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'NORWALK, CONNECTICUT, TUESDAY, MARCH 6, 1877.

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VOL. LX.--NUMlilla IO.

 

 

MARCH.

 

Month which the warring ancients strangely
styled
The month of war,—as if in their fierce ways
\Vere any month of peace! —in thy rough days,
I find no war in nature, though the wild
Wild clash and clang, and broken bouglls are
piled
At feet of writhing trees. The violets raise
Their heads without affright,or look of maze,
And sleep through all the din, as sleeps a
' child.
And he who watches well, will well discern
Sweet expectation in each living thing.
Like pregnant mother, the sweet earth doth
yearn ;
In secret joy makes ready for the Spring ;
And hidden, sacred, in her breast doth bear
Annunciation lilies for the year.
—II. IL, in Scribner for March.
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A31 Adventure with Sepoys.

It was the 22d of February,and the United
States sloop-of—war Advance,at anchor in the
magnificent harbor of Rio, was dressed in
countless yards of bright bunting,which flut-
tered from her gilded trunks to the water‘s
edge.

The oflieers were entertaining their friends
from shore in the ward-room, whence issued
shouts of laughter mingled with the clink of
glasses and the popping of corks.

In the cabin the commander, a gray haired,
middle-aged man, surrounded by a few gen-
tlemen friends of his own age, were more
quietly amusing themselves.

He was a fine-looking ofliccr,with strongly
marked features,and no gentleman in the
service was luore deservedly popular among
all grades tllall Tom Haywood, as his friends
call him.

“Let me see, Hay woor ,” remarked one of
the guests, “if my memory serves me right,
you were married in India, were you not f"

“Yes, Crockett ; and it was owing to the
Sepoy rebellion, too. "

“To the rebellion. How is that ?”

“Well, it is something of a yarn, which, if
you all have the patience to listen to, I will
relate.”

“Eighteen years ago I was on the East

Indian station, and through the kindness of
the commodore I was appointed to the com-
mand of Banshee,a large schooner-yacht that
had been once a pirate in the China seas, and
had fallen into the clutches of one of our
cruisers by some fortunate circumstance.
' “The Banshee was manned by picked men,
every one of whom took a pride in our beau-
tiful craft, which acted as tender and dispatdh
boat to the flag-ship.

“The great revolt in India was yet unde-
veloped, but the indications were unmistaka-
ble ; so much so, that 1 was ordered to drop
up the Ganges, just below Rampore, where
a number of Americans were located, and to
bring them to Calcutta before the tempest
which was brewing should burst upon their
devoted heads.

“th crew had been oreduccd by drafts
made upon me by the flag-ship, where the
cholera had waged sad havoc, so I started on
the expedition short-handed.

“It was a strange and novel sight, an ever-
changing panorama, sailing up the mighty
Ganges, the sacred river, which the poor
Hindoos believe to flow from the root of the
bujputra tree, and which, for twelve hundred
miles, rolls down through vast plains tee‘ln-
ing with verdure, through forests, where the
savage tiger and leopard prowl, the abode of
gaunt fever, the deadly cobra and the sacred
alligator.

“We passed ruins of fortifications built
beyond the memory of man, graceful tem-
ples graded with marble slabs to the banks
of the river, where, at sunrise, the pretty
Hindoo girls bathe like so many naiads or
syrens ; then some stupendous column
would rise from amid a mass of luxurious
foliage, raised in memory to some potentate
long since passed away. Mosques, pagodas
and variegated temples met my eyes continu-
ally until I anchored, close in shore, at a
point I supposed to be occupied by the im-
periled Americans.

“A few houses were discernible, half con-
cealed by groves of palm and tamarind trees,
but no sign of a human being could I discov-
er through the glass. ‘

“The thunder of the sunset gun failed to
rouse any one out, so on the morrow I re.
solved to go on shore and explore for my-
self ; but I was saved the trouble.

“That night ten of my best men were tak-
cn down with chills and fever, which the
assistant surgeon told me might result in
something worse unless great care was exer-

cised. ,
“I had just men enough left now to man

the pivot gun, and work ship after a fashion,
so you may imagine how anxious I was to
drop down the river again to a healthy loca-
tion.

“I was eating breakfast, when the rattle
of an irregular volley of musketry caused
me to start to my feet, at the same time my
execution oflicer, it passed midshipman, re-
ported to me that a dozen or so of Sepoy
cavalry were in hot pursuit of a white'man,
who was riding direct for the vessel.

“The country was perfectly level, the
view unobstructed, so when long tom was
reported ready I had a fail-«chance to throw
a grist of grape at‘the copper colored devils,
who reined in their horses with a jerk, utter-
ed a few yells, shook their fists at the Ban-
shee, in a fit of rage, and turning, galloped
off at a furious pace.

“A boat was sent in for the fugitive, who
had dismounted from his panting bay, and as
he ascended the side, there was no mistaking,
the tall,.crect, fine, muscular figure and mar-
tial bearing of the stranger.

“He was an officer in the British army, a
captain in the Third Irregular Native Caval-
ry, and had been stationed at a post about
seven miles back in the country.

“ ‘My name is Marshman,Fred Marshman,’
he said, as he grasped my hand, ‘and it’s
devilish gladI am to see you,I heard your gun
last night, wondered what it could mean,and
started to ride over this morning, when my
command revolted, murdered every ofliccr
but myself. I should have fallen also but
for the timely aid you rendered. Delhi has
fallen into the hands of the conspirators.
The Sepoys are everywhere revolting, and
the air is full of the most horrible rumors of
violence and blood-shed.’

“ ‘Thank God you are here, and never be-
fore did I so lovc your Stars and Stripes. In
the name of humanity you must assist me.
There is a family residing about ten miles
from here exposed to the fanatical and savage
fury of these demons. There is no one
to protect them, for even she father is absent
at Calcutta on business. The mother and
two daughters are alone. I am engaged to
the eldest, so you can in a measure 'under-
stand my feelings. There is not a moment
to lose, or if you cannot aid me, I lnnst go
alone, and that at once.’

“In a very few words I explained to the
poor fellow howI was situated, and though
I could not consistently endanger Uncle
Sam’s property, and the poor disabled fel-
lows in the sick bay, I volunteered my in-
dividual aid, which was gratefully accepfed.

“In five minutes I was ready with my uni-
form coat, buttoned closely up, and my
epaulettc gleaming in the hot sun, for you
must know gentleman that I felt as though
I was about to engage in a desperate under-
taking, and if I_lost the number of my mess,
Iwas determined it should be with my full
insignia of rank.

“Marshman was clad in a semi-white mili-
tary undress, and I furnished him with a

 

cutlass and brace of revolvers—the same as I
carried. ,

“To lny executive I whispered a few lflfly
instructions, with orders to return to Calcut-
ta if I did not return inside of forty-eight
hours.

“The Americans whom I had come to as-
sist, had taken warning in time and fled to
the city, so Captain Marshman informed me.

“Five minutes later, and I was standing
on the muddy banks of the Ganges, while
my companion leaping into his saddle soon
captured one of .the fleet-wing horses brows-
ing near, the former occupant of the saddle
having been sent to Davy Jones locker by
our salute of grape.

“He was a noble specimen of a man and
otlicer, that Fred Marshman and I could not
help pitying him as he lashed his thorough-
bred into a gallop, his eyes set stern,aud face
pale and rigid.

“Side by side we galloped. Not a word
having been exchanged from the time we
left the bank of the river until be checked
his horse, saying :

“ ‘There is the house, lieutenant, yonder,
amid that palm grove, unharmed as yet,
thank God. Forward, for we have no time
to spare, or I much mistake the demons.

