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‘ competent hands.
“351:. Gazette
Tuesday, August 7th, 1877.
The Post Office Department vs.
the Advertising Publications.
For two months or more a controversy has
existed between the Post Oflicc Department
audlhc publishers of certain trade publica-
tions which has naturallycreated a good deal
of feeling in certain quarters. During the
last few years certain publications having for
their object merely the mlvm-tizi'ng 0f {100th
and the personal profit of business firms,
have been passing through the mails at what
is known as “lowest. rates” of postage, the
same as the general newspaper press,—“tlie
public prints”—ol’ the country. When iti
borne in mind that the government loses fou
and one-half cents on every newspaper and
periodical carried through thcmails,and while
its profits from the carriage of letters last
year was about five millions of dollars, while
its loss from the conveyance of mail uiatter
of the other classes is in the neighborhood
of twelve millions of dollars, ($12,000,000,)
making a net loss to the government of be-
tween six and seven millions of dollars, it*
will be seen that Congress was certainly
right in endeavoring to make the burden no
greater than any corresponding good which
the public might reap. Hence on the 12th of
July, 1876, they passed the following law,out
of the construction of which has grown all
the trouble; . ,.
“Transient newspapers and magazines, re
ular publications designed primarily for 3a -
vertising purposes or for free Circulation, or
for circulation at nominal rates, and all print-
ed matter of the third class except unsealed
circulars, shall be — imittcd to and be trans-
mitted in the mobs at the rate of one cent for
cvety two ounces or fractional part thereof,
and one cent for each two additional ounces
or fractional part thereof."
The following is the construction placed
upon this law by the Acting Assistant Attor-
ney General for the Post Oflicc Department,
our former fcllow-townsman, A. H. Bissell,
ESQ.
on The I’. O. DEPARTMENT,
Wasnixirrox, D. 0., June 7th, 1877.
Il'ox. JAMES N. Trxnu, First Ass1stant Post-
master General :— _ . _
Sin—I have made careful examination of
the publications which you have submitted
to this office—to wit, The Iron Age and The
Metal ll’orl-(r, published by G. D. Williams,
at the city of New York—in connection
with section 15 of the act of July 12, 1876,
and I am of opinion that they are neither of
them suih publications as bring them within
the provisions of that section. There is _no
ambiguity in the terms regular publication
designed primarily for advertising purposes
as employed in the aforesaid section, but the
question of whether a given publication is
within the tertns employed, being a question
of fact rather than law, is not as .easily an-
swered. Under tue indomitablctspirit of en-
lei-prise which has ever characterized the bus-
ieess interest of the country, of late years
OFFICE OF THE ASST. ATT’Y GRIL}
men engaged in certain trade pursuits have“.
resorted to the expedient of printing or hav-
ing printed certain publications devoted
mainly to the advertisement of their business
or trade. These publications are issued in
sheets, some of them having the appearance
of newspapers, others of pamphlets; they
are issued from regular oflices of publication,
and at regular and stated intervals, some of
them designed for free circulation, some for
circulation at moderate rates,while others are
furnished only to bona fide and regular sub-
scribers at a subscription price which may be
regarded as fair and commensurate, but all of
them having for their main object the public
and undisguised advertisement of those who
publish them. .
There can be no doubt that such pulica-
tions are publications designed primarily for
“advertising purposes," and whether they be
issued under any of the conditions above
named they are alike subject to the rates fixed
by the fifteenth section of the act of July 12,
1876. There are, however, publcations which
do not so undisguisedly advertise the business
of those who publish them. They are ap-
parently devoted to the dissemination of in.
telligence relating to the pursuit or business
of a certain class or classes of the general
public: Such intelligence, consisting of cor-
respondence, editorial articles,it may be trade
reports,elianges in business and various other
matters, as well as what are technically
known as advertisements, and yet in point of
fact these publi tions are primarily designed
and so conduct for the advertisement of
the business interest of those who publish or
own them. The main object of such publi—
cation being to attract notice to the pursuit
of those who publish or own them, it is en-
tirely immaterial to the inquiry to consider
by what manner this object is best accom-
plished. There may be a presumption in
favor of all publications of this character
which have a boonafide subscription list and
which are published at rates other than nom-
inal, but it is a presumption not often over-
come by careful diagonsis. The statute was
not intended nor does it discriminate against
regular publications denominated class or
special publications per se.
Twenty-five years ago a publication which
met all tastes, which was for everybody’s use,
was all that was demanded by the people, but.
it'eannot be denied that at this day the dc;
mand is for a division of labor here as else-
where. It is impossible for a general period-
ical or newspaper to embrace within its space
all the movements of the, and hence but a
meagre information upon these different sub-
jects can be supplied, the elaborate and len-
tif‘ic details being left to the class period als.
The intention of Congress in the enactment
of the statutes was not directed against such '
regular publication, whether confined to a
single department or conveying information
interesting and of the highest importance to
certain classes of the community, but against
those which, under cover of furnishing just
such information, were designed primarily to
apprise the public, or such of the public as
could be induced to subscribe to their publi--_
cations, of their business or trade.
As a summaryy of these views I would ad-
vise you that publication which are regularly
issued by single individuals or by firms, or by
combination of individuals or firms engaged
in trade, the main object of which is the
prosecution of the business interest cf the
owners or publishers of the same, whether
the same be done openly or without disguise,
or whether it be done by conveying inform-
ation relative to the business of a certain
class of the genral public, as well such publi-
cations as are confined to eneral purposes of
advertising, are such pub ications as are des-
ignated by the fifteenth section of the act of
1876. The question in all cases is a question
of interest. Very respectfully,
A. H. Bissau,
-Acting for the Assistant Attorney General
for the Post Office Department.
There can be no doubt of the correctness
of of these views, and 'they have been ap-
proved by the First Assistant Postmaster
General and the Postmaster General himself;
but in their application to individual publica- ‘
tion, much unintentional injustice has been
done, which from the nature of things could
not well be avoided. From a personal con-
nection with the case of one of these publi-
cations, which the Department had finally re:
instatcd at the old rate, we can testify by that
there is only an honest desire on the part of
the Post Office authorities to collect the reve-
nues without in any manner doing injustice
to any-eof the legitimate publications of the
day. Mr. Bisscll, who has had almost entire
charge of' this matter, has been asked by the
Postmaster General to prepare certain recom-
mendations looking to the proposed arrange-
ment Of the troublesome question of the
classification of mailablc matter to be pre-
scntcd to Congress at its next session for its
action. As Mr. Email is not only a very su-
perior lawyer, but has also an eminently
practical mind, which will be greatly aided
in this duty by his practical experiences in
editoriiil and newspaporial duty, the Post-
master General could have placed this deli-
cate, yet most important duty in no more
In the particular case of hardship growing
out of the Department’s ruling of which we
had intimate personal knowledge, we were
impressed throughout with Mr. Bisscll’s and
the Postmaster General‘s honest desire to
justly interpret the law and at the same time
work as little injury fiand inconvenience as
possible to the parties under the ban. In the
cases of the Iron Age and American Grocer,
newspapers, we think the Department has
acted clearly within the spirit of the law in
reversing its decision and restoring. those
newspapers to their former privilege of trans-
mission in the mails. ‘ In our judgment it
seems it not only good law but the best of.
plain, commonsense, combined with entire
equity, and conducive to the best interests of
the public and the pecuniary interests of the
Department as well.
#
The Hartford Citp Guard make an excur—
sion to Providence, Wednesday and Thurs-
day.
FIRE AT‘GREDNWICII
THIRTY-SIX HORSES CONSUMED.
The Morton House stables were; entirely
consumed at 2 o’clock Monday morning,
burning thirty-six horses and many carriages,
mostly property of the guests. One team
was valued at $10,000 and another single
'horse at $7,000. Several coachmcn narrow-
ly escaped with their lives. Supposed to
have been incendiary.
Don’t Forget the Poor.
We trust those who can, will not forget to
slip a dollar, five dollars, ten dollars, or even
fifty or more dollars, into the hands of Drs.
