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Tuesday, August 7th, 187 7.
‘PI‘ETY AT HOME.
A Sermon Pratchett in the Congregational
(brush in Wilton, July 29th, 1877, by the
Pastor, REV. S. J. M. Mummy.
1 TnIornx 5 ‘. 4.—“ Let them learn first to
show piety at home."
The apostle Paul in this connection is giving
instruction to Timothy concerning the tt‘ldmflb‘
of the church. The peculiar circumstances
of that age, and the manners of the Greeks
and Asiatics which did not allow free Inter-
eourse between the sexes, rendered an order
of female . religious teachers both proper and
necessary. We find frequent alluSIons to
them in the Epistles. They were selected
from the class of «widows—women of expert:
eacc,purdcnce and devo 'on—-.“wellreportcd.of
for good \vorks"—and t eIr ofhce wasto mm-
later to the sick and afflicted and to-mstruct,
the young of their own sex inthe princtples
of the Christian religion. Such as were
deemed worthy of being taken into this num-
ber, were supported out of the funds of the
church; and in order that no unnecessary
burden might be laid upon the church, Paul
, directs Timothy to confer this honor only
upon those who were widows indeed—.1. e., as
explained in verse 5th~——who were rcallyf‘dcs-
ulnte" or “destitute"——not able to maintain
themselves, and without any near relatives
in a condition to maintain them. f‘But,” he
enjoins, “if any widow have children 121';
nephews (or “yrand—cla'ldrcn" as the word
translated nephews sometimes Signtfies) let
them learn first to .vhow piety at homeha-nd to
requite their parents"—i. c. to make a just,rc-,
turn of maintenance to their aged parents for
their care in bringing them Up; “for that. as
good and acceptable before God.” From tlns
passage I draw the. following lesson for our
present consideration. THAT 'rnunrmrx
\\'lLL FIRST snow rrsIaLr AT none—1n our
conduct towards our nearest connections.
I. I argue this in the first place from the
fact that every manta true character, whether
good or had, first shows itselfnat'homc, . _
A man’s true character is a strong!" thing,
hard to‘ find and harder still ‘to’ comprehend
when found. It is-made up of so many in-
consistencies and apparent contradictions as
to defy human analysis and description.
Proteus-like it assumes a. thousand. various
» shapes, now a fiend of darkness, anon trans-
forming -itself into an angel of: light-—
like the chameleon, taking the hue of sur-
rounding circumstances. Who, that has ever
attempted to gain a thorough inSIght Into the
character of his most intimate friend, has not
experienced this difficulty? Even when we
imagine we have attained a complete .mastery
of the subject, and are congratulating our-
selves upon our penetration, a word or look
will reveal soiuc new phasg.-'1~o phsractcr
which'mOcks our”fanciEd‘dmcernm‘eiit; upsets
all our precious calculations, and leaves us In
extreme pcrplcxity and bewilderment.
The difficulty in the case arises from the
universal practice of dissimulation. Men are-
not what they seem. They are perpetually
endeavor-lug to appear to be what they are
most accomplished member of society who
has attained the greatest proficiency to play—
ing the hypocrite.
Do we inquire i
Why is man not willing to‘ be seen and reg
cogniZed in histrue character-f, ’e;;*answer
is obvious. ' Because "of his nati 'oileness.
He is conscious of his own corruption and
dares not expose himself to the public gaze.
It is because he does evil, that he hates? the
light, neither cometh to the light lest his
deeds slmuld be reproved. He .knows his
character will not bear inspection; that were
he to appear as he is, his fellows would view
him with disgust and abhorrence. Poor. ru-
ined human nature is like a faded, withered-
belle—who has lost all her native charms, and'
endeavors to supply their place by: 'r'fificia'l
means—«false teeth,“ false hair; fal _-=. color,
false proportion—a painted mdnilc'in !
But this deception cannot be practised at
all times. Nature demands seme season 'of
repose, when the restraints of dress may be
removed, the laced-up form relaxed, all arti-
ficial appliances detached, and an opportunity
given to breathe freely and recruit her ex-
hausted energies. At such a time you may
see her in her true character. .
A celebrated writer (Themas‘ Carlyle) in
one of his works, (Sax-ton Besartus), has rep-
resented thc great difference apparently ex-
isting between the various ranks and classes.
of men, as arising mainly from clothes; and.
he pictures out the idea of “Society in a state
of nakedzzess"—amusing himself with the
change that would be wrought in a Court as-
sembly of Emperors, and Kings, and Dukes,
anti Generals and Ambassadors, were
this idea suddenly to be realized and
all appear in a “state of nature.” Such is
generally the'diffcrence between men abroad
and at home. At home the mask is taken
off, the disguise removed and they act out
before their families their true character.
And 0 how great is often the contrast!
That face, which was wreathed with smiles
for the entertainment of the public, and by
the light oflgilded chandeliers seemed the
very picture of sweetness and grace, has only
sour looks for the domestic circle, and by the
light of the fireside wears on expression of
necvishness and ill-temper! That. voice so
soft, so sweet, so musical as to captivate the'
hearts of all listeners, now, like a harp out
of tune, grates harsh disc'ord on the ear!
That manner, so attractive as to fascinate a
throng of admirers, has now utterly disap-
peared, and a listless, slovenly rude indiffer-
ence taken its place. How‘of'ten is the orna~
ment of the drawing-room the plague of the
domestic circle! Abroad all politch—at
homg, all selfishrwss ; making himself as
agreeable as possible in company, and as dis-
agreeable as poséible in his own family lav-
ishing every attention upon comparative stran-
gers; treating his own wife and children
with coldness, neglect and contempt.
From this fact then, that men generally not
out their true ,charactg's moi‘e freely atthomc
than‘anywhere else,‘we draw the inference
that true piety will first show itself at home.
For that is the place where every trait of
character first shows itself. The light of the
fireside is a great rcvealer of secrets. It‘
. draws out the 'true expression of character on
the countenance. .’ .5 '
Beware of the man, who does not
stand well at home—with his own wife
and children. The man who is not faithful
to his own wife cannot be trusted with
anybody else. It is an intolerable griev-
ance to all good people, andfan inculcul-
able damage to the cause of 'good'moi'als'hnd
religion, whenever such a man is permitted
to remain in any public station,after the facts
of his gross immoralities have become gener-
ally known. ’ '
II. Again, true piety will first show itself
at home, because it is the very nature of piety
to rizanifest itself;- While “every one that
docth evil hateth this light, neither cometh to
the light lest his deeds should be rcproved”
—“He that doeth 'truth"—on the contrary
“cometh to the light that his deeds may he
made manifest that they are wrought in God.”
Error seeks the covert of the night to hide
her deformity. Truth. walks abroad in open
day that all may. behold her beauty. Works
of iniquity are deeds of darkness ; works of
rzyhteousness are deeds of light. That which
seeks concealment naturally excites our suspi-
cion : that which manifests itself openly nat-
urally obtains our~confidence. »No blush? of
shame ever suffuses the checks of true piety.
No consciousness of guilt weighs heavy upon
her eyelids, or'bows her head like a bulrush.
She is never ashamed to show herself. Where-
cver she goes, she looks forth, “fair as the
moon and clear as the sun.” Innocence sits
cnthroned upon her open brow.
Not only is true piety never ashamed to.
show itself, but it must show itself of neces-
sity. Mmifeetation is its life. It is a grain
of mustard seed sown in the earth, but not to
lie there dormant and unseen. .It shoots up-
ward toward the light and soon appears above
the ground, unfolding and expanding to the
view. every day. . It is leaner. hid in- the meal,
but not to remain hidden and inoperative. It
animatcs the whole lump of inert matter
with the principle of life.
True piety, as an affection of the heart, is
_ lovei—love to God, andlove to all mankind,
the most powerful motive that can influence
us, the ruling passion of the human breast.