“A high chenamed wall surrounded the
bungalow, which was pierced by several

gates. We entered the magnificent gal-dens

attached to the residence, dashed up to the.

rear door, where we left our horses, and fol-
lowing closely after Marshlnan, I soon found
myself in the presence, of two young ladies,
one of whom rushed into Mr. Fred’s arms.

“ I felt rather awkard, I must confess, but
I managed to lift my cap to the sister, who
turned her sweet, girlish face up to mine and
in a tremulous voice asked me if I thought
there was any danger.

Before I could reply I heard the sharp
blare of a cavalry trumpet. Peeping through
the blinds, I saw a number of well-mounted
Sepoys galloping leisurely down the road
leading to the front of the bungalow.

“ ‘Now for it ! whispered the army officer,
in a voice hoarse with excitement. “Mrs.
Deane, fortunately, has accompanied her
husband. We have only Julia and Esther to
care for. Do you take Julia, while I will
live or die by my betrothed l’ and darting
through the hallway we were_once more in
the saddle with the' girls clinging bravely
to us.

“Searcely had we got clear from the gar-
den, when my companion, who was slightly
in advance, drew up in the shade of a huge
tree, at the same time looking anxiously
down the road or pathway leading to the
Banshee. I-Iis practiced eye had caught the
glitter of steel and military accodtrements.

“Our retrert was cut off, an a few
moments more the dark figures of the horses
and their riders were plalinly discernible.

“ ‘They are coming toward us !’ exclaim-
ed Marshman, ‘and with that detachment in
our rear, it will be death if we linger here.
We will strike the river' higher up,lieutenant,
where the jungle is thick ; but I am well ac—
quainted with its darkest recesses, and we
will give them a slip yet.’

“His voice rang out clear and cheery,
affording fresh courage to the trembling
females. Again we launched out into a gal-
lop ; at the same time a faint cry came float;
ing over the rice fields on the light breeze.

- “They were in full chase asteru, and
glancing over my shoulder, I counted four-
teen well-armed and uniformed men. Rather
heavy odds, gentlemen. I thought so too,
inwardly thinking that a vacancy would soon
exist among Uncle Sam’s naval lieutenants.

“Soon other shouts reached our ears, but
they came from the party who were pillaging
the house of the merchant. They were too
intent upon their work of plunder to notice
us, and we were very soon out of sight.

“The pursuing party gained upon us rap-
idly. Our overloaded horses were complain-
ing bitterly, stumbling bravely on, however,
in answer to the spur. Silently I loosened a
revolver from my belt ; at the same time I
heard a slight sob close to my ear.

“ ‘IIavc no fears,’ I whispered ; no harm
shall come to you while Tom Haywood lives
to avert it.’

“I could now distinguish the uniform with
silver facings, the white helmets, and dark,
glowering faces.

“One sowar had outridden the rest, and
was close upon me—too close, I thought, for
a bullet from him now might cost Julia her
life. . -

“In the advance I heard the dashing and
roaring of the river as the fierce tide swept
hurriedly by. The very sound gave me re-
newed hope, and my mind was quickly
made up. '

“Passing-the reins into J ulia’s hands, 1
bade her hurry on after Marshman. The
next instant I slipped from the saddle, recov-
ering just in time to give him the contents of
two barrels in quick succession. He fell. I
did not stop to ascertain whether hewas dead or
not, but at the top of my speed I bounded up
a narrow and rocky defile, where I found
Marshman and the two girls dismounted.

“A slight rustic bridge spanned the river,
while on the opposite side loomed up the
jungle dark and silent.

‘.‘ ‘Now, girls, sit here in the shade of this
rock. Keep up your courage, and do not be
alarmed. We have the Sowars at a disad-
vantage. They will never attempt to force
this narrow pathway in broad daylight. My
friend, the lieutenant and myself pan hold it
with our revolvers against a hundred of
them. I-Ia ! did I not tell you so ?’ and a
savage war cry rang out, echoing amid the
defiles, as the Sepoys came to a dead halt.

“They would not attack us, but no doubt
they were under the impression that ulti-
mately we must fall into their hands.

“Several shots were exchanged, but the
Sepoys were careful not to expose them-
selves. Thus the weary hours rolled slowly
by, while I wished a dozed times that I had
a boat’s el'cv'v"w'ell armed from the Banshee.

“It was Marshman’s plan to cross the
bridge under cover of the darkness, and steal
quietly along the opposite bank until we
reached a point opposite the schooner, but
our plans were doomed to be capsized in an

instant.
“The Thunder of horses’ feet suddenly

broke the somewhat monotonous silence that
had fallen upon us. An exultant yell fol-
lowed in rapid succession, while Marshman,
who had started to his feet, revolver in
hand, took in the situation at a glance.

“ ‘Hurry the girls across the bridge, lieu-
tenant. Everything depends now upon your
promptness. The Sowars have received re-
inforcements from the crowd who pillaged
the bungalow. Just listen to the noisy dev-
ils trying to arrange an attack.’

“The bridge was a frail affair, swaying to
and fro with an ominous grinding with every
breath of the strong breeze which was draw-
ing directly down the narrow and rocky
channel. The pent up waters rushed boiling
and bubbling through the channel, the foam
and eddies being sufficient to turn the head
and shake the confidence of a strong man.

“Clasping Esther in my arms, I stepped
lightly upon the structure, keeping my eye
fixed on the Jhaw jungle. It was fortunate
I had my sea legs on, or I should never have
effected a passage, the osseillation was so
great.

“Darting back I gained the side of Marsh-
man in time to lend him a hand with my -re.
volver. I

had received, five Sowars came tearing along
the narrow causeway at a furious gallop with
the intention of riding,r us down.

“Their eyes were flashing with fanaticism
and fury, their silver-gray uniforms splashed
with dust and foam as they waved their

 

 

sabres aloft in anticipation'of an easy victory.
But our hands were steady, the revolvers
proved true to their masters,and five Pandies
lay piled, one above the other, forming a
species of breast-work before us.

“ ‘Now, Lieutenant, take care of Julia, and
God bless you for what you have done. Do
not linger. Never mind me. I’ll cover your
retreat.’ .

“There was no time to argue the point ;
every moment was precious; so, taking the
petite Julia in my arms, I had the pleasure of
depositing her beside her sister. '

“A crash and a shriek from the girls star-
tled me, and, glancing over my shoulder, I
beheld Marshman waving his cutless toward
us, and the next instant he had disappeared.

“The brave fellow, in his devotion and
love, had severed the fastenings of the
bridge, completely cutting off his retreat,and
at the same time baffling the Sepoys.

“The Sun disappeared, the deep shadows
of the enormous date palms already obscured
the river, but sufficient light remained for me
to detect the sinewy form of the army officer
as he swung from rock to rock in his peril.
ous descent to the river. '

“I had withdrawn with the two ladies into
the obscurity of the jungle, where it would
be impossible for the I’andies to see us, bllt
wgcould watch all that was transpiring on the
opposite side, with ellse.

' “Marshman had all but gained the water,
when the Sepoys, shouting and cursing in
Hindoostanee, made their appearance on the
rocky bluff, with carbincs unslung, ready for
use.

“Without a moment’s hesitation my friend
threw himself headlong into the water,
which frothed nnd hissed as he disappeared.

“For an instant his head appeared above
the surface; the carbines were dischared si-
multaneously, and the bullets flew thick and
fast about the gallant fellow,who, to my hor-
ror, threw up his arms:and sank out of sight-

“The yells and shouts of exultation from
the Sowars proved that they, too, had wit-
nessed the success os their maaksmanship,
and, apparently satisfied, they remounted
their horses, while I, sorrowful and silent un-
dflook to pilot the ladies through the jun-
gle bordering on the river bank.

“It was dark as the devil. Poor Esther,in
an agony of grief, was clinging to me on one
side, mourning the sad fate of her noble
lover; and J ulia—well, she required 'some
consolation, also.

