4., to
.‘ ....
‘ Charles NOrrjs,. . ' 1
‘ eardon. 42 65 William Wooder‘. 5 55
gflafillwood: 4 59 Garrett-Hefierman, 92 65
Peter Gliddis, 1 05 Elizabeth Tristram, 5 50
w. J. Mills, 650 J. a. Synnot. . 5 as
George Dyer, 21 63 Margaret Sheridan.29 60
J. ltoach. 8 55 Mrs. Sam’l J. Plait, 13 50
Moses w 13 xbee. 15 to Henry L. Scott. 5 34
George E. ills, 52 00 James Price, 0 20
Baruev Crane, 2 50 Charles Sherwood, 13 50
Thomas Rldgcway. 35 George W. Parties, 700
Mary Beebe, 10615 LcWis Sherwood, 19 35
Daniel Hall, 14 10 Henry Hynes, 7 50
Harriet Hamilton, 11 25 Uriah Hendrick, 2 88
Robert Powers, ‘ 10 John Flahcrty, 20 65
George Morris. 3 00 Stephen Mills, 17 75
John Mom), 4 0 Edgar Pell. 2 00
Pet. Cunningham, 44 00 Horace A. F1811”. 3 75
Matilda Bosnian, 16 10 Isabella Hogan, 1 20
James H. Smith, 108 36 [Robert Burns, 1810
Francis Thomas, 54 50 David Spcyscr, .5 16
Alonzo Abbott. 19 61 U. Watson, 75
Linux-lea W. Ally, 4 90 M. Martin, 2 00
Phebe Allen, 30 “7.3989. ‘ 22 20
James K. Taylor, 15 49 Patrick Cook, 10.01
John Wilson, 9 00 Horace Mabee, 290 10
George H. Whitney, 6 So G. W. Mathews, 84 00
Hour Goldspink, 65 Lehn Grant. 20 82
Ann new, 80 Phebe Wright, 37 12
L. Brennan, 10 60 Ellen Smith. 42 $14
' William Durant, 19 45 Michael Kiucella, 39 oil
Julia A. Pryor, 5 21 John Rigney, 99 79
William Gee. 10 00 Charles Paul, 5:: :18
David N ash, ' 6 00 Alva}: B. Ambler. 3: 00
Chas. 11. Bennett, 81 59 Patrick Hilton, 92 98
w, 11, McGee. 5 00 Mrs. John White, 20 45
Benjamin Weston, 3 00 Thomas J. Adams. 42 ‘00
E. McBride. ' 518 William Loach, 26 J5
John Brown, 13 00 E. L. Carr, _12 00
Daniel Kiermm, 37 50 T. Wardwell, 805
0110 Hubbell, 18 83 George Quinn, 24 20
{Villiam Fitzgeraldy9 38 Charles Miller, 33 :7
Bart. Brown, 24 88 J limes Reed. 25 .5
W. H. Philips. . 610 Plait Callahan, 12 75
Ellen Dalton, 6186 John Mills, 93 50
John W.Wiggms, 6815 Charlotte I’urdy, 15 48
Stephen Sutton, 43 00 Charles Lounsbury,42 83
Mike Heel, 104 50 Ann Peck. 18 00
II, A. Keelcr, 86 85 Ann A. Reed, 53 50
arney McCranc. 9 00 Nelson Smith, 81 58
mma smith, 6 85 Frederick'l‘hompsgpfl 75
P.Lockske. 4 50 John Deitchel, 10 00
Patrick Fagan, 1 00 John Ryan. 21 30
G. W. Adams, 5 55 Funny Galvin, . '6137
Carrie Platt, 3 70 Ephrium Merritt, 17 85
A. C. Hodges, 3 00 Joseph Lassen, 53 15
rank Sheldon, 2 50 John Newman, 34 38
Shades Owens, 7 50 Fauuye Smith. 16 30
Margaret Moore, _ g3 M01118 Godfrey, 27 50
Mike O’Iionnell, o . Ma or Brown, I 2 95
James Fitzgibbons, 16 88 D, t. J ohn,. ‘19 93
Joseph Hubbard, 3 75 James Mulligan, 745
James Cole, 00 Mrs. Odell. 25 00
Mary Corbin, 1 50 John Kelley, 12 75
. W. Fnrusworth, 800 Phlli Platt, 1250
3. T. Riihey, 6 00 Wort inpton Day, 9 43
Mrs. J. D. Bysbec, 48 85 Henry B ackman, 2 40
Luther Whitney, 3 00 W. 11. Smith, 890
R. Boltfin. t 1112(5) W. II. Benedict, 7 50
. r 'an ..__.
A” A 3 ' - 810,742 53
Almshousc expenses, including family ’
of overseer, 63,844 63
5 ran ersup 1 ma. .. ,
O’rdcrgs at intlsrcst. taken up and paid. 117.i.0 :~
Interest paid on Town orders, 10,317 2;
John 11‘. Raymond, Collector, abate-
ment of taxes on Lists 1874 and
1875. . 61,010.33
Do .Com pcnsation for services on List
Of 1375- 3 . 2,210 33
Walter C. uintard,Treasurer, first 1p.-
stallment of County tax as laid
January 27th, 1877, 1,639 69
State taxes, 69.724 45
“ commutation faxes. 1,712 00 11,436 45
ex cnses BOTOU"I\, 93 23
Look up p “ ’City, a £1": 33g
Be airs of sand . Bridges, ' '
cgaire of drawiliy'idge, South Norwnlk, 1,264 41
gorwalk Gazette, tinting account ig-
eluding votin Lists, and furnish.-
lng Tax Books. . Si 00
So. Norwalk Sentinel,printing, 66 45
Norwalk Printing Co. 39 67
9 Eagle, 24 25
“ Democrat, 5 25 3:; 3g
gtatlcnary and Postage, r
mice expo. s s,ene car’s rent, 82.10 00
Gas and null; if 9 go 259 90
HIGHWAY Reruns.