Its promptings must therefore result in ac-
tions, deeds of love—to God and to man. It
cannot exist without manifestation; and ben-
chcent action is its only possible mode 'of
manifestation. Beneficence is the necessary
consequent of benevolence. Piety, then as a
course of life is beneficence—«ioiny good-.goin g
about to do good—improving every opportu-
nity of benefitting others. it must therefore
show itself wherever it meets objects for its
excretse.
Piety then will first show itself at home,
because, as we have seen, every man’s char-
acter, good or bad, firstg‘shows itself at home,
being under less restraint there than else.
where, and much more will true piety being
In Its very nature open and active, there m: n-
Ifest itself to the best advantage.
III. True piety will first show itself at
home, because true piety begins at home. Its
first duty is towards our nearest connections.
The scale of human responsibility and duty
as marked off by nature and by revelation, is
graduated according to proximity of relation.
The nearest relation man sustains to other
beings is the relation be bears to his Creator.
He is more closely linked to Him than to any
other being. His very life sprang from God
and hangs on God every moment. Every
faculty of his nature, every object adapted to
his enjoyment came to him from God and is
continued to him by God. To God he owes
’ life and breath and all things. Ilis first duty
then is to his Creator, to love, honor, obey
and serve Him first of all—snpremcly.- The
nearest relation which man sustains to his
. -..~Father. Her-61s ct ’xsnurt'ure‘d and devélo
.not. This is the great art universally taught: ‘ ‘ ' It 1' - 5' - ~ ~
andstudied and practised; and he 15 the
nto the reason for all this?‘
.fellow beings whenhe enters upon the stage
of human life, is,-to his parents. .Frqm them,
in a secondary sense, he derives his bemg.
They are to him a type of the great Creator.
From them he receives nourishment, support,
protection They illustrate the tenderness
and‘care of his Father in Heaven. From no
human source do so many and such rich
blessings flow to us as from our parents. To
them, therefore, at least in early life, do_ we
owe our first duty next to God. Such is the '
dictate of nature, and such the precept of
revelation. . 2-“Honor. thy father and mother,
which is the first commandment with prom-
ise.” hildren, obey your parents in all
things; for this is right and well-pleasing to
the Lord.” . .
The next.» relation in order of proximity,
nwhichthc child sustains, is to his brothers
and sisters—children. of the same parents, '
whose 1ife_flowed . from the same fountain-
'head with his own—kindred by bloo'd, noun-
ishe'diat'the same breast, tended .by tbejsalne‘
hands, nurtured by the. same care, growrng
up under the same roof. To them, ‘next- to
his parents, is his love and service. due. ,. >
There is another relation, however,'entered
into in after life—nearer than any which ex-
ists on earth—paramount to all other rela-
tions, as instituted‘and defined by God him-
self—the first human relation that existed on
earth prior to that of parents. “For this
cause shall a man leave his father and molh-.
er, and shall be joined to his wife; and they
twain shall be one flesh.” All other human
relations are merged in this. Those who are
united by this tie no longer owe their first
duty to their parents. Their. first duty 18 to
each other. They are bound to love and
nourish and cherish each other as members of _
the same body; each to be as tender‘of ‘the’
other’s well-being and comfort and happiness
.as-oLhis .own. 1, . , ,
And growing out of , this Inew relation,
which-takes precedence of all others,is anoth-
er new relation which takes the second place
'in the order of proximity-the relation of
patents to their children—their own offspring,
.part of their life. Next to their duty to each
other is their duty to their children, solemn-
1y entrusted to their care, to be accounted for
at the Last Day. ‘
Such is the order of human relations and
duties. The first duty of all is to their Maker.
The second duty of those notsustaining' the
married relation. is to their parents. Their
third duty is to their brothers and sisters.
When in after life the new relation of bus.
band and wife has been constituted, a change
in the order of their duties takes‘place. Their
first duty is still to theirMakcrdmmutableand
eternal. But their second duty» is now to
each other. Their third duty is to their chil-
dren. And then follow in their order their
duties to their parents and to their brothers
and sisters, duties holding the first rank when
they were members of the families of their-
pareuts, but how that they have families-Of-
their own, secondary tothose duties they owe
to each other and their own children.
Here. then, within this sacred enclosure,
the family circle—which comains the germs
of all that is virtuous and useful,and truly great
in individual, social and public life,—-by the
side of the domestic hearth-r, hallowed by a
thousand endearing, associations, at ; home
does the exercise of true piety begin: “Here
is its birth-place. That sense of dependence
and obligation which thechild. feels towards
“his pareii'tsdays the foundationforireverenéé
obedience, love and devotion to his Heavenly-
ed" by a motlijer’s‘counseléland prayers and,
tears. a father's adrfionitions and‘ repr‘oofs,‘
and the conjoined influence of parental exam-
ple. Herc does piety first manifest itself in
thc.child,—.in a tendon; and more? thoughtful.-
‘reg‘ar’d for the feelings of parents; in a con-.
scientious Conformity to their requirement?
in the smallest particulars; in a studious selfo'
sacrificing devotion to their comfort and hap-
piness; in' a more affectionate and amiable
*dcportment towards brothers and sisters—
forbearing one another in love, ever exercis--
ing that charity which “is not easily provok-
ed ’ and “ which beareth all things, believeth“.
all things, fhopeth all things,» endureth all
things.” And here, in after years when we
are the head of a household, will true piety
manifest itself—in a purer and more disinter-
,ested» love between husband and wife; in a
more watchful care to avoid giving the slight-
est cause of dissatisfaction or reproach; in a
more assiduousdevotion tb each other’s com-1
:fort audihappinesb, even .in the smallest 'tri-i
ties; in 'a deeper and ‘h'olier love' for 'their
worth, bringing them up In the nurture and
admonition of the Lord, and more anxiously
solicitous concerning their souls’ salvation
{ban their temporal prosperity, or health, or‘
il'c. - , . .
It is not asserted ,by any, means. that ‘thc .exi
ercise of charity should, beconfined to home.
Undoubtedly the. wide world without has
claims upon us not togbe unbeeded. We sus-
country, our rsce;——and woe be to us, if we
neglect the duties growing out of these rela-
tions.
remote. Our families have the prior claim.
Nature itself teaches us this. What should
you think of a man who should lavish his
ample means upon his neighbors and his fel-
low men in distant lands, and leave his wife
and children starving at home? lWould you
not call him a traitor to his God and worse
than an infidel? What should we think then
of that-father, who permits himself to be so
engrossed by his business or public duties as
to leave no'time or attention or sympathy for
his wife and children? What should 'we
think of that mother, who runs such a giddy
round of fashionable dissipation, or becomes»
so engaged in literary pursuits or enterprises
of public philanthropy as to take’ little over-
sight of her domestic concerns and leave her
children to the care and training of foreign
mercenaries 1’ The glaring inconsistency and
perfiilious cruelty of such conduct "is too ob-
‘vmus to need remark. Whatever else a man
neglects he must not neglect his own house-
hold. Here'is his first duty, next to his duty
to God. If he fails here he fails wholly.
But .these claims do not conflict with each
other. lie that is most faithful in the per-
formance of his duties to his own family is
most faithful in all his other relations. For,
in the first place, in no way can a man confer
a greater blessing upon his country and upon
the world than by making his own fireside
the scene of domestic comfort, harmony and
virtue; thus setting a beneficent example to
the community in which he lives, cheering
and blessing all who come within the attract-
ive sphere, and sending forth into the world
to act their part in society those who will be
honest, industrious, pious citizens, seeking
the .peace and welfare of all around them.
.Andmoreover, the. principle of love, which
prompts the most faithful discharge of, family
duties, cannot be confined to home but must
necessarily embrace all objects of social and
Elbhc regard which come within its reach.