“My progress was slow. Every 'moment I
expected to hear the growl of a tiger or the
hiss of some serpent; but, thank heaven, I
was spared that.

“As well as I was able, I kept the river in
view. The moon had risen,and I never more
gladly welcomed that luminary. Slowly and
cautiously I felt my way along, clearing the
thorns and underbrush from the pathway as
well as I could. ‘

“A sharp crackling of limbs and dry twigs
from the direction of the river, caused my
heart to leap within me, and, hastily freeing
my arms, I stood on the defensive, with cut-
lass in one hand and revolver in the other.

“I could dimly make outs. darkfigure dash-
ing through the trees, regardless of brambles,
and I made sure the Sepoys had succeeded in
forcing a passage across the river. ' *

“The sharp click of my revolver was dis-
tinctly heard on the still air; the figure sank
suddenly to cover, while a voice in a cautious
tone demanded:

“Is that you, Lieutenant? Don’t fire.’

“I was so taken by surprise that I could
make no reply, and, almost before I was
aware of it, Fred Marshman, dripping wet,
stood before us, with Esther sobbing in his
arms.

“I was so overcome, gentlemen, that I de-
clare, that I found myself alongside the little
Julia, who leaned her head on my shoulder,
while I folded her in my arms.

“But I think I have gone about far enough,
and you must have a very good idea now how
I came to marry in India.

“We reached the Banshee in safety, much
to the disappointment of the middy—I expect
——who would like to have taken the schooner
under the guns of thé flag-ship as commander.

“We reached Calcutta, the girls were soon
with their overjoyed father and mother, who
welcomed them as from the grave,and before
the year expired a double wedding was per-
formed.

“Fred is a colonel in Her Majesty’s army,
and stands high at the Horse, Guards. We
correspond regularly, and in lasghe informed
me that his eldest boy, who is named after
me, is anxious to come to the States and enter
our navy. 7

 

“ CROIY’DED TO DEATH.”

 

Some writer in The Virginia City (Nev.)
Enterprise tells the following story: “He
was a middle-aged man when in 1838 he set-
tled near where Portland, Oregon, now is.
He had tried civilization and was weal-led
with it. He had sold his little property in
the East, and with a few horses, cows, and
dogs, lid threaded the dangerous way from
the Missouri river, Oregt‘m, and there, under
the shadow of the Cascades and beside the
beautiful Willamette, paused and said tohim-
self, ‘I shall have no more trouble; I can
stay here with my dogs, my ride, and in
own soul for company, and none will In
me." Forawhile he was entirely happy,
but at length one stranger afteranother made
his appearance, and one morning the man
who had journeyed so far to be alone woke

up to'find that a town was being laid out
near his cabin. He called his dogs, and, re-

membering a beautiful spot that he. passed
over on his journey West, he retraced his
steps, threaded the mighty canon of the Co-
lumbia, and built another cabin where The
Dalles now is. Here he felt secure. The
disturbers who broke up his home on the
Willamette had reached him from the sea.
He said now to himself»:—‘It will be years
and years befoi'e they find me here. ’ , For a
good many years he enjoyed his dream. Game
was plenty, the scenery was glorious, the soil
was rich and the man,now, grown old, was
happy. - But one morning as he sat in his but
a strange sound broke the stillness, and going
to the door, 10! in the great river a stEamboat
was pulling against the current, and in a few
days another town was in course of construc-
tion around him. Again he moved, and this
time did not pause until he had reached the
Umpcua country. It was an utter wilderness,
and he told his dogs that at last they were
safe. He built another cabin and settled
down forlife. For a year or two he was un-
disturbed, but one day some strange men,
with strange instruments, crossed his ground,
stopping every few rods looking through
their instruments and taking notes. It dis-
turbed the old man a little, but at last he
said they were but government surveyors——
he should see no more for years. But before
many weeks a gang of workmen came right
across his favorite field: they threw up an
evenly graded road, and within a fortnight a
a locomotive came screaming by. Then the
old man gave up. His dogs, too, seemed to
understand that there was no more use in
trying. One after the other died, the game
was driven away, and one morning as the
cabin-door of the old man was pushed open
he was found dead, and on the smoky wall,
written with charcoal, was found this sen-
tence: ‘They crowded me to death.’ This
coast is full of these men. They tried at

Q first the fiery competitions of business and
“Stimulated to action by the addition they

failed, and then, turning to nature as their
only friend, tried to hide from mankind. We
presume that all new lands are full of such
histories of gentle, kindly liveg, which,
wearyingof and chafing at the attritions of
civilized life, at last stole away to live alone
for a long time and then go to sleep. ”
I

. of apples, fully thirty bushels.

We have from N. C. Ely, President of the
Farmers‘ Club, American Institute, the fol-
lowing paper, read Tuesday, Feb. 27th.

 

Management; of Fruit Orchards.

As the character of soils in difIcrent parts
of the country varies to :such a wide extent,
scarcely any two fruit orchards will require a
given system of management. Hence a po-
mologist to be satisfactorily successful in
raising fruit, must know a great deal. A few
years ago I was in Herkimer county, of this

tate, w ion a friend was gathering his apples;
and I saw them pluck by- hand, fifteen bar-
rels of choice gilliflowcrs from one tree, be-
sides several bushels of bruised ones and
calls. No fertilizing material had ever been
applied to the soil near the tree. The ground
was covered with a dense mat of grass; and
the soil had not been disturbed for half a
score of years. The best system of manage.
ment for that orchard .as Well for all other
fruit trees when growing on'such a soil, is to
let grass grow ad libitum, over the entire sur-
face. That soil consisted of a dry, deep, fer-
tile clay loam. When fruit trees of any sort
are transplanted on any soil, after they have
attained a strong growth, the better way to
manage them is to stock the laiid down with
grass sced,and let the trees take care of them-
selves. I llave in mind several other apple
trees that grew where the soil consisted of a
rich clay loam, which did actually yield thir.
ty bushels per tree every season. In one of
my fathers old orchards, I remember a tree
that frequently produced an ox-cart box full
But after he
directed a tree murderer to go into his orch-
ard, and slash ofi‘ limbs with his ax, as large
as a man’s leg, that tree never was known
to yield one fourth as much fruit. A great
many orchardists have adopted that
system of letting their trees alone, where
there is no soil, where the formatibn of the
ground consists of unfertile earth, where a
tree would not attain the average size during
a period of twenty years. .It would be ruin-
ous to the productiveness of the trees to al-
low such ground to produce in grass. When
fruit trees of any sort must be planted in such
an uncongenial soil (or rather unproductive
earth) the true system of management will
be to keep the ground cultivated from Year
to year. The soil may produce hoed crops
provided the careful farmer 'will return to the
ground annually,a fair equivalent in manure,
for the crops removed. If the land will not
yield a medium crop of grain, the better sys
tem of management will be to scarify the sax;-
face with a two-horse cultivator, early in the
spring, and then sow four bushels of Indian
corn per acre, barrow it in, or cover the seed
with a cultivator, and plough the green crop
under when the maize is in full bloom. At
any sense the year let muck, clay, coal
ashes, WOY‘lCS, refuse matter,street clean-
ings, the refuse of tanncrics and woolen
mills, saw dust, or shavings lnade at planing
mills, vegetable mold that can be collected in
forests, and all the stable manure that can be
gathered, should be spread around the trees,
and be. worked into the poor soil with a culti-
vator. Every one of the subtances mention-
ed will aid materially in renovating the soil,
and thus furnishing a supply of apple-produ-
cing material for the growing trees. Grass
should never be allowed to form a turf among
fruit trees where the soil is similar to the land
just alluded to.

