Norwalk Gazette, Tuesday, September 4, 1877 · page 2

Norwalk Gazette.

Tuesday, Sept. 4th, 1877.

 

 

 

 

First Congregational Church.

The rc-opcnir'lg of the House Worship
belongingto the First Ecclesiast a] Society
of Norwalk, presents a fitting opportunity

for brief- reminiscences .relating ‘to. the reli--

gioushistory of that Society, _and‘ especially
of its church edifices and teachers.

We find such historical notices in “‘The An-
cient Historical Records of Norwalk,-. with a
plan of the Ancient'fSettleinentsl’chiE "coni-
pned by Edwin mm. D new or me
First Congregatiohiil Chiinéh,” ”published in
1847; and in the Manual of said church, pub,-
lished in 1851. ,, . ~ .

The lattef'sta‘te‘sfi. ,‘Qli the 19th ,of’Jnng'e‘,
1650, amusement-has mndc" betweeanoge'r
Ludlowc and 'several inhabitants of Hartford,
for the planting and settling of Norwalk.
The planters were to make some preparations
on the ground during that season, and by the
next Spring to begin and build and inhabit
therewith not less than thirty approved fam-

’ilics, and to invite an orthodox and approved
minister with all convenient speed. 0n the
15th of February, 1651, the settlers were here
as appears from the deed of Runckiupeage,
some of them were probably here the year
before. There is a tradition that several of
them spent the winter here.”

Trumbull, in his history of Connecticut,
vol. 1, p. 115, says that, in 1640 "Mr. Lud-
lowe made a purchase of the eastern part of
Norwalk, and Capt. Partrick bought the mid-
dle part of the towu;" and that "few fami-
lies seem to have planted themselves in the
town about the time of these purchases.”
But Dr..Hall says: “I‘find no recognition of
the prior inhabitants on the town records.”
These begin with the year 1653.

The Indian deal of sale of the land on the
east side of the liver to Roger Ludlowcof
Fairfield, was dated February 26th, 1640;
and tllat to Capt. Partrick, of land on the
west side of the river, was dated April 20th,
1640. Copies of these were recorded in the
Book of Deeds in the year 1673.

The early church records were lost after
the death of Rev. Dr. Burnet in 1806. They
were in three large folio volumes, one kept
by each of the three ministers, Mr. Hanford,
Mr. Buckingham and Mr. Dickinson. From
1653 the town records appear to be full and
complete. The first settlers undoubtedly had
public worship from the beginning of the
plantation. According to Trumbull, “Mr.
Thomas Hanford began preaching at Nor-
walk in 1652, and some time after a church
was formed,” [Dr. Hall thinks in that year.]
Mr. Hanford was ordained pastor in 1654 and'
died in 1693.

The other ministers of this church were:
Stephen Buckingham, ordained'1097 ; resign-
cd 1827, died 1745 or 1740. Previous to his
resignation the parish and town were identii
cal. At that time “The Prime Ancient So-
ciety” was organized.

Moses Dickinson was installed in 1727;
died 1778. William Tennent was ordained

 

his colleague 1765, and dismissed to Charles?

ton, S. 0., in 1772._ ,

Matthias Burnct, D. D., was installed 1785 ;
‘died 1806.

Roswell R. Swan was ordained 1807; died
1819. '

Sylvester Eaton was ordained 1820; dis-
missed 1827. ~

Henry Benedict was ins
missed 1832. . 7 . ,

Edwin Hall, D. D., was installed 1832;
dismissed 1855.

Wm. B. Weed was installed 1855; died
1860. ’

Joseph Anderson was installed 1861; dis-
missed 1864.

T. S. Childs, D. D., was installed 1866;
dismissed 1870. A ' f I I

Rev. Mr. Dunham was a pulpit snpplyfor
two years prior to the settlement 'of Mr.
Hamilton. .

John A. Hamilton, now pastor, was install-

ed 1874. ’
As to the “Meeting-houses" of the First

Society, the first record quoted by Dr. Hall
is a vote in town meeting, in 1655, to procure
nails for it; a second vote, in 1659, is that it
shall be built,—30x18 and 12 feet between
joints; in 1660 that it shall be clapboardcd;
in 1664 that it be' enlarged. Col. Bucking-
ham Lockwood informed Dr. Hall that he al-
ways understood that this house stood on
the south corner of the Down Town lot then
occupied by the Rev. Mr. Ellis, a Baptist
minister,uow belonging to Mr. H. M. Prowitt.

In 1678, a vote was taken as to a site for a
new meeting-house, to be forty feet square
and sixteen feet between joints; in 1079 that
the site of the old meeting-house shall forever
be “impressed” for that end and use; in 1683
to sell the old meeting-house and to- “seat”
tlle.new, according to office and rank; in
1690, to fortify and garrison it; in 1697,10
put a gallery over one-fourth part of it; in
1703, for a bell; in 1709, for an a " 'on to
the gallery, also for a belfrcy and a hell,
if necessary, and a “stump for a weather-
cook.” or a “pinnacle."

It seems somewhat doubtful whether this
house occupied the site of the old, as by the
vote in 1679; inasmuch as Dr. Hall states on
Co]. B. Lockwood's testimony, that the sec-

~ond house stood on the triangularlot, on East
Avenue, now occupied by Mr. Hammersley.

In 1717, a vote was taken to build a new
meeting-house, to be “accomplished within
four years ;” in 1720, to hire men to raise it
on the north end of Ensign James Stewart’s
home-lot,” fronting .east'; in 1723, to “seat”
it; and that it shall not be used for town
meetings, nor for any other purpose not con-
sistent with and agreeable to the most pure
and spcgial service of God, for which end it
was built and is now devoted; also to hang
the old hell on it; and that “Ensign Thomas
Bennydick, Jr., sett ye tune to ye Psam
and read the Psalms needed ; and that the
old house be sold.” In 1758, the Society hav-
ing now been formed, they resolved to erect
a pew for the Governor'and his family on the
Women’s side of the meeting-house, or to
adorn that where he now sits, in lieu thereof;
also to, “seat the justices in the pew with their
wives; also to glaze the house with 7x9
glass; also, in 1769 and 1771, to repair the
meeting-house and to “colour” it.

This third house stood very near the site
of Henry Thomas‘ present residence on the
highest spot between him and Charles F
‘)sborn’s. Col. Lockwood remembered the

1d foundations of the meeting-house that
. 'as burnt by the British in the war of the
Revolution. It-ha'dtwo tiers of galleries and
was larger than the next.

The fourth house was built in 1790, on‘tlie
Church Green, nearly opposite the residences
of C. C. Betts, and Stiles Curtis; with a high
pulpit, surmounted by aconical “sounding-
board,” whose apex was a knob of gilt flow—
ers, on the east side, and having doors, orig-
inally on the ' south and west, and square
boxes for pews until they were changed into
“slips,” and the south doorr closed. The
present “Lecture room,” was constructed out
of materials taken from it' when it was de-
molished.

The fifth and present beautiful house of
worship wascrccted in 1840, on the site of
what had been the homestead and parsonage
of Rev. Mr. Benedict, and perhaps other pas-
tors. Thc Vanzandt place, on East Avenue,
was the parsonage in the Rev. Mr. Burnct's
day. He it was who personally apt the mon-
ster elms,which with more than a century of
age,now adorn this beautiful homestead. Mr.
Burnet acted as chaplain in the Continental
Army, and Miss Phoebe's servant-Org was

, loaned him as his servant during such service.
The elder ladies 5f the Society recall the
“spinning bees” held at this parsonage ,in
their childhood, where the well-to do ladies
of the Society came with spinning-whee] and
wool, reeled and spun thread to be woven
into garments for the minister and his family.
The fidem “donation visit“ no doubt had-
its origin inwthis ancient custom.

The present heuse of worship has been by
far the most beautiful and commodious. of
any ever erected by the Society. The plans,
were procured by the late Geo. W. Betts,
and he and Dr. Hall were most devotedly ae-

1828 ; dis-

.

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Seymour was its buildgr, aim
to the present time withol‘lli special change 01'
renovation. For several yeln'slhere has been
aprevalQut-fecling thit it Did not entirely
comport {villi thcfifljyth'fihnd advanced
wealth and‘ii’nprovementsbf the place. But
the purchase of a parsonage at a cost of from
ten to twelve thousand dollars, and certain
increased expenditures which had caused a
small church debt, prevented the general de-
sire for the church’s improvement from be-
ing gratified. ”The “Ladies Missionary Asso-
ciation” had exerted themselves ' most,n9bly,
and proved what a. zealous band of women
could do '. in repairing and beautifying the
Lecture in, until the Spirit of improve-
ment thu gendered,extendedg to an earnest
effort for the thorough renovation of the
main church edifice, But the “times were
hard,” and many of those who had once been
able to give liberally, had met with business

 

- reverses and were in no condition to aid the

good work as they would Wish to do. In
this juncture a few generous spirits came no-
bly to the rescue of the coveted project. Mr.
C. Monson Raymond pledged himself at the
outset for a. full third of th lost, and has in
fact paid more than double his promised sub-
scription. Mr. Wm. S. Lockwood, with the
generosity for which he is proverbial, at
once seconded Raymond's offer. Then came
Mrs. Henry Morgan, who pledged herself for
another share in the good work, and then
Rev. Mr. Hamilton, the esteemed pastor,
doubly endeared himself to his people by
agreeing to pay the remaining portion of cost.
But the renovating work was a repetition of
all similar experience. There was more to be
done and more expense than any one suppos-
ed. And where all did so nobly, it is per-
haps somewhat invidious to specially name
but a prominent few.