Surveyor, District No. _
--A. Dibble, " l 251;)!
Sam’l Seymour, “ 2 14.; (in
Wm. L.Jnmes, i “ 3 491 91
Chas. M. Gregory, ‘1 4 1190 98
Wm. B. Fitch, '6 r- 183 0
Wm M. Raymond, “ 6 190 50
Rufus E. Raymond, " 7
for 1870 and 1877’, 47? 89
Special Repairs, 4r. 20 11,537 06
ELECTION Eernsns.
Nelson J . Crow and others, services,
Nov election, 1876, 2d Dist. 8118 79
Khalil? ‘5 “10h. use Hall to date, 20 50
Win S..Bouton. use of 0111“,, 3 00
W. s. Runi‘ord2d. and others, oer-.-
vioes electionsdsio. one 00. Use
0" “are to date: 535 00. 101 09 243 29 .
Enrollment of Militia, 82 (.0
SCHOOL EXPENSES,
Ovcr River School District, $4,715 00
Down Tor. ii “ 2,654 in
North 1.“ch Mile River 5.15 so
South “ -‘ 1,203 00
Middle. “ " 5251-0
North West, “ 1,854 67
Center, _ “ 4,909 .
So. Norwalk Union, “ 7,6lo to
North East, “ 653 7
North Center, “ 906 36
Broad River. 1‘ 596 go
No. 9 New Canaan, if . 9o .13 36,160 87
Registration of Births, Maniagcs, an .,
Deaths. 991 81
Criminal expense on Grand Jury com-
plaints, «kc. . Log] 59
Medical Association, one year’s com-
139119311011 for attendance on poor, 6(0 10
Fitch’s Home for support of' chi dren, 1,932 5.1
Jury of Inquest on body 01 R. Geddis, 10 as
City .of South Norwalk, repairs ,of
highways, L550 00
Boron h of Norwalk, same, 240000
Sheep illod by dogs, 1400
Tramp House expenses. 6 J 07
111mm Fitch for building fence on Sttny
Hill Road, 13 03
A.1I‘
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WHOLE NUMBER 1564.
Temptations.
1“ eriad forms temptations
rise,
In every guise they woo us,
They flaunt their sweets [before our eyes
And lure us to undo ifs.
They vainly lur‘é; they vainly plead,
- " ‘ Their spells no lon
For by his help whose help we need
We‘ve left them all behind us.
ger bind us,
REPORT
Of'thc Selectmen of the Town of
Norwalk for the year ending
with November 30th, 1877.
Ainiint paid for supplies furnished to the poor
outside of the Almhouse, viz: '
Betsey Sherwood, 657.22
James Kelley, 113 49
Ellen Sheridan, 31 37
J smcs E. I’urkcs. 68 50
M rs. G. Cleveland,l55 76
John Gantley, 5126
James Hopkins, 83 55
Gideon Leeds, 126 43
Fully Waterbury, 47 00
Catherine Manley, lb 73
It. Bucknam. 5 04
James Dun‘y. 171 (:7
Mary MOI‘I‘ISSCY, 8 7
Hiram C. Brown, 17 00
John Clougiicity, 67 43
Betsey Donnelly,
J. Halloraii, _ 17 01
Mrs. J. Harkins, 12.148
John Whitman, 132 00
(11011; Bylxibee, . l 70
and _ arncs.
naiciJ. Hendrick,56 58
J ohu Millerich, 5
0'
Peter Quinn, ’5”.
.iigk‘é’twmady, 49 to
Mary A. art, 21 50
Mary A. Watei s, 51 83
Elizabeth J ones, 72 00
Ross. Boyle, 89 56
J am’ea Burns, 21 §7
Ann Horn, 3 lg
Gedr c Reed,
Cathgrine Spillonc,98 2S
Jeremiah Dngan, S 38
Henry..Hullnian. 1
Cath’e- Del worth, 98 28
Chas. Maxwell, 31, 59
Ml“. John lI.Sm'ith,90 45
J ’1‘. Billion, _ 28 65~
Wm. E. Buldwm, 2‘1 00
Miles Robertson, 15 50
Henry Byxbee, 11 41
Ann Dorsey, 63 811
Cath’e Kennedy, 32 91
William Scott” 20 21
Mrs. L. Benedict, 16 00,
Georgiana Reed,
1:1 nr S. Brown, 56 43 Mrs. Thos. McKeon,l 50
His. . Murphy, 400 Thomas McGrath, 2060'
Alfred Hall. 91 05 Mrs. N. Lester, 13 66
Franklin James 19 so John P. Murphy, 45 60
Milton Sherwood. 11 25 Isaac S. Langley. 2 30
Mary Gill, 32 45 SamuelSmil-h, ' _2810
Patrick Carrl'gan, 93 55 MaryT‘arrell, _ 88 30
Catharine Sheehan,l2 :0 Caroline Gaming, | 8 00
John Armstrong, I74 '25 James Hon-Icy,- 225
Mary Coincry, 000 Albert B. Ayres, 12 60
Robert Bones. , 4 00 Frederck Ticheski, 3 40
J. Grad , 1 20 Marg’t Sweeney, 171 70
Mrs. Pastrick Ford. 55 25
George E. Searlce, 10 00
John Conley, 3 f.