Ihave in mind the. orchard of a friend,
which would yield nothing but small, knotty
and worthless apples, until be spread about
two tons of clay on the surface around each
tree. The clay was hauled in the winter and
spread about each tree as far as the longest
brances extended. Ever after that dress-
ing of clay was applied, the apples were
abundant, fair and large. That soil needed
clay. Every fruit tree wants clay. Yet,
where the whole earth is composed largely of
clay, the growing trees need sand, much saw
dust, tan bark, coarse, strawy manure, and
any other material that will assist in render-
ing the indurated clay less compact,and in de-
veloping the fertility that is locked up in the
compact mass of earth that needs to be broken
up and worked overbefore the roots of growing
trees can feed on the elements that will pro‘
duce fruit. Many ,fruit trees are standing
where the soil consists chiefly of muck of an
unknown depth. Sometimes there is so
much alumina or clay, and silica, or sand,
and potassa or potash within the reach of the
roots, that the branches will be loaded with
luscious fruit. But, after a fruit tree has at-
tained a bearing size, and it does not yield a
crop, the orchardist ought 'to know what
elements are lacking that are essential to the
production of a crop. Let me illustrate my
meaning. A pear grower of New Jersey,
who resides not far from me, told me that
the Onondaga pear had always ‘ been a total
failure on his farm, as the climate was not
right for that variety.

But whcnI visited one of his neighbors
less than Half a mile, from him, I saw his
Onondaga pear trees literally loaded with
beautiful pears. In one. case the essgutial
elements of nutrition were lacking in the
soil, while in the other instant, they were not
sufficiently available to produce a bean tiful
crop of fair fruit. I have in mind another
professional pomologist who resides only a
few miles from me on the same line of lati-
tude and who flatters himself that be under-
stands all the manutiac necessary to produce
fruit where a given variety will succeed.
Yet, he avers that he cannot raise Delaware
grapes, as that variety is not adapted to our
climate. But on my land, I have found no

difficulty at all, in producing abundant crops
of Delaware grapes. I can go to his grounds
and manage his condemned vines in such a
manner that they will be literally loaded
with fine Delaware grapes every season.
Our climate is all right for fruit. If trees are
properly managed, they will yield fruit. We
.have no blasting wind nor poison vapors to
destroy the crop. If the trees are managed
properly and the soil cultivated correctly,
we can rely on annual crops . of fruit with as
much certainty as upon the vicissitudes of
the seasons and the ever recurring changes of

the rolling year.
_.___——

,.

SINGL‘LAR PROPERTY OF Tona'ro Leavns.
——“I planted a peach orchard," writes M.
Siroy, of the Society of Horticulture, Val-
paraiso, “and the trees grew well and strong-
ly. They had but just- commenced to burl
when they were invaded by the curculio
(pulgon), which insects were followed, as
frequently happens, by ants. Having cut
some tomatoes, the idea occurred to me that
by placing some of the leaves around the
trunks and branches of the peach trees I
might preserve them from the rays of the sun
which were very powerful. My surprise was
great on the following day to find the trees
entirely free from their enemies, not one
remaining; except here and there where a
curled leaf prevented the tomato from excr-
eising its influence. These leaves I carefully
unrolled, placing upon them fresh ones from
the tomato vinc, with the result of banish-
ing the last insect, and enabling the trees to
grow with luxuriance. \Vishiug to carry
still further my experiment, I steeped in wa-
for some fresh leaves of the tomato, and
sprinkled with this infusion other plants,
roses, and oranges. In two days these were
‘also free from the innumerable insects which
covered th'em.and I felt sure that, had I used
the some means with my mellon patch,I
should shave met with the same result.
Itherefore deemed it a dutyI owe to the
Society of Horticulture to make known this
singular and uneful property of the tomato
leaves, which I discovered by the- merest
accident.”

_____._......

THE Bor’s Vioronx.—“But you shrill go to
school,” said a Chicago man to his youthful
non, one morning last week, “and I want no
more argument about it." Then, as the pa-
ternal reached for something hanging up be-
hind the stove, the boy looked him sadly in

 

 

 

the eye and inquired : “Father, would you
bull-doze me into it ?” The boy got his holi-
day.-—0!t£cago Journal.

0

A Democratic Opinion‘of Tilden.

The following article from the Washington
Sunday Herald, shows how the Southern and
Western democracy begin to regard the latest
franc ~Ssalunn J. TILDEx.

i No More Tilden in O urs.

As some of Mr. Tilden's friends have al-
ready placed him in nomination for 1880, we
think it will be wholesome to review the
campaign just closed to see whether the dem-
ocratic party owes its candidate any grati-
tude. It may be trite-but none the less use-
ful in 'this connection to repeat the wise
maxim that, “Though experience is a dear
school fools will learn in no other.” The
campaign being now practically over, and the
fact assured that we shall have a Republican
President for four years more, it will be quite
as profitable for Democrats to look back and
see what mistakes have been made which
should have been avoided as to indulge ill
wild denunciation of their successful adver-
saries, or to rehearse the arguments with
which our readers are so familiar, and which
prove so clearly that the democratic candi-
date was rightfully elected.

So far from assenting to the claim that Mr.
Tilden is entitled to - another nomination at
the hands‘of his party, we charge that to his
nomination, and to the party management
which it involved, or which was submitted
at his dictation, is chiefly due present defeat.
It is as gross an absurdity to compare his case
with that of Jackson, when Adams was-elect-
ed by the House of Representatives, as it
would be to compare the rich, supple and
adroit New York lawyer and veteran politi-
cian, with the rugged and poor soldier and
patriotwho rose to deserved fame after his
splendid exploit at New Orleans. The cir-
cumstanccs of the two cases are as diametri-
cally unlike as the characters of the two men.

We charge that the nomination of Mr. Til-
den was obtained by disreputable means. ' In
this case the office did not seek the man, but
the man sought the office by the use of the
agencies with which ‘ wealthy and unscru-
pulous politicians are familiar. Paid emisa-
ries, some of them, at least, Well known in
the Washington lobby, were engaged at the
different State capitals for months before the
St. Louis Convention met, working up the
Tilden interest. A political intriguer of the
old regime occupied rooms during the last
session at a fashinable hotel here, and headed
the Tilden clique at the National Capital.
The system which in State and municipal pol—
itics is known as “cooking the primaries"
was assiduously worked, and the result was
that the convention which met at St. Louis
did not represent the feelings and wishes of
the democracy of the counp'y, but that a ma-
jority of its members came ere already
pledged to Tilden. At St. Louis was found
that the town had been, as the politicians
called it, “salted,” and an overpowing lobby,
to maintain which it must have cost. some-
body a large sum of money, fairly drowned
the expression of any sentiment which was
not attuned to the key-notefgiven out from the
ofiice of the Governor of New York.

The common answer. of the Tiklen clique
to the remonstrances of those who. pointed
out how obnoxious his nomination would be
to the democracy in the great pivotal border
States, in which theinitial combat of the cam-
paign must take place, was that Mr. Tilden
and his friends would spend millions of
money to carry the election. It is needless
to say that this was a revclting idea to any
but the machine politicians, though but a fit-
ting sequel to the lavish expenditure of money
and the low intrigues by which the nomina-
tion was secured. But to show how hollow
and false political promises of this kind are,
it may be added that the hopes of those who
expected Mr. Tilden to spend money lavishly
to secure his election were never realized.

Having nominated a candidate whose mere

name at the head of a ticket practically in-
volved a schism in the party, so obnoxious
was it to the most active element in the Octo-
ber States, and in all sections where the de-
mocracy, as shown by the contests of the last
two years, was most vigorous and growing——
the demoralizing idea that great sums of
money were to be spent to heal the breach
was thrown into the canvass. Besides lower-
ing the tone of the contest from the high
ground which the many glaring iniquities of
the Radical party had enabled it to occupy,
this idea of a campaign to m won with'
money was the most demoralizing which
could possibly have been thrown into the
democratic ranks at such a juncture. Every
one of the venal class of working politicians
at once wanted to get his hands into that bar-
rel of money. and wasihssastisfied that it did
not come along. The belief that such an ele-'
ment might be working wonders in some
mysterious way spurred the Republicans to
extraordinary exertions, while it naturally
drove away from the democracy :1 considera-
ble number of pure-minded mm, who do not
believe in encouraging the use of such agen-
cies in elections. And, finally, while the
demcocrats shouldered all the odium of con-
ducting a campaign with money, they did not
in reality have so much money to use in legit-
imate ways as they would have raised in
their various localities if they had nominated
a poor but popular candidate.