Last years Work contemplated a general re-
pair and residing of the outside of the edifice.
This was accomplished by general and special
contributions and the persistent work of the
good ladies , of the Missionary Association.
Thcn‘came this interzbr work of improvement
which the four above named, had pledged
themselves to accomplish. The estimated
cost was $2,000. This at first was designed
to embrace a re-coloring of the walls and
ceiling and painting of the woodwork. But
an improvement in one direction suggested
others in another and so the two thousand
dollars were swiftly expended. The organ re.
quired overhauling and repainting. The cost
of this, we believe was borne in generous
'part by the Pastof and‘thc accomplished Or-
ganist, Mr. Gibson. Anew pulpit-desk and
platform, were decided upon, the contribu-
tion of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. S. Haulenbeck.
.Three large gas reflectors depending from the
apex of the ceiling, give a new and brilliant
effect to the whole interior, wlien lighted at
night. The change from tarnished oak' to a
superb imitation of black and French Walnut
in the pews, pannels and wainscotings—with
the rich red reps, in which W. E. Quintard
has upholstered the pews—have so changed, ‘

brightened and enriched the whole interior

finish of the church, as to totally obliterate
every vestige of‘its former dinginess. Mr.
Clark, the Painter, has done his part with ex-
cellent taste and great professional skill.
The ceilings are of a rich tint of blue, made
more bright and_cheerful by his ’dclicate
touches of graining. The side walls areabuff
drab, with enough of stencil ornamentation
to effectively cover up the old block-mark
indentations. But in the painting of the
desk, the artist has most conspicuously re-
vealed his mastery with the brush. .While
his imitations of French Walnut veneers are

, perfect, the rounded columns painted in imi-

tation of polished Scotch granite are simply
exquisite. A more perfect counterpart of na-
ture would be impossible.

The committee specially in charge of these
latest improvements consisted. of Rev. Mr.
Hamilton, Mr. C. M Raymond, and Dr. Lock-
wood. The mason work has been done by
Henry Seymour, and the carpenter work un-

Golding. Hanford and Glover did the gas
piping and fixture work, while Seymour Cur-1
tis exercised his natural landscape gardening
talents on the beautiful outside grading and
turfing. '

The opening of two new doors at the west
end of the aisles, gives easy ventilation by a
vast increase of fresh air, in hot weather, and
will greatly facilitate ingress and egress to
and from that end of the. church. This was
both a wise and happy thought. A wire
ventilator has also been inserted above the
organ loft and one on each side of the ceil-
ing, so that the atmospheric conditions are
very greatly improved. The good ladies,
aforesaid,had determined that the spire should
correspond and harmonize with the' outside
body of the church and 'with funds secured
by them, this is being neatly clapboarded. the
same as the body of the building below.
That such an entire transformation outside
and especially inside, could have been
wrought in so short a time, seems a marvel,
and where all the important work has been
so excellent] y done. any slight variations from
the beauty and good taste displayed through-
out, eau well be overlooked or left for future
correction.

To all who have contributed much or even
little thereto, we are sure, not only the mem-
bers of the society, but every Infill: inter-
ested in the progress and impro ‘ent of our
town, will feel a sense of grateful obligations.
As Mr. Raymond has contributed more large-
ly than any other in money, so he has in time
also. Seldom has he left for his early daily
train to the city,that he did not yet earlier visit
the church to note the progress of the
work, discover and-direct some new improve-
ment or embellishment. It is but the sim-
plest justice that he should be , accorded the
credit and gratitude to which his generous
zeal in this good work so eminently entitle
him, and-by none is it more enthusiastically
awarded than by his co-laborers on the com-
mittcc and in the contributions. \ '

Thus happily, fortunately, opportuncly has
this venerable church been awakened up as it
were, to a new life. In the past it has been the

mother and foster mother of the now flourish-
ing churches in Westport, Wilton, Ridgefield,
New Canaan, Darien and South Norwalk. In
its future may it continue not only a recog-
nized power for good in this community for
all coming time, but ever be blessed with
worshippers whose love of the beautiful in
sacred things shall be supplemented, as at
present, by noble and generous giving.
N am SUNDAY. .

Union Services of the Baptist and Congre- .
gational Societies will be held at the 1stCon1-gl
gregational Church next Sabbath morning. ,
Communion Service at. 3 o’clock in the
afternoon.

 

Bowman—There have been so many in—
excusable misstatements published concern-
ing the‘ theft of jewelry at the Dorlon House,
that-we have been at the pains to ascertain from'
the victim. the exact facts. On Monday last,
at lunch time, a sister of Senator Jones, (not
Mrs. Jones) left her room unlocked, as had been
her custom all the season and repairedto the
dining room,where, she remained les than
twenty minutes. Mrs. Senator Jones mean
time, remained in her room adjoining. While
'the lady was absent, some one slipped in and
took from a, bureau'drawer, agold watch and
chain, a soltairc dimond ring and a ladies' set
of cameo jewels of rare quality and value.
The cash value of all would not exceed $2,500

as the gift of her brother. Senator Jones, and
a very earnest effort is made for its recov-
cry, and a large reward is ofiered. The jew-
cls had never been worn at the house aud'had
only been taken from the trunk the evening
before. As there was no stranger in or about
the hotel, the inference. is clear that they
were taken by some one belonging to the
house. The Senator himself, has,as yet, nev-
er been able to visit his family here, although
daily expected, and the stories afloat that his
wife had been robbed of diamond necklaces,
etc., valued from'two to twenty-five thous-
and dollars, and that she had displayed them
at the clam bakc,"isall the sllecrcst and silli'est
boa/‘1.

 

 

a“c.0171 closétlSEt‘uFdifait 193%-

tive and interc‘stcd in its erection. Mr. Giles » ‘
it has endured,» _

der the direction of Henry Allen and A. C. —

but the camcoset was particularly prized .

.

. Temperance, Meetings.

The Ladies Temper-alien Union propose to
give an Entertainment 'to thechildrcn of Nor-
-walk and'the many belonging fifths“ Cold

"phitheater grounds,.on Saturdaygnoxtiat 3 p.
m. ,and request all 'wlio would endourage the
“Temperance Juvenile work,” to be present,
and also send in cake, frilit, etc. The re-
freshments may be sent to the rooms, in
Lockwood’s Hal], Saturday forenoon. ‘ An
interesting time may be expected.
. Before closing the out-door Temperance
gathering, it was voted at the :- last business
meeting of the Reform Union to hold a' mass
meeting at the Amphitheater ' grounds, "next
Sunflay, at 3p. in. ‘ Allithe‘Telnpél-ance ' or-
ganizations in‘Norwalk' and vicinity are ‘- cer-
dially invited to be present and} take part in]
the exercises? Good speakers arejexpected
as much‘interest in' the work is manifested.
Should the day be stormy, it willbc held the
following sunday, after which the meetings
are lo continue in Lockwood’s Hall. '

) _—_._‘__ ,
The completion of the repairs unon‘ the
Congregational Church and its re-opening next

 

 

of trucChristian fellowship, which has ‘ n
happily exemplified between two denomina-
tions differing as to' creeds. The Baptist sc-
eiety gave a cordial invitation for their Con-
gregational friends to worship with them
while their-church was closed. and now the
Baptist Society is invited to accept a similar
couitesy andworship at the Congregational
Church, during the remainder of their pastor’s
absence on vacation. 'Such Christian unity
is worthy of all praise.

 

aecigl'ent‘ncar Des Moincs, Iowa, on Wednes-
dayilast. A bridge over a small stream was
undprmined by a frcshet, and gave way. The
channel was about forty feet wide, and the

or bill posters, was next to the engine, and
dropped into the channel. The mail ear'fol-
lowed, passing directly over it and breaking
it to pieces. Several other cars plunged into
the Stream. Seven of Barnum’s men were
killed. Henry M. Jennings,—son of Geo.
W. Jennings, of this town, is reported as es-
caping with slight injuries. '

 

The Fair.

The advertisement for lhe County Fair will
be found in to-day's paper. ' The handbills,
with full particulars, are now being posted
throughout the County. ' '

Wea're requested to state that. the, date
printedi'n the Premium'Lists for closing en-
tries: for trotting Was all'a mistake, the true
time being Saturday, Sept. 8th. ' L

The Wheeler & Wilson Bandwillepie ”
at the County Fair. We‘h‘ope' their engage-
ment covers more time than it'di'd last year.

