Norwalk Gazette: Tuesday, December, 11th, 1877. M EDITORIAL LETTER. Wxsmxcrox, December 8th, 1877. DEAR GAZETTE :— The “called session” merged so quietly into the “regular session” on Monday, that many spectators in the galleries were not even aware of the change of status until the Vice- President and Speaker made announcement of the fact. In the House there was no change of officers or of the committees. In the Sen- ate the usual division took place in commit- tees, which were announced on Thursday. The next matter to engage the grave attention of the Senator and Member was to provrde for a speedy adjournment over the holidays. This was affected by a joint resolution yester- day, adjourning from the 15th inst. 10 the 1011, of January. Next week it is hoped to get Eustis sworn into the Senate and a vote on the Silver Bill, while in the House the general hope and expectation is that it will pass the Deficiency Bill, that ought to have been made a law the first week of the called Session. The wrong (lone faithful employees of the government, and the injury to honest creditors of the nation by such inexcusable delays in passing the necessary appropria- tions, cannot be estimated. Senator Eaton’s constitutional “point” raised on the giving, of the casting vote by Vice- President Wheeler, has awakened a greater interest than we had supposed. Senator (fonkling getting interested, said audibly in the Senate, “Score one for Connecticut,” while Secretary Wm. M. Evarts, alluding to it, at a private gaihcring of senators, a few evenings since, remarked that our Senator’s “point" was to his find one of the gravest questions which had yet been raised. “Te have taken the pains to get from the Senator the exact statement of his position, and we give it herewith in his own words: “Can the Vice-President vote on a tie vote of the Senate, to seat or admit a Senator? I say no. 3st, By the Lee Parlianwntiano of Great Britain, the House only can judge of the qualification of its members. 2d, By the Parliamentary law which ob- tains in all the states of this Union, the same rule is enforced. 3d, He is not in any sense a member of the Senate, but is like the Lord Chancellor of England,who presides in the House of Lords, simply the presiding officer of the Senate. “Now does the Constitution of the United States in any manner change the general par- liamentary law so as to give him any other or additional power?” “Article 1, Section 3 is relied upon by the advocates of this power in the Vice-Presi- dent of the United States, to wit: ‘The Vice President of the United States shall be Presi- dent of the Senate, but shall have no vote unless they be equally divided.’ ” “Without reflection or investigation gen- tlemen say this overrides all parliamentary law, all judicious and well-known rules, as it is a Constitutional grant of power. “N ow I say briefly (for this is but a brief, not an argument) this section of the Consti- tution cannot refer to any other than a right to vote in matters relating to legislation. “There is another section of the Constitu- tion which governs here—it has an impera- live and absolute control, and is entirely in accord with general parliamentary law and sound common sense. To wit : Article 1, Section 5.—“Each House shall be the judge of the elections, returns and qualifications of its own members, «be, due.” “The Vice-President is not a member of the Senate—in no sense a part of it, and can- n )t be permitted so. to act. “If a majority of the Senate is demanded to seat a member, as it undoubtedly is, then a claimant fails upon a tie vote. “When Mr. Calhoun was Vice-President, he refused to call a Senator to order, because he, (Mr. C.) was not a member of that body and could exercise no such power. “Therefore the rule of the Senate giving the Vice-President that power. “Of the thirty—eight States of the Union nearly or quite one-half under their Constitu- tion elect a Lieut.-Govcrnor who is the pre- siding officer of the Senate, but so far as I can learn, no Licut.-Govcrnor of either of the States, though authorized to vote when the Senate is a tie, has ever been permitted to seat or admit a member of the Senate of a State. “Now one word why Section 3 of Article 1 was incorporated into the Constitution. “An intelligent examiner of the debates preceding the formation of the Constitution, will perceive that “the Fathers” had always in mind the organization of the Parliaments of Great Britain; its two Houses, the Lords and Commons. _ “The presiding officer of the House of Lords, the Lord Chancellor, could not vote at 1le, could not address the House, but was simply and merely its presiding ojiccr. I as- sume from the debates that the members of convention who formed the Constitution of the United States, had all these faults of the organization of the House of Lords in view. Therefore. they made the Vice-President what the Lord Chancellor was not, the suc- cessor of the President under certain emer- gencies and contingencies. “They made him the presiding olii'ccr of the Scnatc,——no power was given him to speak, not even to call to order the representative of a sovereign state. “Providing fully how each House should have the power to judge of the qualifications of its members, &c., see Article 1, Section 5, then the Vice President was given the power to vote, under a certain contingency. “Both of the claimed powers cannot exist! One must fall, which? Beyond all question that one which is of the least importance and vital consequence. “There are again two other sections of the Constitution relative to the power of the President of the United States, which until carefully examined, see-m to conflict, .viz, and note this carefully: “Article 1, Section 7—‘Every order, resolu- tion or vote to which the concurrence of the Senate and House of Representatives may be necessary (except on a question of adjourn- ment) shall be presented to the President of the United States; and before the same shall take effect, shall be approved by him, &c. And yet, note this: “Article 5. ‘The Congress whenever two- thirds of both Houses shall deem it necessary . shall propose amendments to this Constitu- tion, &c., «See. “Now then, in the face of Article 1, Sec- tion 7, has the Congress this power without. the consent or assent of the President? Un- deniably and undoubtedly, res. Because it is a power, directly conferred upon the two Houses of Congress, and the other clause of the Constitution must be regarded as null and void, so far as it conflicts with this Article V, as must the clause giving the Vice President a casting vote, on a tie vote of the Senate in the matter of seating a member, and adjudg- ing of his qualifications, &e., &c. “Now the Senate has almost unanimously held in 1865, that the assent of the President was not necessary in the matter of proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States, that power being absolutely vested by the Constitution in the two Houses. And the Senate was right.” » The new assistant Secretary, John R. llawley is a Newtown boy in Fairfield County, though now a resident of Rock Island, Illinois, and is about forty six years old. He was transplanted on the Western prairies very early in life, and came to the Illinois bar as a practitioner at the age of twenty-three. He was elected State’s attor- ney for his county in 1850, and served four years, and then went into the army in 1861 as a captain under Grant. He was at Fort Henry and also at Donelson, wherc) he was so disabled as to compel his retirement from the service, which he did in 1862. He was made postmaster at Rock Island by Mr. Lin- coln in 1805, and