Then we had the Liberty street bureau of
ready-made correspondence and editorials,
and the general incompetence of Hewitt 6.:
Co. in the management of the campaign : e.g ,
campaign text books issued on the eve of
election—and the general wrong headedness
of a crowd of New York bondholders and
their parasites, incapable of feeling and sym-
pathizing with the democratic masses. '

a: a: s< 4: at: It as

Then came tlladeeisions of the commission
alongside of the Oregon telegrams, which, it
is needless to say, had they come to and from
the residence of Governor Hayes,would have
been denounced by every democrat in and
out of Congress as the acme of political ras-
cality. And after such an ignominious and
disastrous-experience as this we are asked to
train under Tilden in 1880.

i6

 

 

Corrox Goons—The Lowell (Mass) Cour-
z‘er of the 20th instant, speaks thus cheerful-
ly: “A gentleman thoroughly posted in man—
ufacturing and selling cotton goods informs
us that that the outlook for business in this
direction has not'been so good as now since
1860. He ascribes this largely to the recap-
turing of various foreign markets by our
manufacturers which were taken front as
during the war by the English. It seems
that the charge that the. English adulterated
their goods largely is sustained, and the for-
eign consumers are‘learning that it doesn’t
pay to have 30 per cent. of mineral matter to
the bale of cotton goods which cold water
will at once wash out. Such sophisticatfon of
fabrics is not known in America, though we
have suffered somewhat from the forging of
American brands and labels on adulterated
English goods. One large selling house in
Boston, which represents nearly as many
spindles as are running in Lowell cotton mills
has recently had to refuse large orders for
certain goods, as they had already sold con-
siderably ahead of production. Once settle
the Presidential question,and business would

-hum again.”
.—-—-—-————-

A remarkable cure of a case of membra-
nous eroup in New Haven, Conn., in a little
boy two years and nine months old by Drs.
Gilbert and Francis Bacon is reported. The
child seemed certain to die and Surgical oper-
ation was decided upon. A hole was cut in
the windpipe and a bent tube ,inserted.
Inside of this tube was one of smaller size,
the two being necessary in order to keep the
one through whi2h breatning was carried on
free from the obstructions of blood and
membrane which were given off in coughing.
The tubes were in use from the Tuesday
noon until the Thursday of the following
week, and for five days the only nourishment
administered to the patient was a little milk.
His recovery is remarkable considering the
exhausting character of his disease, but per-
fect success attended the hazardous opera--

tion.

 

Vermont having already a stringent pro-
hibitory law—penalty ten dollars for first.
offence in selling liquor, twenty for the sec-
ond, and forty for the third, with three
month‘s ilnprisoment in county jail,—has
recently enacted a law declaring every rum
shopa nuisance, and for every conviction
the penalty is afine of from twenty to two
hundred dollars, ora fine of twenty dollars
and inlprisoment in the county jail for not
less than one month nor more than three
months, in the discretion of the. court. The
was of the liquor dealer is hard ill the Green
Mountain state.

Warlsnrlzoor Doors—The best. material I
have ever tried to make boots or harness
pliable and waterproof is linseed oil applied
hot, and if the leather be entirely free from
water the oil may be boiling hot without in-
jury to the leather. I saw an old and skill-
ful blacksmith apply boiling hot oil to the
leather of his bellows. He said nothing he
had used would make his bellows so pliable
and easy to work as hot linseed oil. One oil-
ing of a pair of boots with linseed oil will do
more service than three or four with fallow
or neat’s foot oil.—-—.I[rtz‘)lc Farmer.

 

 

Benedict assures us—and we have no rea-
son to doubt his word—that since his mar-
riage, whenever he misses the last tram he is

 

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Box 379 P. 0., NORWALK, CONN.

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Room No. 4, [up stairs,]

 

GAZETTE-13111 LDING.

EMILY VJ}. PARBEEJIIJ),

(Graduate of N.Y. Medical College for Women,
Cor. M'AIN d: MARSHALL STREETS,
SOUTH NORIVALK, CONN.

Office Hours, until9 a. m., audit-om 3 p. m. At-
tention to all classes of diseases incident to a gen-
eral practice of medicine and surgery. Fam-
ilies supplied with Homoeopathic remedies.

References by permission :—S-Lllcnthal, M. D.,
Prof. ot‘Thcoryand Practice, N. Y . city; Clemence
Lozier, M. D. Dean of College, N. Y.: Alfred .
Hills, M. D.,I’rol‘. Materia Medica. 3m 3

EYE AND EAR—W. R. OAKES, M. D.,
Occulist and Aurist, has his Ofllce corner
Wall and Water Sts., where he may be
found every day from 9 o’clock, a. m., to
9 o’clock, p. m , for free consultation. Besides
the eye and ear, the doctor treats successfully till
scrolulous and catharrhal diseases of the lungs,
wmdpipe and throat, some of which are often pre-
dis losing causes of blindness and deafness. Call
anl see the statistics of cases. testimonials. &c.,
at the office as above. Chartres for scientific ex-
amination and treatment aIways moderate. No
charge for consultation. Call for a circular. 46

 

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c HARLES W. MANY,

Surgeon Dentist,

at o is WA ms, coN‘Ni ‘

Of‘llee corner of Main and Wall Streets. Nitrous-
_ Oxide Gas administered.

 

C. B. COOLIDGE,
DEBQ'TESE‘.

Successor to
Dr. Asa. I—Iill,
WALL-VSE'REET, fiORWA-LK,
Office over
C. J. Gruman’s Dry Goods Store.

W Gas administered for extracting teeth with-
out pain .

DENTESTR Y
AT HARD TIMES PRICES,

For Cash - No Credit :
All work executed in the Best Manner, at my office
OVER. SELLECK’S BOOK STORE.

34 T. E. SWIFTfD. D. s.

EDWA RD P. ‘VEED,

D R U G- G- I S '1‘
Wall Street, apposite Nor-walk Opera House,
A large and well selected stock of ,

DRUGS AND MEDICINES,

Perfumery, Patent Medicines, all kinds Mineral
Waters, l‘oilet and Medicated Soaps, Flavoring
and Handkerchief Extraess, Hair Brnshes.Combs,
Sponges, Chamois Skins, Stationery. Clears, &e.,
and isconstantly adding to his stock all the new
and popular medicines oi" the day.

 

The Medicine that Cures

.13..

VEGETINE!

Taking into consideration the character of its
vouchers, the history of its cares and the immense
increasing demand, \‘non'rixn may be fairly en-
titled the leading medicine of the age. .

For Scrot‘ula in the blood, VEGE'rlNE is an lnf‘al-
lible remedy, and no person need suffer from tu-
mors, ulcers, and all diseases arising from impure
blood, it'Vncrz'rma is used according to directions.
There is not a case of Scrot‘ula in cxistance that
VEGETINE will not care. provided, however. the
vital functions have not lost thclrpowcr of action,
all that may be said to the contrary noththstand-
Ins- . . .
Vnonrixn is pleasant to the taste, mild In its
influence, and absolute in its action on disease, as
the following unqestionable evidence wlll show.