Steph’n FarrringtonA 50
'W. H. Farringtcu, 29
8025 G
00 Hannah Oahill.
9 Geo.W. Andrews, 46
Julia Andrews, 843 35
Edward Arlington, 12 33
Catharine Hogan, 52 3.:
Daniel N eclan, 12 58
J ane Clark, 00
George H Brown, 26 60
Clark Lockwood, 58 09
C. J; Bloom. 35 76
Michael Fitzgerald. 4 5o
Hiram-”Nash, 27 13
50 80
Ellep O’lecy,
Mrs. 05% Barto, 826
Thomas home, 165 32
Thomas Millerick. 15 40
Timothy Sullivan. 5% (1);:
555
24 00
25 Eliza Lee,
Philip Mason,
Catharine Burke.
Robinson Crusoe, 550
Charles Jackson, 17 95
. H. Wood. 2151
John Melnerney. 102 79
0 Albert VanTassell, 16 00
Thomas Council, 2 80
Emma F. Bishop, 59 43
Alice Tolies. 13 5o
William C.-Oakcs, 109 55
Ann A. Smith. 2 35
Mary A. Hewitt, 12 00
00 Johanna Callahan: 13 82.
Thos. McLaughlin, 6 00
“ rs.‘ Wm.Hubbard,32 67
Thomas Inuirigan. 95 84
Andrew Gibson, 12 97
Oscar- Snifl‘en. 59 15
MrssLawrence Fox,22 25
James Lari-i an, 13 ‘
Samuel F. A len, 10 10
Charles 11. Allen, 50 58
83 40
Mrs. J. Allington, '70 71
Lyman Foster, 1571152
Alexander Hoyt, 16 1o
88 Thus J. Woodbury.46 33
G. A. Bradle 27 00 Patilck O'Callahan,23 00
Isaac Davis}? 06 02 Ellen Maloney: 219 63
William Davis, 43 83 Eli Beiich, 31 25
John H. Smith, 3 02 T. Cahill. 90 02
Mary Smith, 12 5‘!- Geor 0 Holmes. 625
'John Elwood, 13 63 Eliza eih Holmes, 2 62
Mrs. F. Hanf‘or-l, 6795 Bridget Mclhtire, 1200
Mrs. C M. Riggs, 400 Ellen Goodwm, , 90 iii
Marv Upton. 3 00 Hannora Barry, 15 to
MrsIBouton_S-3--ley,52 00 Theodore Stone, 3 00
Charles H. Br: 11,1410 John Rich, ' 28 90
Henry smith. - 16 65 W. McCall,
James Riley, 1 25 Gcorge McGuycr, 100 00
Mary Ryan. 106 05 William R. Mead, 14 10
Alfred 5 ant? -._;ner, l 31 Daniel Kerns, 86 75
Hugh’ Browr . 20 73 John Cahill, 28 40
James Ryan, 831 D. Kerney, 200
Albert Whitney. “2 (5’3 john G‘pfl'ucy, 133 $3
. hn Murra - amcs. Ones,
M" Jo y, M. McMahon, 17710
Gould Saunders, 102 60
Clark Pickett, 00
Widow McGoy,
Albert Byxbce.
Jeremiah Quantoch,
Betsey Morehousc, 9 75
Thomas Barney, 2 25
Byron Green, 11
Charles N ichols, 6 20
. _5
“PT-‘8‘...” ,“ey- if 4.
Francis Demarcst. 2 90
Nehemiah Brown, 43 .6
Nat’l Townsend, 54
Fe" Disbrow, 114 59
Curtis M erritr, ms 55.
Wm. B.Smallhorn, 300 '
00 Maria Broadhurst, 27 50
W. H. Hanibrd and EB. Weed, Audit-
ors Town accounts 1875. - _ $4 0)
J. T. Prowitt and John II. Ferris,
same. for 1370, 6 00 10 00
Byington Jo 00., .t'oi; Assessors
ooks of 1976 and printing, 73 50
J. J. Millpéd, services as School Visi-
for is , too 00
Rev. J. A. Hamilton. same, so 00
w “ 1877, (so on no 00
Plum; Izricc. walk, Town I-louse, 35 41
V
" Found, 49 SS 85 9
J. Stanley Rood, room format-3501's. 10 0
Selectmciis’ expensesmusipese out i fTown, 2 9
Wm. B. Rider, serVIccs as Engineer, 9 .5
I". W. Perry, 3 days seri‘iccs Board or
Health. pond 01' Allen Bette, 915 c)
S. 1’. Tuttlc, “ “ 9 0.)
Thomas Gil or, services, 60.1 to 00
n.1t.Berwic , notifying 0111-. “813732
A, J. Meeker, same,1877. 1 90 10 00
Thomas Guyer, Wei. B. Hendrick, age!
B J .Sturgos,Assessors,makiu L t
of 1876. {622 00
B. J Sim-gee, horse anl wagon. 1500 53: co
Board of Relief on acct not of services 5
4 10
on assessment of 1876,
N. BlBuckle and wife for rent ofland
5,00
“ Balance due from John F.
Raymond, Collector, List of
1875, and since paid, 21,273 20—23,000 17
$120,508 61
December Ist, 1677.
Liabilities, $147,697 61
Less
Cash on hand, 6,596 54
Balance due Burr Smith, 001-
lector, on List 0118.6, 17,021 Off-23,617 57
' 5124.050 06
Increase of debt, 63,573 45
NOiiWALK, DEC. 19, 1877.
The undersigned auditors of Town accounts
hereby certily that they have examined the Ac-
counts of the Selectmen and find them correct,
havmg found receipts and vouchers for all in-
voiccs paid
’ FRANCIS LEONARD
JOHN H. FEBBIS.
' From Stamford Advocate.
What shall we do with Tramps ?
