. Swartz, 219
Chas. F. Hailock, 313 Lorenzo Dibblc,215
D. R. Selleck, - 281 John W. Powell203
P L Cunningham, 460 I Thos Guyer, 224
Wm. T. Craw, 290
Taimadge Baker, 497 I
The first six were elected, Messrs. Baker
and Cunningham were on‘both tickets. '
"fiv-o—VOI—OTT _
I33" Wm. H. Swords, the Ciothicr,at South
Norwalk, has in stock a choice lot of Broad-
cloths, Cassimcrcs, &c., which he will make
up to order at reasonable prices. Try him. if"
of Hats at Comstock
Robert I. Tollcs,
S. C. Palmer, 210
lift" All the late style
Brothers.
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The Grand Central Hotel, New York, has
adopted the railroad plan of “cut rates,” and
;announces a reduction. from $4 00 to $2 50
and $3 00. . _
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life" Comstock Bros. stock of Clothing fO
the fall trade, is npw complete and at priccs
which cannot fail to give satisfaction.
___.._—-—¢
. I327." Comstock Bros. are selling New York
Mill Dress Shirts all made and laundricd, for
only $1.25. .
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(45‘ Comstock Bros. have the mast com
pictc stock of Gents underwear in town.
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A Montreal physician, asking for the re-
newal Of a note, writes: “We are inborn-
blc crisis ; there isinot u sick man In the
district.” '
The new building in process of erection by
.thc'Sbakers of Enfield, is ninety feet square,
four stories and a basement, and will cost
$40,000.
New isthe time for basking bees. The.
bee should be firmly seized by the responsive
end, and—well, you can depend upon the
bee for further instructions.
Two little girls coddling a pet kitten, were
discussing the question. ns-to how It purred.
“Oh. ‘I know," suggested ‘ one ; “he just
wrinkles up his breath, that's;all.’f
In the United Statescircuit Court of Rhode
Island, John‘Mc'Donal‘d was. sentenced to fif-
teen years imprisonment‘for falsely imperson-
'tiug an elector and voting in his name, in the
last congressional election. . » ,
An eminent divine from' St. Louis, pray;
'ing in aLouisville ,chuI'ch. the other day,
madc'a little lapsus‘ lin’gum.’nnd prayed for
the wicked people of St: Louis, but few of
his hearers seemed to think he had said any-
thing wrong. .
Joseph Kapp and Louisa Kapp, of Hart-
ford, were divorced n few days ago by the
superior court, and on Thursday noon, the
23d. Mr. Kapp married again, and the even-
ing the same day the ex-Mrs. Kapp mame
a brother of her former husband. .
The young men. who engage in games of
the light of borough gas ought to understnnd
that that sort of thing 18 an offence against
the law as well as against decent public opin-
ion, and will not be toleratccl.——Stamjord
Admtc. .
I hate the government .of the United States
and would give'up my life to overthrow 1t.
Hence, sir, as a gentleman, I could not accept
office in its service. It’s a question of honor
with me. I hate the overnmcnt,_and despise
its disciples. I woul not ‘srt With the men
who are at present in congress—Bob Tombs.
“Wa'al, yes,” said the Old man, as he pain-
fully lenned on his cane. “I am kinder ngng,
and I feel it more and more every day. nly
last. year I used .to be, able towalk around
Union Park every morning'mnd now my rheu-
matiz is so bad that when I’ve got half way
around all I can do is to turnaround and-hob-
ble buck.” . - -
W— . .
There are times when it pays to be dellb-
crate. 'Notwitbstanding ‘hisznamg, Henry
Wait, Of Sac county, Iowa, failedtp observe
this fact. lie only observed a. promo chicken
on u haystack on his farm. He fired, at It
with a shot gun. The burning wad set the
hay on fire. Tile..\,\"ll91§.8i.fi.9l9£ii§ 991131111103-
The flames spread to the burn Md.$11,¢ds,,8nd
these went. Then the houSe itself ‘ caught,-
aud Mrs‘.Wait and the little Waits just saved
their lives. Mr. Wait’s coat‘ which lung in
burned. Indeed there waé nothing“ left: but.