 

The Ridgefield Fair willf‘coiiimence Sept.
v25th and continue thro‘u‘glij four' days. ._’ The
managers hope to make it a‘s‘att‘r'active ascver.

 

Olin? solidols. " f ‘ 1' '_
The pnblicscliools relopened yesterday. _
Mr. Frederick S. Lyon has been re-cngaged
as teacher of the Five Mile River school.
The following is the list of teachers in the
schools of the South Norwalk Union district =

FRANKLIN srnsnr souoor.

fic‘net‘pal, Mr. Silas B. Dalton. .

Miss. C. A. Vinton, Grade No. 10; Miss
Mattie Gregory, No. 9; Miss Alida Ball, No.
8; Miss Cornelia Dickermun, No. 7 ; Miss
Julia Grumman, N0. 6; Miss Nettie Ball,
No. 5 ; Miss Mary G. Harmon, No. 4; Miss
Lizzie Selleck, No. 3; Miss Maggie B. Weed,
No. 2; Mrs. Frances Camp, N0. 1.

Cox‘oonD STREET Salmon—Miss Sarah E.
Cryer, Grade No. 3; Miss Elida B. Cooper,
No. 2 _: .Miss Julia N. Pcnnell, No. 1.

Mr. Crofoot is the new teacher in the Broad
River district.

PRIVATE sermons.

The Misses Brockway’s school canulenccs
next Monday, 10th.

Miss Steven’s school rc-opens next week
Tuesday, 11th.

The new term of Mrs. Harlem’s school will
commence next week Wednesday. '

Miss Carter’s school commences next week
Wednesday, 12th. -

Mr. T. F. Leighton’s school will commence
Monday, 17th.

Dr. Fitch’s Hillside school 'will open on
Monday, 17th. - _ : ' ,

Mr. Selleck’s school continues in session
during the summer, the next term commenc-
ing in November. »

The Center School now commences at it
p. m. A very good change.

—h—-———

For the first time this summer, and after
carrying tens of thousands of passengers,- a
serious complaint is made against Commodore
White's steamboat management. One indig-
nant suburban, avers that he stood last Thurs-
day for more than one hour on the pier at
Market Slip, broiling ill the hottest‘ sun of
the year, awaiting the overdue Adelphi.
That with him we're over a hundred ladies
and children. That when she did come, and
commenced “cooling,” it was done in the
most provokingly leisurely manner, and that
when she reached 33d St., nearly an hour
.and a half behind time, there were. not less
thanérom 200 to 300‘men, women and child-
ren s rung all the way up the dock, who had
similarly sweltercd in the sun, und~that many
of the ladies-bod young infants in their arms,
and finally and lastly that no apparent effort

speed. - . .

l Now for the other side. Com. White's
agent explains that an excursion came down
the Midland road to go by,\ his regular boat
the Columbia to Rockiwayf‘That hundred.
came, more than. was anticipatedso‘mc five
or six hundred more than could possibly
crowd on board the COlumbia. There was
no time to secure another boat and it would
not answer to" disappoint 'the cxcursionists,
and under the belief thatthe Adelphi could
run down and return in season to leave on
her regular time, he issued the order that re-
sulted so’disa'strolisly. There is more than a
suspicion that the men of the Adelphi were
displeased with the extra work imposed and
made little or no efiOrt to reach New York or
Norwalk on time; Some twenty had to hire
conveyances eastward as far as Fairfiéld,which
should not have_ been permitted. Tallest
swearing, however, was done by the passen-
gers on the up Danbury train, who were. do-_
tained here till after eight o'clock, by the de-
layed train. '

 

The Sentinel charges the New Haven cor-
respondents with “slobbcring” over the Sc-
eond Regiment, etc., etc. After reading the

served the Fourth precisely as they served
the Second, and that be perhaps very ‘natur-

ed up" most those with whom he came in
personal contact and from whom he received
the most courtesies. ~

 

Readman Brothers, the new Main Street

 

readers in this issues Read their advertise-
ment, and call upon them and examine their
work.

 

m9“.
Our Westport letter failed to reach us.
Baltimore reports a revival of trade.
'l‘here'was a great influx of school teachers

Saturday. - -

. The peach train, Saturday, consisted of

twonty-six cars. ' _ ' .

. The American rificmen commenccpractice

in earnest this week.

The weather last week was specially favor-
able for “going to salt."’

How was Sunday evening for an honcs
opening of fall weather?

There was a reduction in tho public debt of
nearly four millions in Augist.

Nineteen widows at one fell swoop,——but
then it is no laughable matter, after all. '

Miss Brainerd’s troupe recently gave a

concert at Washington, Litchfield County.

 

,Watcr Army which are to méet In thg. Am: ”

Sunday, attracts attention again to tnmnt;

About twenty lives were lost in a railway

banks twenty feet high. 1’. T. 'Barmlm’s.
advance car centaining his “paste brigade,“

was made town the beat up with accustomed ,

Sentinel, it seems to us that the editor has,

urally, “returned the compliment” and “puff?

photographers,‘havc something to say to our-

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. .. , ,‘anl stalementli
to the contrary notwi hsta'nding. , The selec
tion was made long since by Gen. Smith, and

his decision was authorntive and final, but it

.‘met the hearty approval, of the State Quarter-

master IGenAl‘Couéb, himselfmn old and
experienced army officer. .. '

The Second Regiment composed of eight
companies from New Haven and .Middlesex
counties came down in a train of twenty cars
from New Haven, reaching our depot a little
before tWelve on“Mo_nday last: 'With them
‘was tbe‘justly celebrated Arnerlcan Band of

Providence.“ The Guardian ' in}? Co. also

accompanying them on the t 1:. On their
arrival here they found the Fourth Regiment
from Fair'field ‘ and thchfield Counties, in
full ferc‘caud’ on hand to receive them at
Camp, where on’ arrival, the ofiicers and men
found one of the most attractive eamps'they
had ever visited. This was not the result of
accident. Gcns. Smith and Couch had labor-
ed incessantly by night as well as by day to
perfect all the little details of camp lay-out
and arrangements, and their success was all
that could be desired. Gen. Smith tape-lined
off the grounds and located the sections for
the tents and review grounds. The Govern-
or’s and State Quartermaster’s tents, which
were placed at the South end and towards the
street, and completing the picturesque fea-
tures of the camp, were thus located at the
suggestion of Major-General couch. ‘
All of Monday afternoon and evening were
employed in getting ready for camp life and
duty. As is always the case, many young
men connected with our military grgaizations
look upon the annual encampment as a sort
of rollicking pic-nic frolic and to be enjoyed
as such. This class gave their oflcers the
"usual trouble, but it is but fair to:say for the

boys, that while violating strict (military dis-

cipline in absenting themselves from the

'camp on Monday night, they committed few

excesses and had only for its notice the hav-
ing of “a good time," and nothing more.
But of the men'in general, it must be said
that they deported themselves as thoughtful
Soldiers and as gentlemen. They seemed to
know and appreciate the business in hand,

state were paying them‘ to perform. And
here let as state that while an effort seemed
to be made to create an unfortunate spirit of
rivalry between the troops by some newspa-
per scribblers, the two regiments as a whole,
seemed far above such petty and unworthy
competition. The hi reputation of the
Second is a matter honest pride to all
thoughtful members of the Fourth Regiment
and. vice versa. The drills and dress parades
showed the'Secondto have lost none of its
oldtime prestige, and .tbg same tests won for
the Fourth, from competent miliiary authori-
ty, the compliment of being in no respect in-
ferior to the SecondRegiment. All of which
is a matter of » just pride to the people of the

have proved themselves so highly disciplined,
efilcient and capable.

The second Regiment was located at the
south end of the field, and the Fourth at the
northern extremity, while ample space for
drill and parade was reserved on the east,

, TUESDAY
The duties of the encampment were entered
upon in good earnest, and the various compa-
nies acquitted themselves with satisfactory
credit. Guard mounting, skirmish and brig-
ade drills gave the boys all the, work their
ambition craved. The working .drills were
all in fatigue uniform, the dress parades in
white pants. The dress parade was largely
witnessed by citizens on foot and in carri-
ages. The bands were consolidated, and the

Dr. and Mrs. Page, (Mrs. Winslow,) were

serenaded at Gen. Smith’s tent this evening.

The Doctor was a Surgeon in the Confederate

service. '
WEDNESDAY

proved a pleasant sunny day, despite the

morning haze betokening rain. A Brigade

, Drill was had both forenoon and afternoon,

and the men were admirably worked up. On
this occasion the Reporter of the New Haven
Palladium, who is so pardonably partial. to
his own Regiment, very justly says :—

A brigade drill 0f two hours was had this
morning, and one of an hour and a half this

afternoon. At both, the Fourth excelled the
Second in a number of respects.