was removed by Johnson later, when his people showed their appre- ciation of his disgrace by electing him to the Forty-first Congress. He also served as a Republican in the Forty-second and Forty- third Congresses with great credit. It will be seen that he is a man of large experience and flattering popularity. Gen. Howard has approved the findings of the court of inquiry in the case of Capt. David Perry, charged by citizens of Idaho with neglecting to succor a band of volun- teers when pressed by Indians at the Cotton- wood fight last summer. N o testimony was elicited reflecting upon the courage of Capt. Perry, and the findings exonerate him from having made improper delay under the cir- cumstances, being nearly surrounded him- self by hostile Indians. Capt. Perry was born in Ridgefield, Conn, and entered the army as second lieutenant in 1862, having since been promoted to a cap- taincy in‘ lst U. S. Cavalry. He has als) been brevetted Major, Lieut. Colonel and Colonel, for gallant and meritorious conduct. In the action at Cottonwood, Capt. Perry was in command of the Cavalry, and his conduct was such on that occasion as to call for the commendation of his superior officers. The court of Inquiry was called at his own re. quest. Among the United States Civil suits'trans- ferred from the circuit to the criminal court, we find that Gen. E. M. Lee, formerly of Guilford, is held for an amount of bill for stationery for the Legislature of Wyoming Territory, which he charged as paid, received credit for and which was unsettled. The trial is set down for Monday, Dec. 17th. It will be remembered that Gen. Lee was ap— pointed on the recommendation of Gov. of Wyoming. Gen. Alfred II. Terry is still in the city. Major Snifiin was tendered a complimentary supper by his associate secretaries at the White House on the eve of his departure for the Pacific coast. » The President has sent in the same batch of New York appointments that failed through the opposition of Senator Conkling at the extra session. It would seem that the gauge of battle were now thrown out be- tween the President and Empire State Sena- tors. Distriet Attorney Stewart L. Wood- ford and Postmaster Thos. L. James have been here the past week on other business, but casting side glances at this, their local political war, it is said. Mr. Gilfillan, of Connecticut, now U. S. Treasurer is advised of constantly increasing attempts by persons in various sections of the country to cheat the government and innocent parties by practicing what is known as the piecing process, whereby a given num- ber of currency notes of like denomination are cut in pieces and so pasted together as to give an increased number. They generally take ten notes, and by cutting and adroit piecing make eleven, thereby gaining one at the expense of the other ten. Of course the diminished get into the hands. of innocent holders, and when sent to the department for redemption, they are at once detected by the Treasury experts and thrown out, and in nine cases out of ten an innocent holder is the sufferer. The regulations for redeeming mutilated currency do not admit of the re. demption of any less than a single part of a note containing at least one-half of the origi- nal. Potter, of New York, will ask the House to order the Committee on Accounts to see by what authority Doorkecpcr Polk put forty ex tra men on the roll. In case of an unfavora- ble report, Polk would be likely to follow the example of a predecessor and walk out of office under a resolution of expulsion. A bitter fight is dcvcloping against him and sundry cxpcctants are helping it on. Polk promises to give New York six pages, two messengers and four menfon the soldiers’ roll if Potter will not present his resolution of investigation. The New Yorkers are think- ing it over. And now it is the Clerk Adams, of the House, who has stirred up a small hornet’s nest. He removed Tally Clerk Walter H. French, an Eastern man, and to day put in General Albert Lamar, of Georgia, who served in the Confederate army; consequent- ly thefiEastern Democrats threaten trouble. It’s getting to be a happy family. The New England democrats say that if Adams desires to appoint none but ex-con- federate generals to positions of responsibil- ity, the sooner they know it the better. Mr. Ordway, the late:Sergeant-at Arms of the House is after Mr. French holding the the same place in the senate and making it very lively for the present incumbent. The Postmaster General has received a letter from one of his old confederate soldiers, The writer identifies himself as the man who rode the spotted horse at the siege of Vicks- burg. He wants to be route agent. He argues that the politics will not stand in the way of his appointment, since he is “six of one and a half dozen of the other;” and clinches this part of the argument by inno- cently remarking that from what he hears he reckons his old colonel is of the same politi- cal opinion as himself. The Evening Star, of this city, appeared in an entirely new dress, in celebration of its twenty-fifth anniversary Among the many interesting things in this anniversary edition, is a catalogue of the journalistic enterprises of Washington, from the foundation of the city to the present time. The list is nearly a column and a half in length, and must em- brace over three hundred names, not more than a dozen of which survive. It presents a melancholy prospect to aspiring genius and enterprise, but it may be useful, like so many wrecks on the lee shore, to the adventurous mariner. The number of defunct newspapers is not larger however,» proportionately, than those strewing the newspaper grave-yard in and about Norwalk, taking the average of popu- lation into account. The Fox Indians, who came to the city so unexpectedly last week, departed as sudden- ly. They left \Vashington on Saturday without an interview with the President, being furnished by the government with free tickets for the journey back. The arguments made before the Senate Committee on Patents on S. Bill, 300, for a revision of existing Patent laws, are to be printed and will be ready for distribution next week. , Gen. S. W. Kellogg is here, as are also quite a number of Connecticut business men, looking after tarifi changes and patent mat- ters. As Ever, B. Fellowship Meeting. The first of a series of Fellowship meetings of the Congregational Church of this vicini- ty,—similar to those held last wintcr,-is to take place at the First Congregational church on Thursday next. In the morning asermon Greenwich. In the afternoon a Conference meeting will beheld, and in the evenings discourse will be preached by Rev. Mr. Tel- ler, of Ridgefield. This is in no sense a “ Ministers’ meeting,” or a delegate meeting, but is intended for all,’ and all who may wish to attend will be wel- come. It is hoped the attendance will be large, both of people from adjacent towns and Olli‘ 0W1] citizens, ”— The painters have now completed the we rk of ornamenting the interior of the First Con- gregational Church. The frescocd alcove in the rear of the pulpit, which was never satis- factory, has been painted out, and the space has been filled by ornamental panels inscribed with the Lord’s Prayer, the Ten Command- ments and scriptural quotations in gold leaf. Arehing over all are the words “ Praise Wait- cth for Thee, O God, in Zion.” This com- pletes the work in a very satisfactory man. ner, and all now have reason to feel pleased and gratified with the radical changes and great improvements made in the church. "w Mine host Banks Morchousc has about made up his mind to accept an offer to re- movb to Stamford