. house and furniture by water was entirely
- or excesses, or some drain upon the system, is
,BEY’S BGMEOPATHIO MEDICINE
- 'In Stamford, Nov. ‘2'th, Ann S. Ebbefs, aged 86.
chance on Sunday in‘un engine house and by _
styles, from the celebrated moulding manufactur-
'COME ON THE OPENING DAY,
the hull, had 3950 inithe pockets;- spawns:
the prairie chie- Kern‘- Fortunately “that~‘was .
circulation. NO healthy organsygs 'ctly
y proper stimuli,
nourishment, and use.
——no help for it. We are, Of course, applying:
the term healthy to the brain, as signifyin '
much more than freedom from disease. -§
healthy brain should show, by the outward
Signs of clear, easily working intelligence,
well-balanced faculties, . and commanding
Will, that its several organs, if such there be,
or Its several modes of action, if it works at
a whole, are properly developed adjusted by
themselves and in relation to each other.—0.
W. Holmes.
——.‘,‘.‘ .
EDITORS GAZETTE z—aning found my
came upon a'Tickct (Headed “Union Ten;-
pcrancc Ticket”) I deem it my 'duty to say
to the public that said Ticket was a fraud,
and originated from a certain would be Poli-
tician who is a lawless Renegade from two
different Societies in Norwalk.
War. B. Swsx.
-.-AQo-—O———-
CS“ Comstock Brothers have the most com
pletc stock of flats in Town.
W—A-‘—
_A C.\I:D.———The subscriber desires to express
his hearty thanks to his neighbors and the
Fire Department for their timely nndhflicient
assxstance on the occasion of the alarm of fire
on Saturday last. Although the fire was
small and the damage slight yet the credit
due the Department cannot, for that reason,
he underrated. The response to the call was
immediate, every men know his place, and
the management of Chief Prowitt extremely
judicious. Authorized persons only were
permitted on the premises and damage to
avoided. The. Fire Police performed an
important part, much needed on such occa-
sions. Our citizens have reason to congratu-
late themselves that the protection of their
property is entrusted to such a prompt, cfil-
cient and considerate organization.
EBEXEZER HILL.
Norwalk, Dec. 4th 1876.
- *.»~
Miss Kate Noyes, of Lansingburg, N. Y.,
is in a critical condition from poison arising
from kissing her deceased niece, who died
from diphtheria. The young lady had a slight
sore on her lip at the time. A swelling com-
menced on her lip, which soon cxtcntded to
the nose, and it is feared the difficulty will
reach the brain.
-———-—.—<.
What other Medicines have failed to do, IIUxT’s
REMEDY surclydocs. Restoring to health those
afflicted with Dropsy, Bright’s Disease. Kidney
Bladder and Glandular Complaints, Diabetes and
Gravel. Hux'r’s REMEDY cures Incontinence and
Retention of Urine, Excesscs, Intemperanec and
Loss of Appetite. Hoxr’s REMEDY is the best-
medicine ever discovered for the cure of these
Diseases. '
INFALLIRLl-l EvE WASH improves the Eyes.
SClll-ZNCK’S .MANDRAKl-Z PILLS.
Will be huml to possess those qualities neces-
sary to the total eradication ofall billions attacks
prompt to start the secretions of the liver, and
give a healthy tone" to the entire system. Indeed
it is no ordinary discovery in medical science to
have invented a remedy for these stubborn coin-
plaints, which develope all results produced by a
heretofore free use of cciomcl, a mineral justly
dreaded by mankind. and acknowledged to be de-
structive in the extreme to the humane system.
That the properties of certain vegetables comprise
all the virtues of calomel without its injurious
tendencies, is now an admitted fact, rendered in-
disputable by scientific researches; and those who
use the Mandrake Pills will be fully satisfied that
the best medicines are those provided by nature
in the common roots and herbs of the fields.