A visitingparty from the N. Y. National
Guards, arrived this p. m., on a visit to Co].
"S. R. Smith. The following ofiicers com-
prised the party: Colonel Richard Vose,
Lieutenant Colonel Wm. H.Chaddock,Adju-
tant R. A. Stevens, Asst. Inspector of Rifle
Practice, Lieutenant F. S. Bolton, Captain
Abram L. Webber, ' Capt. Robert S. Orscr,
Lieutenant Geo. W. Kershaw, Lieutenant G.
A. Conover, Inspector of Rifle Practicd,
Capt. O. C. Hoffman, Quartermaster Edwin
C. Ripley, Capt. Theodore V. Smith. They
were accompanied also by John T. Wait, an
officer of the Ninth regiment, N. G. S. N. Y.
and all in uniform. They supped with 00].
Smith and were serenaded during the evening
by the Providence Band. ‘ '

The examining board, Consisting of Colonel

Upllam, of Meriden, Colonel Torrance, cf
Derby and Major McManus, of Hartford,
were on hand examining the newly appointed
officers. ,
1 Major General Husted, commander of the
Fifth division N. G. S. N. Y., accompanied
by Colonel Huff, of the division staf, were
also on the grounds to day.

This p. m. a barouche was observed coming
down the high ridge road in front of the resi-
dences of Chas. Smith and 'Ray Marvin.
This carriage contained Gov. Hubbard and
Suite. The device was resorted to of con-
veying him to Camp by this route that his
first view of it might burst u n’ him while
hi's‘enraptured eyes weregreeted by one of
the most magnificent marine and landscape
views to be seen onthe Continent. ‘ The sur-
prise aud admiration of the Governor, as he
looked abroad over the vast stretch of land
and water and then down upon the beautiful
white camp below him, found vent in that
most eloquent and enthusiastic utterance,
for. which he is, when thus awakened, so
justfi famous. On arrival at the Encamp-
ment the Governor’s presence was announced
and heralded by a vigorous salute of artillery.

, , Timnsnar ,
Was essentially the Governor’s day. He had
remained in camp all night, and was on hand
to withcss the early morning guard mounting
and drill and attendthe duties of his review
in the afternoon. The day Was the hottest
of the season, and while the thermometer
ranged at 100° in some places, the camp
grounds were so deliciously fanned by the
cool sea breezes, that no serious discomfort
was. experienced by officers or men. This
could hardly have been the case had the
camp been located elsewhere. All the morn-
ing the men were busy as bees “polishing
up" for the grand review by the G0vernor in
the afternoon. _ Long before noon. crowds of
visitors began to congregate in and about the
Camp Grounds. They came by water in
steamers, sail and row boats, and skiffs, and
by land in most elegant equipages, in far-
mers’ wagons, trucks, drays, on horseback
and on foot. There were not less than 10,-
000 people on the grounds at the opening of
the review at 2 p. m., and a greater number
in arms outside than inside encampment
lines. The brigade drill lasted about two
hours. At twelvea steam-towed barge ar-
rived crowded to its utmost limits with ex-
cursionists fl'OIII Bridgeport. At one, the
Steamer Laura arrived with six or seven hun-
dred more from New Haven, while all the
trains into Norwalk, from north, east and
west, came loaded with eager visitors to the
camp. So admirably were the grounds laid
out that the vast concourse of spectators had
the most ample opportunity to see the' Gov-
ernor and staff at the review. Gov. Hub-
bard marcbed down in front of the troops on
foot, which if not an usual was an economi-
ical innovation upon old-time, customs. He
expressed his gratification and admiration at
the .proficieney in drill exhibited by the

 

troops. Ascompany after company turned

 
 
 

and the duty for which the tax payers of the:

State, that not one, but that both Regiments,-

fine music was greatly admired and enjoyed. -

u

i and marched to their tents, che'erupon cheer

_ from the crowd ofspectstorigevohed-
, 3.1m machine-like proclaim willigwliich
the foot of each man we: lifted and moved.

. . _. ,m‘andfihe
ofilcers of tlie Siennd'péidfbim their respects
in a body. The Governor again expressed
his thanks and his gratificatiOn at all he had
witnessed. He was followed by. Gene. Frank-
lin and Couch, the latter being both compli-
mentary and sensibly exhortatory. Later in
the evening the Governor accompanied by
Gen. Couch; (who had not left the grounds
before since the camp was established,) to
join the Wheat Gen Couch's residence.
_ anxv, .
Inspectionof the troops and their quarters
seemed the main duty, and the result was re-
ported Saturday. The boys had been review.
ed by the Governor and “drilled" ,till they
felt and acted like veterans, and their hearts
were now towards home. As this was the
boys' last night in camp, a little more hilari-
ty than usual was anticipated, but good be-
havior was still the rule of the camp. After
the last dress parade, the Providence Band,
by invitation of Col. Smith, gave Brig. Gen.
W. R. Smith a serenade. The Band then
serenaded Col. Fairchild, after which it
marched ll every company street play-
ing their airs as a compliment to the non
commissioned officers and men. Their “con-
cc " givenin front of the head-quarters of
Col. Smith, Thursday evening, was one of
the most delightful features of the camp.
Here their very choicest-music was played.
SATURDAY, . -

the boys broke camp, with song and shout,
and delightful recollections of their brief
week of schooling. Many expressed the re:
gret that they could not remain thus for a
month. For a wonder, not a word of fault
was orcouldbe found with the “rations,"
the catering having been all that officers and
men expected or desired. . .

The men have all been in good health, good
spirits, due, no doubt to the except onally
good situation. The Encampment been-
»an unusually good and successful one. Good
weather and good ladies smiled abundantly
on the boys, and now may the hard work
done by them and the ofilcers who planned
“Camp Hubbard," abundantly redound to
honor and glory of our good old Common-
wealth. ‘
. But one accident occurred. Col. Fairchild,
the first afternoon of the encampment, while
. galloping rapidly across the field, saw a‘ little
boy right under his horse’s forefeet.

 

at the reins as to throw his horse, which fell
upon the Col. ' The injury, though not dan-
gerous, was very painful; but by his quick
fiction the boy was saved from serious injin-y
as the horse’s hoof had tom the rear of his
pants where his projecting foot had struck
him. ‘

 

FIELD AND Srarr, 4m Rear. C. N. G.
Colonel, Robert B. Fairchild, Bridgeport.
' Lieut.-Col., Geo. S. Crofut, Bethe].
Major, Henry Skinner, Winsted.
Adjutant, David S. Hubbell, Bethe].
Quartermaster, Daniel E. Marsh, Bridge-
port. -
’ Paymaster, Thos.~ L. Watson, Bridgeport.
Surgeon, Geo. S. Lewis, Bridgeport.
Asst. Surgeon,Wm. C. Burke, So. Norwalk.
Chaplain, Geo. E. Parkington, New Haven.
Inspector of Target Practice, Samuel C.
Kingsman, Bridgeport. '
Non-Con'msslomin Srarr.

port. . _

Drum-Major, Joseph .M. Sanger, Bridge-
port. ' .

Fife-Major, Edward, C. VanSicklen, Stam-
ford.

Quartermaster Sergeant, Odle'V. Vreden-
burg, Bridgeport. i

Commissary Sergeanti-‘James 'A. Morris,
Bridgeport. '

Hospital Steward, EdWard Toucy, Bridge.
port. .

Co. A, Bethe], 63 men. Capt. Henry A.
Gilbert; .lst Lt. Fred Cole; 2d Lt. Wm. F.
Hoyt. I

Co..B, Bridgeport,,00 men. Capt. Chas.
A. Blakeman: lst' Lieut. Geo. W. Cornell;
2d Lt. Francis A. King. ‘ ' ' ‘

Co. C, Stamford,'56 men. Capt. Philip B.
Lever; lst Lt. Wm. W Studwell; 2d Lt.
Wm. H. Mitchell.

Co. D, South Norwalk, 65 men. Capt. J.
C. Crowe; 1st Lt. Adison A. Betts; 2d Lt.
Edward E.‘Jennings. ‘

'Co. E, Bridgeport, 60 men. Capt. Edwin
A. Goodwin; lst Lt. James Sheridan; 2d Lt.
James Donnelly. ‘

Co. F, Greenwich, 72 men. Capt. Jos. B.
Mead, J.; 1st Lt. Ephraim Merritt; 2d Lt}
John Powers.

Co. G, Danbury, 62 men. Capt. Andrew
Knox; lst Lt. Geo. C. Comes; 2d Lt. Theo.
Raymond. '

Co. H, Litchfield, 53 men. Capt. Alex. B.
Shumway . lst Lt. Walter K. Peck . 2d Lt.
Wilber F. vWebstcr.