and take charge of the Union House. He knows how to keep a Hotel so as to give his customers gmd satis- faction. ; Buckingham to be Secretary of the Territory will he delivered by Rev. Mr. Treat, of. The Borough Election. Republicans never learn by experience. The last election was another lesson to them, but will it do any good ? They never had a better chance of making a clean sweep, but they threw it away. They polled the most votes but the democrats secured the most of- fices, and all because the Republicans in- dulged so much in their inalienable right to scratch. Only 152 straight republican tickets were polled, while most of the republicans whose names were also on the Union ticket, polled over 400. If the Republicans had stuck to their own ticket, every candidate would have been elected. Mr. Olmstcad made a good fight, but the combinations against him were to many and too strong. Mr. Morison may well feel proud of his vote. He owes his success to republicans, and fully realizes the fact. No Democrat could have been elected that day by simply democratic votes. We have no doubt but that he will prove a good Warden, giving general satisfaction to all parties. The charge that \Varden Hyatt run the “Independent” or “Citizen’s” Tickets, or any other with his name at the head, for the pur- pose of defeating the democratic nominee, is undoubtedly false. We have reason to believe that he voted the democratic ticket, and the tickets with his name on were run without his consent. We say this in simple justice to a political opponent who has served the Bor- ough faithfully and well. —_ Band Concert. The first Concert by our new Band prom- iscs to be a very entertaining affair, and the sale of seats leads us to believe that there will be a large attendance. There will be music by the full Band, by the Orchestra, by Mr. Gibson, and by Prof. Crispini, while the popular singer, Madame Charlotte Varian,has been engaged as an additional attraction. Sc- cure seats while you can. The prices are very low. Go. and thus help in the work of establishing a. good band in Norwalk. The Sabbath School Institute. Last Wednesday was a decidedly unfavor- able day for the holding of a County Con- vention, but the rain did not prevent the del- egates from assembling, and at the appointed time of opening the Congregational Church was well filled with earnest workers in the cause. Upon entering the building it was evident at a glance that our city friends had their hearts in the work and, that they were resolved to do all in their power to make the Convention 9. success, and to make the occa- sion a pleasant one to all in attendance. Eflicient committcs were in attendance, all having their work assigned. All the details had been carefully planned, and proper persons selected to carry them into effect. Umbrellas and wraps were taken in the hall, and checks given for the same; programmes were given out, and Memoranda blanks furnished, accompanied by collation tickets, when the visitors were politely escort- ed to seats. The conductor, Frank A. Ferris, Esq., now of New York city, but a Norwalk boy of whom we are all justly proud, was prompt- ly in his place, and proniptness and energy characterized his conduct of the entire Con- vention. After a few earnest remarks by the Conductor, the topic of the morning— Thc Teacher and the Pupil—was taken up. Rev. Mr. Buckley, of Stamford, made an excellent address upon the subject as printed in the programme: “The Teacher should know something of the nature and mode of development of the pupils mind in order to teach efficiently.” A brief opportunity was then given for questions and answers. Rev. G. B. Wilcox, another Stamford cler- gyman, followed with the remarks upon the subject :—“Thc Teacher should know the habits, employment, and associations of the pupil, in order to teach efficiently.” More questions were then asked and answered, when Mr. John E. Scar-lea, Jr., of New He.- ven, read a paper prepared by Miss Charlotfe E. Raymond, of Norwalk, “How the Teacher may prepare and appropriate the weekly les- son.” A short time was spent in questions and answers, when all present were invited to adjourn to Music Hall where the ladies of modestly termed a “ Collation.” Four tables were laid the length of the beautiful hall, with one table crossing at the head. When all were seated a blessing was invoked and the busy waiters commenced serving hot coffee, cold turkey, cold meats, sandwiches,pics ,cake, jellies, preservesfruit. etc., ending their labors by presenting each person with a small bouquet. Certainly the ladies of the city are. entitled to great credit for the manner in which they provided for the delegates. After the catablcs had been duly discussed, Mr. James H. Olmstead, of Stamford, was induced to take the chair, and made a brief address in which he stated that he had often spoken at the bar and at politi- cal meetings, but this was the first time he had ever spoken in public for his Lord and Master, Jesus Christ. He then called upon the Rev. Mr. Graves, of Mianus, Mr. Bristol, of Greenwich, W. H. Benedict and Revs. Dunning and Taylor South Norwalk, who responded in brief speeches. The afternoon topic was “The Teazhtr and the Bible.” Each person was givena sheet of paper and press-board, when the Conductor proceeded to give an exercise in Map Drawing, showing “how the Teacher may know and use the Geography and His- try of the Bible.” It was a somewhat novel exercise, illustrated with maps and charts. At its conclusion Mr. Searlcs sung “Ninety and Nine,” accompanying himself on the piano. Rev. H. N. Dunning then took the stand and made an address, with blackboard illus- trations upon the subject: “Why the Teacher should know the history and special character of the separate books cf the Bible." A collection was then taken to raise funds for the general expenses of the Convention. The exercises of the afternoon closed with an address by Mr. John E. Scarles. Jr. “How the Teacher may prepare and appre- ciate the weekly lesson.” The church was again well-filled in the evening, when the topic was “The Teacher and the Divine Master.” Rev. C. S. W il- liams spoke upon the subject “Called to Teach.” Rev. W. H. Simonson’s topic was “Prepared for Teaching.” Rev. J. M. Tay- lor’s subject was “Supported in Teaching.” Rev. II. N. Dunning talked about'-Disci- plined through Teaching” and Rev. J. A. Hamiltbn wasassigned “Rewarded for Teach- ing.” The Conductor closed with “Respond- inn'." This gathering was one of a series, propos- ed by the State Committec, who plan by di- viding the Counties into sub-districts of con— venient size, to thus assemble in turn all the teachers of the State, in the course of the winter. It is' felt that the need of mass conventions for the purpose of awakening new interest in the Sunday Schoool work does now exist here, and hence the very practical topics of the programme arranged for this gathering recognized the want of to-day to be the fur- ther‘development of teaching power in our schools. —_ The Baptist church was crowded last Sun— day evening, the occasion being the third temperance sermon in the ministerial course. Many settecs were brought up from the Sun- day School rooms to acouimmodatc the peo- ple. Revs. Hamilton and Williams were present, and participated 'in the services Rev. Mr. Bentley delivered a forcible and ef- fective sermon, the text being from St. Luke, 11:21-23—“ When a strong man armed keep- cth his palace, his goods are in peace: But when a stronger than he shall come upon him, and overcome him, he taketh from him all his armour wherein he trusted, and divid cth his spoils. He