.. e who loves his family most will lo'.v__'e‘ his
endgame man. an country. mosmis fellow
men‘mcls't.” Such is the testimony of "facts.
Those who are most _ devoted to the welfare
and imprcivementfiof their own households
are most‘ active ‘and zealous in all truly be-_
nevolent enterprisesfor the benefit of their
fellow-men. . .
1V. One more reason why true piety will
first show itéelfjat home, is,5bccause the exer-
cise of piety in this sphere is aided by the
strong impulse ofmatural affection.
The Creator has implanted in our. breasts
by nature a stronger love for our own kindred
than for our fellow-men in general. Parents.
generally, love their own children more than
the children of other persons. Onedesign of
this instinct of natural affection is doubtless
to prompt that parental care and tenderness
so essential to the nurture, support and train-
ing of infancy and childhood. This senti-
ment is strengthened by exercise. The more
parents do for their. children, the more they-
lovc them, and the more they are willing to
do for them. The same natural affection ex-,
ists in the other members of the family.
Children naturally love their own parents
more than any other person. Brothers and
sisters naturally love each other more than
those‘not thus nearly allied to them.
Now, when true picty', that is, love to God
and to all men, takes possession of our souls,
it feels the strong impulse of natural affection
prompting its exercise pro-eminently towards
the loved ones at home. As the child natur-
_ally loves; his parents more than all other
earthly relatives, so when his heart has been
renewed by the Spirit of God, he will, first,
manifest the change by a more conscien-
ents. As brothers .and sisters naturally
love each other, more thnn‘, all other assdciates,
so- if they are truly piqus, they will show
greater kindness, forbearance and love toward
each other, than towards all other compan—
ions. As husband and wife love each other
more than the whole world beside, so will
their piety showitsclf in greater devotion to
each other’s interests, than to the'whole
world beside. As parents love. their own
children more than all without their home,
so, if truly plans, will they labor and pray
more for their own children, than for all
others. Here will piety firstshow itself ; for
its governing principle of supreme love to
God, and universal love to man is quickened
and strengthened by the powerful impulse of
natural affection. '
Such then are the reasons \vhy true piety
will first show itself at home; because first,
every man‘s true character, good or bad, first
shows itself at home, and because it is the
very nature of piety to manifest itself, be=
cause this is the most appropriate field or its
exercise—true piety begins at home—a last-
ly because true piety is aided at I c by the
strong impulse of natural afl'ectitfii
Aud'now, in conclusion, let us apply the
subject, which-has been presented, for our
own practical improvement.
1t furnishes a tort of true piety; the best
that can be employed. If true piety first
shows itself IIt-‘homc, then we may know
something concerning the character of our
piety, whether it. is genuine, or counterfeit.
Let us then ask ourselves the quelti )n, each
one for himself, “Does my piety show best
at home? Where does it shine brightest?
At church, in the prayer-nice , or at the
fire—side? Does my piety ch y manifest
Itself in my public deportment? In my
children, cherishing them as pearls of infinite '
tainimporta'nt relations to~our neighbors, our .
Still these relations are comparatively .
tious discharge of all .his duties to his par- “
conduct when I am conscious that the eyes
of my fellow-m'cn-arc looking on. me? In
my public discourse, cxhortations and pray-
crs ? Or in my conduct at home—my treat-
ment of my parents, my brothers and ststers,
my wife, my husband, my children?”
Ah! my friends, I greatly fear that many
of us.who are active in‘the performance of
the public duties of religion, would be con-
victed by this test of great InconSIstcncy at
home! We may go from the house of God
where we have just been engaged In servrces
of prayer‘and praise, we may come ont'of
our own closets with the words of devotion
just dry upon our lips, and by our monopol-
izi'ng selfishness, our sullen moroscncss or
sourncss or irritability of temper, evmcc most
painfully to the members of our own families
the absence of that charity which 13 so essen-
tial to the Christain character. _
Oh, if we have a spark of ‘true piety, let
us'learnfirst to show it at home. Let '_It ap
pear in our ‘deportment when all pubhc re-
straints are removed and we act out our true
character. ;—Izet.it.appear to our. nearest con-
nections, that the, piety we profgss, Is not a
mere form—not an assumed sancttmomousness _
lat stated seasons—not a superstitious per-
formance of external duties, _bnt_ an Inward
principle of universal love, hghtlng up our
whole countenance with a cheerful; kindly
gleam, softening the tones'of out: v01cc and
refining our whole bearingj—makmg us tgn-
derly regardful of the feelings of all the In-
mates of our home,‘ unselfishly devotcd_to
their comfort and improvement—7:15 attentive
to their wishes, as he who prides himself
most on his‘ politeness, is” to the entertammcnt
of his guests, as faithful to then‘ Interests as
the most scrupulous and laborious agent to.
thc‘interests of his employers._ No public
fidelity can make amends for private remiss-
111253.. If_ werltnve'any piety, let us' learn first
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up --Sent by hlnil,_‘_l?§epnid, on'Irecieipt'of price, and
5 cents extra for each Cake.
“ 1111 .L’S HAIR At?) WHISKER DYE,”
Blackm- Brown, 50 Cents. ‘
C. .2..- -. Prop’r, 7 Sixth In, H.
‘B‘. S. BLASC‘ER,
. .. _ _ At his store in ,
, MALIQOBY’B 'BLOCK,
has constantly on hand, a. general assortment of
Grocenes, Crockery, Glass,
'111'1“ auaJWooa‘e'u 'fWar'e, Etc.
‘ By dc’voti‘ng‘his" bonstn’ntpé’rsonal uttention to the
business he hopcsto meritpublic patronage.
RESes
... """fil t!-
wiL L‘l.51 1|,
' 'HU'M;P;HE£!Y:S' :_ '
HOMEQBAT. ._ .0. SPECIFICS
1301mm senerulnse rtwent . cars.
Ev - ~ Ilene; commencement-awn,
* ' : ac mu- ._
me . ev areJunrw at
t e poop e want, sav n; t me, ‘ cy,
‘slclmess'aml surfer-mg. .ver 9 n: e
' ' no the-we tr curprcsc pt 0110
In em _j on hyslglun. ..
Cents.
Noisii§=€§:-_ Sela-ear,“ . ,
‘1‘: reversmongeinon, Inflammations, .
13. 01-51111; dough} manna Breht ing, .
14. salt. Rheum, Er sipclas, Eruptions.
'-15. filmmtlnm, hbumntic Pains, ._
I 16. FéVCI' Elli] ”Agile, Chill Fever, Agnes,
1'11' - blind or bleeding, .
‘Opllt almy, and Sore or Weak Eyes, .
Cutanh,'acuto or chronic, Influenza,
Whooplng-Oough violent coughs,
21. Asthma, oppressed Breathing, _. .
22. Ear Discharges, impaired hearing,
93. Scrofula. enlarged lands. Swellmgs,
24. General ,chility, P ysicalWeakness, .
25. Drop” and scanty Secretlons, , . .
26. Sea-sicknnlcsés, Blcké'lefifl flrom riding, .
27. Klflnc ’8 p 1130, rave . '. . . . .
285Nei‘vliIIs nobility, Vital Weakness, 1
20. Sore Mouth, Canker, . .
r
u
. 25
2. warms, WonnFevcr. Worm Colic, . . 25
3. Crying-0011c or Teething ofInfanta,. '25
.&.D1ar13trga,gf%1dmfi1ufr Atgllltis, ,. . 33
’. e r I, ,1; ans oc..- - ’
.; .cggfidlem- ’ gas, Vomiting; .- . . . 25 -
17. Causing-Co 8,,Bl'vlchitifl, . . . . . 25
8;'Neural m.., oothncbe.Faceache, . . 25
..9...§eauacl' ‘ ‘ 'igkflgfiachfil'ertigm . 25
10. s ,pus, mac . . . . .5
11.81! $339371 fbrTolnfulRerlbda, . . .