. Co. I, Winsted, 55 men. Capt. Joseph H.
C. Bachelder; lst Lt. Wilbur _F. Coc; 2d Lt.
John H. Slocum: ' »

Co. K, Stratford, 54 men. Capt. Alonzo
Gray; lst_ Lt. Henry M. Blakeslee; '2d Lt.
Chas. Wilcoxson. ' ~

Regiment numbers 035.

LIGHT ARTILLERY, 2d Snorrox.
First Lieutenant, Wm. H. Lee.
Second Lieutenant, Wni. T. Foote.
Thirty men.

Even ‘our staid neighbor the Gazette in its
reports on Tuesday made'mention only of
the Second—Sentinel.

The Gamma reporter drove to the Camp
twice before going to press, for the Roster of
the 4th, and was unable to procure it, while
the.2d Regiment, being “up to snuff," came
nto Camp with theirs all printed. When the
2d gets slighted' by the newspapers it isn’t
because they have been remiss in their atten-
tions to the press." -

Mr. Youle has just received the medal and
diploma awarded him at the Centennial Ex-
hibition for the best hearses. Both are exe-
cuted in the finest style of art. He will soon
exhibit them. '

Julia Joyce, aged seventeen, at work in a
paper mill at Unionville, fell into a large tank
filled with scalding'hbt water and pulp. She
was pulled outas' soon-as possible, but died
almostinstantly. _ .,‘l . N .

All of Our exchanged are hlking about that
“r” in September and smacking their lips.
It is the hut letter in September, and it will
be the last of the month before the bivalves
will be really good. ‘

We are indebted to Editor Shepherd, of
Huntington, for a copy .of “ 01d Times in
Huntington”—an Historical address delivered
by Hon. H. C. Platt, at the Centennial cele-
bration J my 4, 1870.

Cards of invitation are out for a wedding
at St Paul’s church, Wednesday afternoon. at
2 o'clock. The contracting parties are Mr!
Tillotson W. Gilson and Miss Elizabeth L.
Ferry, organist of the church.

Eddie Hanford, a lad of sixteen. who was
visiting friends Down Town, had his leg seri-
Ously injured, while trying to climb into the
rear end of a wagon, one day last week He
was attended by Dr. J. W. McLean. 5

The new Premium List issued by the Dan-
bury Society, puts to blush those .of the
County Society. The cover is printed from
well designed platm, and is very showy. It
reflects credit upon the News ofilce—for it
was printed 'at home.

A prominent officer of one of the New York
banks asserts that business has already decid-
edly revived in that city, and that the banks
are how doing better than they have done at
any time the past two years. There is no
more certain barometer of business than t
city banks. '

.A desperate attempt was made Saturday
night by Henry Hamlin and Wm, Allen to es-
cape from the Conn. State Prison. They had
served seven years of an eight years sentence
for burglary. Thcyovcrpowered their guard,
Wells Shipman, and shot him with his own
revolver, be dying Sunday. ‘ They were cap-
tured in the belfry next morning.

 

 

 

,5 'At ermine, 9 name if!“ shell the ,
' fGovernorby’tbeije- '

To '
save the boy he gave such a tremendous pull,

Sergeant-Major, Geo.‘ E. Derrick, Bridge-'

 

[Bi WWW
Terriblti Disaster !

onsarmm IN NEW roux.

 

 

mus: Doss Orrin. ' '.

At 10 o’clock, Monday morning, a file
broke out in Hale’s Piano Facory on West
35th street, between 10th and 11th Avenues.
The flames spread rapidly,and in fifteen min-
utes the entire building was a roaring furnace.
An entire block. of tenements are destroyed
There were 250 men at work in the Piano
factory, but few have been found. The

scene beggars description, a large number of

ambulances are awaiting to remove the dead.
Women are running screeching through the
streets and looking for their husbands. The
fire has crossed 35th street aided by the wind.’
But it is thought the firemen will soon get it
under control.

———-——-.\—o.
‘ PERSONAL. _

Mrs. Olmstead arrived safely in Quebec. _
Hon. Gyms Northrop was in town last
Wednesday. . .
Mr. E. L. Boyer has returned from his
Western trip.
Miss H. M. Stevens spent a part of her va-
cation in the Catskill Mountains. ..
Dr. Jas. G. Barbour changed his plans and
went to the White Mountains instead of Can-
ads.
Mr. Henry S. Beers, at one time a promi-
nent teacher in the Borough, was in town
last week. _

Our old friend Jerrie Brooks, for many
years captain on the New York police force,
was in town last week.

Mr. T. F. Leighton spent his vacation at
the paternal homestead in the Catskill region,
where his father preaches.

Henry Allen, Esq, of Norwalk, and Wm.
D. Bishop, of Bridgeport, arrived home from
Europe, Saturday morning. . .

O. P. Quintard, Esq, was in town last
Week. He is at present connected with the
Brooklyn Bridge Association.

Dr. Samuel Lynes left town, yesterday, for
Sanatoga, where he hopes to .obtain‘ much
needed rest. He expects to return next week.

Lawyer J. W. Wilson and family returned
home last week. On their way, home, they
stopped at Worcester and visited Mr. and
Mrs. J. W. Fairbanks. _

Mrs Hodge, from Danbury, is visiting Mrs:
D. C. Nash. She is in her 83d year, and en-
joys the best of health, and does a great deal
of walking for one of her age.

 

 

The freedom of the city of Edinburg, Scot-
land, was presented to ex-Pres. Grant, last
week. .

- The Union Manufacturing Company paida
dividend of five dollars per share last week.
Good! , .

The Hartfords were beaten by the Louis.

innings. _

Litchfield was a dull place last week,—the
editor was at Encampment and the “devil"
on sick leave.

Senator Morton still survives, but it is
feared will never rally sufficiently to resume
his public duties.

Alvord Adams, founder of Adams Express,
died at his home, in Watertown, Mass, Sun-
day, aged 73 years.

Ex.-Muyor E. P. Weed had a Night Bloom-
ing Cereus Reception at his residence, last
Wednesday evening. '

E. L. Davenport, one of America’s best
actors died Saturday morning. He was a

~ native of New Haven.

Wednesday was one of the hottest, if not
the hottest day of the season, the thermome-
ter indicating nearly 100. ‘ 1

' Brigham Young left a will, but it is prob-
able that the lawyers will get more of hisles-
tate than his numerous heirs.

_ “ The Little Old Man of the Batignolles,"
this week, is one of the best stories of the
kind which we have ever read.

==-_——._—_-_—

@' Call at Mrs. Betts’ the Main Street
Millinery, and see the new shapes in Bonnets
and Round Hats.

seed at Geo. O. Keeler’s.

.—.___——.
Goods cheap for cash, at Mrs. Betts’ Main
Street.

.—._.—_—-

@- Dennlson's Merchandise Tags can be

had at the Gamma Omen; also, Dennison’s
Shipping Tags, plain or nted. tf

.__.’__._

~ ('3‘ Mrs. Betts, has new Feathers, Wings,
Flowers, «be. Cal] and see them,

. —-+— _
@If you wish a nice pound of Tea or

Coffee go to Geo. O. Keeler’s. 4
__+__.._

IE‘ Everything in the. line of Millincry, at
Mrs. Betts’.

_.___*__——

'3' White and colored printing paper can

be obtained at the Gazn'rru Orrlcn, in any
desired quantity. - tf

___._...
@Chips and Straws, both in Bonnets and
Round Hats, can be found at Mrs. Betts’.

_.__...——-

6‘ Ladies can find card board. white and

colored, for fancy work, at the GaznrrE 0r—
FICE. _tf

._____.__——
6‘ Go to Mrs. Betts’ for all the Novelties
in Millinery.

Do rou HAVE A Pink IN ~roan BACK? If so,
your Kidneys are diseased. Do not use Planters
they will do you no good: but take HUNT’S

fans, are cured by HUNT'S REMEDY.
Clarke’s Toothache Drape cure instantly.

 

Life In In Jeopardy u long an n vloleln
cough or cold runs on unchecked. Remember
this. and lose 'no time in resorti unto Dr. 8. D.
Howe's Arabian Milk Cure. whie is acknowl-
edged by more than 10,000 of our most prominent
physicians to be the most valuable preparation
over yet discovered. Sold at: Hoyt’s Pharmacy,
Sonhb Norwalk,solc agent for thetown of
We .

 

The 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 fer horsss. They are certain
handy; and cheap.- . - 3m30

 

I‘lnow I wisn rlu'r Mr SKIN was as warm and

male friend.

speaker. “Use GLENN’B Summon Soar.” Sold
by all druggists. HrLL’s Hm: as» Wmsxnn

‘ "‘1. L" .e'w‘: .

villes, at New Haven, Saturday, 6 to 4-ten,

_.____.___ ,
WNew Timothy, Clover and Red Top

REMEDY and be cured. Dropsy, and a]! Dir-
.eases of the Kidneys,!Bladdei-. and Urinary Or.

Nor— .
2t35

soft as yours,” said a. lady the other day. to a re.- ,
“You can easily make it so,” said -
the lady addressed. “How?” inquired the first.