that is not with me is against me.” the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad, company takes place at New Haven, on Wednesday, January 9, at 11 a. m. A semi-annual dividdnd of five per cent, on the capital stock has been declared, payable January 2. South Norwalk had prepared what they . Death of Capt. Wm. H. Ferris. About 10 o’clock, on Wednesday morning last, the startling announcement was made of the death of Capt. William H. Ferris, one of the Selectmen of Norwalk. The, rumor em- braced the still morc startling statement that he had taken his own life. The report of his death was soon verified, but probably it will never be known whether he really intended suicide or not. He died from the effects of an overdose of laudanum. The facts of the case, so far as known, are briefly as follows: On Tuesday afternoon he was attending to his duties as Selectman, super-intending the re- pairs of the Town bridgc,foot of Washington street. Towards night be repaired to Stillson’s Drug Store and produced a three ounce vial which he had filled with laudanum. Subse- quently he purchased two ounces more at Briggs’ Store, and soon after started for home. A neighbor happened along and walked part of the way with him. Arriving home he proceeded to perform his usual la- bors, apparently neglecting nothing, even the minutest detail. His wife was visiting their daughter in Bridgeport, and he was entirely alone. After doing up the chcrcs he undress- ed and went to bed, Soon after 0 o’clock his son Frank came home, and soon found that something was wrong. Calling his brother!I they at once got him out of bed, dressed him, took him out doors and walked him up and down, hoping to work off the evil effects of the laudanum which he said he had taken to relieve the pain in his head. He seems to have made no objections to their operations, and although apparently rational, made no allusion to lead them to suppose that he had had any intention of taking his life. Dr. Pardec was sent for, and subsequently Dr. Hill. A stomach-pump was used and every effort was made to save his life, but without avail. He died about ten o’clock Wednes, day morning. The strange purchase of two vials of land- anum one afternoon, at two different places, looks as if he might have contemplated the act, but we hear of nothing else whatever to confirm that news. A prominent citizen who has known him intimately from boy: hood, assures us that he was not financially embarrassed as he has reason to know. It is stated that he had not, been in the habit of taking the drug. He was an impulsive man and may have taken several doses without thought of fatal consequences. At the time of his death Capt. Ferris was President of the Norwalk Iron Works, a Director in the First National Bank of South Norwalk, and a Selectman. was ab0ve reproach, and he was universally respected and esteemed. The greater por- tion of his life was spent upon the sea, but for the past ten or twelve years he has lived quietly at his pleasant residence on Flax Hill overlooking the Sound. The funeral was from his late residence Sat- urday afternoon. The attendance was very large, many remaining outside the house dur- ing the solemn services, which were conduct- ed by Revs. H. N. Dunning and D. R. Aus- tin. After prayer, a quartette sang, and Mr. Dunning read appropriate passages from the scripture and made a few feeling remarks. Mr. Austin, evidently much affected, spoke of his intimacy with Capt. Ferris for nearly a quarter of a century, of his associations with him on the sea and on the land, of his friendship and frankness, and of his oft ex- pressed assurance of salvation through Christ. All were saddened by his death,but he had no doubt that his anchor was cast within the haven of Eternal rest. “Shall we "gather at the river” was sung, and the friends were permitted to take a last look at the remains of the deceased. The burial took place in the family plot, Union Cemetery, Five Mile River. Messrs. W. H. Benedict, D. P. Ely, T. Baker, N. Taylor, L. Dibble and P. L. Cunningham acted as poll-bearers. In this connection we print resolutionspre- pared by his co-laborcrs in the Bank, as show- ing the esteem in which he was held by them, as well as by the business community in gen- eral :— THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF SO. NORVVALK. Sou'ru Nouwanu, Conan, Dec. 0th, 1877. WHEREAS, Death has taken from us WIL- 11AM H. FERBIS. Esq, who has been 3. Di- rector of this Bank from its organization. Therefore. , ‘ Resolved, That we,his fellow Directors, can bear witness to the faithful and constant dis- ,charge of his duties as- a Director of this Bank. That likewise to the community around him be fulfilled to the utmost his du- ties as a good neighbor and citizen, by his perfect integrity of principle, his native gen- tleness and kindness of manner to every one, and by his humble and sincere piety as a Christian gentleman. Resolved, That while commending his be- reaved widow to the merciful protection of God, we tender to her and the afflicted chil- dren and relatives our sincere condolencejand sympathy in this hour of trial and sorrow. Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be presented to the widow of the deceased, 113ml“ like copy entered on the records of this an i. End of the Belden Will Case. The Belden Will case, which has been in the Courts for the past four years, has at last come to an end. Last Tuesday, in the Sn- pcrior Court, at Bridgeport, four cases came up and went by default, no one appearing to prosecute them. The estate will now, prob- ably, bc settled without further delay. This case nicely illustrates the necessity for some change in our law to prevent the bring- ing and long-continuance of vexatious law suits. All-Day Prayer Meeting. An all—day prayer meeting is to be held at the rooms of the Ladies Association, Lock- wood’s Building, next Thursday, in accord- ance with» the recommendation of the Woman’s National Christian Temperance Union. Sessions will be held» from 9 to 12 and from 2 to 5 o’clock. All interested are invited to attend. The occulation of Venus, last Saturday night, was a beautiful sight, and one which can be viewed, it is said, but once in a life- time. At about half-past six Venus and the Moon represented in the most brilliant man- ner the national emblems of Turkey~the cres- cent and star. If seen in Turkey as here it must have been regarded as a sure omen, a sign in the heavens of certain victory. Snort—On Thursday evening next, Dick Sand’s Combination is advertised to appear at Music Hall. Mr. Sands is an old showman, and promises to bring a good company of variety performers. For particulars see adv. and bills. -——.".y—-.——— g The Poultry Show at Bridgeport, last week, was a great success. There were nearly eight hundred entries in all,—-more than at the annual exhibition of the New England Society. Some very fine specimens were ex' hibited from Norwalk by Messrs. C. E. St. John, Chas. H. Carpenter, James Lycett, D. P. Ely and Mr. Saunders. Quite a number of Norwalk people were present to witness the show. ' If you have a bill against the Borough sr nd it in. Rev. Mr. Hamilton’s brother preached in the First Congregational Church, last Sunday' morning. Mr. Picket talks of starting another beb- domadal journal in Norwalk. We suggest the name of “ Picket Guard," or “ Picket’s Own.” The donation party for the benefit of Rev. Mr. Lathbury takes place at the residence of W. B. Betts, Wilton Road, on the evening of Dec. 12th. ‘ The Annual Meeting of the Fairfield Coun- ty Agricultural Society will be held on Wed-,- nesday, the 19th inst, at the Norwalk Hotel, at 10 o’clock a. m. The Democrat came out last week under Mr. Arnold’s editorship. He promises to in dulge in nozpersonalities, and to,do his best to make a creditable paper. Remember the children’s Fair, at the Bap- tist church, this afternoon and evening. Special attention is given to the sale of articles suitable for Christmas presents. W. W. Hancock, Esq, formerly Superin- tendent of the Norwalk Mills, was in town last Friday. He is still located in Trenton, N. J. where he is Superintendent of a large and prosperous Woolen Mill. His character 7 Court of Burgesscs. Regular Meeting, Friday Evening, Dec. 05h. Bills read and ordered paid : C. W. Burritt, supplies, $1 82 Norwalk Gas 00., Street Lamps, $146 67 “ Gazette, advertising, 20 50 James C. Cotter, Lamplighter, 41 75 Wm Glover 85 Son, 32 54 F. T. Betts, cleaning sewers, 8 00 F. T.