Lyrics, Barbour, Lockwood, Hitchcock, Hill,
Higgins, Pardee, and other reputable physi-
cians for‘tliem to use in alleviating the needs
of the destitute sick in our midst. It cannot
be too promptly given. ‘
P. S.—A meeting of the physicians to con-
sider this matter is to be held at the residence
of Dr. James E. Barbour on \Vcdncsday
evening. ' . _
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Ncw Milford Railroad.
A corps of surveyors commenced Monday
running the line of the recent and suddenly
projected air line Railroad between Daubury
and New Milford. Hope to see the entCIprise
pushed with some zeal through to its final
completion and we are assured it will be.
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A riot occurred at Scranton, Penn., Wed-
nesday. A mob marched through town,
closed up shops, knocked the mayor down,
and assaulted a company, of vigilante with
brickbats. The vigilants fired several volleys
into the crowd, which produced a panic
among them, and they scattered in all direc-
tions. United States troops arrived and quiet
was restored, but much bitter feeling is still
manifested:
Sour: Dirrnunxcn.——Com. White transports
passengers to and from New, York for fifty
cents, the distance being about eighty—four
miles. The transfer steamer Maryland which
transports the cars of the New England and
Washington through trains from Harlem
River to J crseyCity,a distance of just twelve
miles, charges each passenger seventy-five
cents! Fifty cents would be an unconscion-
able charge in these times, yet we presume a
reduction of price, in the case of the trans-
fer steamer would have little to do towards
increasing the number of its passengers as in
most other cases it does.
The little paper printed on t0p of Mount
Washington entitled “ Among the Clouds,"
records the names of Hon. Levi Warner and
wife of Norwalk, as visitors at that place. It
is cold up there and fires, heavy overcoats and
blankets are in requisition. . The mercury
reached sixty degrees on the warmest day of
the season.
We left Senator Jones at Washington, on
Saturday, busily at; work reading and revising
the proofs of his Silver Bill Report. He
hopefully expects to finish up his work with
the printers the present. week and join his
family at. the Dorlon House.
110! for Branford Point!
If the weather proves suitable Tuesday
morning the Methodist Societies of the town
will sail in the Laura for Branford. Point.
Ever-y arrangement has been made for an en-
joyable excursion,and it is expected that the
attendance will be large.
‘ FOUND—Postmaster Olmstead is in receipt
Of a letter from the postmaster at Middle-
boro, Mass, informing him that Henry Brush,
who strayed away from his home here some
weeks ago, was arrested there and is held as
a vagrant. That he seems harmlessly insane,
but wants to get back to his home in Nor-
walk. The authorities there will detain him
a reasonable time till his friends can send for
him. The act of disinterested kindness on
the part. of the Massachusetts P. M., is wor-
thy of special commendation. '
The old horse car with steam motor has
been brought back from Saugatuck to John
Cotter’s shop and dismantled. We under-
stand that Mr. Cotter has contracted to make
a new engine for the company to put into a
new car expressly to show the superiority of
this motor over all others for use on street
Horse Railways. He has plans already drawn
and perfected for the engine. It is rumored
that the Baldwin car has been withdrawn-
from the Market Street Road, Philadelphia»
for repairs and improvements, We hope onr
folks will soon be ready to takc‘their place on
all roads. \Ve understand that our company
here propose running their engine with Bi-Snl-
phide of Carbon instead of ste , which
will undoubtedly reduce the man“; expense
and the first cost of the engine ; it will
also be easier managed and require less rt!-
pairs. We hope they will succeed.
Rev. C. M. Selleck is engaged in improv-
ing the front of his fine School property on
East Avenue. The picket fence has been re-
moved from in front of the cottages and
main building, the ground graded and a stone
coping laid. Alterations have also been made
in the front of the main building and a gen-
eral brushing up made on the new street. Col.
Lockwood continues working on his new
front fence, grading, &c., and whey com-
pleted that side of the alreadybeautiful ave-
nue .will show great improvement.
Our Baptist friends had a lovely day for
their excursion, on Tuesday last—one of the
finest of this remarkable pleasant season. The
united churches and sunday schools, num-
boring about one hundred and seventy-five .
persons, took- passage on the Adelphi, and
were landed at the Rocky Neck Landing,
Greenwich, and transferred in small boats to
the Opposite shore, where several hours were
very pleasantly passed. Upon its return from
New York the Adelphi stopped for them,
reaching South Norwalk about 65 o’clock.
Those master mechanics, Messrs. Hauford
and Glover of the Gas Works with Clark
of the paint brush, had the First Congre-
gational Church lighted up, last Wednes-
day evening, to see the effects of the recent
fresco and internal imprOvements. The re-
flectors added greatly to the artistic effects of
the decorations,'and when the work of im-
provement is entirely complete, this church
will vie with any in this vicinity at least in
attractiveness and beauty of interior finish.
Senator Barnum knows how to gnjoy life
rationally, for an implacable democrat as he
is. He and brother S. J. Tildenown 'large
possessions in the copper-and silver regions
of Lake Superior, so combining business with
pleasure, instead of tying up his democratic
boiled shirt in a cotton bandanna—and’ start-
ing off, he more sensibly invites his entire
household into a nice new Pullman aiid with
steward, cooks and porters to‘ provide for
every want, goes ofl’ singing to the tune of
the la company:—
“Hurrah for a home on the iron bar,
Hurrah for a ride in a Pullman car.
Hurrah for a jaunt, without justle or jar,
With a jolly good company.”
A special train of eleven freight cars, load-
ed with peaches, was sent through from New
York to Boston, Sunday evening. Another
week and the peach harvest will be at its full,
and then car loads of peaches will be as “pleu-
tiful as blackberries.” The yields of this
fruit this year are beyond anything ever
known, especially in the states of Delaware
and Maryland. a
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Gen. Grant spent Sunday at Lake Maggiore
and is now at Lake Como.
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An Ontario poor house was burned Satur-
day night, with seventeen of its inmates.
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The Odd Fellows of Bridgeport will give
an excursion to Shelter Island on the 24th.
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In three States elections take place this
week—Kentucky, Alabama and WeygVirgina.
._ The War. .
The Russians have met with another severe
check, this time in, Europe. In a two days’
fight at Plevna they were disastrously defeat-
ed, losing, according to Turkish accounts,
24,000 in killed and wounded, slid endanger-
ing the success of all their operations south
of the Danube. “ The sick man of the East”
is turning out a lively foe not to be despised.
The Tzar is rushing up reinforcements, and
seems determined to not only hold all that he
has gained but to enter Constantinople.
' The Russian Position in the Bal-
. kans.
LONDON, AUGUST 5.——'I‘he Vienna corres-
pondent of the Times’ hears from Constanti-
nople that the reinforcements are daily arriv-
in and being immediately dispatched to
A rianople. - .
The Thnes’ Bucharest correspondent, re-
viewing the situation, says he thinks the pan-
ic in Roumania groundless. The Plevna de-
feat will certainly be retrieved.
Discussing the Russian chance of ' holding
the positions in the Balkans if obliged to re-
tire to them, the Times' correspondent, who
recently passed through the Schipka pass, tel-
egraphs that it is strongly occupied and forti-
fied. There are already within it many trains
of provisions and forage. Prince Mursky
and General Gourko might hold it for a fort-
night on full rations or longer on short ra-
tions. '
The Daily News states that the channel
squadron has been ordered south to Vego, but
whether it will proceed farther than Gibraltar
and the Mediterranean or return home after
a cruise will depend upon the instructions
which are to await its arrival i pain.
LONDON, August 5.—A dispatch to the Dai-
ly Telegz aph from Sougokum Kaldh, dated
August 2, says: “The Turkish frigate Mou-
moudieli bombarded the Russian batteries at
Tchamtchira on the 30th ult., silencing every
Russian gun. The Mou'moudieh was consid-
erably damaged and several of the crew were
killed and wounded. Neat: Tchamtchira
were 6,000-Turks in. a-critical position owing
to the advance < f the Russian army. ‘ Hobart
Pasha embarked the entire force safely on
the lat inst, under coverof tle guns of the
fleet. This completes the withdrawal of the
Turkish ‘military expedition to the Cucasus.