 

crease the number of
come confirmed incbriates.” Aylbevcragc which
will not create thirst for lutoxlcatlng liquors, iind
which is intended especially for the benefit of de-
bilitatcd persona, whether at home or abroad, is
Dr. Schenok's Sea Weed Tonic. Containing the
juices of many medicinal herbs. this preparation
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
a most strengthening influence. A single bottle
of the Tonic will demonstrate its valuable quali-
ties, For dcbillty arising from sickness, over ex-

tion or from any cause whatever, a wine—glassl‘ul
of Sea Weed Tonic taken alter 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. Schenck’s reasonable rcmedics,Sea Weed

' Tonic and Mandrake Pills. are particularly evi-

dent when taken‘ by those who are injuriously 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 111113818084

 

Castor-la is certain to operate. 1; age.
not nauscate or gripe like Castor Oil. but is pleas-
ant to take, 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 m ave health, and
mothers find rest, if they use 0 ria. 3mm

 

 

For many Affection. peculiar to La-
dlcl Dr. 8. D. Rowe‘s Arabian Tonic Blood Puri-
fier is unequaled by any other remedy-as in Chlo-
rosls or Retention, Irregular-Ry. Palnfulness or
Suggnsslon or Customary Evacuation. ulcerated
or irrhus state of the Uterus. uncorrhma or.
Whites, Sterility, and for all complaints incident
to the sex. It is prescribed extensively by the
most eminent Physicians and Midwives for en-
fceblcd and delicate constitutions of both sexes
and all ages. Sold at .Hoyt’s Pharmacy South
N orwalk, sole agent for the town ot‘Norwalknztso

__ -a

. MARRIED.

Mnnm

 

 

 

In South Norwalk, Aug. 29, by Rev. D. R. Austin,
Mr. Julius L. Hoyt and Mary E. Barrett, both of
South Norwalk.

In Bridgeport, Aug. 28, by Rev. George A. Hub-
ble, Hpnce A. Morchouse, of Milan. N. Y., to
Miss Virginia E. Coley, of Palrfield.

DIED.

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In Norwalk. Sept. - , Emma Grace, only din h-
ter of.‘ Frances E. and Emily Olmstead, ag '
year, 5 months and 4 days. -

W aneral Wednesday, at 2
Connecticut Hotel. '

In Nor-walk, Sept. 3d, suddenly, at the residence
of her arents. Emma P. Stspw, was of 'Williun
B. Stap es, and only daughter alter J ., and Hul-
dah A. Fitch, in the 24th year of her age.

”The funeral will be attended from St. Paul’s
Church, on Thursday, at :3 o’clock, p. m. Rela-
tives and friends ofthe family are invited to attend.

‘ In South Norwalk. Sept. 2,Capt. John Butts. in
the 76th year of his age. ,

”His funeral will take place from his late resi-
de‘uce on Tuesday, Sept. 41h, at 2 D. m.

In Wilton. An . 10th, Mrs. Sarah Long, widow
of the late Hiram ong, in‘the 79th year of her age.

In Boscobel, Wis. Aug. 1961!, Hannah Hyatt,
wife of L. 13. Arnold, formerly of Norwalk, aged
61 years and a months. ~ - .

In East Norwalk, Aug. 29th. Mrs. Sarah 0, Phil-
brook, in the 72d year of her age. \ ,

In Fail-field, An .28th, Christiana, wife of Abel
Sherwood. aged“ years.

In Stamford. Augi 24th. Arno E.Wilmot. aged 57
years. Aug. 28th, atherine Stewart, aged 36 yrs.

In North Stamford, :Aug. 18, Mrs. Sarah Crofut.
aged 40 years, ‘

In Daubury, Auz.25th Violetta D. Pine, aged 23
years. Aug. 29th. Betsey Wood, aged 81 years.

In Bridgeport, Augi 28th, Joseph Alvord, a d
52 years. Aug. 30th, aryAnn, wife of Peter n-
nis, aged 4] 3 cars. .

In Trumbull, Sophia, wile of William J. Barnes,
aged 40 years. -

I)

o’clock,'p. m , at

 

 

SAMUEL BAILEY. racism Maker.
All work promptly attended to. Shop next to
Nor-walk Foundry. P. 0. Box 261, Norwalk. 3t36

Girl Wanted

01?. SALE at Toilsomc. small rim of 22 acres
' part meadow, part woodland, with sniping}:

 

To do general housework.
Enquire at this once.

 

sprin water. Apply to GEORGE B. C
\ El. .1112]: Steet One-half of purchase money
can remain on mortgage. 25:

 

Miss Annie Sloman

INFORMS the Mnsicleommunity. of Norwalk
that she will give Vocal and Instruments]
Lessons in-their city, commencing Sept. 10. Ap-
plication b letter, 63 Wes: 35th Street, N. Y., or
at Mrs. Har em’s Seminary, Norwalk. 4936

illave ‘ You Seen

ANY \.

PHOTOGRAPHS

MADE BY _
Readman 131303.,
~ (Late Langley’sl .

13 Main Street, Norwalk ?

If so, on must admit they are equal to the best
N ew’ ork work. Their prices are low and satis-
faction is guaranteed cvc time. They make an

style of picture from a cent Tintype to a Li e
Size Crayon Portrait. Photographs delivered one
week from the time of Sitting. Coliymg done in
the best manner. , Amati

 

For Sale-Cheap.

Fresh Mile]: Cows with Calf. One Famil
2 Rockaway, Apply to DB. R. HITCIICOCK‘:
South N orwalk. .6

Small Cottage to Rent.

EARthe Brid, and iii first-class tuner. Rent
N low. Enquigg at GAZETTE, OFFICE. 366

THE

Fairfield County .

llllillllIL'l'll ll. FAIR

Will b‘c held: . -. ~ ,
Sept. 19, 20, 21 and'22, 1377,
Fair Gmfllililngonvalk.

On Wednesday-Exhibition of Cattle, Sheep and
Swine. Also, at 10); o’clock. a. m., 0

Base Ball Match, Independent'ns. Unions.
0» Thursday-Exhibition of Horses. _ Also, on
this day, and Pride , Five Young- _ dies from
" Barnum’s Hip rome, With the r thor-

oughbred Arabian Horses. riding-

' I
Plat Races (it Roman Chariot Races.
Entries to be made at the Secretary's Ofilcc of
all articles for com tltion, except Live Stock and
Horses entered for peed, on Tuesday, Sept. 18th.

Admission 25c. . Children 150.

For turther particulars see posters.

J. E. Wheres? Pres. W. D. Cnnoonr,
I . A. Cunrls, Treas. .

 

 

 

 

Scc.
Fairfield Co. Agricultural Fair.
To Caterers.

11E UNDERSIGNED COMMITTEE of this
T Society will receive Sealed Proposals until
SATURDAY NOON, September 15th, 1877. lor the
renting of the new and beautiful Ladlcs’ Dining

 

 

exhaustedfosflng. no energy. or courage, the re-
sult of mental over-work. fade-action-
or excesses, or some drain upon the system, is
always cured by IIIIPIIIEI’S II IIEIPM’IIIB
SPEIIIIQ, II, 28. It ioncs up and invigomes
the systemdispels the gloom and despondency,
.imparts’strength and energy,—stop's the drain and
rejuvenate: the entire man. Been used twenty
years with perfectsuccess by thousands. Sold by
dealers. Price $1.00 per single vial, or 85.00 per
package or five vials, and 92 vial of powder. Sent
by mail on receipt of price. Address 11]]!an-
BEY’S BOMEOPA'I‘HIC MEDICINE
00., 109 FULTON STREET. NEW YORK. 1y4

 

Quirk’u Irish Tom—This new Retired is
creating a sensation. In cases of Dyspepsia, il-
iousness. Sick Headache, Vertigo, Constipation
and all the numerous disorders prod need by dc-
rangementot‘thc stomach or Liver. Its elects
are truly wonderful. .Many letters are daily rc-
ccfied extollln its virtues. It is a combination
of Herbs, and 3 put up in packages, each making
a quart of Medicine. Sold by all Drngglsts, price

25 Cents.

Your People remember this, and be wise
In time. eeth neglected and not keptclcan. very
soon decay. Til uks'rox's Ivoln' Plum. Too'rlr
Pownnu used daily, will keep the Teeth clean.
white, and sound rough life; the gums firm and

gists; as and 50 cents per Bo

Ecouom ll Wealth. euovste your soil-
ed Gloves V; th Jouvxxs lxononous Kin (,Lovn
CLEANER: 25 cents per Bottle. 1 3'17

 

A New and Suite Cure

For Liver and Kidney Discases,.\'ervons Debility
—Yltal Wenkncssund Depression; a weak, ex-
hausted and gloomy feeling; no energy or courage
—-the result of meals] overwork or indicretions,
m., is found in Dr. Gagc’s famous “LIVER, KID.
nnv AND Nnnvn PILLS," which have Sen-formed
more marvelous cures of Dyspepsia, Habitual Cos-
Grave]. Liver and Kidney diseases Nerv-
gdglufi‘sds'smk Headache. Spine and Femal’c Dis-
eoses, Dizziness, Palpitation of the Heart, and
Nervous chilitv of either sex. than any remedy
extant. They are absolutely the bust vegetable
pill ever offered to afflicted humanity. and should
be in every house. A few doses \vill often save
heavy doctora’ bills. It {our drungist hasn’t them
take no chea and wort less substitute. but send,
25 cents to r. Gage & Co., Saratoga. N. Y.. and
receive them by mail. Sold in Norwalk, ”if; M

 

c C. S. Prowltt.

healthy. and the breath sweet. Sold by all Drng- .