12. w s «more... Periods» . . . .
17.
1 B.
19.
20.
....
SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSESSNE
ab. r1 -Weakness wetti'ng'tn'o b'cd'
81. I351: 'Pcrlmls orivlth Spnsms, -. '
32; nuance: neat-ti, 51 itattone,ctc. . l
33. E Me 1503', Spasms, t. ltns' Dance, . 1_00~
34. D pllt crla, ulcerated sore throat, . . 50
35. Chronic Contentions and Eruptions, 50
- FAMILY CASES. '
(Jase Morocco with above :35 large vials and
MIqual of directions, $10.00
CaseMorocco, of 20 large vials and Book, 0?”
,‘Tileie etné‘dlcs are sent liyflle case
3111:1151)on 01" via], to any part of the
country, free of charge, on receipt of
1 . . 4 Amine“
IIII-Iphvcys.’IIoIm-opatltle Medicineco.
Oflfcé andtpepot, ' ‘ New Yor
Forrsnfe by'hu Drugglsts.
This business removed from 562 Broadway to
109 Fulton Street. New York.
J. M. IIOYT,and (LC. SPILLSON. South Nor-
walk.
F. REGNIER and II. M . & C. S. l’li0\\'ITT. Nur-
w.tlk, Agents.
Visitlng Cards.
Ll. THENEW STYLEs,—plain. rep
pure white or fashionable tints, imported
stockqmtupinncat card boxes,cnu be had a
hortnotice, at the Gazette Job Printing
once. 01m Engraved to order.
[NrGIREAT
Carriages t
VARIETY.
All the Leading'St/yles, 2 acid 4 Passenger.
ROAD WAGONS 0N BREWSTER GROSS SPRINGS.
My own Patent Spring in connection with J. C. Gould’s is acknowledged
to be the Best Low Down Spring invented.
I Still hold my Former Assertion Good, that
I suItn TIIE usrwncon roIt TIIE gunner IN canarcncur.
ALL WORK WARRANTED.
SAMUEL N.
Corner Fairlicld Avenue and Water street, Bridgeport, Conn. 20tf'
Are. you going to Europe this Season?
BUY YOUR'TRIP TICKET AT GAZETTE OFFICE.
BY EITHER TI-IE '
1111115111 or Great Western Lines to Liverpool
0
BEECHER,
Plymutl'llucllce 00.
AVING laid-in a full supply of' Ice. ol‘ excel-
lent quality, we are now prepared to receive
orders from old and new customers. We propose
to sell at reasonable prices. and shall endeavor to
give satisfactory service to all, as in years past.
' . ' ‘ It. ELLS .t SUN.
L!
________.__—__
o .
.Scl‘eck‘ Bras,
HAVE REMOVED TO THEIR
New Centennial Building,
Where they will bepleased to see all their old
customers and as many new ones as will be-
pleased to call. They have one of the finest.
stores in the State; and intend to keep it
stocked with as
line 00 Assortment III" Goods
as can be found in this part of the County
and to sell as cheap as best quality of Good
can be bought aIIywlIcrc.~ \Ve are receiving
direct from the Mills, west,
01.0111 hi Gar Luis
Celebrated Invincible Brand
Best Minnesota Patent, which cannot be beat
for quality Also,
81. [0018 AND MICHIGAN nouns.
JOHN E. SMITH,
FLORIST.
EAST SIDE OF MAIN STREET, SOUTII
" OF RAILROAD,
City 01' South Nor-walk, Conn.
Plants and Flowers at all seasons.
Flowers for Funerals furnished and
tastefully arranged to order at short
notice.
TEA-TRAYS
AND
. WAI’I‘ERS,
E . -K-. Lamas. '
F'.H. NASH & BROS.
Manufacturers, Importers and Dealers in
Furnaces,,llanges,_ Stoves, Earth-
eritllit'ré,chita'ti‘lilasiware,
" Iran Hollow Wale, Tin,
_ and Wooden Ware.
tamps, Chandeliers, Brackets,
And all that pertains thereto.
PLthERS & GAS FITTERS,
and jobbers in
METALS, TIN, COPPER, BRASS. ZINC, Sll EET
IRON, LEA D, Etc, BRASS COCKS, HOSE
PIPES, SPRINKLERS, COUPLIN GSJEU B-
BER HOSE, AND FANCY GOODS IN
GREAT VARIETY.
Corner of Main and West Streets,
South. Norwalk.
We guarantee to make it for the interest of’buy-
ers of any artIclc in our line. to give us a call, and
only ask an opportunity to demonstratethe truth
of what wesay to the entire satisfaction of all. 2ltf'
13K lamination For.
F. A. FERRIs & eons
UNRIVALLED TRIDI-MARK HAM
AND BREAKFAST BACON,
264, 266 8: 268 Mo'r'r STREET, NEW your.
IOU! REIUINEIILESS IEARIIG
our. PATENTED TRADE-MARK,
allght metal]: real, attached to the Ilrlng, n: In the cut.
RUBBERHOSE
AND
LAWN SPRINKLERS‘
a“ ’I.‘
E. K. Lockwood’s.
FAIRFIELD
E-‘IR'E‘;
lNSllllANllE 001113111,
South Norwalk Conn.
02111102111131, $200,000.00
- 1119003111, 1876, $336,112.78
‘1! .S. llANFORD,PrcsIdenI,
ll . R (TURNER, Sec’y and Tress.
“ GIEAIIIIIIESS IS IIEX'I' 'I'II GflDlIIIESS."
o. A. FRANKE’S
Shaving and Hair. (lilting Salton!
n51. .\
Pleasant Shave,
A rustic Hair Cut, or
Thorough Shampoo,
CALL A'I‘ ‘
Mr. Franke’s. Hair Cutting Saloon,
No. l GAZETTE BUILDING.
BETPaI-ticularattcntion given to Ladies and Child-
ren’s lltur Cutting and Shampooning.‘€§d
AT HOME TO EVERYBODY.
Hot and Cold Water Baths
ED WIN 0. LLOYD,
, Horse and
01 Sitter.
l Itlh
9* > -'—AI.SO—
CARRIAGE
Maker and
Repairer.
(Formerly Lamb's Shop,)
MAIN STREET, NORWALK, CONN.
Shociug Igtmc, Tender and Interfering Horses 3
a Specialyt.
crane: WARD SEILEOK,
has constantly in stock at his new store,
No. 9 Main Street,
, a choice and fine assortment of
.
Groceries,
O I
Promswns,
v V .
II lour,
.
Fr we t, &c.,
To which he would invite the attention ol'all who
wish to purchase first-class goods at
Reasonable Prices.
DRIED BEEF. SLICED. A SPECIALIY.
BED" 'of 11AMS EITHER. Il’IIOth' OR.
SLICED.
Drop in and see him at 133 new store
‘10. 9 IIIAIN STREET.
um WASH slurs,
P111351 WISHIBIIWLI,
PAPER PAILS,
35 Cents,
AT
E. K. Lockwood’s.
TO THE LADIES!
We have now in stock,
.Blfltk Enameled tart! Board, .
Carmine and Blue IIII Fanny Nork.
White and Colored Gard Board
III Sheets-or Cut.
Fancy Colored Papers, and Plain
White Paper. ’
A. H. BYINGTON & CO.
Nofice
In accordance with a petition verylargely'srgno
cd, and presented to us by the CILIZOHB 91 Not--
walk, for the suppressing of the selling ofmtoxi-
eating drinks orrSnnday, we do bercbyglvc notice
that all persons having a; license for the sale of the
Sunday Law, will be by us reported to the County
Commissioners, with a request that their license
be revoked. . .
Thclawrequircs thatGrand Jurors shall dili-
gcntly inquire alter, and make complamt of all
crimes. and misdemeanors that shall come to their
knowledge, to the court having cognizance of the
offense, or to some Justice _of' the Peace In the
town where the offense is committed. J_ Bcldcn
llurIbuttIs the prosecuting oliieer appomtcd by
the County Commissioners.