‘ Betts, filling at Hoyt place, 32 50 F. T. Betta,- Highways, 13 00 Michael Reagan, “ 30 00 Daniel Neeland, “ 29 37 Thomas Connors, “ 1 25 Michael Reagan “ 80 00 John Fallon “ 11 00 Jeremiah Quinlan “' 5 09 Dcmmon 6:. Newcomb, oil, 80 John H. Aiken, salary engineer, 150 00 Borou h Auditors, 15 00 C. C. etts, money advanced highw’y, 7 75 Homer Merrill, Sewer Dept. 4 25 Norwalk Eagle, 7 25 McLeod do Reardon, glass lamps, 39 00 Propeller City of Norwalk, freights, 2 05 John Cotter, work and expenses, 24 11 John Corbin, paving street, 11 20 C. T. Leonard& Son, work, supplies, 43 55 “ “ Coa , 9 50 Geo. F. Bcldcn, storage, etc. 11 40 L. J. Curtis, supplies, 1 64 D. J. Bennett, Police, 52 94 John O’Sullivau, “ 53 37 Isaac Bowc, “ 6 00 W. H. Jones, special police, 3 50 Geo. H. Beldcn, “ 1 75 Petition of C. M. Raymond for Court of Burgesscs to cause Horse Railway Company to relay walk east side of the depot. Refer- red to Highway Committee. Collector asked for abatement of personal taxes on some dozen persons; referred to Fi- nance Committee with power. Warden stated that complaint had been made of sidewalk in front of the premises of Joseph Shepherd, on Knight street; referred to Sewer Committee. Warden instructed to insert notice in the Gaznrrn and Eagle for all parties to present bills held against the Borough, before next meeting. Dr. J. E. Barbour appeared and complained of insufficient drainage on Elm street; dis- cussed and referred to Highway Committee for immediate examination. Vote passed holding Warden harmless on matter of his going on bond of surety for Borough in suit of Borough cs Wallace of N. Y. Adjourned to Friday evening, 28th inst, at 7 o’clock. —CITY mews—f BY OUR LOCAL REPORTERS. Mr. Wm. M. Saunders, Mr. Graham, gard- ner for Mr. lVoodward, and D. P. Ely, par- ticipated in the late “Poultry show” in Bridgeport. Mr. Saunders taking the first premium on his variety of White Game fowls. Mr. Graham the first premium on another kind of game birds, and mayor Ely on his specimens of white crested Black Poland fowls. The Exhibition is said to have been the largest exhibition in the Country. More than 750 coops ware exhibited. Mrs. Elija White, a resident of this City, and for many years an invalid, died on Sat- urday last. The success of the Reading and Coffee room is assured, but funds are needed for the purchase of Books, &c. , and for the pur- pose of raising it, the ladies propose giving a Supper in Music Hall, this evening. Ad‘ mittance 10c Super on the European plan. One of the saddest results of the late muni- cipal election in our City, is thedefeat of Nel- son J Craw as Councilmen on the democratic ticket. He received many republican votes, but was defeated by his political friends scratching his name irom the ballott and in- serting the name of a monicd man. It is now'certain that the Kid glove democracy” will not vote for a workingman, even though he has proved himself in former years a com- petent Councilmen, and one of the best Senior officers who has presided over the Board- Mrs. George McQubae died at her father's residence (Capt. H. Bell). leaving two very interesting children, orphans. Our city election caused quite a ripple in political circles and our local journal has the magrams about the result and its surround- logs. The figures as presented by the returning board, have been dissected and a decision at- rived at, that you cannot most always some- times tell the pepularity of a candidate, though nominated by both political parties. Let those who prate most about sticking to regular nominations; refer 1 back to the last election for Represéntatives,and see how well they followed that rule. . Another of those pleasant and attractive exercises which have become proverbial at the monthly Sabbath School concert of the Congregational church, occurred on Sunday night under the supervision of Messrs. Clar- ence Nash and Dr. Burke, Jr.,and Mrs. C. St. John and Miss McClure, the committee of ar- rangements. A very large congregation was assembled, when at 7 o’clock the exercises commenced with singing by a quartette com- posed of Mrs. Campbell and Miss Pennell, Messrs. Disbrow and Thomas Pennell. After prayer by Supt. W. H. Benedict, Dr. Burke announced the subject of'the concert to be “The Old Year,” divided into seasons,Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter. Typical of childhood, youth, manhood and old age. A class of six, May Fitch, May Smith, Lily Davis, Miss Weed, Mary Punzeldt and Clar- ence Fancher recited very appropriate verses on the scasons,eaeh having a boquet of flowers. After reading by Miss Sadie Dibble and the singing of a quartette, rccitntions by the infant class led by the superintendent, Clarence Nash, and some of the larger classes followed, when recitations typical of child hood were given by John Paul; youth by Henry Bailey; manhood, by Clarence Nash; old age, by Rev. Dennis Platt, who was affected as he read “We all do fade as a leaf. We spend our years as the days that are told. I have been young, but now I am old.” The exercises were closed by appropriate remarks from Rev. Mr. Dunning on the lessons taught us by nature, viz: “Redeem the time and prepare to dic”-refcrring to the beautiful moon which a few nights since seemed to be ready to clasp Venus—he stopped short say- ing that he would not talk much on astrono- my for fear those who heard him would get muddled, but he had made a computation of the pulsation of the heart during a life of 70 years to he 20,000,000,000, and each pulsa- tion said redeem the time, Prepare to die. Loni Nash, Hubert Booth, Mrs. Rus- sell and Miss Gertrude Benedict, are the com- mittee for next month’s (New Years) exer- cises. The Norwalk-Lock Factory commenced work yesterday, with fair prospect of con- tinuing during the winter. Leonard Godfrey, 0t West Norwalk, was badly cut in a drunken row, in Thos. Ncc« Ian’s saloon’ Monday afternoon. Death of Capt. Wm. Allen. As we go to press we learn of the death of Captain William Allen, of this place, which event occurred last Saturday, at the Sailor’s Snug Harbor, S. I. Captain Allen was formerly Captain of several noted Clip- per ships of the Williams & Guion line, ply- ing between New York and Liverpool, and also served in the Navy during the late rebel- lion. ———+4»*———— The lawyers say that'it is doubtful if the vacancyin the Board of Selectmen caused by thefideath of Capt. Ferris can be legally filled, either by appointment or election. At a fire in Louisville, Ky., last Saturday night, over 3,000 barrels of whiskey were sold to the Insurance companies for some $200,. 