Give them their full rights and make them
conform to the rules of society. They have
the same natural rights as the millionaire and
should be as sacredly protected in them as
the wealthiest or wisest man in the land.
Our constitution guarantees tocitizens of one
state the privileges and immunities of the
other states. The wealthy, with means at
their command. can travel wherever their in-
terest or inclination lead them. The poor
tramp, with the means at his command, (his
legs) has the same right to travel wherever
his interest or necassities lead him. But
neither the rich or poor have the right to en-
croach upon the rights of society at large.
Society cannot afford to let the rich overrun
its fields and destroy its crops,to shoot grouse
oi- woodcock, nor the tramping poor ,to be
continually hanging around its doors be ing
or stealing whatever they can get. ither
class can be a nuisance,.and the good of so.
ciety demands that proper means 6 taken to
remedy the evil, and whatever regulations it
needs for its protection it has the right to
make and the power to enforce. It may be
attended with some. trouble and expense in
the matter of tramps that society has hereto.
fore been partially exempt from, but the uni.
sance has seems so alarmingly great that it
owes to itself the duty of using every legiti-
mate means within its province to abate the
nuisance. Lay not a feather in the way to
obstruct the efforts of the toiling millions to
better their condition in oarain an honest
livelihood. Humauely treat an cheerfully
supply the wants of the needy,whatever may
be the cause of their suffering, but let it he
done with some sort of system in order that
it may be effectual, in order that the worthy
be not confounded with the unworthy. Let
none starve, but thieving vagabonds deserve
not as liberal rations as unfortunate poveity.
So much preliminary. New for a plan of
relief. Here it is; Abandon the practice of
giving anything to tramps at private residen-
ces. Let the authorities of each town,‘ at
the public expense, provide plain, wholesome
food and lodging for penniiesa travelers.
Require of every tramp (before assistance
be given) to present from the town clerk of
the town' to which he belongs, or last resided,
accriificatc setting forth the applicant's name,
color, age, height in stocking feet, weight,
color of hair and eyes, and such other partic-
ulars as may be useful for identification, al-
ways including in said certificate the chore:-
ter of the individual if known, if unknowu
or deficient of one, leave a blank. Said cor-
tificate to be good for one year and nolonger.
Arrest every tramp as a vagrant who has
no certificate. or who is trying to pass on a
borrowed, stolen or for d one, and punish
with certainty ever vlo atlon according to the
enormity of the 0 case.
If our State pass a statute based upon the
foregoing plan it will work no injury or hard-
ship to any honest man seeking employment,
even if - other states fail‘to enact similar laws,
for certainly no town clerk of any. state
would refuse to issue such certificates if any
of the inhabitants of his town should make
application.
This plan is submitted in the belief that is
just and practical. '
The stockholders of the First National
Bank of Norwich have voted to reduce the
capital stock from $600,000 to $500,000.
The New York Timea’s special says, “.711.
at the Paris Exposion_will be much better
than at Vienna, and Will be entirely, credit-
able to the country.
The Chicago Times sold a whole page of
its Saturday issue to a liqpor firm. his, we
should call inteinperance in advertising.
“Liquor started it, liquor kept it up and
liquor ends it,” said ’1‘horp,.who was hung at
mon in eleven words.
It is said to be a fact that jaunty En llsh
girls are now raising the hat by way c ac-
knowledging‘ a how, the same as the gentle-
men do. The but used is the little round
felt Oxford,
A party of young men recently discovered
a den of black snakes in the woods in' the
north part of Stratiord, and, with the zeal of
sportsmen, after a great deal of labor, dug
out and killed 129 of the squirmy reptiles.
The New Britain people have good reason
for alarm at the extravagant cost of the sup-
port of their poor. It appears that, while the
popoulation in the last ten years has increased
but 42 per cent, the poor expenses have 245
per cent.
is General Hewley’s opinion that our exhibit-
Auburn.. Hercis a whole temperance set-I
the position.
"flié‘ii‘ib‘st part is good and the general de-
- ground‘s'as'in‘ the rooms, ‘gives evidence of
for poun age to May 23d, 1877,
C. A. Baldwin for Town seal, ; 6 00
O. A. Dorman record petition for forc-
closures, S 75
Fairileld 00. National Bank for rent of i . ‘
Probate Office to April 1st, 1877. 151 66 ~
Work on Town House, 4 69
John F. Raymond, 001., postage stamps, S 97
E. J. Hill, for Town Found, 1 65
Woodward Jo Perry,balanco of fees, to _
from 1567 to date. 100 51
J oscphW.Wilson,vlsiting Schools from .
Oct. 1, 1676, to Oct. 2. 1817 8103 5)
Examination of Teachers, 10 00
Returns to Comptroller. 7 00
‘ Darien ‘2 0°
Postage paid. - _ , 3 6'3 1‘36 1'3
II. M. & J. T. Prowdt, supplies for
Town House, . 36 55
Joseph F. Foote, for adv1ce, 2 S
N orwalk Gas Light Company, 40
J. Beldeu Hurlbutt, prosecuting agent
against John McGovern, 8‘20 00
Same H. C. Johnson, 10 00
Same Jerry Donovan, . 10 00 40 00
Joseph P. Hanford. horse and carriage, 20 00
Sherman JG Thompson, horse hire, 6 75
Geo. W. Cram, serVices on Horton Road, 3 00
F. Faster, prisoners meals, _ 33 12
Henry ii. Sellcck, sundry services as
Town Clerk. ' $208 50
Same, accountant for Selectmen _
and sundry Town matters. to
Dec. 131:. 1877. 265 (0 473 50
Eli B. Bennett, services as Treasurer, __
- 1 year to "co. lot, 1877. - 340 0°
Charles W. Smith, 1 month’s services . ;
as Sclectman,from Dec. 1, 1876. to
Jan. 1, 1877, - _ 40 00
Wm. H. Ferris, 11 months services as .