 

PAID NEARLY

$400.0t‘lli

Jxxuxnr 2,1875.
II. R. S'rnvuxs, Esq.:

Dear Sir—When about six months old I was vac-
cinated. The parties who were vaccinated from
the same virus died from the humor. The humor
spread over me to such an extent thatI was rolled
yin bran to prevent me from scratching my person.
The disease finally settled in my head. I remained
in this condition about twenty years, troubled all
the time with sores breaking in my head and ills-
charging corruption t‘rom my" car. All this time a
small kernel appeared on my neck, rallnally_1n-
creasing in Size until a. tumor former of such im-
mouse size I could see it by turning my eyes down-
ward. All this time I was takin g various remedies
for my blood without any substantial bencllt.

I then won to a prominent phySlclan in Boston,
who, during his treatment of six months, lanced
the tumor eight times, which cost are nearly Slut].
This left me with a roughmggravatcd sorc,wltl_iout
at all diminishin the size of the tumor, and in a
srekly,f‘eeble cont itlon. I consulted another phy-
sician in Natick, who, altereonsidcrable tune, sue-
CCCLIGJI in healing the sore without reducing the
size. At this point I commenced to use YIEGE-
Tim-1, through the earnest persuasion ot a ll'lClld.
After I had taken this mcdicinenbout one week
I experienced \v-‘nderlul sensations. My whole
body seemed to be I‘Illllcl‘gtlln” a radical change,
until thc tumor broke and discharged frightlul
quantities. From this time it decreased in size
until the bunch disappeared, but my neck still
bears the ugly scars of the sore and lance, I am
now healthy and strong and able to worn; every

da '. .
fwill also mention that I have been an acute
sull'crer from inflammatory rheumatism ever sauce
I can remember. until commencing the use of Viso-
l-z'rlsn, when almost immediately all rheumatic
pains ceased. This statement I‘volnntccrtor the
purpose ct‘bcnelitingother sutl‘erlnghumamtyatnd
vou will conl'cra favor by‘glvmg 1:315 lllllllcll pub-
" ' ' '1 houwht ro or. cry gra e u y,
he“) ‘ St a On. ED SAVELS, Ashland, Muss.

 

What is Vegetine?

It is a compoundextractcdfrom barks, roots and
herbs. Itisnature’sremedv. Itispcrl’ectlyharln-
less from any bad effect upon the system. It is
nourishing and strengthening. It acts (chlulg
upon the blood. It quiets the nervous system: It
gives you a good, sweet sleep at night. It lsa
great panacea for our agedlathcrs and mothers.
[or it gives them strength,qulets their nerves, amt
gives them nature’s sweet sleep—as has been
proved by manyan aged person. Itls the great
Blood Purifier. It is a soothing rcmedyt'or our
children. It has relieved and cured thousands.
It is pleasant to take; every childlike: it. It re-
lieves and cures all disease arlsmgl‘rom llupurc
blood. Try the VEGETINE. Give it a trial for
your complaints; then you will say to yourlricnd.
neighborandacquamtance,“Try it, it has cured

me."
Report of a Practical Chemist
and Apothecary.
Bosa‘ox, Jan. 1,1874.
Dear Sfi—This is to certify that I have sold at
retail 15.1); dozen (185-2 bottles) of your Vacs-nun
since April 12, 1870, and can truly say that It has
given the best; satisfaction of any remedy for the
complaints for which it is recommended that I
ever sold. Scarcely a day passes \vlthout some of
my customers testifying to its merits on themselves
or their friends. 1 am perfectly cognizant of scv-‘
cral cases of Soot‘ulous Tumors being cured by
Vlton'rluu alone in this vicinity.
Very respectfully yours.
AI GILMAN, 468 Broadway.
To H. R. STYENS, Esq.

 

~ Rent at Winnipauk.

REAL ESTATE.

\l‘-l\l\l\l'\/\/\/\1\I\f\l\lV\/\I\r\l\/\l\/\I‘.I\/\/\

To Rent.

A IIOL’SE upon the top of the hill above Bene-
«llct’sllat Shop. Will be rented to one or two
good tcnrnts at a low figure. E. J. HILL.

To Let. '

STORE and Six Rooms to let,opposite the Town
Ilall, Darrell. Enquire of Dr. SANDS. 2t'9

To Rent.

Tho-pleasant residence of the subscriber with
ham and choice fruit, corner of Merwin and Aca-
demy Sts. Possession given about April 15.
mt Apply to THOMAS C. OSBORN.

@ .

ATTENTION is called ito the new I‘luzxcu

1:001" Corrxo I} now nearly completed, loca-
ted on Beatty Street. Rooms arranged for a. sill-
glc family; water supply in basement, first and
second stories: bath room, bath tub, bowls, sink,
etc. ; everything new, neat and well arranged. A
personal inspection is invited. Inquire of

CIIA ItLES P. TURNEY.

Residence fronting northeast corner Union Park.

Norwalk, Feb. 26, 1877. ti 9

TO Rent, flight in the. Village. .
FROM FIRST OF APRIL.

Tllc Dwelling on Main Street, opposite the resi-
dence of Chas. Sherry. on high, healthy ground,
has 7 rooms, good well of water, garden, fruit, die.
Suitable for one large or two small families.
Apply to J. B. ELLS, Gazette Office.

To Rent.

THE place torlnerlyxoccnplcd by IIlcVSIlIJSBflbCl‘,
near the head of aiu Street, is Offered to rent
at a very low rent. 1:. L. ELLS.

R I l —Kitchcn,two Bed Rooms,
Gums a at. Parlor, and large Pantry.
Water ln_tlle house, Enquire ol‘A. A. liETTS, at
store of L. J. Curtis. 4t7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I IOUSES AND ROOMS To LET, by
H. FITCH, 51 Main Street. 7

Office to Let.

ROM fhe 1st of April next, the oflicc lately oc-
, cupicd b J. F. Foote. Esq.. over Prowitt‘s
Drug Store. pply :0 .105. W. HUBBELL. 3t*8

To Let.

ADWELLING HOUSE, containing nine rooms,
situated on the new street in the rear of sub-
scriber’s residence,(now occupied by Capt Crabbe)
is offered to rent. Possession given April lst.
Apply to C. C. BETTS.

To Rent.

_. A HOUSE, suitable for one family or two.
with large barn. situated on Franklin Av-
enue, formerly known as the “Knapp
Place,” Borough Water. Also the house
. on the corner of‘North Avenue and Camp
Street now occn ied by A. Morehouse, containing
13 rooms with orough water on the premises.
Will be rented to two families, or one, as desired.
Large yard. Apply to JAMER FINNEY,

3t8 - Real Estate Agent.

 

 

 

 

 

FOR SALE on To [EL—A Cottage on Camp Street.
Inquire on the premises.
33% MRS. W. A. GORIIAM.

 

To Let.

T ills pleasantly located and every way desirable
residence, formerly owned by Mr. B.- E.

Staats, on Belden Ayenueds offered to let from

the first of April next. Apply to

7 . GEO. G. BISHOP.

 

To Let. -

HE NEAT COTTAGE on Osborn Avenue,
formerly occu led by Aaron Ambler, contain-
ing;r eight rooms. ent $14.00 per month. Inquire
on the premises, or of JAMES L. AMBLER, of
the firm of Van Hookah-.117 Ambler.
Norwalk, Feb. 10th, 1877. ’ 65*

For Sale Cheap.

HE homestead of the late Phineas S. Disbrow,
deceased, consisting of about 30 acres of land
with comfortable Dwelling House, Barn, and other
out buildings. and located about two miles from
the villages of Norwalk and Westport. Possesclon
given immediately. If not sold by April 15!: will be
rented. Apply to JOHN OSBORN,
SL7 Administrator.