000. Will the price of drinks go up ? Mr. W. A. Crofut, of the New York Daily Graphic was in town Saturday afternoon,and spent several hours in calling upon old ac- quaintances. He was on his way to Danbury. A Donation Supper is to be given at Lock. wood’s Hall, next week for the benefit of Rev. Mr. Smith. We hope our people gen- erally will assist in making it a pecuniary success. The re-opening of Military Hall, City, took place last Wednesday night. 'The night was unpleasant, but there was a fair attendance and the entertainment passed off pleasantly. Part first was devoted to a concert by the Wheeler & Wilson Band, and Part second to dancing which was kept up nearly all night. The ornamentation of the Hall seems to give general satisfaction. Annual Meetings. Fairfleld County Agricultural Society, Dec. 19th. Fairfield County National Bank, Jan. 8th. National Bank of Norwalk, Jan. 8th. Central National Bank, Jan. 8th. .p-—.--——_" A party of ladies and gentlemen went to Bridgeport last evening to see J oc J cffcrsou in Rip Van Winkle. Mr. C. C. Benedict has returned to Nor- walk and engaged in the Milk business, sell- ing at five cents per quart. In looking out for Holiday Presents you should call at Mr. F. E. Quintard’s, furnishing rooms where many very useful as well as ornamental articles for household decoration can be found. Sergeant John T. Wright, of the New York Police, has been put in charge of one of the Police precincts in that city while the Captain is under arrest. May he soon be promoted to a Captain’s rank as well as posi- tion. It is evident that we are to expect nothing better from the “Reform” Congress than we have had all along. The special session lasted six weeks and only two bills were passed, both of which should of been passed at the previous session. Six weeks of talk and only two rents patched up. The large ice house for the Umpawaug Ice Company is now being erected near the Danbury Railroad dock, below Pine Island. It is intended for the storage cf ice cut from pends on the Danbury Railroad for the Brooklyn market,£and will holdfrom 10,000 to 12,000 tons of ice. Considering the state of the weather there was a fair attendance at Mrs. Brinkley’s lec- ture, at the Opera House, last Wednesday evening. The lecture was well written, thoroughly memorized and delivered with considerable vim. It abounded in hard hits at the horrible men, which class seemed to appreciate it best. With a little more stage experience, Mrs. Brinkley will make quite an effective lecturer. The auction men whom many people put- ronized last week, attempted to get out of town without paying their bills. Banks Morehouse, however, was too smart for them and secured his claim by attaching their goods. The lesson was not enough, and the carman who carted their goods to the depot - aroused W. T. Craw at 2 o’clock at night and served another attachment. Why will people en- courage such irresponsible traveling concerns when so many of them are known to be sheer swindlers ? The South Norwalk people are earnest in their endeavors to establish a Coffee and Read- ing Room for the benefit of young men. So far they have met with good success. The rooms have been established in a central lo- cation, and many friends have come forward to assist in the work. This evening an enter- tainment will be giving at Music Hall for the purpose of raising funds to help in carrying on the work. See adv. l2%‘Buy your 0mm? at Mead’s. _.__._.__——- $5“ BRACKET Sum, of several kinds, good and cheap, at H. M. & J. T. Prowitt’s. _.___.__—- Q" Orders for Stamping, Embroidery and Braiding, received at Bennett,Nash &. Street’s —_.__.__—— W The Winter Supplement to Frank Les lie’s Lady’s Journal cut paper patterns, can be obtained gratuitously at the store of E. K. Lockwood, on application. _._._.__ ES‘ Sunday Schools Supplied with Confec. tionery and Cornucopias at the lowest whole- sale prices, at Mead’s. .___.__—. lg“ Call at H. M. & J. T. Prowitt’s and ex- amine their Bracket sets and Saws. They are cheap and good. _.__._..—_— 32%“ Go to Mead’s for Confectionery, alway- fresh. .——.-—-——.- It? Centennial BRACKET Saws, for orna- mental work, very cheap, at H. M. d: J. T. Prowitt’s. .+— (a? Every kind of CANDY for the Holiday’s _cheap at Months. ___._+—_ IlUNT’S REMEDY cures Bright’s Discastiid- ney, Bladder, and Urinary Complaints, Diabetes. Gravel and Dropsy. IlUNT’S REMEDY cures In- continence. Sccretion of Urine, Mental and Phys- ical chility, Female lVeakncss, Pain in the Back and Loins, and General l’rostration. HUNT’S REMEDY encourages sleep,creates an appetite, braces up the system, and renewed health is the result. Clarke’s Toothache Drops cureinstautly. THE AMOUNT OF TESTIMONY in la- vor ofDr. Schenck's Pulmonic Syrup, as a cure for Consumption, far exceeds all that can be brought to support the pretentious of any other medicine. Sec Dr. Schenck‘s Almanac, which can be had of‘ any Druggist, free of charge, containing the certificates of many persons of the highest re- spectability, who have been restored to health, after being pronounced incurable by physicians of acknowledged ability. Schenck-‘s Pulmonic Syrupalonc has cured many, as these evidences will show; but the cure is often promoted by the employment of two other remedies which Dr. Schenck provides for the purpose. These addi— tional remedies are Schenck’s Sea Weed Tonic and Mandrake Pills. By the timely use of these medicines, according to directions. Dr. Schenck certifies that most any case of Consumption may be cured. Every moment of delay makes your eious choice of a remedy. Schcuck’s Mandrake Pills are an agreeable and safe cure for Consump- tion caused by billiousncss, and also for sallow complexion and coated tongue. There is no bet- ter remedy for a disordered stomach and all the evils resulting therefrom. Dr. Schenck is profes- sionally at his principal office, corner Sixth and Arch Streets, Philadelphia, every Monday, where all letters for advice must be addressed. Schcnck’s Medicines are for sale by all Drug- gists. I@‘.‘B£.*‘.()0. The advertiser will forward postage paid, upon the receipt of the above amount, a safe and speedy cure for the Piles. Has never failed to effect a cure when prop- erly used. Dr. S. T. B. Price, 27 Johnson Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. The Centaur Linimcnts are the greatest remedies ever discovered for all fleshdmnc and muscle ailments—Bites, Bruises, Swellings, Burns, Rheumatism, Stin‘Jointa, etc. What the White Liuiment docs for the human family, the Yellow Liniment docs for horse and animals. They are cheap, they are convenient, and they are cer- min in theirefi‘eets. ’3m13 Children Cry for Pitchc r’s Casto- tains no morphine or other deleteriousingredient and is sure to expel worms, cure wind colic, rcgu~ late the bowels and stomach, and overcome irri- tation caused by rash or cutting teeth. Mothers can rest, and children enjoy health, who use Castoria. It is harmless, it is certain,“ is speedy, and is cheap. 3ml3 MARRIED. \I‘l\l\l\.f\l\r\_l\l\l\.r\.r\l\ AMV‘ In Greenwich, Dec. 5th, at the Second Congrev gational Church. by the Rev. Charles Lindsley. assretcd by the Rev. Chas. R, Treat, James Glynn Gregory, M. D., of Norwalk, and Miss Nettie, eldest r aughter of Dr. S. T. Pinneo, of Greenwich. lu Bridgeport, Dec. 1st Mr. David Beckwith to Miss Ella F. Barlow, bdth of Bridgeport. In Falls Village, Dec. 3rd, David B. O’Connor. of Bridgeport, to Mrs. Lucinda W. Rexl‘ord, of Falls Village. In Bridgeport, Dec. 5th Wm. Crokcr and Mar Wright, both of m-iugepo'n. y DIED. V\J\J\I\IV\IVVV\IW\J\I\IV\I\I\I\IV\IW\ At Sailors’ Snu Harbor. on Saturday, Dec. 8th, Capt. William Al en, aged 82 years. fi' Funeral on Tuesday, at three o’clock, p .m. Boat leaves foot of Whitehall St. N. Y., at 2 p. m. In Norwalk, Dec. 5th Capt. William H. Ferns, aged 67 years, 4 months and 22 days. In South Norwalk, Dec. 1th, Mrs. Eliza White, formerly of Bridgeport, aged 71 years. In Stochbridgc, Mass., Dec. 8th, Hattie Louise, w:_tc_of Rev. A. II. N ash, and daughter of the late William Abbott, of Norwalk, aged 30 years. 