Hobart Pasha has command of the entire
Black Sea forces, consisting Of twenty men of
war and transports. ' . _ .
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I 1 DuowxED.—Mr. Nathan Luster, a tailor in
the employ of Mr. Harlem, lost a little boy
by drowning, on Wednesday morning last.
The little fellow was playing on Meeker &
Bro’s dock, with a brotherbut a little older,
when he fell or jumped into the water which
was about three feet deep. The brother brave—
ly jumped in after him and struggled to save
him, but without success, and finally crept
out of the water and mud completely exhaust-
ed. Mr. A. J. Meeker, in passing soon after,
saw him sitting there shaking and moaning
and asked him the matter. He . didn't reply
at first, but finally said his little brother was
under the Water. Mr. Meeker gave the alarm
at once, and a lad named Brundage jumped
in to try and find the. body. He dove three
times without success, when he suddenly
stepped upon the body, reached down and
pulled it to the surface. At this point the
mud had been thrown up by vessels and was
soft and deep. The body was taken out. and
every effort made by the physicians to restore
life but without avail, and was then surren-
dered to the grief stricken parents, ,
The Neptunes.
The Neptune Club will sail on their annual
cruise to the Eastern Islands of the Sea, on
Monday afternoon next, starting from up-
town at 4 o‘clock. They have engaged the
same vessel which they had last. year, the
John C. Reed, a new and commodious schoon-
er. It is biped that calms and fogs will be
scarce, and blufling and blue fishing prime.
And now the sea-serpent has been seen
again in Long. Island Sound. A lady and
gentleman taking a quiet sail between llyram
shore and Captain’s Isl'and, recentlyliad their
attention attracted by a quccr hissing noise
and a roaring sound, and then discovered a
monster of the deep‘advancing toward them.
“The monster stood up straight, was appar-
ently as large round as hogshead, and showed
an enormous head. and exhibited not less
than fifteen feet of its length, He advanced
a short distance in this upright manner, when,
with a roar and a hiss, he sank completely
out of sight, only to re-appear in a few mo-
ments, uncomfortably near the boat." They
hurried ashore, out of harm’s way.
Portchestcr Journal says they are trustworthy
people not given to fish stories.
Some years ago a veritable sea-serpent was
seen on Peach Island, in our harbor, by a
lady of this place, who was terribly frighten-
ed, but would not tell her story for fear of
being laughed at. Passengers by the Adelphi
Will have a new sensation in looking for the
sea monster.
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Mr. Lancaster Lathrop, of Ky., is expect-
ed iu town on Wednesday of the present
week. ’
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The Borough Firc Department has been or—
dered out this- evcning for exercise, by the
Chief. - '
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Mr. B. S. Blasccr and Son started on Satur-
day last for Saratdga Springs, where they ex-
pect to recuperate for a couple of weeks.
, -—r——-—o<o o——~ ~-
By request, we print on'our fourth page to-
day,'a sermon on “ Picty at Home,” delivered
in IVilton, July 29th, by Rev. Mr: Mcrwin.
—-.——‘.p—.———
Rev. G. Davenport, pastor of Park street
Congregational Church, Bridgeport, will
preach in the 2nd M. E. Church next Sunday.
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At Baltimore and Washington last week,
the largest sized melons were selling at from
six to twenty cents. Here at fifty and sixty
cents.
__.I.
The annual meeting of the Norwalk Gas
Light Company was held on Saturday last.
No changowas made in Directors or other
officials, and. the “ clam ba'ké dividend” was
“passed." '
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.Onr steamboat was fairly jammed with
passengers Saturday night. A great many
are now taking advantage of Commodore Per-
kiu’s cheap excursion tables and extending
their trips to Long Branch, &c.
. Q
But too much praise cannot be given to the
press for their united action 'in the’matter of
the strikes. With one voice the newspapers
have demanded order. And to the press
more, perhaps, than any one other cause is
owing our salvation from the peril which has
just inenaccd us—a peril which now, that it
is over, may be characterized as the most: se-
rious through which the country has pasacd.
-—-W. H. Vanderbilt.
~«owo—
Lionel Angan, a resident of Greenwich
was killed on the railroad between that place
and Port Chester, Friday night. The body
was picked up by the owl train Saturday
morning and taken to Port Chester. It was
terribly mutilated that it was with difliculty
recognized. He was originally from the
Provinces but came to this country before
the war. He wasa stone cutter by trade.
and an excellent workman. He served dur-
ing the war in the First New York regiment
Of engineers.
ro- 1., —. -—»—-—-
The marksmanship displayed at Creed-
moore in the competitions for places on the
American team is the finest ever known in
this country, or any other, and indicates that,
barring accidents, the international champion-
ship trophy will remain on this side of the
water, where it has been since the first cop-
tcst, four years ago.
.r+—-—_
A Correspondent of the Boston Journal,
writing front Greenwich, says : “1n the cen-
ter of the town stands the mansion of L. P.
Hubbard, Esq. The house and grounds are
a standing estimate of what it costs tosmokc.
When a young man Mr. Hubbard put the aver-
Thc savings paid for his beautiful estate.”
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Cardinal Manning, writing to a friend in
Dublin on intemperancc, says: “ Half the
misery of homes arising from bad temper,
sloth, squandering, selfishness, debt, neglect
of all duty, is caused by indulgence in wine
and the like. The sure and best cure of this
is to bring up children in simple habits, and
to guard against acquiring the liking for in~
toxicating drinks. When a liking .for the
taste _is acquired, the temptation is at once in
existence. Common sense as well as faith
says—Train up children not toknow the taste
and they will not be tempted. I urge this on
parenst whenever I can, and I have before
me many happy homes in which children
have grown up without so much as having
ever tasted anything but water.”
The I
age sum of daily smoking into a. futiire use.'
Regimental Reunions.
The rc-unlon of the old Seventeenth Regi-
ment, C.V., will probably not" be' held this
year. _ - 4 -
The veterans of the SeVenth Regiment will
hold their reunion at New Britain, Aug. 30th.
The Fifth Regiment will hold their reunion
at 'Willimantic, Aug. 9th, and the Fifteenth
Regiment at Middletown, Sept. 17th.
South Norwalk leads Norwalk in post of-
fice matters. The salaries are: Norwalk.
$1800. . South Norwalk $1,900, and the pay
is regulated by the amount of stamps sold.
We’ve got the biggest postmaster, loo—80.
Norwalk Sentinel.
Our neighbor is slightly in error as to the
basis upon which our postmaster’s “pay is
regulated.” It is upon the amount of boat:
rentercturned, and not the amount of stamps
sold. Were it the latter, our P. M. would
receive the - larger salary,' as many more
stamps are sold here than at our thrifty young
city office, and the net revenues returned the
Post Office department considerably larger
from the upper than from the lower office,
The fact is, and our people should know it,
that Postmaster Olmstead has been a martyr
to his own unselfish liberality, in that he has
continued his box rents at the old-time rates,
which are not up to the average minimum
prices now prevailingthroughout the country.
These ralesa?e left optional, in a measure,
with the individual postmasters. Upon the
advice of the Department, he recently raised
his box rentals jive cents per quarter, and but
one single individual so far objected to this
m.rate increase.
Admiral White gave in New York, on
Saturday, a free excursion on board his new
steamer the Columbia, to some two thousand
of the poor working girls. The party devour-
ed nine barrels of lemonade, while four thou-
sand, four hundred and seventy-five tickets
for free chowder, were drawn by thebappy
but hungry creatures. They went to Rock
away, and ate and bathed and had such a
“goof; time as never vash.” By the way,
musn’t those girls have come home loaded
and clamorous from their chowder party?