Selectman, to 11cc. 1, 1877, 305 55,
Platt Price, 1 month’s service as Sc-
lectman, from Dec. 1, 1816. to Jan.
El 1’ 1877’ 111 ' 1 cs from Jan.40 00
even men s serv c ' -
1, 1877, to Dec. 1, 1877, 305 345 58
h P. Hanl‘ord, services 1 month
“silo... Dcc.l, 1876,_to Jan.1 ’77, :40 oo .
Eleven mouths scn'ices to Dec. 1.
1577, 305 58 315 58 '
$200,347 68
”wk—«winuu Town Treasury. .. , ~ ~ , “M
$206,944 18
1876. ' 'Cr. '
Dec. 1, by cash balance in Treasury, 91 72197
Borrowed from sundry sources, 121,941 42
Fromfltui'us Adams for rent of ground 5 00
“ S. B. Wilson. for old-plank, - 1 40
" Wm. H. Ferris -“ sold, 25 50
“ J. P. Hani‘ord, ; . ‘3' . , 22 00
“ John F. Raymond, Collector, col-
lected on, List Of 1874, formerly
abated. ' , $17 to
Balance of taxes on List of
1875 as reported due at the
last annual meeting, but
since paid, , 21,218 20
449 Poll taxes, ‘ 449 00
252 Commutation taxes, 504 00
145 Dog taxes, 145 00
Percentage, 635 26 23,029 98
Tax from _Wni. Tobey, formerly-abated, 2 7'5
Burr Smith, Collector, on account of
taxes, assessment of 1876, 47,915 £6
House rent lrcmMr. Waters to April
1. 1877, ‘ ~ 25 1‘0
Sundries sold from Aimsho’usc‘, '37 00
Estate of Mrs. Albin, for 2}; weeks
- board at the Almshcuse, 7 50
Criminal fines collected, »- ' 14218
Support of Schools frOm State School
_ and. 93.27600.
State Civil List. . 4,914 00
Interest on Town Funds, 728 62 8,918 62
County Commissioners for liquor licenses
granted . 846 ('0
W. Ross on account of supplies furnished 1 50
Town of Bidgefleld supplies furnished Car-
rie Plait 6 co
Town .01 Darien for schooling chil-
dren for year 1826 , 333 67
Town of Daricn for schooling chil-
dren for year 187 ‘ 36 11
Fiirnlshed Gcoige W. Andrews 1‘22 64
“ Julia Andrews _ 95 08 787 45
Town of New Canaan supplies fur
nished Chas. Paul . 58 10
Maria Broadhurst 7 64
H. M. Parsells . 9 61
Chas. ‘Louusbury ‘ 78 43
Town of Newtown furnished John Elwood 26 18
Town of Daiibury furnished sundry poor 329 93
Town ofGrcenwich “ “ “ ' 567 15
Town 01' Stamford “ “ “ 277 28
Town ofva Milfori " “ f‘ 238 10
9206,94418
LIABILITIES OF THE TOWN.
Dec. Ist, 1877.
Outstanding interest orders $120 070 5.:
Norwalk war bonds 20.000500
Town deposit fund orders 7,427 09
School fund orders ' \\~// 200
$147,697 03
December lst, 1&76.
Liabilities, $143,506 73
Less
Cash on hand, 1,721 97
valuable services Of Principal S. i T. Dutton, j
the Eaton School iu~New" Haven. “The;
‘ quarters that too much is made of the feature
.in importance as well as in_ the character of
bets 8 teachers of whom 2 are newly chosen.
"district, will not only regain its former pres-
i511 and an average of 123. .Mr. Henry
Charmer was the principal until the close of
NORWALK CONNECTICUT
' -~-.. School Report for 1870-7. " .
The Joint Board OfiSelecimeii and‘ School
visitors would report as follows :——, p ,
By the enumeration made in January last, it
appears thatthere are [3,270, children and
yOuths in the Town of Norwalk who are on
titled by law to the privileges of the Public
Schools. : Of these 2,784 have been registered
as actually attending School, with'an average
attendance of 1,710. ,
Tint Sou-r11 Nonwax Unroa Disriuc'r—
embraces 887 of this total enumeration, and
registers" an aetulil attendance of 815 and an
average of 546. Fifteen Teachers have been
employed in this School during the past year,
ofwhom all but three arcidentical with those
previously employed. ' -
N car the iddlc of the summer term lhe
School and community were deprived of the
who resigned to accept the Mastership of
present Principal, S. B. .Dution hasthilm far !
conducted the ‘School in ‘sulistatiiial‘bbsei-v- -
anceof the regime. which he found on taking
As a.~ whole he is supported by instructors
well qualified for their respective departments.
Each one is performingfaithful service and
effecting results'that commend themselves to
the approval of all 'WIIO intelligently desire
the prosperity of _lhe Saliml The mat-i mi-
manner of the pupils, as well on the School
a-discrpline which has'carefiil- regard to fall
natural and scholarly proprieties of manner:
, The‘.critici‘sm linemen. expressed in some
of ordorh‘hesa. , ' '
As for instance, that excessive attention
relatively is given, to securing precision in‘
attitudes and movements, especially in mov-‘
ing to and from recitation seats, and in pass-
ing up and down the stairwavs at'iimes of-
rccess and dismissal. . . _
The criticism is’ wcrthy ‘ of conéidcratc
notice. For orderiliness, howeverimportant,
is net all important. ' ' '
There must be studying-mud recitation as
well, and care 'Should be taken that nothing’
merely- incidental or' ' preparatory infringe
upon the time 'needed 'for the more important
exercises. The Board'bf Visitors would urge
that the liability in ‘quesisOn be guarded
against, to the ‘end, that each recurring exer-
else may have 'its due proportion of time.