1 In;Stamforil, Dee. lst, Marion 0. Ashcroft, aged 0 years and 9 months. In New Haven, Nov. 25th, Theo. B. Many, for- merly of Stamford, aged 27 years. In Stamford, Dec. 151:. Harriet Gilbert, aged 40 years : Dec. 3rd, Ezra B. Kellogg, aged 65 years. In Brid eport, Dec.5th, Amos 1’. Morris, aged 15 years; cc. 5th. J .Clarcnce Beardsley. aged 4 years, 6 months and 3 days; Dee 3d, Wm. 8., son of‘ Wm. H .. and Ida Rubcy, aged 2 years and 7 months; Dec. 5th. Mary A. la arrell, aged 4 years, ll months and 11 days; Dec. 4th, Mary Elizabeth Lockwood, aged 32 veers; Dec. 3rd, hatie, wife of Ogvcr W. Trendwell, aged ‘26 years, 7 months and : eye. In Trumbull, Nov. 27th, Capt. Abel Mallett, in his 89th year. In Portland, Ct.,Dec. 4th, S. W. Day, formerly of Bridgeport. 1n Morris, Nov. 2511:, Mrs. Selima Clark, aged 81 years. cure more difficult, and all depends on the judi-_ ria. It is as pleasant to take as honey. It con- ‘ Mussns. Eurrons:-In the month of June I inserted an advertisement in some of the Norwalk papers calling atttcntion to a new article in the line of Shingles. I afterwards advertised that I would guarantee the Oscar Fcnn Planed Parallel Shingles free from any imperfection whatever. I did this after visit- ing the Mill in Michigan and personally ex- amining the mode of manufacture. In selling them, I have in all cases, agreed to take back and pay for every shingle that did not come up to this standard. I have received over four hundred thousand of them since that time, have been unable for portions of the time to fill my orders, and have yet to receive the first shingle back for any reason whatever or to find any customer dissatisfied with them. These 'shinglcs are all shipped by rail, and owing to the recent advances in Railroad freights must hereafter be sold at the same advance in price as I pay advance in freight. But while in Michigan I bought a large lot of triple X sawed shingle not planed, shipped them by water, and although justly entitled to the advance, I propose right in the face of it, to offer them for a limited time at the lowest price that sawed shingle have reached in November in twenty-three years. As evi- dence of that fact I quote price for sawed shingle in November, beginning 1854. November 1854 per thousand, $5 50 6 “ 1855 “ ‘ 5 25 H 1856 “ u 5 50 “ 1857 “ “ 5 00 “ 1858 “ “ 4 50 “ 1859 u “ 4 50 “ 1860 “ “ 4 50 n 1861 “ u 4 75 “ 1862 “ “ 4 50 ‘, 1863 “ “ 6 00 cc 1864 u u 9 00 n 1865 s. u 9 00 n 1866 u u 9 00 “ 1867 “ “ 8 50 a 1868 u u 8 50 “ 1869 “ “ 8 00 “ 1870 “ “ 7 50 (I 1871 0‘ 1‘ 7 50 n 1872 u u 7 50 “ 1873 “ “ 7 75 “ 1874. “ “ 6 50 n 1875 u u 6 00 n 1876 u u 5 00 I offer these shingles [at $4 50 during 1the remainder of this month. They are manu- factured by John McGraw & Co. of Bay City in what is said to be the largest and most complete mill in the world, and are equal in quality to any Michigan shingle made. As evidence of the standing of the above firm in the trade, I quote from the New York in“- bune of October 28th, 1877. The mill of John McGraw & Co., is at the upper end of Bay City. The firm own 600 acres of land, and a third of their property is occupied by the saw-mill, the salt works, drying kilns, and other buildings and storage places. The saw-mill has a greater capacity than any other in this section, and is believed to be the largest in the world. It is rated at 40,000,000 feet of lumber for the season, but, if needed, could be worked up to double that capacity. Over 350 men are employed, and during the past six weeks over 200,000 feet of lumber have been out every day. One day when the mill was tested to its utmost capac- ity, 180,000 feet were cut in three hours, or at the rate 'of 075,000 for the day of 11% working hours. Indeed, 335,000 feet were cut one day, not long ago, when the mill was not driven hard. Last season over‘ 31,000,- 000 feet were sawn by day, and about 0,000,- 000 by night. The drying-kilns have a capacity of 500,000 feet of lumber. Here, also, steam from the saw—mills, which would otherwise be wasted, is used for drying the lumber in the kilns. The salt works have a capacity of about 50,000 barrels for the season. ' I also offer shingles made by the same firm and branded “Clear” which have six inch clear butts and some knots in the tips, at the very low price of $3 50 per M. In addition to the above, I offer the entire cut, for the season of the old original S. K. & Co. Rivcd Shingle at a very low figure, considering the quality. I would respect- fully solicit an examination of the largest and best assorted stock of dry lumber under cover in this part of the State. Sash, doors, blinds and moldings, soldas low as the lowest and quality guaranteed. E. J. HILL, Nonwanx. Conn. Dfsonnnnu lot, 1877. are sold. The price of the J-ohn MchW XXX for December is $4.75 pa, thousand and fur January $5.00 per thousand. l P. 3. All of the Shingles marked “Clear“ 5 Situation Wanted. 1 Odo Gcncralllouscwork by a good Washer and Irouer. Apply at GAZETTE OFFICE. 01?. SALE at Toilsome, small Farm of 22 acres _part meadow, part woodland,wilh splendid wrin water. Apply to GEORGE R. CHOL- Ll. , High Steer One-half of purchase money can remain on mortgage. 25tf‘ A MILLER having a. practical knowledge of the business would like to hire a mill. Any one wishing to rent to a permanent tenant, will confer a favor by addressing “MILLER," Box 124, 3t‘50 Norwalk. Young People, do pay attention to your teeth. Neglect wrll soon ruin them. Clean them daily wrtn Tuuusrou’s lvoxu' PEARL Too'rn POWDER, the most perfect (lentiflce known. It will keep them through life in good condition, sound and white, wrll harden the gums, sweeten the breath. and prevent toothache. Sold by all druggists. 25 and 50 cents per bottle. TiloMl’sOst_-P0MADE Or-rUNE, an oleaginons compound of singular merit for dressing the hair, imparting to it strength and richness. Sold by druggists. 2:: anti 50 cents per bottle. Are you troubled with billionsness,sick headache. vertigo, constipauonzdyspepsia, live. ? Are you dull and languid, feeling averse to any exertion ? If so, cleanse the system.purify and renew the blood. Take QUIRK’S Inisn TEA. the great and cheap remedy. It will soon relieve you. Sold by all druggists. 25 cents per package, each making a aura of medicine. ' .oUvEss [sonouous KID GLOVE Cnnaxrzxgwill quickly renovate soiled gloves, 25 em. per bottle. WELLS .b ELLIOTT. 11 Gold St., New York. Wholesale Agents. The Natiaal Bank of Norwalk. . 1 NonwALir, Count, Dec. 6th, 1877. [IE.1\!