Dub Black 0' Br‘own. 111135 Saloon. (1an the Fair season of 1877. This Saloon
is‘ ‘ ‘ in t s new building just erected in the

Fair enclosure, and will be rented to such person

" E 3 V 0 ll 3 [I E B ' l I T. Y - °"’°”‘i':§&'.i"“ neoplasms? teas:
Vital weakness or depression; swank ff: :mnmgfl‘giind,“ living '5“, ain'nall,

former] conducted b C. . D’Artois.

All ’pi'op‘osa‘ls shoe d be addressed to "A. E.
KROGEB, Box 48. Winnipnuk.Conn..” and be en-,
dorsed an envelope, “Bid for Dining Saloon.”

The committee reserve the right of rcjeeging all
bids not deemed for the interest of the Society.

Also, a tewhdezirabln‘ltiOOTHS to rent. Apply
to either of t e ‘omm ee. '-

A. ‘.‘ KROGER. . -
HARVEY r run. 3 ”NWT”.
Norwalk,.Augus_t 27th, 1877.

Falrfield Co.4Ange'ultur-al Society.
Sale of Booths.

Committee on Booths will sell on file Fair-
hlc'ih, Count Fair Grounds, on Saturday, Sc t.
15th, at 3 o’cloc , p. m., the Booths and Stands, or
the Annual Fair week. Terms Cash.
A. E. KROGER
nanvnv rrrdn,

c. N. mortars.

lCommitteo.

- . ' of Ladies. and Gents’ 13A 0
ALrlllll‘llinilinade to order. REPAIRTNE neuEy

done, and according to promise.

ROOM NO. 5,
,' G azctte Building.

—The choicest in the world—Importer“,
. 'prices-Largest Com an - in Amer-ink.
staple article «pleases every y rude continua;
all increasing—Agents wanted eve where-best
inducements—don’t waste time-sen ’tor Circular
to ROBERT WELLS. Pres. of the Original Amor-
lcnn Tea 00,43 Vesey St, 'N. Y., P. O. Box 1,287.

-—A Horse and Two-seated Wag-
FOI’ Sale. on. Enquire at J. srnxcnn’s
Jewelry Store, Main Street. -

A CARD.

Before laying in my Fall stock of cloths,
cassimercs and suitiugs for the Custom De.
partment, 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. Aéooléeforema genichtlss of
Gents’ Furnishino‘ s wi ep up.
' °' ARLEM.

 

 

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Respectfully J. L..H

 
 
 

1' or college. Circulars furnished on application.

are.
~‘ ., "if,“

 

 

“ We Will Not

per 1b. .
at Hard Pan Prices.

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Etc.

y—aOHumzmw‘ r52» Mmzz‘

' 'aorpeuog

We Eire selling the Best

“NEW 11106688 ” nova. $10 Plllt in,
LPlNll noun sun use ” $9.00.

Home-made Bread, Cakes &17Pie_s

Are pleasing all who try them. -

Pure Teas, Coffees, and Spices,
Also New Haven Hams, Lard. etc,

' of the finest quality.
“Eureka” Steam Sliced
Smoked Beef.

Something New; Canned Boston Baked Beans.

VEGETABLES fresh every morning. We keep a fresh supply
of WATER \AND MUSK MELONS, CRANGES, LEM-
ON S, BANANAS, PEACHES, FEARS, APPLES,

We Study to please.
Store 2nd Door cast of the Post Office,

NORWALK,

_ , _ Benedict’s
wMoTro;

be numb l”

The best Pork, 12c.

Butter and Cheese
Try some of

Give us a call.

ecHUtume 62> ismzzH‘n-s

 

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BELDEN AVENUE,
Will re-opcn on WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 12th, 1877.

, Thoroughness in each Den cut is the aim of
this Institution. Special atte given to younger
pupils by the Principal. The

IAIIIIAIIS, llllc, MII‘I’III AID DIAIIII
taught by experienced teachers. A limited num-
ber of pa ils will be received as boarders. For
further in ormation address MISS E. M.CARTEB,
Box 83, Norwslk Post Office.

“133:3 IRODKWIVS'
3111.1301- 903001.

For Young Ladies & Children

ABC]! 81.. NOBWAEK, CONN.
The ninth year begins MONDAY, SEPT. 101‘“.
Regular Eng ish’Course Four Years. Preparatory
9nd Primary) Departments. Superior advantages
in Music. rawing. Painting and Languages.
French under the charge of a native Professor.
From five to seven teachers constantly emplo ed.
A limited number of boarding-pupils receiv .
For circulars address
6t32 MISSES BROCKWAY, Norwalk. Conn.

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ISS s’l‘EVENS’ BOARDING «I: DAY

801100]. for YOUNG LADIES AND

CI-ITILDBEN. will re-opcn Tuesday, SeptembeQr 133
. m

ills. HARLEM’S Halli SCHDUL

F016

Young Ladies & Children,

High" Street,

This Selmot will re-oggn WEDNESDAY. SEPT.
12th. The aim of this boo] is a thorough course
of instruction in all. the Englishbranches, Latin
and Modern Languages. The advantages here for
Music. Drawing and Painting, are quite superior.
The French Department is under char 9 of a ram-
_dent native teacher. There is also a. max-y De
partment' connected with the School, from the
age of five yen-s and upwards. ,

Pupils are received as members of thefamily,
and share more home comforts than are usual y
found in boarding schools. For circulars, address
33 MRS. J. L. HARLEM, Norwalk. Conn.

HILLSIDE SCHOOL

THE Twenty-Sixth Year of DR. FITC H’S FAM-
' ILY BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL FOR
BOYS, will commence September 17th. Scholars
received at any age over six and fitted for business

 

 

DR. J. C. FITCH, Principal.

THE SECOND YEAR 0]? MR. LEIGHTON’S

English and Classical Dal Still]

For Boys, commences on Monday, Sept. 17.

School Rooms in New Brick Building opposite
National Bank of Norwalk~ For circulars address
the Principal.

.T. F. ,LEIGIITON, Principal.

DOORs..
. DOAQDRS,

’BLINDS.
JEWETT’SE ENGLISH
White Lead. '

Colors in Oil, and
Tube ColOrs.
VALENTINE’S VARNISHES.

 

Hide Hay Cutters.
Double and Single Guns, Revolvers
and Pistols, Cutlery oftlle Best
Quality and Cheapest, Oars
and Boating Materials.

PleaSe cal] and examine our Stock before purchas-

ing elsewhere.

.W. O. Street 81.00..

18 Water Street, Nor-walk.

TO THE PUBLIC!
On Saturday, September lst,

. Sherwood .85 09.

Will open the Store

um to PUTTEII’S must STORE.
WALL STREET,

with an excellent stock of

Mons, Youths and Boys’

CLOTHING,
Furnishing Goods,
Hats, Caps, Trunks, Etc.,

tallest Plisiile ‘Pricel‘iul Call!

A fine young Cow and Calf. _In-‘
quire at zenrrx OFFICE. 5'21

 

 

 

For Sale.
ADVENT on THE

Sewing Machine.
W O N D E R !