'It has also been thought by some that, as
between the lOWer departments and the more
advanced, the tendency of the system in
operation is rather in favor of the latter than
the former. So far as’ihis‘is so it is an evil.
From the very‘ nature and design of Public
Schools the primary departments are primary
their studies : and this" principle should be
observed in the general plan and conduct of
the School. Yet while emphasizing the ad-
visability of special caution in this particular,
we at the same time are happy to say that
the conscientious intent in the general man-
agement is to avoid to the utmost any oc-
casion for such caution; and also that all the
departments are under instructors who are
earnestly aiming to discharge their full duty
to their respective classes. '
The School deservedly bears an enviable
reputation as well in other Towns as in Nor-
walk, and the credit of the same is due per-
haps not more to the excellent corps of teach-
ers than to the effective energy Of the Com-
mittee and the general interest of the Dis-
trict in the education of its children.
THE Oven Riven-SCHOOL.
Out of an'enumeration of 596 reports a gen-
eral attendance of 510 and an average of 298.
The number of teachers at present is 7, one
less than last year. They are all teachers of
experience, and have served for 9. considers.-
ble time in the positions they now occupy.
Mr. H. B. Wighlim; the Principal, has long
been in charge, and the School has greatly
prospered under his management. But dur-
ing the past year it has not been so fortunate,
especially has this been true since the begin-
ning of the fall term. Though one less
teacher has been employed, there has yet
been no corresponding change in classification,
from which there results so great a number
of rccitaiions per day in the principal’s room
as renders it impossible, for them severally to
receive proper attention. As a consequence,
the order in the large room is becoming lax
and the interests of the classes generally are
made to suffer. ‘ ~
The Board of Visitors are glad to ascer-
tain through special investigation of the cir-
siances of the case, that the Committee are
aware of the state of things, and are making
arrangements to. provide another teacher to
supply a manifest deficiency. While it is be-
lieved that this will do much towards obvia.
ting the evils in question there is evidence Of
the need of more harmony among the teach-
ers with reference to many things that are
implied in the most efficient cooperation Of
the whole for the good of the School. The
Board 'of Visitors would earnestly recom-
mend that the number of classes he dimin-
ished in the large room, by a more cOmpact
classification, and that there be - established
among the teachers a periodical meeting to be
attended by all, at which matters pertaining
to thezbest methods of teaching, and,disciplinc,
and whatsoever relates to the truest advance-
ment Of the School, be canvassed/and; dis.
cussed. It is also hoped that the committee
will make no delay in procuring the needed
additional instructor.
Tar.- Cmma Sermon.
lies an enumeration of 625 an actual atten-
dance of 500 and an average of 802. It num-
Mr. John Seymour was Principal up to the
close of the summer term. He was well furn-
ishedas a scholar and endeavored both by per
sonlainstruciion and general influence to stimu-
late in the School the spirit ofstudy. His suc-
cessor Mr. Henry Chasmar brings to his
work a considerable experience. During the
last four years this School has been under
four- different forms of management, of
which the general result» has been to lower
somewhat the high character it had previous-
ly' gained, and to subject to temporary Cis-
advantagc the teachcrassuming its charge. Be
sides there has been a division of- sentiment
in the district as to the advisability of allow-
ing other than the common branches to be
taught. This also has served to embarrass
the one in charge and decrease the attena
dance Of more advanced pupils, who
are still within the legal limits as to age.
Under these circumstances the present prin-
cipal is laying special stress upon instruction
in the branches prescribed by law, giving
only such time as may remain, to additional
studies. ' There is encouraging evidence that
he is succeeding in his endeavor. . In general-
he instruction in the different ' departments
is creditably thorough, the order commenda-~
ble, and the discipline such as to indicate a
well-behaved, industrious and, improving
school. Withlfew exceptions the teachers
are experienced and aresccond to none in the
town in qualification for their work. It is
believed that the school, sustained and en-
couraged by a proper interest and enlarge-
ment Of view in its behalf, on the part of the
tigr, but go on 'to increased and increas-
ing success. , p _
We call special attention to the unusual
accuracy with which its registers are kept.
run scaoor. is WINNII’A‘UK
enumerates 7245, with a general attendaucz of
the summer term. Assupported by his ex-
cellent assistants, the Misses Hull, he did
and-instruction. At the beginning of the
fall term Mr. A. S. Beer's succeeded to the
principalsliip, and the vacancy made 'by. the
reluctlaiitly'l-acceptcd resignation of Miss
' Sarah Hull was supplied by Miss Julie Pick-
ett. The selioo'l has suffered temporarily
from the change, particularly in the matter
of discipline. But it is confidently expected
that this will prove to be only temporary as
both principal and assistaiits have good dual-g
itiesas teachers, not excepting those of en-
ergy and ambition to succeed. The average
attendance in the School is not ashlg‘h as
to remind parents Of their; duty in of secur-
of the children.
‘ ‘ , ran NORTH csaraa
teachers, Misses Ellen ,Merrill and Carrie
Berwick, are well fitted.. for their respective
Particularly uotiCeable-is tlic affectionate ne‘-
thc eouseqiici‘it.‘ readiness Of the; former to
respecttlie wishcsof the bitter." We would
call especial attention to thehunifldrmly fine‘
specimens of'penmanship iiil‘Miss‘Merrill’s
department. - n .