Washable Furnished Hausa to let

[IE subscriber offers his Ilonse, containing 12
rooms, furnace, gas, Borough water. Also on
premises, an excellent well of water, a flue garden,
with asparagus and strawberry beds, apple, pears,
grapes, and other fruit in abundance, large barn,
poultry house aLd yard, wash house. &c., &c.
Possession given on short notice. For further
particulars enquire of .
CHARLES ’1‘. LEONARD.

Nor-walk, Itch. fith, 1577. 7

For Sale.

,tj- A House and Lot, in a healthy location on
“21 Fair Street, above Catharine. The House is

nearly new, well built. conveniently arrang-
ed, and will make a. comfortable and )leasant
home forai‘amlly of average size. The at runs
back to the river. There 1311 well of excellent
water on the place, and Borough water in the
Street. Price low,un\l part of the money can re-
main on mortgage. A line chance to sccurca
home. Apply at GAZETTE OFFICE. Stf

 

 

 

ROM the lst ofthc month, one half of a small
cottage, 4 rooms. with garden privileges.
Rent 35 per month. Enquire at this oflice. 6

House for Rent. .

Good sized House on Butler Street, by the
Straw Factory. Enquire ot
BURR SMITH.

To Rent.

lIIE elegant residence known as the “Dimon
Place,” pleasantly located on West Avenue
one of the most desirable places in the Borough of
Norwalk, is offered to rent on moderate terms.
Also. a large Carpenter Shop, located on Arch
Street, on the Benton property. Will be rented
very low. For full particulars cnqure of
th JAMES FINNEY, Real Estate Agent.

For Sale or Exchange.

THE Large, Elegant and Pleasantly Located
Dwelling ot' the subscriber, on East Avenue;
House has 15 rooms, with all modern improve-
ments : about two acres ground attached. Will.
be solll at reasonable price or exchanged for New

York City property. Apply to or address
“ GEO W. CRAM, Box 452, Norwalig, Ct.

 

A

6th

 

 

To Rent.

r 111E STORE now occupied by Selleck Brothers,
_ from April 15:. Also a. house on Main Street,
near the residence of E. Quintard.

mt E. QUINTARD.

 

Number of yery desirable tenements lOl' rent
near the Bridge. Enquire of 0. E. WILSON,
No. 4 Gazette Building, Norwalk.

Desirable Property for sale.

A. Verydesirable place on East Avenue.

Also, a few choice Building Lots situated on
Osborn Avenue, for sale cheap.
Also, a nicely located House and Lot on Mer-
win Street near West. Avenue, for sale at a bar-
gain. Enquire of

S, E. OSBORN. East Avenue,

tl'll or to I). W. FITCH, \Vest Avenue.

Tea Rent.
ART of a House, (three rooms) right in the vi];
lane. lient $12 permonth. Possession given
immediately. Enquire at this olllcc.

 

A BARGAIFJ.

Oi: SALE—A Ilrst-ratc built llonse,(on East
Avenue.) containing nine rooms; will be let
if notsol‘t. Also BUILDING LOTS for sale.
Apply to D. II. FITCH.
Nor-wall. , Nov. 27th, 1875. IS“

FOR SALE.

l' \WO very-desirable linildlngLotsnn \VestMain
Street. Apply at the GAZETTE (.ir‘FICE.

FOB S A L E .

NEAT RESIDENCE on one of the best,plcas-

antestnlld mostaccessiblc streets in town.
Has eight rooms. with gas in each, and heatcrca-
pablc of heating the whole house. Large barn
with stabling for several horses. Apple, Pear and
Cherry Trees. _i teommencing'to bear fruit. ls
within five minutes” walk of the Post Otlice, &c.
Priee37,500. Or will rcntit to a good tenantlor
$600 per-year. Enquire at this ofllce.

 

 

 

 

T‘Q’OIK‘I‘I’A [.K INSURANCE-I (70,,
J.

2V0 R IVA L If, C O AFN:
Charter Capital - - - - $500,000
Paid uanpital - - - 100,000

\1‘n.C.Sx-;nni~:r,l’rcs.. GEO 1‘..Cowr.1~:s,See’y.

 

\‘I‘N A I XVSU R A NC E Co. of HARTFORD.
Incorporated 1512. Charter Perpetual.

Capital and Assels, $5,052,380.19

Insures a inst loss and damage by Fire,on terms
adopted t hehazard andconslstent with the laws
of compensation. COWLES & MERRILL,

Sole Agents for Norwalk and vicinity.

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THEODORE E. SMITH,

DEALER IN

IIA RD IVA RE,
Cutlery

AND
Agricultural Implements.
WALL PAPER, WINDOW SHADES, PAINTS

OILS, G LASS, SASII, ELI): DS,
' AND DOORS.

' materialmandbye/areiul

CHEMICAL PAINT!

THE BEST IN THE MARKET.

. Itls more beautiful, moredurable, lowerin price.
is all ready t‘or_ use, does not wash byrain. best
wood pro-server, is water and fire proot‘, and is the
best f‘or_general uses, either for wood, iron or
brick buildings. any of the fin est residenccsin
town are painted with

AVERILL’S CBEDIICAL PAINT

Put up ready for use in pails of 1, 2 or 3 gallons
kegs of 5, 10 or 15 gallons, half barrels or barrels
.All orders 1promptly filled and any information
given by app ying to

D. H. WEBB, Sole Ag’t for Norwalk

Office at Store or RAYMOND Bno‘s, foot of‘
Washington Street, SOUTH .‘ORWALK.

CARRIAGE MAKERS.
MULLINGS a TILLY,

Success rs to S. l‘. TUTTLE,

 

IIIARSIIA L STREET, SO UTII NOR WALK

Would respectfully inform the citizens of‘ Nor-
walk and vicinity that they are prepared to

Build Carriages and Wagons
OF E VERY DESCRIPTI 01V. .

Particular attention paid to REPAIRING in It]
branches of the trade.

One SECOND-HAND ROCKAWAY, and one
NO TO]? BUGGY, for sale. , 1y2

scan serum

Bought, Sold or Ext-hanged,

Office 4 Gazette Building, 2 I. J. STURGES,
Norwalk. Conn. Broker.

INSURANCE.

capital Represented. $23,000,000.00.
» B. J. STUBGES, Agent.

C. .W. Burriti
Has Removed

To No. 4 Phoenix Block, Wall St.,

Foot of Mill Hill, where with increased facilitms
he is prepared to do

PLUMBING,

in all its branches. Also special attention given
to Tin Roofing, Tin and Sheet Iron Work and J ob-
bing. Gas Futures of all kinds kept on hand.
Norwalk, April, 1876.

CHAS T." LEONARD 81 SON

DEALERIN'

an an as. . L ,
WOOD AND BRICK,

I‘I’th River Blue Stone.Lime, Cement
ALSO

_ DEM!“ PIPE FIB “WHISQELIS AID

cHlMlEYS,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.

,Water St, Norwich, Conn

”t. H. reruns,

Manufacturing Confectioner,

Keeps constantly on hand a large variety of

Pure Confectionery

Always Fresh and of the Best Quality, at
\Vholesale and Retail.
Also a superior article of

ICE CREAM.

SODA WATER, with fruit syrups, and OTTAWA
IBEER.,drawn from Matthews Patent Steel Foun-
alns. ‘

Fruits, Nuts. fine Imported and
Domestic Cigars.
No. 2] Main Street.

. Au figant Ice Cream Saloon and Restauran
rorLadlcs and Gentlemen. .

O. n. DOUGLAS-ammonia.

 

 

 

 

 

a canon wine seamen,
I Hancoustantly in stock at hisnew stand ,

M‘o. 9 Main merges,

A choice and ill; c assortlnen tot

Grocer/ice,

Provisions,
Fleet-r,

Fruit, £30.,

To which he wuuldi nvitezhc attentiono fa who

wishto[.archasefirst-classgoods ,at
Reasonable Prices.

DRIED BEEF, SLICED A SPECIALTY. BEST
OF RAMS, EITHER WHOLE 0R SLICED .