These pills open the bowelsand correct all bil-
lions dcrnngements Without salivation or any of
the injurious effects of calomel or other poisons.
The secretion of bile is promoted by these pilis~
as will be seen by the altered color of the stools,
and disappearing of the sailow complexion and
cleansing of the tongue.
Ample directions for use accompany each box
of‘pills.
Prepaircd only by J. H. Schenck 5: Son, at their
principal ofllce, corner Sixth and Arch Streets.
Phlladelpeia, and for sale by all druggists and
dealers. ‘Price 25 cents per box.
VEGE'I‘xxE..—When the blood become lifelos and
stagnant.eitbcr from change of weather or of
climate, want of exercise. irregular diet, or from
any other cause the VEGETINE will renew the
blooii,cnrry off the putrid humors. cleanse the
stomach, regulate the bowels, and impart a tone
of vigor to the whole body. ,
NFBVUUS‘bEBI‘ilTi.
Vital w enkncss or depression ; a weak
exhausted feeling. no energy. or courage, the re-
sultof mental over-work, lndeacretlons
always cured , HEMPIIHEY'S HIMEIIPATIIIG
SPEGIFIE, I0. . 1t tones up and invigorates
the system, dispels the gloom and despondency,
imparts strength and energy,-—stops the drain and
rejuvenatcs the entire man. Been used twenty
years with perfect success by thousands. Sold by
dealers. Price $1.00 per single vial, or 55.00 per
package of five vials, and $2 vial of powder. Sent
by mail on receipt of price, Address BUMPE-
CO... 561 BROADWAY. NE“? YORK.
A CARD.
To all who or: sufi'ering' from the errors and in-
discrctions ‘01 youth, nervous weakness. early dc.
cay, loss of manhood, &c., I will send a recipethat
will cure you, FREE OF CHARGE. This great
remedy was discovered by a missionary in South
America. Send a self-addressed envelope to the
REV. JOSEPH '1‘. Ixnxx, Station D, Bible House.
New York City. ' 6min
lylS
'\AnMMI\N\I\J\/\I\I\J\N\/\I\I\4V\I\J.\r\f
In Norwalk. l‘iov. ‘15, Charles T. Bates, aged 2
years S months and 1 day. -
In South Norwalk, Dec. 2d. Joseph J. Il’olzkc,
aged 3 years, 10 months at d 19 days.
In Green’s Farms, Nov. 28th, Mrs. Mary Phillips
aged 85 years. , .
In ‘Southport, Nov. 7th, Helen. eldest daughter
of David .11. Elwood, in the 30th year of her age.
In Strntford, Nov. 30:11, George R Thompson.
aged 63 years. .
In Bridgeport, Nov. 29th, Frederick S. Sanford,
aged 50 yeuys.
In Wilton, Dec. 3d, Mary E. Ilubbcll, widow of
Samuel Hubbell, aged 71 years and 6 months.
KT Funeral at the house of her son, Thaddeus
K. llubbell, Tuesday at 1 o’clock. p. m.
In Brid cport, Nov. 26th, Mrs. Susan Nichols,
widow of ’oungs Nichols, aged 87 years.
In Bedding, Nov. 13th. Jesse Banks, aged 2 yrs.
In Ridgci’lcld, Nov. 27th, Edwin Lee, aged 74 yrs.
In Danbury, Nov. ‘26, Maria Andrews, a cd 67
years, 2 months and 7 days; Nov. 19, Isaac aiey.
aged 52 years and 5 days; Nov. :21, Thomas M.
Bennett, aged 31 years; Nov. 21, A nnic E. Hunt,
aged 19 yours and 3 months.
GRAND
HOLIDAY SALE
' COMMWCING
1 .
SATUDAY, DEC. 9th.
Fine Arts: Fine Arts:
F1 the Arts 2
Believing that the residents of Norwaik'and vi-
cinity have educated tastes for the beautiful. the
subscriber has laid in a large and ynried stockoi
the newest and most stylish goods in the market.