JOSEPH P. IIANFORD
CHARLES W. SMITII.
PLATT PRICE,
.x' orwalk, May 26th. 1876.
C. B. D’ARTOIS
is ready and prepared to notes
CATERER,‘
FOR
We'ddings,Balls,Pa.rties or Festivals
and to furnish any and everything required in his
line at short notice. His personal attention given
to all orders. Will oliieiate anywhereiu the coun-
try, Give him a call.
0. B. D’ARTOIS
CA'I‘Ennn a; CONFECTIONER,
} Selectmen
3‘1
S()UTII‘NOR“'ALK, CONN.
I)
PAIN‘I‘ING
()1.‘ every description, promptly executed in the
,, best Inauncr. -
House Painting, .I’apering, and
\Vall Painting a- Specialty.
.\11 orders sent through the Post Ollicc, or per-
sonally made to the subscriber will rccdfc humor
IlIItte attention. » -
c. c. BROTHER/EON.
Rich GardeuMould for sale.
qEV ERA I. HUNDRILI) Loads of Rich Alluvial
b- Mould. suitable for Flower Beds, or Top
Dressmg for grounds, for sale, delivered at. $1 per
load. Orders by postal card. or in person, will be
promptly responded to. Address
WM. MCQUILLAN. Not-walk.
___A 'I‘wo-seatcdm'agon is offer-
For sale- ed for sale, for want of‘usc.
2t Apply to J. L. HARLEM.
sumo, found guilty of selling,m violation of the -
.1. M. POTT‘EB
DEAL]! B I N
runes, cactus,
MELODEONS.
Wall Street,NanaltI,CI.
NEXT 11.00Rto SAVIGS BANK
I keep alargestockofinstruments on hand, and
sell them on Monthly Installments. Everybody
can have a Piano or Organ.
SOLE AGENTFOI‘. THE CELEBRATED
WEBER PIA Nos,
STANLEY a some,
0120 vnsznnzv d’: centre's,
names into rum,
VASE e 301v,
and will furnish at short notice.
Callamgsoc them.
can INSTRUMENTS
Taken to Exchange for New.
1'11ch AND REPAIR: 6
Done at short notice.
The Weber Plano.
A few extracts from the great number received
bythe most eminent mpsrciansin the UnitedStates
may not be inappropriate:
I have never seen a Piano which equals the We-
ber I‘Ianofcrte. Geo. F. B-rz‘;tow.
Tho Weber Piano occupies justly the first rank
amongst the Best Pianos. J. N. Palfz‘son.
The Weber Pianos cannot possibly be surpassed.
. B. Mills.
I used the Weber Grand. Piano because Iconsid-
erit the best in the world. Harry Sanderson.
The Weber Piano possesses everyt‘hinnr that can
he wished for m a, Piano. Geo. W. Morgan.
The.chcr Plano ranks foremost amongst the
best manufactured. William Mason.
The Weber Pianos stand first amongst thesplen-
did Pianos produced in this Country.
Clara N. Brinkerhofi‘.
A ten years‘ experience satisfies me that the We-
ber I’mnos arc unapproachable.—John Zumlel.
I would callcspecialattention to
THE ESTY COTTAGE ORGAN
Beautifully finished in black wal‘nutand
rosewood,combiningmorcpcrf‘ectionsthan
any otherin the world. Has taken more
ALS AND rmsr‘rnnnmns , at Fair-sand Ex-
hibitions throughout- the United States.
They areendorsed by thehighest musical
authorities.
Certainlythe best I ever heard .
Geo. W. Morgan.
It is vocal,wluch is the highest praisv that
can be bestowed on any instrument.
0. l}.Seymo-ur, .lIItszcaZC-ritzc N. Y . Tunes.
Theyarcthe bestreedi nstrument wehave
met with. . ~
0. If: J. II. Odell, Organ Builders ,N. Y. .
his the neplus ultra ofrccdi nstrumcnts.
Prof. E. L. Baker.
It contains sweetness and power in an
unusual degrec.—-Rec.]3.tshop Stmpso
E. Church .‘
Language fails in adequacy to convey a
fair idea of the perfectly enchanting power
ofthis instrument.— Independe-n t.
VI‘Isilysupcrior to anything of the kind
. have ever played upon.—-— Wm LA . King.
The Esty Org'ans are without a superior.
Geo. Jordana, Organ Buzlder,N. Y. .
No tremolo has yet been invented that
will in any way compare with this forbeau-
ty of'ellect.— Wm .A .Johnsonflryanbuzlder.
It is not merely the best,but i t is the only
mechanicalreproduction ofthehnman voice
which has ever satisfied me.—Ii’co. 17. 0.
Rzygs, Presiden lof Northern New YorkMust-
cal Association.
.I M. Po'r'r ER, sol-walk.
COWLES 8t ll] ERRILL,
'Agcntsat'Norwalk,001111., Issue Policies for the
following Insurance Ccm aanies:
11mm, otnartr'oru,c:., . 84,017,37807
Hartford, ‘- 1,527,519 00
Phtnnix, “ 1,031,15934
People’s. of Middle :own , 01.,
North British and Mercantile, do do 2,104,508 00
Queen 01' Li vcrpool .b London, do do 1,355,500‘30
Imperial, of London, do 'do 5.313.665 00
And otherCompanies, Stock and Mutual, in Con-
necticut and New York.
GEORGE R. COWLES, HOMER MERRILL.
AT‘
Quintard’s Furniture Rooms
will. be found a. complete assortment of
roanrrunn, &C.,
nclutlingeverytbingusuallyfound in a first-Q ass
establishment, at Prices to suit the Times. Al 0.
a large assortmentof“
LOOICING GLASSES, Grc .
Glass Plates cutto any size. Repairingdoncin the
best manner, at short notice. Also. old Ilau‘ Mat-
trnsses made over as good as new," '
.E. ouIIITAnIrs sun. _
Are You F000 If Pumpkin Pies?
W -‘ DUDLEY’S
“ELIE GOLDEN ‘
lg PUMPKIN
7 Makes splendid pies.
It; Is not upin 3 lb
cans, ready for use,
and is superio rto any
in the market. No
_ water is used in its
. preparation b e to r c
canning, and it is
therefore richer and
more economical than
the wet, sloppy goods
heretofore offered to
the public. One can
will make 2‘. or 4pies
and costs only 20 ets.‘ Ask your dealer for it.
NATIONAL GREATNESS.
One dozen Stereoscopic Views of the Centennial
Exhibition sent post-paid to any address on re-
ccipt of $3.00. Our variety includes all the build-
ings, grounds. statuary, and other beautiful things
exhibited. TIIIS company had sole authority to
use the Photographicavt within the grounds and
buildings of the CENTENNIAL EXHIBITION.
Americans should secure so valuablea collection
of authentic pictures of the growth and greatness
of their own country.
Pleasing and Profitable Presents.
Cartes dc Visite, 15 cents; 5x8, 50 cents; 8x10
$1.00 each. Catalogues sent. for 3 cent stamp.
For sale by all dealers and booksellers. Address,
CENTENNIAL PIIOTOGRAPHIC 00.,
(Wilson & Adams,) PHILADELPHIA, PA.
Studio on International Exhibition Grounds.
Agents wanted everywhere.
WANTED :
$5,000 or $6,000 at 6 per cent
0
Enquire at the GAZETTE OFFICE.
N unencumbered improved property, in the
Borough. worth more than double the amoun
1:.