The Herald says: “Rounding the Battery the
Columbia stopped at J ewell’s dock, Brooklyn,
to take on board a number of sewing girls of
that city, and when these had reached the
Columbia's deck a pleasanblooklng gentleman
came'hurrying down to the pier and waved
all hands a good-by. This was R..Cornell
White, who provided the excursion and who
had come to see the excursion party off. His
appearance was hailed with applause. The
steam whistle shrieked a salute, the band
struck up a lively air, and, with bunting fly-
'moved out into the stream and started for
Rockaway.” '
The New England Band Tournament, at
Rocky Point, R. I., last Friday, was attended
by some twelve thousand people. Sixteen
bands competed. The Fitchburg band won
the first prize, $150; the Woonsocket band
the second prize, $100; Randolph band, third
prize, $75; and Colt’s .band, the prize for
marching music, $50. Our new band did
not compete, so we are not disappointed in
not receiving a prize for Norwalk.
9—...
Farmers’ daughters often marry rakes.—
Exchange. Yes, and it Often harrows our
soul to know that the ,rakes sometimes turn
out to bc threslrers— Yonkers Gazette. Yes,
and it makes us scythe the mower when we
think of the sickly offspring—St. Louis Jour-
nal. Why, oh why, did she allow the rake
to cultivator acquaintance ? —- Exchange.
Here’s hoe-ping she may induce him to cut‘
his wild oats and thus reaper reward. —-Bufl‘a-
lo Ezm-ess. And have her share of good
cradling. ~ ‘
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Court: of Bur-gasses.
Regular Meeting Friday Evening August 30.
Bills ordered paid :
Norwalk Gazette, $11 25
Norwalk Printing CO., 4 25
Norwalk Eagle, 4 00
Gas Light 00., Street Lamps, 148 34
D. J. Bennett, July, Police, 56 00
J. O’Sullivan, “ “ 56 00
Isaac Bowe, Sunday, “ 7 50
J. C. Cotter, Lamplighter, July, 40 00
John Cotter, woik and supplies, 21 16
Wm. Sheldon, work, France street, 33 25
Edward Banks, Surveying, &c., 135 90
C. C. Belts, rentFire Police, 25 00
Patrick Sears, Highway Work, 28 13
M. Reagan, “ 26 88
H. Fitz Patrick, “ 18 12
John Cahill, ‘ “ ll 56
Thomas Kelley, " 5 63
Thomas Connors, “ 5 63
Patrick .Sheehan, “ 1 25
Daniel Nealan, .“ 3 13
F. T. Betts’ “ 138 00
Action of Committee on Sewers in build-
ing a sewer on France Street, $40, approved.
Mr. Eben Hill appeared and complained of
curbs and gutters being unfinished on Frank-
lin Avenue—his property being damaged
thereby; be asked to have said gutters finish-
ed according to previous order. Referred
to Highway Committee with power.
Nehemiah Brown asked for an abatement
of his tax, unable to pay; granted.
Wm. Hands asked for abatement on lot
owned by him and now assessed to two differ-
ent parties to amount of $9; granted. Col-
lector Weeks asked for abatement .of tax of
90 cents on Eli Northrop, be having removed
from the Borough; abated. '
Mr. Jasper Pryor of Spring Hill, appeared
and asked for grade for sidewalks, curbs and
gutters on Spring. Hill; granted.
Discussion as to the accepting and working
of Wilton Avenue as per request of petition-
ers; matter did not seem to be fairly under-
stood, and again referred to highway commit-
tee.
A resolution adopted raising the pay of
Hayward for impounding cattle, etc.
Clerk directed to notify Mr. W. B. E.
Lockwood to have hole filled and street clear-
ed of debris of stone on France street and
Sticky Plain,road on or before the 20th inst.,if
not then done Highway Committee to do it
at his expc e. ~
Voted, that Mr. S. E. Olmstead be requir-
ed to put his curb and gutter on Mechanic
street, on the line as given by the Borough
Surveyor, on or before the 15th inst.
Committee on claim of ”W. S. Whitney for
accident on Hoyt street, reported Borough
not liable for any damage on said occasion;
report accepted. ’
The venerable Peter Cooper submits the
following points, among others, as aids to ex!
tricalc ourselves from the reigning hard times.
He says ,: —The government can do much to-
wards promoting the industry of this people
and encouraging capital to enter upon works
of manufacture by a judicious tariff upon all
importations of which we have the raw ma-
terials in abundance and the labor ready to be
employed in the production. It is no answer
to this to say, “Buy where you can cheapest.”
I have said before..“Wc cannot, as a nation,
buy anything cheap that leaves our own good
raw materials unused and our labor unem-
ployed.” Let the government give immedi-
ate relief to unemployed labor, either through
definite methods Of help, Given to settlers of
unoccupied lands in the “fest, or by great and
obvious public improvements which are seen
to be necessary to the prosperity and safety
of the country——such as a northwestern and a
southwestern railroad. Both these methods
might be used in view of the great distress
now of the laboring classes. The railroads
will invite settlements, protect the country
from Indian wars, more costly than the rail-
roads themselves, and give employment and
the money will enable the poor man to settle
the lands.
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IIAR'rronD, Conan, Aug. 5—In a drunken
brawl at Meriden this morning, Daniel Bar-
rett was stabbed by Edward {Whitney, and
died this afternoon.
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(2‘ The popular Ice Cream—Mann’s.
w..—
ISe' White and colored printing paper can
be obtained at the GAZETTE OFFICE, in any
desired quantity. tf
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GIT .MEAD sells immense quantities of his
delicious Ice Cream.
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The military authorities at Vienna attribute
the Turkish victory at Plevno to the superi-
ority of the Martini-Henry rifle (American)
over the inferior order of gun: used by the
Russians.
ing and handkerchiefs waving, the Columbia_
Mr. Tildcn went atroightto Cork—for con-
solation. ‘ . .
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The guard at Go. D's armory was removed
last week.‘ ‘ ' ' ,
MOW
Judge 8. B. Beardsley has returned from
his European trip. ' --
Mr. John Henry Aik uni-rived home from
Germany, on Friday last. -
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It is reported that Mrs. Theo. Tilton will
spend the summer at Rowayton.
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Dr. Pcasley J r., of Bellevue Hospital, was
a guest last week at Ledgewood Farm.
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' There was a brilliant sunset in town, Satur-
day—Sunset Cox, bound to Watch Hill.
C
The peach trains have commenced running,
but so far thepeaches are small and poor.
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The railroad strikes have quieted down,
and peace reigns again throughout the coun-
try. .
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Jas. O. Jennings has sent his big show to
the golden shore, and returned to his home in
Norwalk.
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Some of ‘ the discontented Woodburyites
are again stirring tip their old Post Office un-
pleasantness.
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The Independents have secured a good
umpire by engaging Mr. George S. Aiken for
that capacity.
Mr. B. A. Hough, of Danbury, has been
appointed assistant clerk of the Court of
Common Pleas.
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The new Twain-Harte “Ah Sin” drama,
was produced at the Fifth Avenue Theatre,
New York, last week.
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Tacit—Another trot is expected to take
place on the Fair Grounds next Friday after-
noon, Particulars in posters.
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A Children’s temperancc meeting is to te
held in the Amphitheatre next Sunday after-
noon. Parents are also invited.
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Mr. Fred. '1‘. Bettsl is improving the ap-
pearance of his residence, on the Green, by
the construction of a piazza along the entire
front.
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Upon their return from Long Branch, the
First Connecticut Regiment will be escorted
through Broadway by the Ninth N. Y. Reg-
iment.
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Carius Brotherton has been at work the
past month putting thefinishing touchelupon
Colyer’s New York Pavilion at Contentment
Island.
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A tight rope performer drew 'a crowd to-
gether on Main street, Friday afternoon. He
made out better on the rope than in picking
up pennies.
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Three Norwalk men were upset and thrown
from their bugg , in Bridgeport, Sunday
week. They had to secure another vehicle
to return in.
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A swallow with a red and yellow fail over
a foot long, was flying up and down the
river, Wednesday. The varigatcd annex was
made of ribbon. -
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Wm. B. Ogden, noted as the first mayor
of Chicago and the first President of the
UniOn Pacific'Railroad, died last week. He
was a native of Walton, N. Y.