TIIE LATEST AND PRETTIES'I‘
In Illuminated Texts, Mottoes, kc.
EXQUISITE EFFECTS
In Scripture Texts, with Floral Groupings, on
Bluck,Colored,nud White Mounts. of all sizes.
.New Genre and Flower Pictures,
with and without mats, in great profusion.
Fine Photograph-s
Large and Small, on Tinted and illuminated
Mounts, copies of the most celebrated works ox
noted artists. ~
PHOTOGRAPHS OF STATUARY,
0x13 and 13x22, the latest and most fashionable
addition to the fine arts.
Struiu‘: celebrated Ideal Hearts in crayon. Ynnce's
' . ditto, plain and colored.
BEAUTIFUL FRAMES
For above, in all co'lors,.with. Fancy Engraved
Corners, and MnrginahLmes, In Gift and Reliei
’ - liuminntions.
CHROMOS
large and small,in greatvnriety. _ PHOTOGRAPH
ALitUMS in new designs, from on cts. to Sta.
LYOS’S VELVET FRAMES, for Cord and Cab-
inet Pictures. New style Panels, In Plain unu
Grecian Corners ;' Shrine. and Chapel Frames, and
the new Centennial Bauner Frames, with gilt m
nickel rods and trimmings. Also, Fine Gift and
Velvet Frames, Easels. lucwm fifty different styles
PLAIN AND ILLUMINATED Passepnrtouts:
rich Gold Gilt Frames, with combination Easels;
Frames for large size Photographs in colored
mouldings with en eyed corners, and walnut in-
laid w1th ebony an gilt. ‘
Motto- Frames: Mats. Stereoscopes. Gramm-
scopcs, Gift and Yclvct }Vnich Receivers, llan
Mirrors, Pnnnel Pictures, kc.
' FRAMEES TO~ORDER.
A full line of. samples, embracing all the newes-
cr. William Grumm. Frames made In the lowes-
rntes: Christmasordcrs should be given as curly
as possible. '
I have been connected with the wholesale tradr
in these lines as salesman and traveler for Clgill
years; conseluicntly have the manic track on pro-
curing goods, both: asircgnrds quality and price.-
Buycrs will find my prmesdowcrthnn the lowest,
and the assortment one that is never seen outer e
of the finest metropolitan stores.
' SATURDAY, DEC. 9th.
E. C._Wh11.ney.
speaking. exec t from healthy DMML.W
”'dchrepc‘d’h‘n mainlhine
No healthy parents _,... .
Par Excellence !
0. new.
Amusement
. In..u...,_~a. .
' The Latest Neveltvlm
t 6,6. mgfafqt Mural Musical Drama, 1 .' f
, 7 T P BONDAGE. '
Produced under the auspices of the REDPATII
LYCEUM BUREAU OF BOSTON. by the great-
ni
est combinatfg'm of Colored Talenti c world, in-
cluding the celebrated.
HYE RS SISTERS, ,
the popular colored comedian,
s A M= ‘L U c A s z
- . . ALSO; '
-Wnllaee King, JohrLImcn and
Miss May Daniels.
Universally acknowled edby the press and pub-
lic to be the most magni cent entertainment ever
given in America. Reserved seats at 110 vs drug
store, and Weed’s jevrelry store one wee In a.
vnnce. Prices as us‘unl, 35,50 and 75 cents.
OPERA H 0 USE.
Extraordinary Attractions. .
ONE NIGHT ONLY. .
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9th.
The World Renowned Artists,
ROSE & HARRY WATKINS
‘MISS film: LEE,
Suppnrtctlbya full Dramatic Company. in the
great Irish-American Drama,
EIREONACH.
Or Under Two Flags,
Admission as usual. Reserved seats at Hoyt's .
drug store and Weed‘s jewelry store. Persons
purchasing reserved seats at Hoyt’s will be furnishe
ed With horse car tickets free of charge. '
LECTURE
BY REV.