The average attendance is not :what would
naturally be expected in so good a school and
can hardly be accounted for exception the"
ground that many‘of the pupils are of lower—
primary age and‘live at considerable distance
from the school. -
, , DOWN rowa eonoof.
g "Enumeration 358; V General attendance
1241, average 153. MISS J. Cryer, the teacher
;iii‘charge is supported by four others of whom
one has been newly chosen. For a period of
years this school has been a continued suc-
cess. The teaching has been Of the thorz-iigli
It is saying not a little therefore in justifies.
tion of the wisdom of establislhing the lady
.principalship, to affirm that the school under
’ its present management has been steadily im-
proving. It will be proper however to sug-
the larger schools, to multiply subordinate
exercises, to the extent of absorbing time
that belongs to those of first importance. On
the yvhole we do not hesitate to commend
the school as a model of its kind.
' » sourn FIVE mm mm.
Enumeration 145, attendance 134,- average
88. The Principal. Mr. F. S. Lyon is assisted
by Miss .F. E. Bradley. Through the efforts
of» these teachers the condition is far in ad-
vance out-at which characterized it under its
proceeding management. The attendance
has largely increased, the order improved,
the teaching become more methodical and
thorough and the general tone greatly elevat-
ed. While there is not that uniformity of
attainment in the different classes which is
found in certain of the'larger and more care-
fully graded schools, there is yet a degree of
attainment by some of the pupils, in reading,
grammar, arithmetic and even algebra,
which will compare favorably with that of
any of the scholars in our best schools. Cer-
tain things in connection with the apparatus
for warming the room require more careful
attention on the part of the committee.
MIDDLE rive MILE RIVER.
Enumeration, 60, general attendance, 57,
average 32, teacher, Mr. Horatio Seelcy.
The results of his labors during the year past
shows adccidcd improvement upon those of
his former efforts in the same connection.
Additional to the commendable thorough-
ness characteristic of Mr, ,Seeleyisxteaching,
a more careful regard has been paid to appro-
priate methods and phrascology of instruc-
tion and to those proprieties of manner which.
are essential to the best influence of a teacher
over pupils. There has also been a compara-
tive neatness of appearance in the school-
room which has hitherto been too much luck-
ing. Moreover it is to the credit of both
teacher and committee that a successful effort
has been made to whitewash the walls and
brighten the general aspect of therooms.
The patrons would aid to stillfurtller success
on the part of the teacher by more frequent
visitation of the school.
5 wasr uonwnm.
Enumeration, 70, attendance, 52, average
27. This school has been in charge at differ-
ent times during the year of liiissesllfa'rgaret
McDonald, Mary E. Waterbury and Emily
Black, its present teacher. As a consequence
almost necessary, its success has been only
partial. This is all the more apparent when
considered in contrast with its notable excel-
lence during the period immediately previous
to the time when change began to be the
order .of its management. It is under such
disadvantage that Miss Black is now laboring.
But her efforts are not without evidence of
encouraging results. Good order is beginning
to be manifest, the numbers in attendance
are increasing and the growing attachment
of pupils to teacher gives promise of a pros-
porous school. The criticism has been made
with too much justice that the school room
needs more effective janitor’s service, and
that the out-house has not that attention re
quisite to the best sanitary conditions. -
BROAD Riven.
Enumeration, 120, attendance, 80, average,
36. Different teachers during the year
Messrs. M. S. Tracy, A. E. Howard, H. S
Brown, and Ebenezer Crofut. Such changes
are themselves sufllcient proof that the school
has been, at least, a partial failure. But as
some of these teachers have been possessed
of many good qualifications, among them
love of order and energies to enforce it, the
results cf the year in spite of the circum-
stances show a measurable success. Mr.
Crofut is aiming to do his partlwell, and there
is promise should he continue of increased
improvement in the school. The room is
commodious and might be attractive if the
janitor's broom and duster were made to do
their full service. Evidently a part of the
indoor untidiness is owing to the lack of
proper turflng and walking on the grounds
in front. These things go to show that the
school suffers from lack of general interest in
its behalf on the part of the district.
norm EAST Dis'rliicr.
Enumeration 70, attendance 69, average 41.
The School has been kept by Mcmrs. Wm
Clark and EB. Gregory. Uundcr the lat-
ter, who is at present in’cliargc', it is grad-
ually putting off the slack and unprofitable
characteristics of the previous year, ' giving
promise of energy and advancement. . Here,
as in too many others of the outlying Dis.
,tricts, the School rooms and buildings are
neglected to the prejudice of the best inter-
ests of the pupils and the cause of education.
' By comparisOn of the total enumeration
with the total general attendance, it appears
that 492, or more than one-sixth of the en
the number admissable to the public schools,
are not comprised in the list of those in actual
attendance.
Making the fullest allowance for such as
may attend private schoOls,i orischools ll-
other towns, .it yet remains that between 301'
and 400 for some reason, fail to avail them-
selves Of public school privileges.
This is to be accounted for on the three
grounds of poverty, -,iruaiicy, and. detention
for labor. 1» p" . ‘ - '» * '_
As to those; helo Aging to, the first-class
specified, it is knowuflthat the Committeesoi
the various District's have endeavored to in-
vestigate tlicir’condit'iou and lo‘aid to books '
&c., agreeably. to the provisions of thi
Statute Law in behalf of those needing town
help. But the legal provisions in regard to
truants,'have thus for substantially failed to
be complied with, as also have those relative
to the detention of children for labor.
There is‘ a relucui‘uce on the part of the
good work for the school both in discipline
officers empowered to :make arrests in the
could be desired and should have the effect.
ing the regular and punctual attendance.
registers an'cnumeration of 101, a general at- 5
tendancc of 118, and an average of 64. The;
departmenmms '.their 'l-worke plainly fshow, E
gin-d cherished by pupils for instructor,» and 1
sort and the discipline proportionately good.-
gest that there is a liability here “as in most of,
case‘s supposed on theground that; they are
sure of,no compensation for such service.
and guardians there is an indifference or an
’Ob‘tuseiicss to the considerations involved,
and oftentimes a disposition to conceal facts
and evade the law, which make the attempt
‘to’Obviate the evil, one of peculiar difficulty.