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Jay Gould was knocked down a cellarway,
by one of his pals, one day last week, in Wall
Street, and the newspapers are making a nine
days sensation of the little affair.
o
The Fat Man’s Clam Bake takes place at
Gregory’s Point, August 23rd. Under Mr.
Dorlon’s management it will probably be
more satisfactory thgn,.ever before. .
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The public debt statement shows a reduc-
tion during July of $818,904. The coin now
in the Treasury is $67,803,055, and the coin
certificates amount to $37,807,300.
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The miner rioters at Wilkesbarre have cool-
‘ly asked the authorities to send the military
out of the valley. *Peacefully inclined peOple
in America never fear the military.
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The Howgate expedition to the Arctic fe-
gions sailed from New London, last week,
under command .of Capt. Tyson. The sea-
men are all between 19 and 24 years of age.
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Ofilcer Arnold ' of Bridgeport, arrested a
boy named Pat. Fitzgerald, of Stamford. for
stealing Tom O'Neal’s watch recently at So.
Norwalk. The boy tried to pawn the watch
in Bridgeport.
Hon. Nathan C. Ely is having at liberty
pole erected on MossHill. The mast will be
70 feet long, upon which will be a topmost 30
feet long. It. will be the highest flag pole in
the city—Sentinel.
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Painter Clark, who has so artistically rc-
painted and decorated .the First Congrega-
tional church has a second-hand pulpit on his
hands for sale. A modern platform and desk
substitute the aforetime high pulpit of that
church. -
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A Turkish officer is authorized, it is said,
to select properly qualified American; sur-
geons for the Turkish army. Their pay will
be $100, gold, per month, and expenses paid
to Constantinople. Go East, young doctors,
go east. _
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Pres. Hayes will visit Vermont soon, and
be present at the celebration of the battle of
Bennington on the 17th. He will be the
guest of Secretary Evarts who owns a farm
in that state upon which he lives during the
summer.
Or .
Some sight or- ten working girls were born-
ed to death in Pelsting‘s box manufactory.
Cincinnati, last Friday. At Pittsburg, the
same day, seven workmen fell into a furnace
two were taken out dead, and five were seri-
ously burned.
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The Independents fooled away another
afternoon, last week. with the Crystals of
Brooklyn. Score 14 to 3. A match is to be
played this week with the “Suffolks” of Long
Hiaud,when we shall see if the Islanders real-
ly can play ball. ‘
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The Down Town folks held their annual
neighborhood pic-nic, last Wednesday, at
Fitch’s Point. Nearly one-hundred persons
participated. Of course there was plenty to
eat—for the Down Towners are well-to-do
people,—and a pleasant time generally.
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The Charter Oak Life Insurance Company,
under the new manag;ment, has resumed the
payment of its death losses, and the full
transaction of ordinary business, all injunc-
tions having been removed. We doubt not the
Company will have a prosperous future.
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A very large sale of Calico was held in
New York last week. The bidding was spir-
ited, and fair prices were obtained. The
amount realized was over $450,000, and much
more could have been sold. It was consider-‘
ed quite favorable, and makers are encour-
aged.
' A match game of base ball was played on
Friday, between the Norwalk and Quick Step
clubs, the former winning by a score of 17 to
10. The following lathe score by Innius :—
1 2 3 5 5 6 7 8 9
Nonwnx—2 5 1 4 3 1 0 0 1—17
QUICK STEP—0 1 0 0 3 5 0 0 1—10
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The Crystals of Brooklyn failed to keep
their engagement here with the Hartford
Amateurs yesterday, for some reasonas yet
unexplained—Courant.
The material of which the club was com-
posed was “ too thin,” and a smash up at Nor.
walk sent the pieces flying back toBrooklyn.
.Eyes. Erysinelas.
c m NEWS. '
. BY OUR LOCAL “POP-TEES.
Secondadvent meetings has been held in'i
store on the east end of thebrldge, for several
sabbath evenings past, which have been well
attended. On Sunday Evening week, much
disturbance was made by:young men, outside
on the steep. It is the bounden duty of the
Mayor to protect all peaceable assemblages
from intrusion, and he should do so by police
force, or by his presence. ,_
There has been some little howling about a
“dog law” to prevent their biting, but noth-
ing has been said about stray dogs. Some
sport was created by the young gents around
the druggist‘s corner finding a nice “Tan Ter-
rier,” said to have strayed from Ridgefield.
The owner not appearing, it was proposed to
put him in keeping of a young lawyer of the
City, to be brought up in the way he should
go. He consentcdto care for him, and taking
him to his home, secured and fed‘ him, as a
prize worth having. His 'dogship was soon
homesick, and with moans and yelps, annoy_
ed the neighbors somewhat. After a few
days, the dog was loosed, to be fed and wa-
tered, when to the utter astonishment of his
new owner, he leaped the fence and soon
found his real home at Ex-Councilman Whit-
man’s, from whence he had strayed.
Mr. Johnson, the Post Office jeweler, met
with a serious accident while repairing a load-
ed pistol, one chamber exploded, blowing off
the end of his thumb. Dr. Pardec dressed
the wound. '
We fear that nothing more will be done
with the making of sidewalks in South Main.
Street which were ordered completed July lst,
1876.
Water Commissioner Baker and wife have
gone to the White Mountains, for a part of
their summer recreation, .
Rev. Mr. Dunning and wife and Capt.
J limes L. Russell and wife are spending a few
days at Saratoga Springs.
To day will be a great day, and a lonely
one_for those who remain at home. Every-
body and their children are bound for Bran-
ford on the Excursion. ‘ ‘
The infant son of Dr. W. C. Burke,
buried yesterday. ,
At a .meeting of the corporators of the
South NorWalk Savings Bank, held on Satur-
day evening, last, the old board of managers
were re-eleetcd, and at a subsequent meeting
of the managers, D. P. Ely was elected Pres-
ident; A. Solmons, Vice President; John H'.
Knapp, Secretary and Treasurer.
Rev. Mr. Merlin, of 14th St. Church, N. Y..
preached in the Congregational Church, Sun-
day morning and evening. Among the audi-
tors were Pi'of. Gibson, Mr. Price, Mr. Bissell
and others from the Borough. and many from
the city churches. '
Rev. J. J. Woolly, 'of Pawtucket, R. I.,
who is with his family visiting at his father-
in-law’s, Deacon Ferris, will preach for Rev.
Mr. Dunning, next Sabbath. .
Daniel L. Millard, wife and daughter, are
sojourning for a few days, at Saratoga.
From the journal, The Iron Home, of Ish-
penning, Mich., we learn that S. F. Peck is
paymaster at. the New York Mine, one of
Samuel J. Tilden‘s possession. It is intimat-
ed that Mr. Peck has been appointed Super-
intendent, and made glad the hearts of the
employees, in distributing to them the much-
needed filthy lucre.
Mr. Phelps and family, of Albany, have
been staying at Bartlett’s City Hotel, and vis-
iting the Messrs. Dickerman, one of whom
also from Albany, is at his brothers, A. Dick-
erman, Esq, suffering from disease. ’
' It has long been admitted that flowers and
shrubs add to the beauty of a lawn, but it is
news that weeds in a gutter make a street
beautiful. It is so stated in regard to South
Main' Street, this city.
Our new police have had a few hard nuts
to deal with; Officer Pclham brought
one in on Saturday night, who asserts that he
will make Rome how], when he is released.-
Constable Dayton arrested one Mr. Jones,
on Monday, for beating his daughter. We
believe the Mayor had a day police on that
day. It so, was Dayton jasttficd in making
that arrest ?
A very knotty suit was tried before Judge
Craw, on Monday, Morton ’08. Cannon, ad-
jpurned for one week, without a decision;
a so another case, which should have been
tried in the city, before Justice Perry,Swords
'DS. Bogart, judgment for the defendant. .
J r.,was
(’3‘ Smoke the Nox all 5c Cigar.