Henry M. Gallaher,
AT THE
Cong’l Church, South Norwaik,
Monday Evening, Dec. 11th.
Subject t—"TIIE LAND IVE LIVE IN.“
Commence Et-I . Tickets 25 cents. To be iuul
at Peck’s and Prowitt’s.
THE ANNUAL SUPPER
OF THE
sscosu M. E. chores. '
will be field on
WEDNESDAY EVENING, Dec. 13
in the new
CENTENNIAL BUILDING,
or SELLECK BROTHERS, WALL STREET.
Admission 13 Cents. - - Supper 50‘Cents.
N. R.—Snppcr can also be bad on European plan
at small tables.
Centennial Donation Supper.
The Ladies and Trustees of the M. E. Zion Church
Socrety, of Norwalk, will give a Supper, for the
benefit of their Pastor, _
AT LOCKWOOD‘S HALL, NORWAI.K,
Wed nesday, Dec. 20th,
If stormy. the next fair evening. Admission 50
Cents; Chiidrcn‘zé Cents. Doors open at 7 o’clock.
HE ANNUAL MEETING oi the Stockholders
of the NATIONA I. BANK 7013' NOR-
IVALK, for the election of Seven Directors Will
be held at the Rankin House. on Cl'UESDAY,Jan.
9th, 1877. Polls open ram 10 o‘clock n. m. to 11
o’clock, n. m. The transfer books will be closed
from January 4th to Janinry 11th. .
, B. ll. CRAUFURD, Casljer.
Nortvnlk, Dec. 4111, 1876. (=11!)
2mm insists of Maine Politics!
FOR SALE AT
‘ GEO. 0. KEELER’S,
Little Grocery around the Corner.
0' GAMP STREET, for sale a very desirable
BUILDING 1.0T Also, several very pleasi
,antlysituatcd at the Rocks. Apply to GEORGE
R ’ CHOLWELL. 38ft
museum? srocx
, , JUST RECEIVED OF
Cooking Pots,
,Tea Kettles, Yankee and
Scotch Bowls, Grid-
dles, Roll Pans, &c)
Also a lot of
ENAMELED KETTLES,
AND OTHER WARES.
Which will be offered at
lxtrcmely LOW Rates.
—AT— ,
E. K. Lockwood’s.
HOLIDAY
P s ESE! "r S.
Li 30111111131." Brothers
NOW OFFER
- - their entire Stock of English , Fren ch’
and American Prints, Wool, also
Cotton and Wool Dress Goods,
Prams. kc" at Greatly Reduced Prices
..._._..—.
GOODS PUT UP IN DRESS PATTERNS OR BY
THE YARD TO SUIT PURCHASERS.
l 500 doz. LADIES’AND GENTS’ SILK HAND-
hERCHIEr'S. at 20 cents and upwards.
50 doz. ASIATIC SILK EMB. HANDKER-
CHIEFS. at 30 cents.
2000 doz. LADIES‘ AND GENTS’ INITIAL
IIANDKERCHIEFS. 25 per cent. less
than importers prices. '
LADIES’ SETS COLLABS AND CUFFS. Sic.
SILK UMBRELLAS, $2.75 and up.
MERINO UNDERWEAR FUR LADIES, GENTS
AND CHlLDREN cheaper than for years past.
Le Boutillier. Brothers,
48 East 14th Street, N cw York
“Unqucstionrbly the best sustain- '
ed work of the kind in the World.”
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It may be said of it, in the words or Dr. Johnson,
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creased as the years have passed, and its future
seems as bright if not brighter than at any time
stifle the golden hue or proeperit settled aroumi
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Harper’s Monthly is marked by the same charac~
teI-istics which gave it circulation from the first
with the better class of‘reuders. It combines rend-
mg matter with illustrations in a way" to make
clear and mud the fact presented. Picturesmere-
1y designed to catch the eye of mo ignorant are
never inserted.—- Chicago Journal. . .
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