Dropin and see usin or newstore,

V0. 9 DEAEN STREET.

 

I would request the attention of

any persons who contematc

buiding‘ to the very (lesi-
rabc stock of

LUM:BE R

Now in my Yard at Norwalk.

_1 am now prepared to furnish in the line of !’

SHINGLES,

—BOTII— '

SIIAVED PINE and CEDAR,

Anal of Sawcd Shingles

The S. K. & 00.,
The Curtis 8t 00.,

Also,

And other Brands.

Sawed Spruce.

Also a Large and Thoroughly Seascncdl.ot of Soft

lilieliigaa Sitting,

1.3m Rough Edge and Jointed.

In all grades of Lumber. of every descrmion,
used in lllisnnurkct, my assortment never was
better, or pl ices more favorable.

Now is the Time to Buy,

When a good selection (jun be harl,belorc the
yards are thinned out

Whitewash tell an! Eiaeil’iafllut
Always on hand.

Lumber delivered by -ail or
teams. No charge for loading: on
board cars.

E. .i.liriii...im

 

HARLES S. LOCIE\E’OOD,

Fashionable Draper slat Taller,
AND

GENTS FUIL’NISHING E.IIPOI.‘IL'.II.

Main Street, Norwalk, Conn.

Jolfifionncckér,

B A KB TEE;
‘ FOOT or MILL HILL.

Bread, Rolls, Pies, Cakes, Crullcrs, &c., baked
fresh everyday. Everything made out of good
and competentworkmen.

Tryout Baking.
Be So BEIAED'CER‘,

At his Store in blALLOllY’S BLOCK. has con-
stantly on hand, a. general assortment of'

QA’aOOEREEKE ,,
cacorinaxmnass,

 

Main Street, Norwalk, Conn.

 

 

Vegetine is sold by all Druggistn.

SIGN rmrmemarnnmnomo, &c l

T1 XAND li'OODEN WAR E, ETC.. ETC.
Bv devoting his constant personal attention to

Are you going to Paint? Who is Slut? '
_ USE There is a little maiden-
AVERILL’S Who is she ? Do you know?

Who always has a welcome
Wherever she may go.

Her face is like the May-time,
Her voice is like a bird’s;
The sweetest of all music
Is her lightsome words.

Each spot she makes the brighter,
As if she were the sun,

And she is sought and cherished
And loved by every one.

By old folks and by children,
By lofty and by low,

Who is this little maiden?
Does anybody know?

You surely must have Vmet her;
You certainly can guess;

What! must I introduce her?
Her name is—Clleerfulness.

 

 

God’s Anvil.

Pain‘s furnace heat within me quivers,
God’s breath upon the flame doth blow,

And all my heart in anguish shivers,
And trembles at the fiery glow;

And yet I whisper: As God will !

And in Ilis hottest fire hold still.

He comes and lays my heart, all heated,
On the hard anvil, minded so
In His own fair shape to beat it
With his great hammer, blow on blow;
And yet I whisper: As God will!
And at His heaviest blows hold still.

He takes my softened heart and beats it ;
The sparks fly off at every blow;

He turns it o'er and o‘er and heats it,
And lets it cool andmakes it glow;

And yet I whisper; As God wills!

And in his mighty hand hold still.

Why should I murmur? F:- the sorrow
Thus only longer-lived would be;

Its end may come, and will,¢o-morrow,
When God has done His work in me;

So I say, trusting: As God will!

And, trusting to the end, hold still.

He kindles’for my profit purely
Afllietion’s glowing, fiery brand;

And all His heaviest blows are surely
Inflicted by a master hand. .

So I say, praying: As God will!
And hope in Him, and suffer still.

' —From the German.

 

DIAXDIUS.

I hold him great who, for Love’s sake,
Can give with generous, earnest will——
Yet he who takes for Love’s sweet sake,
I think I hold more generous still.

I bow before the ibble mind

That freely some great wrong forgives ;
Yet nobler is the one forgiven,

Who bears that burden well and lives.

It may be hard to gain, and still
To keep a lowly steadfast heart ;
Yet he who loses has to fill .

A harder and a truer part.

Glorious it is to wear the crown

Of a deserved and pure success ;—
He who knows how to fail. has won'
A crown whose luster is not less.

Great may he be who can command
And rule with just and tender sway ;
Yet is diviner wisdom taught

Better by him who can obey.

Blessed are those who die for God,

And earn the martyr’s crown of light ;_

Yet he who lives for God may be

A great conqueror in His sight.
—Adelaz'de A. Procter.

 

How FREDERICK 'rnn Ginsu Censn A Pin-
MA Doxxx —There is a curious story told of
the manner in which Frederick the Great
could deal, where other men had'failed, with
a prima donna of the period who was inclin-
ed to set too little store by the public. This
great artist seemed to catch acold, whichhad
the effect of rendering her hoarse and conse-
quently unable to sing, whenever any body or
thing had displeased her.

One day a certain opera was to be perform-
ed at Berlin before the king himself. At the
appointed hour the manager came forward
and said:

“ Ladies and gentlemen, we grieve to in-
form you that our prima 'donna has a sore
throat, and that the representation announc-
ed cannot therefore take place."

The stolid Teutonic audience seemed no
whit surprized, and was moving out tran-
quilly, when the king rose and commanded
the musicians to keep their places. The au-
ience sat down again and waited patiently
on events.

In less than a quarter of an hour the man-
ager reappeared and spoke as follows:

“ Ladies and gentlemen, I have the ,most
unfeigned pleasure in informing you that. our
prima donna is completely cured of her sore
throat and will have the honor to sing before
you to-night.”

Surely enough the famous singer soon‘hpo'
peared, and never had she sang better. Her
triumph was complete.

The king’s prescription had been a very sim-
ple one. The prima donna, having dismissed
the unhappy manager, was sitting comfortably
before the fire in her own room, and rather
pleased at the idea of having Spoiled the pleas-
ure of several hundreds of persons, when the
door was violently thrown open, and there
entered an officer followed by four dragoons.
“ Mademoiselle," quoth the officer, “ the
king, my master, has sent’ me to‘ ask after
your health.”

“ The king isvery good; I have a bad sore
throat.”

“His majesty knows it, and has charged
me to take you at once to the military hos—
pital, where you will be cured in a few days.”
Mademoiselle turned pale. .
“ You are jesting,” she simpered; but Prus-
sian officers she was informed, never jested.

I The lieutenant gave'the order to his men,
who seized mademoisellc and carried her out
of the theatre.

A‘coach was in attendance; the lady was
deposited therein; the officer took his place
beside, after shouting his address to the dri-
ver, “The military hospital,” and oil“ they
wept, the dragoons riding alongside.“

In a few seconds, “Stay," said the lady; “I
think I feel better." .

"Tile king is anxious, madelnoiselle, that
you should feel quite restored, and even that
you should sing to-night.”

“I will try,” murmured the prisoner.

““nck to the theatre,” cried the ollicer to

flu

the coaclnnan.

Arrived there, niadcmoisclh- began to think

she had yielded too easily.

"1 will sing, since his majesty commands

into," she said, “but God knows how.”

“You will sing,” replied the officer, “like

the great artist you are.”

“ I shall sing like an artist with a any bad

cold."

“ I think not.”

“ And why ? ”

“Because a couple of dragoons will be ill

attendance behind the scenes, and at the least

couac they have orders to arrest you and car-

ry you off again to the military lzospita .”

The hrarsencss was new C(npletely gone
W

The meaning of words changes. If a new
dictionary was being compiled at Washington
it would be necessary to define “partizan” as
deciding against “us" while a man who takes
a 'udicial view of things is one who Sides
“with" us. That would suit everybody.

—Boston Herald.

 

the business he hopes to merit public patronage.9 ‘