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Suicide.
As John W. Buttery, of Silver Mine, en-
tered his saw mill on Tuesday morning, he
discovered a hat and coat lying on the floor
near an opening in the building opposite the
mill dam. Upon looking out he found three
fresh tracks on the dam, marked with‘saw-
dust. He called to Mr. Rider, who was
passing, and remarked that he thought there
might be some one in the pond. The two
then took the boat and began raking the
nd. At about 7 o’clock they found a body
In fifteen feet of water, about thirty feet from
the dam, which proved to be that of Frank
Sudmann, a German,~who has been working
for Lewis V. St. John for the past two years.
Wm. L. Waring, one of our selectmen, was
notified, and upon his application Justice
Lambert summoned a jury of inquest, who
found that Sudmann was a sober,industrious,
well-behaved man of reserved habits, and
about 23 years of age. ‘ .
Sudmann attended to his usual labors on
Monday, and retired to his sleeping room's.
little after 10 o'clock. On Tuesday morning
it was ascertained that he had not occupie
the bed, and that an outside door had been
unlocked. ‘
But four short years ago he left his father’s
house and his fatherland, and by his industry
and economy he saved from his small earn-
ings between four and five hundred dollars.
With fair health and satisfactory employ-
ment, to the‘ world he appeared contented.
How little we know from the light on the
surface of the darkness at the center. Of all
the riches and blessings vouchsafed to man
there is none like‘ content—New Canaan
Messengcr. .
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@‘Cofl’ee, Cream, Soda Water, 5c, at Means.
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6" Dennison’s Merchandise Tags can‘be
had at the Gazn'r'rr. OFFICE; also, Dennison’s
Shipping Tags, plain or printed. tf
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(S‘Mnan’s 5c Cigar, Nox all others.
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W Ladies can find card board, white and
colored, for fancy work, at the GAZETTE Or-
FICE. tf
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(’3‘ Quick safes and small profits Ice Creatn
at Mann’s. Try it.
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A CARD.
Before laying in my Fall stock of cloths,
cassimeres and suitings for the Custom De-
partmeut, I offer all the Ready Made Cloth-
ing on hand at less than cost, and if not sold
soon shall sell them at auction, as the increase
in our tailoring demands all the room we
have in store.. As before, a fine class of
Gents’ Furnishing Goods will be kept up.
Respectfully J. L, HARLEM.
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Tun BROKEN DOWN constitution caused by
Kidney, Bladder and Urinary Diseases, is prompt-
ly strengthened, and these complaints cured by
llUNT’a‘ REMEDY. Dropsy,l’aln in the side,
Back and Loins, Diabetes, Excesses, Intempcr-
ance, and Gravel. are cured by IIUNT’S REME-
DY. All Diseases of' the Kidneys, Bladder and
Urinary Organs are cured byIIUNT’s REMEDY.
Clarke‘s Toothache Drops cure instantly. ‘
A Punn, RADIANT Com-Lnxiox is one ol'wo-
man’s greatest charms. It is attainable by the
use of‘ Ghana's Sucrnvu soar, which removes
blemishes of‘ the skin, cutieular ailments of‘ every
description, and is an admirable disinfectant. Sold
by all druggists. IIILD’S IIAIu AND Wiiisxnu
Dru, Black or Brown, 50 cents.
For Slug Dlseaacs, Eruptions, Tetter,
Salt-Rheum, Blotchcs, Spots,l’iinplcs. I'iistttles.
lloils, Cilrbuncles, liingworms. Scaldhentls, bore
Itch. Soul-fa, Disc-olorations of.
the Skin. Ilumovs and Discnsgs of the Skin,ot
whatever name or nature, are literally dug up and
carried out ol‘ the svsteniiiiashort than the
use of Dr. S. D. llowcls Arabian Tonto lllom I’u-
rifler. Sold at. Hoyt's Pharmacy, South Norwalk,
sole agent for the town of Norwalk.
A young Indian girl who had curiously
watched the process Of marking barrel heads
in a flouriu, mill in Winona. Minn, stole in
one dayian taking ossession of the stencils
ornamented her b anket with the words,-
“Ellsworth’s Choice,” and paraded the streets
with great delight, but to the disgust of Mr,
Ellsworth, who is a bachelor, and had made
no such choice. . .
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The directors of the Pennsylvania railroad
company have decided to pass the usual quar-
terly dividend.
MANY wli are missing field the stools of the"
‘ v‘u‘m weathoi'iland!affigebllifatcdgaro advised}:
physicians to _'-n‘_f6d3I'Ito,-;amounts of whiny
Goldmine _ duringiahc day._..In a lane,
‘whllii those whd’idopt th'la‘ildvico rrmaenny‘ in-
creasethe number of“drinks,”and in time be-
come confirmed. inebriatcs.” A beverage which
will not create thirst for intoxicating liquors, and
'whleh is intended especially for the benefit of de-
bilitated persons, whether at home or abroad, is
Dr. Sehengk’s Sea Weed Tonic. Containing'the
juices of' many medicinal herbs, this preparaflou
does not create an appetite for the intoxicating
cup. The nourishing and the life-supporting pro-
perties of‘ many valuable natural productions con-
tained in it and well-known to medical men have
nmost strengthening influence. A single bottle
of the Tonic will-demonstrate its valuable quali-
ties, Fordcbilityarising'from sickness, over ex-
tion or from any cause whatever, a wine—glassf‘ul
of Sea Weed Tonic taken after meals‘will strength-
en the stomach and create an appetite for whole-
some food. To all who are about leaving their
homes. we desire to say that the excellent effects
of Dr. Schenek’s reasonable rcmedies,Sca Weed
Tonic and Mandrake Pills. are particularly evi-
dent: when taken by those who are injurionsly af-
fected by a change ,of‘ water and diet. N 0 person
should leave home without taking a supply of
these safeguards along. For sale by all drn gists.
Castoria is certain to operate. It does
not nauscate or gripe like Castor Oil, but. is pleas-
ant to’takc, digests the food, regulates the bowels.
cures wind colic, expels worms, and causes nat-
ural sleep. It is equally adapted to adults and in-
fants. It contains neither Mineral, Morphine nor
Alcohol. Children Teething may have health, and
mothers find rest, if they use Castoria. 3m30
NERVOUS UEBHITY.
Vital w onkncss or depression ; a weak
exhaustedfeeling._no energy. or courage, the re-
sult of mental over-work, lnde-creuons
or excesses, or some drain upon the system, is
always cured by Hillll'llllll's ll OMEIIPATIIIB
SPEGIIIG, Ill. 28. It tones up and invigorates
the system, dispels the gloom and despondency,
imparts strength and energy,-—stops the drain and
rejuvenates the entire man. Been used twenty
years with perfect success by thousands. Sold by
dealers. Price $1.00 per single vial, or ,3.00 per
package of five vials, and 82 vial of' powder. Sent
by mail on receipt of price. Address HUMP!!-
REY’S ROMEOPATHIO IVI'EDICIN E
00., 109 FULTON STREE’IEV YORK. Iy4
(ElleI Centaur Liniments have created
a revolution in remedies for Rheumatism, Strains,
Swellings, Pains, Burns, Scalds, Stings; etc. The
White Liniment is for the human family, and the
Yellow Liniment is for horses. They are certain,
handy, and cheap. 3mm)
Why Sufl'el' from Cough, Cold, Influenza
or Bronchitis, when one or two bottles of Dr. S.
D. Howc’s Arabian Milk Cure for Consumption
Will cfl'ectran immediate care. It is both food and
nourishment; just: what the consumptive needs.
Sold at Hoyt’s Pharmacy. South Norwalk, sole
agent for the town of N orwalk. 2t31
-New Cure for Disease—Read this, It
may Save Your Life.