DON’T FAIL TO SEE THIS ,

Monarch Mtgmfittfih!
slalicafieed Sewing Machine.

nufactured at Watcrtown. Y_. Ever body
ggcciall ladies, are cordially invnted to ca 1 and
inspect t e New Machine, and see samples ofwork. .
More beautiful and deslrnbie than over before ac-
com lishcd, and utterly impossible for nnyptber
Machine to duplicate. The Vertical Feed is the
hinge upon which swings this unparalleled suc-
cess, combining entirely new features, which make
the machine the most simply constructed; the
most easily operated; the most durable; and most
reliable, doing away With all fits, spells and bast-
, ing. Though the‘ncw machine.
POSITIVELY LEADS THE WORLID.
and no llvln arson would purchase any ot er
after sceing‘itfyet it will be sold at the recent

' popularly

Reduced Scale of Prices.
All come and inspect its merits. .
R. I. TOLLES, A gent.
‘ files at H. S. Rood’s Jewel tore,
Solu‘thlgigflvilk. Machines and sample to e seen,
at Harlem’s Clothing Store, Nor-walk,

 

NORWALK, CONN. -

Copper Strip and Raw ,

or before the «h an
' EDW. H‘. SI)y

Dr. S. W. FISKE,

OfNor-wlch, Ct., the World Renowned
CLABIVOYANT PHYSICIAN,
AND '
MAGNETIC HEALER of 26 YEARS PRACTICE
Allo, BUSINESS and TEST MEDIUM,

Will visit Norwalk, Ct., regularly every month
at the Norwalk Hotel, where he can be consulted
Wednesday evening. Sept. the~26tll, Thursday.
Friday, and Saturday, Se t. 27th, 28th. and 29th.
and Sunday, the 30th. anti 9 o’clock, p. in. Office
hours. from 9 a. m., to 9 p. m.
The Dr.lnakes thorough clarivoyant examinations
of the sick. He has an unseen power-to describe
every pain and secret disease at sight, with-
out askrnga guestion. and prepares pure Veg-
etable Medicines to reach the seat of all dis-
eases. He makes speedy and rapid cures in near-
] every caseOhe undertakes. he success of the
.octor astomshes the most distinguished physi-
cians. He cures when all other treatments tail, ,
and the patient is restored to perfect health.
His long experience, combined with his, won—
derful powers of magnetism, has enabled him
to become one of the most successful and pop-
"ular physicians of the country for the perma-
nent 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 D spepsia. Scrofula.

and all Humors of the Blood, emina-l Weakness.
and private diseases, and all complaints peculiar
to females, and general stability, are permanently
cured in a ve short time. His medicines cleanse
.- the svstem an leave the patient in a healthy con-
dition. The Dr. has gained a l e pnctrce'ln
New Haven and Bridge“, and 5 performed
many remnrkabie cures masses of long stand-
ing. Medicines reasonable always favorable to
' the poor. The Doctor has also the power to read
pastmresent and future destiny, and is widely

Down to be one of the most wonderful seers of
the present age, for his truthfullness in _reading
the principal and most important events in one’s
life. He gives full particulars of absent friends,
andalso ives advrcc-ln marriages, losses, law-
suits and ivorces,snd thorongluy explains busi-
ness affairs of every descnptipn, greatly to their
benefit and satisfaction. 'Clalrvoyant sittings 5].
Communications b letter upon business 01'
health, must conta n 82. age, 'sex.s lock of hair
and stamp. Address box 1,253, Norwich, Conn.
For flurther particulars send a stamp and get a.
circa ar.

‘ TAKE NOTICE.

THAT DRJ‘ISKEmill be found at his offices reg
ular] everyinontn, where he will receive calls.
He will be at the Tontine Hotel, N ew Haven, Ct.,
from the evening ofsept. 20th, until the afternoon
of the 24th. at 3 o’cloc . p. m. The Dr. will be at
the Sterling House. Bridgeport, from the evenin

of the 24th, until the afternoon of the 26th, at ‘
o’clock p. m. The Dr. wrihbc at the Nor-walk
Hotel, Nor-walk, on the evenin of the 26th, to the
afternoon of the 30th, at 9 o’c ock pm. The Dr.
will be at the Wooster House, Danbury, from
Oct. lst to the 5th, at n a.m. ' 18

 

 

lllAFTERTHEFIRE!!!

THANKFUL for-past favors, I would announce
to the public that I am now prepared to at-
tend to the '

UNDERTAKING BUSINE - s1
in all its branches.
. J. M. LOCKWOOD. ,

' Ridgefield, Conn.

To Let.

A SIX roamed Cottage with large garden, in
the Borough of Norwalk near Horse Cars.
Apply to MULLINGS ill TILLY.
Carriage Builders, South Norwalk.

311135

 

 

—A oodFamil Horse kind and
For sa'e- gengtle, and sayfe ior'ladies to

Apply to H. M. & C. S. PROWITT.

‘ wanted.

Young man, _who has had three years experi-
ence as clerk in the hardware business,.wants
rmanent situation at that or his trade - as .
nnter. Please address “WORKER,”.Box 312,
orwalk, Conn. 34

gigs at...

’wmnnnnrxz-

drive.

 

. , . .

Tax Collector s Notice.
NOTICEIB hereby iven to all ersons liable to
pay' taxes in t e town of orwalk, on As-
sessment List“ 1876, that I will meetthem for the
roose of receiving said tax. at the Town Clerk's

u

Dulce, in said town ot‘Norwalk, on and after Aug.

15th, 1877. until said taxes are Enid.
BURR S

1TH, Collector.
Nor-walk, Aug. 14th, 1877. ‘
N. B.——0nc‘per cent. per month will be addedlto
all taxes remaining unpaid on and after October
6th, 1877. ~ 3t33

 

ISTRICT of NORWALK,ss.I’robatc Court
August 27th, A. I). 1877. . _
Estate ofSARAH LONG, latest Wilton, in said
District. deceased. ' .
The Court of Probate for the District of Nor-
walk, hath limited and allowed six monthsfrom
the date hereof, for the creditors of said estate.
to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who
neglectto resentmeirsccountspr ‘(perly attested
Within an d time, Will be debarre a recovery.
All persons indebted to said estate are requested
to make immediate ayment to .,
3t35 DAV, WHITLOCK, Executor.

ISTBICT OF NORWALK,ss. Probate Court,
August 23d, 1877.

Estate of JOHN MULCAHY, late of Norwalk,
in said District. deceased. . , .
The Court of Probate for the District of hor-
walk. hath limited and allowed six months from
the date hereof for the creditors of said estatato '
exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who
neglect to present their accounts properly attest-
ed, within said time. will be deban-ed a recovery.
All persons indebted to said estate are requested
to make immediate payment to '
3&5 FRANCIS MOREON,Achng Exeentror.

DISTRICT OF NORWALK,ss. Probate Court
Aug. 14th 1877. . , ’
lateof Wilton,

Estate of index A. BENEDICT,

in said district. deceased. .

The 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 debarrcd arecovery. All per-
sons indebted to said estate are requested to make
immedia‘ te payment to .
3:34: 8AAC N. BENEDICT, Executor.
O‘TV'HE PROBATE COURT. for the District of

cat rt.
The appligation of thbe E. Brown, réspectfnl-
l showeth z—Tbat she in Guardian to Gracie M.
town. Clan E. Brown. and Alice H. Brown mi-
nors belonging to said District. and. that said mi-
nors are the owners of the followin Real Estate,
"247A certain tract orpareel’of— snd,wrtn the
build fitbereonstnndingnltuatedin Weapon.
in‘suu IrfieldCounsymontamingai (ml‘acres,
more or lessmnd. bounded northerly lyrlanu oi
Cbnpman Taylor, out by river, soother y by land
of said Taylor, land of Thomas B. , land of
Marvin Grefipry. and by lane or drinwny. and
geisutlerly by ighwny, valued at three thousand
o :3.
And she further says, that the Estate lent . pre-
sent an reductive; that the events. thereof are
wanted i’or the support. maintenance and educa-
tion of said minors, and that it will be for. the ad-
vantn e ofsaid minors to sell the same, and in-
vest the avails thereof seen in; to law; where-
fore sheen s. that there is: unload reasonable
cause for se iii: the, umc.- she therefore pays
the Court too er said ‘Beal'ntutc to be so d.
and to empower her or some other meet person
to sellthe same. pursuant to the Statute in- such
case made and provided.
' -5 PHIEBE ERROWN. Guardian.

Dated Westpo'rt, September lst. 1877.

DISTRICT or wrsrron'r, ra‘onarn counr,

u. Sept. ,A. D. .-

Onnnm hat the fore ing. application be
heard and‘detemined at t e Probate Office In
Westport. on the the m. day _ot Sept.. 1877, at 10
o’clock, forenoon ; and that notice thereof be pub-
lished in some public newspaper near the place
witch-a such Real Estate lies, three wee‘sncces-

Il ed.
giggly, before “igniting as “TAYLOR, ridge.

 

 

WARD J .

Order of Notice.
EVA nsurrsnr, l

rs.
. ~ axons: iii numnvf
a or Coxxscricur, as. 1- ”p9",
331‘th or FAIBFIELD, Sepg'lst, A. 1)., 1877.
PON the petition of the njd Eva T. Buttery.
praying for reasons therein set north for a di-
vorce from the sold George F. Buttery, and re
turnable to the Superior Court, in and for Fall-field
County, on the first Tuesday of October, 1877. It
appearing to, and mini‘found by the subscribing
authority. that George . Buttery, the said respon-
dent is absent from this State, and gone to parts
unknown. . .
THEREFOEI ORDERED, That notice of the
dency. of said petition be given by pub-

shi'ng this . order in the - Nonwxm un-
zs'r'rn, a newspaper printed in Norwalk. in said
Count-Libra! weeks s‘uceessively, commencing on
of September, A. D. 1877.
MNEB, Assistant Clerk 'y
30% 01 the Superior Court for Falrfield lenty.