3t20
0. AGENTS. WANTED EORéTHE
lllENTALoWfl‘ltlII -
mfalldmri t‘on ofSo R ulmTurke
Itcau AEIII hinor’gg’gflx Luna]. e c:
y t. Greene” .
tall with 50111111 Eu viu T In the only
militate natoq published coguies Involved in the
C‘ O
Bussr n-Turkish W or
This grand new work is the result of 1&0an and linen-
sive Travel in all the countries named. 1t‘ 13 a live and
"tinsel " book-the ONLY one on the subject—and the fast-
Msellmg one ever published. One A at sold 26 co Ies
thefiru day.- another, 168 In one we ._. another, 21 in
one township. Agents, don't miss this—the very nus-r chance
to make mou‘ey afl'ered in the last three years. Now is our
m.,... mar wnrsrsmrmtearues;
"no is uwor an n oryor .
“2”]? Wonruficorox & 00.. Ptfifllahem, Hartford, Conn.
For Sale Cheap.
A BEAUTIFUL FOUNTAIN,
wrrI-I CAST IRON BASIN.
Apply at the WRITE OFFICE.
l
than ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY GOLD MED- ‘
71,111
Home ofva York, 2,7
Phoenix, Brooklyn, N. Y., 1,51 m1 . -
Continental 01' New York , 1.127396 21
International, - $29,176 00
Westchestcr, of New Rochelle, N . Y ., 453.030 32
Springfield, ol‘SpringliclIl, MflEE., 570.780 00
People’s, Worcester, Mass" 1300.0“0 00
Franklin. I’hila., I’a., 3,208,81839
Commerce, Albany, N. Y., 264,424 00
Narragansett. of Providence, R. L, 754,947 00
Andes, Cincinnati, D.,. - ‘ 1,250,000 00
Home, of Columbus, 0.. 433,447.34
Alcmaniu, Cleveland, 0., 205,000 00
Liverpool, and London,and Globe,scpa-
rate lire assets, 5,055,105 00
canouos, PICTURE ensues, ‘
HOTOGRAPHY: ’9 t j, ,,
ERPETUATES ‘
CoNvaANcEs
\JU\I\/\_/\.l\/\l\I\..I\I\I\I\I\I\IVU\_I\_/\l\.l\iVV\-I
Strangestthing yet!
New York tBnullIII
Pare Only 35 Cents I
-EXCURSIQN TICKETS 5O CTS.
The Swift and Splendid Steamer
TO AND FROM NEW YORK AND BROOKLYN
DIRECT.
Leaving South Norwalk at 7:50, a m., on arrival
of Danbury and New Haven Railroad trams. Re-
turning will leave Jewell’s Dock, I ulton Perry,
Brooklyn, at 2:30 p. m., from pier 37 hast_RIver,
New York, at 2:45 p. m., and foot of 33d.St., at 3:00
p. m., as usual, connecting surely With the Dan-
bury and New Haven trams. Passengers and
luggage conveyed to and from the Depot at South
Norwalk FREE of‘ charge.
Passengers for LONG BRANCH, OCEAN
GROVE and PHILADELPH) A , can pur-
chase tivkcts on the boat at EXCURSION
RATES. . -
IEWYIIRKJIEW HAVEN JIIIARIFIIRD RAILROAD
Trains leave South Norwalk for New_ York at
1 25, (Washington Exp., via. Harlem R._1ver).‘3 47,
(Exp.), 4 32, (Exp.) 0 003-"- (i 34,* 7 3f, 7 413*, (Exp)
9 -6,* 10 ac, (Exp.) A. 111., 123*. 2 5I;,* (Exp.) 4 50,
(Exp.)5 03, 6:16,,Exp.) 7 00, l):t.’,(Exp.)P.l\l,1v’or New
IIa'ren, I 33, (Exp.) 6 49, 9 01, ‘J ‘28, (Exp.) 10 48, A.
M.,1‘.’ll,(Exp.)1 45, 21$,(Exp.)4 I14, 4 19, (Exp.)
6 11, 6'46, 10 56, (Exp.) s: 11 25, (Exp.) 1'. M. 101'
Springfield, 6 40, 9 '28. (Exp) A. 111., 1211 (15:11).)
1 45, 4 10, (Exp) 6 46 10 36, (Exp) 1". M. Impress
for Boston, via. Springfield, 9 28, A. 111., 12 1.1, 4 19,
and 10 30, I’. M., via. New London; 2 18 and 11 25,
P. 11., via. Air Line R.R.,1 33, A. 11., aud2 IS.P.M.
*Conncet at New Rochelle, with Harlem River
Branch. -
NorwaIIIHurse BailwayTimeTahle.
COMMENCING JUNE 11TH, 1876.
gent slums. .
[STRICT of NORWALK,ss.I‘robateCourf.
July 24th,A.D. 1877. -
Estate of‘SAMUEL SEYMOUR, late of Not-
wnlk, iItsaid District. deceased.
The Court of Probate for the District of Nor-
walk,hath limited and allowed six monthsfrom
the (late hereot,1‘or the creditors of said estate,
to cxlubIt their claims for settlement. Those who
neglectto present their-accounts properly attested
wrthIn sa daimc, will be debarred a recovery.
All persons mdcbtcd to said estate are requested
to make Immediate payment to
HEN RY SEYMOUR, Administrator,
31.31 ALMIRA L. SEYMOUR, Administrntrix.
ISTRICT 0F NORWAL‘K,ss. Probate Court
July 27th, 1877.
Estate ofGARRET IIEFFERNAN, late oINor-
walk, In saId district, deceased.
'Ibe'Court of Probate for the District of Norwalk
hath limited and allowed six months from the date
hereof for the creditors of: said estate to exhibit
their claims for settlement. Those who neglect
to present their accounts. properly attested, with—
In said time Will be debarred a recovery. All per-
sonsundcbtcd to said estate are requested to make
.Immedtatc payment to
SILAS P. TUTTIJE, Administrator.
ISTRICT OF NORWALII',ss. Probate Court,
‘ July inst, 1577.
_ Estate of HENRY II. ROUSE,latc of Norwalk,
In S‘flIII D15tr1ctydeceascd.
The Court of Probate for the District of Nor-
walk, hath lImIted and allowed six months from
the date hereof for the creditors of said estate to
exhibit their chums for scttlcmcnt. Those who
neglect to present their accounts properly attest-
ed, thhm EIIIII time. will be dcbarrcd a recovery.
All persons Indebted to said estate are requested
to make Immediate payment to
3130* MARY ROUSE, Executrix.
Commissioners’ Notice.
T1111 subscribers, appointed by the Court of
. Probate, for the District of Norwalk, Commis-
stoncrs to receive, examine and decide upon the
drums of the creditors of the estate of JAMES
GORMAN, late of Norwalk. in said district, (le-
ccascd,rcprcsentcd insolvent, hereby give notice
that we wxll attend to the business of‘ our said up-
pomtment at the oflice of the Town Clerk, in said
Norwalk,on the 28th (la of September, 11.1). 1877.
and on the 28th day of anuary. A. D., 1878, at 10
o’clock In the lorcuoon of each of said days.
Stud Court hath limited and allowed six
months from the date hereafter the exhibition to
us of claims against said estate.
Dated at Norwalk, in said District, this 28th day
of July, A. D. 1877.
SILAS 1’. TUTTLE, {Commis-
1:30 PETER SHIELDS, 1 sioners.
LEAVE Nonwanx. So. Nonwaui
5 40 a. m. New York Accom 5,91} A: M.
615 “ N. Y. A: N. 11. Accom. ‘3‘}? u
6 35 “ ' 0 so
7 05 “ New York Accommo’n 7 25 .3
7 25 " N. Y. Express ‘ 7 45
8 05 “ 8 25 “
8 35 “ New Haven Accom’n 0 05 “
905 “ N.Y.Ac.&N.II.Ex. 9:50 “
9 30 “ » ‘ 9 50 u
t) 50 u 10 10 ‘
10 10 “ New York Express 10 as “
10 25 “ New Iluveu Accom. 10 :13 “
10 48 “ 11 10 u
11 '20 “ n .10 u
11 50 “ New Haven Express 1215 p. m
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DANB‘UR’Y- & NORWALK n. R.