Persons afllicted with any Long-standing Dis-
ease should try the new and wonderfully success-
full treatment of the ALBION MEDICAL INSTITU-
TION or Saratoga Springs N. Y. No fees are charg-
ed until a cure is effected; and any person who is
unable to visit the institution can procure a pre
scription for trial, free of charge, by forwarding a
statement of the cube. All mannerof'Long-stand-
ing Diseases are cured, no matter it‘ other Physi-
cians have failed, such as Liver and Kidne Com-
plaints, Dyspepsm, Spinal Weakness, and emale
Diseases of the worst_form, Scrofulous Eruptions,
&c.; Nervous Debility, Vital Weakness or De—
pression—a weak, exhausted and gloomy feeling,
no energy or courage- the result ofmental over-
work, cxeesses or indiscretious, kc. ; always
cured. Address. with stamp for re ly,
DR. 0. C. GAGE as 0.,
ALBION MEDICAL INSTITUTION,
Saratoga Springs, N. Y;
Quirk’s Irish (am—This new Remedy is
creating a sensation. In cases of Dyspepsia, Bil-
iousness,‘ Sick Headache, Vertigo, Constipation
and all the numerous disorders produced by de-
rangement ol'the Stomach or Liver. Its effects
are truly wonderful. Many letters are daily re-
ceived extolling its virtues. It is‘ a combination
of Herbs, and is put up in packages, each making
a quart of Medicine. Sold by all Druggists, price
25 Cents. _
Youuv People remember this, and be wise
in time. Teeth neglected and not kept clean, very
soon decay. ‘ Tnuusron’s Ivoin' Prism. Tooru
POWDER used daily, will keep the Teeth clean,
white, and Sound through life; the gums ll rm and
healthy, and the breath sweet. Sold by all Drug~
gists; 25 and 50 cents per Bottle.
Economy In Wealth. Renovate your soil-
ed Gloves with Jouvnxs Ixononous Iiio GLovn
CLEANER; 25 cents per Bottle. lyl?
MARRIED.
In Bedding. July Isth, by Rev. 8. G. Law, A. J.
Wheeler, of Bethe], to Miss Martha Gamble, of
Long Ridge.
DIED.
I\I\l\l“1\_l\l\I\f\r\l\I\/\I\l\l\l\l\l\l\l\ /\/\I\I\I
In Norwalk, Au". 2d, Harry Curtis, son of Dr.
Geo. B. and Ella TL. I-Iickok or New York City,
aged 7 months and 27 days.
In Norwalk, J uly 24, Florence‘ May Beers, aged
2 months. ~
In Norwalk, July 30th, Frank S. Boer-um, aged
1 year and 2 months.
In Norwalk, July 30th, Maggie E. Shields, aged
7 yrs., 5 mos. and It days. ‘
In Norwalk. Aug, -2ml.Anr.ic Shields, aged 12 yrs
5 months. ,
In Norwalk, Aug., 4th, Mary E. Gilmore, aged 9
months and 8 days.
In Norwalk, Aug. 5th, Francis Slaab, aged (2.
years and 7 months. .
In Norwalk, Aug. 5th, Maggie White, aged 0
months. ,
, In Norwalk, July 30th, Margaret Foster aged
40 years. ‘
In New Canaan, July 30th, May DcDarry, aged
4 months and 20 days.
In So. Norwalk, Aug. 3rd, Faun y Saunders,aged
'11 years, 4 months and 8 days. ~ - '
In So. Norwalk, Aug. 4th, Thomas Saunders,
aged 85 years, 5 months and 5 days. ’
In East Norwalk,'AIiz. 3rd, with consumption,
Fanny Louisa, youngest child of Mrs. Mary and
Morris Godfrey, aged I year, 2 months, 4 days.
In Weston, Aug. 3d, Miles Bradley, aged 48 yrs.
In Stamforll.July 26. Martha Egerton, in her
65m year ; Mary C. Hoyt, aged 58 years ; Bridget
Bambrick, aged 45 years; July 28, Ellen Dnbney,
aged 45 years. ' ,
In Brookficld, July 26, Phebe E. Latin, aged 75
years ; Amos Camp, aged 76 years.
' In Danbury, July 27, Mary Barnum, 'aged 50 yrs.
In New York; Aug. lat, Nancy, widow of. J nmes
II. Weed, aged 82 years. Remains buried at No-
roton, on Saturday.
In Wilton, July 29th, Emily A., wife of Isaac
N. Benedict. aged 59 years.
OST—SPEC'IAC LES.—_—Between July 2lst
and 24th, in Norwalk, 3 air of Spectacles with
turned ends. The finder wi lbe rewarded by leav-
lng them at the qut 011100 or Gazette Office. 11:32
' ___A situation to work on a place
wanted- by competenfiéteady and reli:
able young man, who has had experience and can
give good references. Apply at GAZETTE Onit‘gn.
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—Several Cows for Sale or to
For Sale. Exchange for New Milcliers.
Apply to MISS PE ASLEE’S Farmer. It'32
on SALE at Toilsomc, small Farm 0122 acres
part meadow, part' woodland, with splendid
spring water. Apply to GEORGE R. CHOIr
\ ELL, High Steet. Oue-hall’of purchase money
can remain on mortgage. 2m
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ARE SELLING EXTRA FINE
2“New Process” Flour, $11.50 per bbl.
nA Fine Family Fioui~,$10.75 per blot:
A GOOD SUPPLY ()F
2 Fresh Vegetables.
. .AND ALSO FINE
ZForeigu and Domestic Fruits, Nuts and Confectionery.
WE ARE BOUND T0 PLEASE.
Store 2nd Door East. of the Post Ofiice,
NORW‘ ALK,
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TRY SOME OF OUR FINE
Z Home-made Bread, Cakes 6: Pics. Ki
TEAS, ,UOFPEES, um suits
0f the Best Quality for sale cheap.
N cw Haven Hams, Pork & Lard for sale at Bottom Prices. ta
‘3 one. Bosses! CANNOT an near. [:1
IA FINE .isson'ranx'r or
Briizckerkofi’b Celebrated Crackers.
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CONN.
29 dotting
Minimums.
Nah; “I. /\~ _
The First and Second
it. E. EHUREHES,
Will give a
Grand Excursion
I ianiurd Paint;
ON THE
Commodious, Fast, and Reliable
Sound Steamer
Leaving Raymond’s Wharf, South Norwalk, at 8
o’clock, a. in .
Ample provisions has been made forseating, and
an abundance of' good water on board.
The HUW-E FULL BRASS BAND.
20 Pieces, will accompany the Excursion.
Vocal and Instrumental Music _
during. the Trip.
C. B. D’Artois will provide for those who do not
wish to carry their own baskets.
Confectionery. Cakes, Pies,
Sandwiches, Etc.
F. re for the Round Trip,
Only 30 Cents.
Childrcrii under 12 years, 25 ets.
If stormy on that day, the;Excursion will be held
on WEDNESDAY following.
Meadow Side Park
TROTTING ASSOCIATION,
MILFORD, CONN,
Wednesday, August l5llt, I871.
Muslim 1, $50. for 3 minute class.
PurseNo.2,$100, “ 2:45 :2 » ::
PurseNo.3, $150, “ 2:34
All Purses are for trotting Mile Heat, best three
in live, according to the Rules of the National As-
sociation. In all classes not less than four to enter
and three to start. Entrance fec,10‘per_eent. of
the Purse, to accompany the entry._ Lntrics close
August 0th. leT'I. For further particulars address
THEODORE PLA'I‘T, Secretary,
3t29 Milford, Conn.
The Eleventh Annual Blani Bake
OF THE
Pat Man’s Association
Will be held at GREGORY’S POINT, Norwalk,
THURSDAY, AUGUST 23, 1877.
Bake will be opened at 2 o’clock. p. In, The new
and conimodious Dorlon House, occupies the Site
of the old hotel at the Point, and affords abundant
accommodations for a large number of guests.
‘The entire arrangements ill be so conducted as
to give complete satisfaction._ The Indian Clam
Roast will be under the supervision of the renown-
ed caterers, P. Dorlon and A. F. Sanders, and it is
expected that the Bake and Dance Will be farsu-
pcrior to any the Association have. ever yet enjoy-
ed. 1’.’ MURPHY, President.