‘_L\UAL MEETING of the Stockholders of. this Bank for the election of Seven Direc- tors. will be held at the Banking llousc, on Tues- day,Janu'|ry 8th, 1878. Pollen open from 10 o'clock to ll o'clock, a.m. R. B. CRAUFURD Cashier. . To Let. The Property in the rear of the Fair- field County National Bank, formerly occupied by Price & Bates. suitable for manufacturing purposes. Also Barn on H lgh St. 50tt‘ E. B. PRICE. Notice. ALL persons having bills against the Borough are earnestly requested to hand them unme- diutely to the Borough Clerk for action thereon by the Court ofBurgesses. JAMES W. HYAT’I‘, Warden. Borough of Norwalk. Dec. 8th, 1827. - ‘t A Donation Supper ILL be given at Loekw ood’s Hall, Norwalk, Wednesday Evening, Dec. 19th, for the benefit of Rev. J. Al. Smith, now Pastor of the Zion M. E. Church. of Norwalk. Mr. Smith is very much in need of help, and the Society finding that they are well back in their pa ment, do earn— estly request all citizens to 'give w at they can to- wards helpmg the Society c 1.2; their Pastor’s salar . Supper at 0 o’clock. Tic ets of Admission including Supper, 35 cents. People out of town will be cared for. WANTED. N active business man, with small capital to represent as in Norwalk. Our Liquid Foods, and Special Preparatiops of Grains are wanted in every family. Ph sicians will prescribe them. Cal on or address Blanchard Food Cure Company. nos :7 Union Square, N. Y. HOLIDAY PRESENTS. Have just received a large assortment of Camp Chairs, Children’s Chairs, Ladies ‘and Gents’ Desks, Foot-rests, etc., etc. Also a Large Assortment of FUBLNITURE of all kinds. Call and see if I have not the LARGEST STOCK in town,and at the LOWEST PRICE. E. QUINTARD’S SON. Selling 0f At first! To Close Business. If you radt to Buy BOOTS sndjis RUBBEBS Give us a Call and Save from I5 to 25 per cent. USEFUL HOLIDAY PRESENTS. Some sizes of the following goods still on hand: 001i ENTIRE srocr n 0081'. —0— Toilet & Coarse Slippers. Ladies’ Button 8.: Laced Gaiters. Ladics’ Coarse Shoes. Gents’ Calf Peg Boots. Gents’ Button, Congress and Lace Shoes. Boys’ Button, Congress and Lace Shoes. Boys’ Calf and Coarse Boots. Boys’ Coarse Lace and Buckle Shoes. Youths’ Shoes. Youths‘ Coarse Boots. Children’s Shoes, Fine and Coarse. Rubber Boots, Sandals,- Footholds, Buckle, EXAMINE Congress, Alaskas. I All Goods at Lower Prices for the same qualities than can be bought elsewhere. Several kinds of COARSE SHOES; also a few LADIES’ WHITE SHOES at less than Cost. '1". COUSINS’ New York Shoe 31an Wall Street. Coarse Lace Have you Seen the NEW WEED Family Favorite Sewing Machine, i If not,cal and see it at the lW YfllII Sill Slllll. Dissolution. NOTICE is hereby g‘vc‘i‘. that the (o-partner- ship heretofore Calfill‘lg between the sub- scribers under the rim: name a“ ADAMS& WIX- - OH, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. All persons indebted to said flrm are. requested to call and settle immediately. R0" 1L W'. ADAMS, ‘ JAM; ~ E. WHOM. Norwalk, Dcc.1st, 1877. The business will hereafter be conducted by the subscriber, at the old stand People‘s Mar- ket, Main St., and having had experience in buying Mcats'l am prepared to serve the public prompt- ly and at fair prices. JAMES L. w LXON- 3t49 Visitin 3 Cards. LL THE NEW STI’LES,—plam. rep pure white or fasliiOnable tints, imported stocky...“ upin neat card boxes, can be na_d a hortnotice, atthe Gazette Job Prlnung Dulce. Cards Engraved to order. Maiaseareats. W\/\/\n I\I\l\1\l\/\I\I\f\f\l\r\l\l\l\l\l‘.f\l‘\f\ Grand Supper MUSIC HALL, Tuesday Either. 11, For the Benefit of the FREE will . There will be MUSIC and other attractions. All are invited. ADDIISSION, Gill National Band CF NORWALK, Under the Leadership of PROF. HUBER’I‘ CRIS- PINI, late ol‘Ihomas’ Orchestra. will give a GRAND CON CERT, At the Opera House, Norwalk, WEDNESDAY EVElIll‘lG,‘DEO. Hill. The Band wililbe assisted by Madame Charlotte Varian, Accompanied on the Piano by Mr. Edward Hoffman, The Celebrated Pianist. 1 O CENTS. Prof. Crispini Will also give Solos on the XYLUPHUNE AND Truman, accompanicnhy Piano and Full Orchestra. Doors open at 7 o’clc .h; Concert at 8 o’clock- Tiekets 3ocents; Reserved SeatsSO cents. Dia- git“ at Wecd’s J ewe‘l‘iY-ydsmrc. Sale of Reserved . scommcnces on c ncsda m min l .' at 9_o’clock. y o g, 1 cc 3' Music Hall, South Norwalk, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13th. DICK SAND S’ COMBINATION with a great array of talent. MISS IDA DEMARR, MISS TURNER, MISS MILLIE ZEPHY, THE CARLETON_ SISTERS, HAIVLEY d: NOON AN, M. GALLAGHER, THOMAS ADAMS, DICK TURNER, and the Original D l c K S A N D S . Admission 35c. Reserved Seals Doors open at 7; performance commons o’clock. Reserved Seatsior sale at Hoyt’s Drug Store, South Norwalk, and at Spencer’s Jewelry Store, Norwalk. GRAND Ma l‘l Ball! ——AT—-— L001; W0 OD’S HA LL, JVOR WALB', NEW YEARS EVE DECEMBER 318‘, 1877. -~ Puma mam, Leader of the NATIONAL BAND, of Norwalk, Has the honor of announcing a Grand Masquer- ade Ball, as above, by his Full Orchestra of 18 Pieces. This entertainment isintcndcd to be of the Grand- est Social Events of the Year. Among the selec- tions of Dancing Music will be a trail Dance, a la Xlruphie, which will occur at 12 o’clock, when, at the sound of this beautiful instrument all dancers will re- move their masks. The music will be performed by Prof. Crispini. the wonderful Xylophone Solo- ist of‘ the world. There will also be a Grand Dance a la Castinet, Sleigh Bells. Mocking Bird, and Cuckoo Polkas. the Real, Nine ins, with Torpe- does and Gong. TLc music wi 1 be equal to an; in America. Costumes can be had by applyingto Prof. Crispi- ni at least a week before this Monster Masquerad event. Gallery Tickets for sale at Weed’s, which wil entitle the holders to privileges of the floor after the unmasking. Admrssron $1 per couple; Gallery Tickets 50 Cents. gigs} (Elation. (“n/x .Azx/xzwxmrx/x Notice. IN the matter of ELIAS GUSOWSKI, in Bank- ruptey. Pursuapt to an order of Hon. L. N.Middlebrook, Register in Bankruptcy, the undersigned will sell at private sale the book accounts of Elias Gusow- slu. on or alter the 17th day of January, 1573. 2t50 ‘ JOHN F. RAYMOND. Assignce. . [STRICT OF NORWALK,ss. Probate Court. December 7th.]877. Estate of NOAH RUSCO, late of Lewisboro. in the County of Westehester, and State of New York. deceased. The Court of Probate for the District of Ner- walk 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 'thCll‘ claims properly attested, within said time Will hedebarred a. recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make immediate payment to RUI US R. RUSCQ, Administrator. With the will annexed. lSTRICT of NCRWALK.ss. Probate Court, December 7th, A. D. 1877. _ Estate of JAMES A. HOYT,latc of Norwalk, in said District. deceased. Ouununp. —’.'l‘hat the Execntrix, exhibit hey Adminutration account to this court for adjustment, at the Probate Office in Norwalk,. on the 24th day oi December. A. D.,1877, at 9 p’clock, l‘orenoon; and that all personsinteyestcd in said estate may be notifiedthercof, the said Ex- ecutrix will cause this order to be published in anewspa or printed in Fair-field County, and postacopyt icreof‘on the sign-post Ill said Nor- walk. nearest the place where thcdeccased last dwelt, at least ten days before said 24th day of December. , 1t50 GEORGE A. DAYEN PORT, Judge. 3t50 DISTRICT COURT of the United States for the District of Connecticut. _ In the matter of NIRAM D1 KEMAN, Bank- ru t. in Bankruptcy. ‘his is to give notice that a warrantin bankrupt- c has been issued out of the District Court of the nixed States, 101‘ the District of Connecticut. against the estate ofNiyam Dykcman, of Norwalk ineaid district, uDOn his own )etition. That the payment of any dcbtsamd the ( clivcry ofany prop- erty belonging to said bankrupt, to him 01‘ for his useuand the transfer of any property by him are forbidden by law. That a meeting of the creditors of said bankrupt, to proye their debts, and to choose an AsSIgnec or Assignees, of the estate of said Bankrupt, Will be held at a court of bankruptcy to be holden on the 22nd day of December, A. D0187]. at 10 o‘clock a. m., at Room 7, Sturdevant Building in_ Bridge- port, in the County of Fairfleld, and district afore— said, before Hon. L. N. Middlcbrook, a Register in Bankruptcy for said District. JOSEPH D. BATES, United States Marshal, Messenger. B PIIILU F. BARNUM, 2150 Deputy U. S. Marshal, Messenger.
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