WINTER ARRANGEMENT.
Commencing December 11, 1876.
DAILY TRAINS
Leave Norwallc Bridge
For Danbury and intermediate
2 27 p. m., .
6 2i p. 111. stations. .
At 1108, . . m., on Mondays only,forRidgclicld.
At942 a. m.,
Leave Norway: Bridge/or South Norwa 11:.
AW 33, a. m., 1 08,5 53 p.m.
Leave Danburyfor N orwalk.
630. a. m.,: 12 00 m..4 45, p. m.‘
Frei ht Train at 610 p. m.
. W. SANDEREORTII, Supt.
For Mt. Desert. '
RAILS leave Boston, via. Boston 85 Maine R.
B , at 8:45 a. m., 12:30 and 6 p. m., via. Eastern
at 7:30, 8:15 a. m., and 12:30 and p. m.. for Portland
connecting with steamer Lewlston, leaving Port-
land Tuesday and Friday evenings, at 11 o’clock
for Mt. Desert. Staterooms secured of‘J. W. Rich-
ardson, No. 214 “'ashiugton et:, Boston, and
E. CUSIIING. Ass’t Manager, Portland.
GEO. L. DAY, General Ticket Agent,- Portland.
NOW _ F011 VII-II R-WA‘I'E‘R PI PES.
Wm. Glover 8-: Son,
Are ready to pu'tin'yourWA'I'EnsrnAM or GAS
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anyone. WROUGIIT AND CAST IRON, TIN-
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Bobbins’Starch Polish.
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By thense of which every family may give their
Linen that brilliant polish peculiar to fine laun-
dry work. Savmg time and labor in ironing, more
than its cntn'e cost. Warrantcd. Ask for Dob-
iiiibmssme 00.13 N 4th stPhil
Sold by DEMMON &. NEWCOMB, Grocers, Main
Street, N orwalk. ‘ ' . ‘ 41
The ONLY‘BLACKIING that: meets th.‘
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GEO. WARD SELLECK, Grocer, Mam Street.
Sit—entitles peggij 30110005 0i Eves
LAZAst' a MORRIS, s
CELEIIRATED PERFECTED
SPECTAOLES'O EYEGLASSES.
Also, a large nasormcnt'of GENUINE PARA
BOLD or PEBBLE SPECTACLES the only kind
over yet produced that do not tircthc eye.tlmt
lives a clear and distinct vision, and makes weak
eyes strong. Wan-ranted for five years without
oflcuse. Special attention given to fittIIIgIIca1--
sighted people. A large assortment cl
OPERA'and FIELD GLASSES
AT ~
’ Wood’s Jewelry Store
UNDER THE OPERA HOUSE.
IIARNESSES FOR S ALE .
‘IIE subscriber would respectf‘ullyinl‘orm the
1 public that he has now on hand :1 00d assert
ment of HARNESS, made of the very est mater-I-
als, which he wills E LI. A S LOIV as they can
possibly belurnished at any other similar estab.
lishmcut 1n the country. Now for your orders
Let me have them at once . WM. 1%. SWAN.
Norwalk. Mav 1, 1875.
END‘Z5c. to GEO¢1,- ROWELL & 00.,Ncw
York, for Pamphlet of 100 pages, containing
lists of 3000 newspapers, and estImates showmg
coat. of advertismg. .
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Tax Collector’s Sale.
NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned
under and by virtue of‘a certain tax warrant,
duly executed and signed by proper authority,
and directed to the nudersi ncd, commanding him
to levy and collect 01‘ ALE ANDER. AUSTIN and
otherpersons named in the rate book on the list
to said warrant annexed their several propor-
tion of the sum total as therein stated, said sum
being a tax or assessment agreed upon by the in-
habitants of the town of Norwalk, regularlyland
legally assembled, to witz—On the 20th day of
December, A. D.. 1875, met for the purpose of pro-
vnljng for the Indebtedness of said town list of
131;),ICVICS upon and will sell at public auction, at
the premises hereinafter ItcscrIbed on the 24th
day of September, A, D., 1877, at 11 o'clock, a. m..
so much of the following described real estate of
Alexander Austin, with all the buildings thereon,
situated In said town‘of Norwalk, in quantity one
read. more or less, and bounded as follows, to wit:
northerly by land of William Glover, easterly by
highway, southerly by land of William W. Story,
and westerly by land of estate of Margaret Beldeu,
deceased, as will raise the sum of fortytwo dollars
and fifty cents ($42.50) that being the proportion
ofthc said Alexander Austin, of the sum total in
511111 list together with the charges of levy,salc, &c.
JOHN F. RAYMON D,
Tax Collector, list of' 1875.
Dated at Norwalk. July 28rd, 1877. 31:30
Tax Collector’s Sale.
NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned,
under andby virtue of Ir certain tax warrant,
duly executed and signed b proper authority. and
directed to the undersiIzneI , commanding him to
levy and collect of, ELBERT L. RUGGLES AND
WIFE, and other persons named in the rate book,
on the list to said warrant annexed, their several
proportions of the sum total as therein stated, said
sum being a tax or assessment agreed upon by the
Inhabitants of the town of Norwalk, regularly and
legally assembled, to wit :-on the 20th day of
December, A. D.. 1875. met for the purpose of
rovtdlng for the Indebtedness of said town
is: of 1875, levies upon and will sell at public auc-
tion, at the ten-uses hereinafter described on the
21th day of ‘eptember,A.D.,1877.at 10 o’clock a.m.,
so much of the following described real estate of
Elbert L. Buggies andfivnfe, with all the buildings
thereon, Situated in mud town of Norwalk, Down
Town, socalled, said realestate being one hundred
feet front and rear, and one hundred and eighty-
two feet,morc or less. Indepth. and bOunded as fol-
lows, to Wit: Northcrly by land of the New York,
New Haven &. Hartford Railroad Compan , east-
erly by land now or formerly of Ebenezer rbwn,
southerly by highway, known as Van Znndt Ave-
nue, and westerly by. land now or formerly of
William Brown and Wife, as will raise the sum of
eighteen dollars, ($18.00). that being the proportion
of the said Elbert L. ltuggles and Wife, of the
sum total In and list together with the charges of
levy; sale, .126. JOHN F. RAYMOND,
Tax Collector list of 1575.
Dated Norwalk, J ply 23rd, A. D. 1877.
THEODORE E. SMITH,
DEALER 1x
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.Outlery I
AND
Agricultural Implements.
WALL rnrnn, WINDOW SHADES, PAINTS
OILS, GLASS, sasu, BLINDS,
AND DOORS.
Main Street, Norwalk, Conn.
Stoves! , Stoves”
- Summer Ranges!
Ice Boxes and
- - Refrigerators
OF THE BEST PATTERNS.
Tin W. re, Crockery, &c.,
01‘ Latest Styles and at
‘ Lowest Prices.
TIN. ROOFING AND GUTTERIIIO
A SPECIALTY . ALSO
GA‘IVANIZED IRON» GUTIERS.
ROOfS Repaired and all work well
. ! doneJand :11 prices
to correspond with the tunes. Give us a call.
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to kmdlc a coal tire quickly, easily and certainly,
to a stove, range or grate, at a cost of ’
Only One Cent per .Pouud.
In bags of Fifty Pounds. Directions for using:—
Use a few shavings or a newspaper, put on some
of‘ the wood. then add from half to a peek of coal
before lighting, and in ten minutes you will have
a. good coal lire. Be sure and put on the hard coal
before llghting. For Sale at
Wholesale and Retail by
t‘. T. Leonard to San,
' Agents for Norwalk and surrounding To
Norwalk, May 19th, 1877. '
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SIGN PAINTING, PAPER HANGING, &c’
A Preacher who Gamblcd.