15. W. NAPLES, Secretary. ,
A fine young Cow and Gulf. 'Iu-
quire at GAZETTE OFFICE. :;*21
For Sale.
" ‘ —A Ilor‘c autTTwo-seated Wu -
For sale- on. nrfquire at J. SI’ENCERS
Jewelry Store, Main Street.
GROVE MEETING.
GROVE MEETING will be held in_ Josnih
Raymond’s Woods, about one-half mile west
of San atnek Depot; commencing on TUESDAY.
AUG 51‘ 14th, at It) a. m,, and continuing until
Saturday p. m. .The services will be of a rewval
character, with preaching morning, afternoon and
evening, followed by prayer meetings. Thursday
afternoon is set apart for a Temperance Meeting,
to which Christian Temperance Workers, are
specially invited. Meeting on Friday inornin g of
Sabbath School Children of all denominations.
Good roads lead to the grounds, Refreshments
~irovidcd. People of all denominations, and the
public generally are invited to attend. . _
G. A. IIUBBELL, pastor lst M. E. Churcth-idgc-
port \
D. NA'SII, pastor M. E. Church, Westport,
A. B. SANFORD, pastorMJil. Churcn,Saiigatuck,
II. LYON , Chairman, Committee of Arran gements
MISSES BRUGKWAVS'.
SELECT 803001.-
For Young Ladies &' Children
nonwanx, CONN.
The ninth your begins MONDAY, SEPT. 1011(-
chular English Course Four -1 cars. Superior
advantages in Mustc, Drawing,Piiinting 311d Lan-
guages. French under the charge of a native I’ro-
lessor. From five to seven teachers constantly
employed. A limited number of boarding-pupils
received. For circulars address
5t32 MISSES BROCKWAY, Norwalk. Conn.
~ 185 STEVENS, BOARDING dzDAY
M SCHOOL tor YOUNG LADIES, AND
CHILDREN, will re-opeu Tuesday, September 11,
1877. '2m32
FOR SALE OR TO RENT.
IIE FARM formerly owned by the late A. A-
Adams is offered for sale, or to rent. It is ail-
uatcd in the southwest part of Wilton, Conn., four
miles from Norwalk Bridge, and one mile from
Kent, and comprises FIFTY ACRES of excellent
Farming Land, well watered and under good cul-
tivation, With new Dwelling, Barn and Outbuild.
lugs. Apple, Pear and other Fruit; Trees in abun-
dance. For further particulars apply to LE ROY
ADAMS, South Norwalk, near the depot, orG. IV .
ADAMS, near the premises. 3m32-lt'
Good Chance to Buy
a »H In .A. P I
The subscriber will on‘er his entire stock of‘
Groceries. .v
' Hardware,
the, for the next
15 -DAYS AT COST.
'Gl-Jo. c. SCOFIELD,
Main Street, South Norwalk.
Refrigerators
in unit FREEZERS
E. K Lockwood’s.
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YOUTHMARTI N [‘2 it; bib J
Mammal
rnnrauiin FOR IMMEDIATE use.
207 PEARL ST., NEW YORK.
' From the thousands of purchasers of our PRE-
PARED PAINTS, we have yet to hear the first
Complaint. The reason is apparent. Our paints
have stood the test of years, where all other
paints have faileiliii durability. Their covering
capacity, being greater than any other paint, pre-
sents'a practical ilcm of economy. Our paints are
guaranteed in every particular.— the consumer
assuming no risk whatever, as we will rc-ptunt
any building on which our paints do not prove
satisfactory; ullowingachoice of English B. 1:.
White Lead, or any other paint: in use. For sale
by W. C. STREET 8: 00., Norwalk. ultt
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ISTRICT OF NORWALK, ss. Probate Court,
July 25th, 1877. _ .
Estate of SARAH SMITH, late of Norwalk,
of Probate,
in said District, deceased.
Pursuant to an ordcrt'rom the Court ,
for said District, will be sold at Public Auction to
the highest bidder, on the 15th day of August,
1877, at 10 o’clock, in the foreman. (unless prcvr-
ously disposed of at private sale),.so much of the
Real Estate of said deceased, as Will raise the sum
of 32632-100. Sale to take .plalcekou the pggmisest,
' 't Nor 'alk. Terms mai 0. men a mm 0
all?! ‘ “ SILAS 1’. TUTTLE,
1:31" " Administrator,
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TUESDAY, AUGUST 7111, 1877,
Ice Cream, Lemonade, Soda Water, _
_ Dr. S. W. FISKE,
OfNoI-wlcli, (In, the “'orld Renowned
CLARIVOYANT PHYSICIAN,
AND
MAGNETIC IIEALER of20 YEARS 1' {ACTION
Also, BUSINESS and TEST MEDIUM,
Will visit. Norwalk, Ct., regularly every month,
at the Norwalk Ifotcl, where he can be consulted
Tuesday evening, August the 15th,Wednesday
and Thursday, August 20th and 30th, and Friday,
the :llst, until 4 o’clock, p. m. Ollicc hours. from
9 a. m., to 9 p.m. .
The l)r._makcs thorough clarivoyantexaminations
of the stck. 11c has an unseen power to describe
every pain and secret disease at sight, with-
out askmga, question, and-prepares pure Veg:-
etable Medicines to reach the seal: of all dis-
eases. He makes speedy and rapid cures in near-
ly every casclie undertakes. The success of the
Doctor astonishcs the most. distinguished phvsi-
cians. Ho cureswhen all other treatments fail,
and the patient. is restored to perfect health.
“is long),r experience, combined with his won—
.dcrt'ul powers of' magnetism, has enabled him
to become one of the most successful and pop-
ular physicians of the country for the permit.
ncut cure of every kind and form of all dis-
eases of‘ Whatever name or nature. The Doctor
is very successful in the treatment of the
Lungs, Liver, Kidneys, and Urinary Organs,
Dropsy, Rheumatism and Dyspepsia. Scrot'ula,
and altIIumors of'tlic Blood,Scminal Weakness,
'and private diseases, and all complaints peculiar
to females, and general dcbility, are permanently
cured in a very short time. His medicines cleans};
the system and leave the patient in a. healthy cou~
dition. The Dr. has gained a large practice in
New Haven and Bridgeport, and has performed
many remarkable cures of diseases of long stand—
ing. Medicines reasonable .always favorable to
the poor. The Doctor has also the power ‘to read
past,prcsent and future destiny, and is widely
' 'nown to be one ot‘tlie most wonderful secrs (ll
tlieprescnt agc,for his truthfullncss in reading
the principal and most important events in 0110‘s
life. He gives full particulars of absent friends,
anitalso gives advice in marriages, losses, law-
suits and divorces, and thoroughly explains busi-
nessafl‘airs ot‘evcry description, greatly to their
benefit and satisfaction. Clair-voyant sittings St.
Communications by letter upon business or
health, must contain $2,:ige, scx.a lock of hair
and stamp. Address box 1.253, Norwich, Conn.
For further particulars send a stamp and get a
circular.
THE
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its Stare.
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T. tltPUSlNS
, FALL STREET,
Norwalk, Conn.
Adjoining Norwalk Hotel.
LADIES, ATTENTION!
Have you Seen the
New were
Family Favbrite
with lllll. #
If not, call and see it at the
in air an inn
Auction.
TRACT OF MEADOW LAN D of about Seven
Acres, belonging to the estate of Daniel M.
Sutton, near Cannai’s Station. will be sold at
Public Auction on TUESDAY, ALGyST 7th, at. ‘1
o’clock, p. in. If stormy the next tau-day.
It 0. D. SUTTON ,Admiiiislrator.
Place Wanted. N
presenteuiployerdcsiresa good [mine for a
1;. .Colored Boy, aged nineteen. lie is a good
waiter and indoor sci-vaiit,'or psller and stable,
man”. _ Can milk and take care of a gentleman’s
place. Enquire at GAZE'I‘TEOFEICE. 2l30
E. K. Loo-awoon's, t
as 3st-
Norwalk Chronicler