- A few days ago a Methodist clergyman, of
Itentucky, while on his way home, occupied
ascat 1n the smoking car of a train on a
Southern road. He sat quietly smoking a
cigar, evidently in profOuntLthought, when a
stranger sauntered up, and dropping a large
gold-headed cane by the clergyman, stooped
down, picked it up, and then begging pardon
for intruding, sat down in the seat with the
religious gentleman. The stranger spoke of
politics, and complimenting Hayes’ southern
policy very much, very soon had a good
friend in :the parson, to whom he explained
matters in Louisiana, giving that state as his
home. The minister said that he seldom
troubled himself with matters pobtical on ac-
count of his ecclesiastical position.
“Just so,” said the other, “you are right.
I have been a member of that grand old
church, the Presbyterian, for twenty-five
years. I like it and I love it, but sometimes
can't well resist taking a hand in politics."
The conversation ran on thus for some
time, when a man roughly clad, with a large,
broad-brimmcd hat, came up.‘ He hailed
from Texas. He had told, he said, his “pap’
that he did not want to come over with
steers, but “pap said I must come, and I had
to mind him for he is older than I am."
“So you brought over the cattle, did you
said Louisiana. “Oh, yes,” said Texas, “over
two hundred head. They were sold in N cw
Orleans. All were big formed steers, as fat
as butter.”
“What did you get for them 1’” said Lou-
smna.
“Three and a half cents per pound; but
them fellows down there are the smartest
traders I ever saw. They can tell every hair
in a critter’s hide, so they can! I would have
done well, but you see I fooled off 55400 be-
fore I got away.”
“Dear me,” said the preacher, “how did
you fool it off as you say ‘3”
“Well,” continued Texas, "I am almost
ashamed to tell you; but, howsmnevcr, I'll
not say a word about it when I get home, for
the cow-boys would all laugh at me.”
“Don’t be afraid to tell us," remarked the
divine.
“I got to gambling”—'
“Ah,” interrupted the preacher; that is
awful; and did you not know that it was
very wicked to gamble ?”
“This was a new game,” Texas proceeded
to say. “I never saw it before. Here is the
man's cards, and here is how I lost my
money. \thn I get home I will win all the
cow-boys’ money, but not tell them I lost
any; oh, no 1” , '
Texas then showed how the man in New
Orleans had done. The others looked on
with interest, and, as they laughed over his
loss, Texas said they needn’t be so smart;
they themselves couldn’t tell the card with
the baby on it for $5. The preacher and
Louisiana designated the card successfully
from among the others several times. Texas
seemed angry and said he’d bet $5 they -
couldn’t do it again. Louisiana said some-
thing to the minister about not believing in
betting, but would win 5550 and donate it to
his church, provided the young man would
throw away his cards and promise to bet no
more. The young man said he would and
up went the $100. Louisiana won, and the
preacher laughed so heartily that Texas
turned to himand said: “I’ll try you one and
then stop the infernal business. Your friend
is a storekecper and a bit too smart for me.”
“Take $50 out of him and donate it to the
church, as I shall do,” said Louisiana.
The preacher put out $50 and Texas ob-
serving that hc had considerable more, re-
marked, “I’ll do as you say after this, and
throw away these cards, but I want to bet
$100; I’ve just lost that much and want it
back. I can’t go any less.” So up went the
$100 and over went the card, but not the
right one. The preacher had lost, anti Texas
picked up the $200 and walked away laugh-
ing—Philadelphia Chronicle.
The Rotary Goat.
0f the goat in his natural state much has
been said and sung by historians and poets.
Among the destructive agencies of nature he
ranks midway between the earthquake and
the volcano. In the course of a year he
swallows up rather less than the average ac-
t'gve volcano, but he upsets more people than
the annual series of South American earth-
quake. In the neighborhood of Seventh ave-
nue and Fifty-sixth street the phenomenon of
the upheaval of small boys by violent goats
is, or, at all events, formerly was, of frequent
occurrence. The quiet pedestrian who keeps
to the sidewalk and shuns the neighboring
rocks is often shocked by the spectacle of a
small boy swiftly ascending to a height of"
thirty or forty feet in the air and then falling
like a fifteen-inch shell to the pavement, and
separating into a hail of knives, tops and mar-
bles at the moment of impact. The goat
whose headstrong violence causes this phe-
nomenon is usually invisible to the spectator,
but the latter instinctively knows that onlyza
goat could have upheaved the small boy, and
.he, therefore, hastens to quit a dangerous
neighborhood. It is asserted that after Mr.
Thomas began to execute \Vagner’s orchestra
music at his former summer garden, the goats
in that region became so violent that it was
feared they ‘would attack the garden and
drive the orchestra through the nearest brick
wall. Luckily, Mr. Thomas tried the exper-
iment of giving a concert consisting exclu-
sively cf \Vagnerian music, and the next
morning only one goat—and that one in a dy-
ing state—was to be found nearer than the
Sixth or Eighth avenue. '
Viewed in, reference to his capacities for
swallowing, the goat is but little inferior to
Vesuvius. One large-sized goat has been
known to swallow an entire week’s “wash"
—including clothes pins—and to break to
pieces and masticate two large tubs,a cast-iron
boiler and a clothes wringing machine—all in
the course of asingle night. It is commonly
believed that the goal: rarely swallows human
beings, but if any scientific person will try
the simple experiment of leaving a baby for
an hour or two in the society of a goat, 11c
will perhaps have reason to change his belief
as to this matter. Very possibly the goat
prefers his natural food to babies, but in sea-
sons when the tomato can crop has failed,and
the hoop skirt crop is scanty, a hungry goat
should not be tempted with a valuable baby,
unless, of course, the baby isa borrowed one.
It would scarcely be worth while to re-
hearse facts like these, which can be found
in every text-book of zoology, were it not ,
that the more clearly the destructive powers
of the goat in a state of nature are set forth,
the more evident it becomes that the efforts
of man to increase these destructive powers
are as unnecessary as they are wicked. Not
satisfied with the purely natural goat, men.
or individuals to that effect, have actually
contrived to develop the goat’s destructivcss
by the aid of mechanical appliances. The
result has been the rotary goat, a complex
monster, half natural and half artificial,
which for range of action and general deadli-
ncss 15 even superior to the notorious and ter-
rible buzz saw.
. The rotary goat is easily manufactured. It
15 only necessary to take a large goat, and
to connect him with a firmly planted stake,
tree or lamp post by arope from ten to thirty
feet in length. 'I‘his‘rope vastly increases the
force with which the goat strikes any object.
—-for example, a fat man. The former ani-
mal waits till his victim has nearly reached
the periphery of a circle of which the rcpe
is the radius. The goat then rushes at him;
not in a direct line, but in the arc of a circle,
keeping, at the same time, the rope tightly
stretched. By this plan he adds to his natu-
ral speed a centrifugal force that varies di-
rectly as his weight, and thus strikes the fat
man with a violence of which no goat in a
state of nature is capable.
Within the last few'ycars the rotary goat
has become a fearfully familiar object, and
whole districts have been devastated by him.
Helms even made his appearance in certain
western cities, and it is reported that in the
city of St. Paul, Minn, a woman who has
been severely injured by a rotary goat has
appealed to the municipal court for protec-
tion, and has secured a legal (Icelston to the
effect that a rotary goat is a beast which no
citizen can keep without Incurrlng responst-
bility for all damages inflicted thereby. The
immediate suppression of this new and dead-
ly animal is an imperative necessrty. The (11
kind of goat was sufficiently bad, but the
rotary goat is intolerable. He should be ex-
terminated without delay, and the wretched
misanthropc who invented him should be
held up to the lasting hatred of his fellow
men.~Nceo York Times.
Norwalk Chronicler