Even in the small Districts of WestNorwalk
and Broad River, where truancy and deten-
tion from school are so extensive as to com-
prise a large proportion of the children enu-
_appliances and the present disposition to use
measurable check of the evil. -
with the suggestion , that early action be
taken to provide more effective means to
remedythe-state of things. .
‘ ‘At amee'i'ing-of the’town hcld_May 12th,
1876, it who votedgglhat the “Town Com
mittee”. rbejinstructedlw see that the branches
taught in. the public schools be confined to
such elementary studiesas are positively re-
quired by the law of the State. , The respec-
tive committees in the three larger districts
made the slime arrangements however rela-
tive to these. branches as had been made in
previous years save“ that, in the Center and
Over River Districts, it was recommended
that less stress be laid upon them than ,had
been previously done. '._It was left therefore
for the Board of Visitors to carry out the
town vote, if carried out at all. They
consequently. deemed it best to second
by tacit consent the action of the Committees
above mentioned. {They have done this'in
the belief that the opposite action would
“drive from the schools from 25 to 40 of the
advanced pupils whose'age is yet within
the limits prescribed by the statute law on
this point. . ‘
The Board of Visitors feel constrained to
call the intelligent attention of the town to
thissinte of thingsand'urgc that they make
provisions so far be possible that shall obviate
the evil in question . '
The following appropriations have been
made by the Joint Board for school purposes
during the school year Of1877—’78, viz:
$27,073 50.
These appropriationsxwere made on the
basis of $5, for each child enumerated, and
$6.25 each on the average attendance.
Respectfully Submitted,
3 J. A. HAMILTON,
Sac. or run BOARDOFVSOEOOL‘VISITOBS.
Fromothe Watertic-w American.
School Houses Without Windows.
I have a new idea and wish to put it im-
mediately before the public. Without ex
pecting it to be acceptgd at once, there is no
other way. but to urgeil boldly, and wait for
the slow butsui'e vindication of time. The
idea is to build public school houses without.
windows. Why was it never thought of be
fore ? The light of heaven is too bright for.
children’s eyes. Some children, especially
foreigners, have sore eyes, ’ weak eyes, and
cannot possibly bear the light of the sun
streaming through windows of transparent
glasswwithout note oncomment. Audit is
plainly unconstitutional not to respect the
scruples of that sort. Besides children are
trusted (i. e. in school hours) with such a
sacred thing asthe light of the sun. They
will make light of it, have fun and frOlic
with it. I» have myself seen a boy take out a
pocket reflector and for some minutes keep a
few vagrant sunbeams dancing on the touch
er’s face. Also it is a mixing of things
sacred and profane, to admit the light 01
heaven into the school room. Think of the
light of the sun -heaven’s principal luminary
-—mixed up with arithmetic and these earthly
studies. Let parents at home teach their
children in this supernal lightjust as they
please, and so remove all sectarianism from
the schools that aresupported by public tax.
There are different theories of light, and the
first we shall know we shall be having them
all in our schools, if we have this dangerous
thing there at all. Or, since this light comes
from heaven, the most natural thing in the
world would be to go to teaching religion by
it, in addition to more morality, wuich 1S
clearly against the spirit of our free institu-
tions.
Now what easier way of remedy than to
take out the school house windows andboard
them up 7 Use kerosene or coal gas—these
modern inventions of light—just enough to'
help the scholars walk upright, acmss tln
school room; just enough for the dimmeet
and faintest morality possible. Keep up with
the times. Don’t think because the Puritans
used sunlight for their school houses that we
must. The Puritans didn‘t know about
kerosene or gas, and never thought of the
evils of a blazing sun shining on the chil-
dren’s heads in school. To be sure, the
entrance Of the sun giveth light, but we
don’t; want too much of it in our schools, for
reasons above stated. ., -
School. houses without windows, for the
education of the future! .. J. W. Bnoxus.
Democracy and Whiskey.
James R. Young, in his Saturday letter to
the Philadelphia Evening Star, has the fol
lowing about the troubles of the Democracy
concerning the order that there shall not be
any more whisky sold at the bar of the House
restaurant:
“The Democracy in the House are having
a deal of trouble over the absenteeism among
their members and with the patronage at tin
disposal of their officers. The rum-shopl-
adjacent the hall of the House offer strong
inducements to members to absent them-
selves from their seats during the seséions.
The bad atmosphere and the stupidity Of thi-
routinc proceedings in the House are enough
to drive a man as resolute as Cough to drink-
ing. The Deuioerats seem to be more restless
than the Republicans, and, as a matter of
course, the absenteeism counts on them heavi-
iest. As they only excezd the Republicans by
twelve votes, they find it hard work many
times to secure thei-smajority on avote. '
fl ’
Dr. Willem H. Diaper swell ltnown New
York physican, was married Wednesday to
Miss Ruth Dana, a daughter of Mr. Charles
A. Dana of the Sun, at Dosoris, near Glen
Cove, L. I. , the handsome country seat of
Mr. Dana. Mr. Dana’s residence at Dosoris
is an Old'Long Island lace, formerly owned
by Mr. HarryWaltcr ivingeton. who madl-
‘it a stock farm. . It is virtually an island con-
nected with the mainland by a causeway, and
much money has been spent upon it by Mr.
Dana since he bought it a few years ago in
the way of improvements of a new and costly
character. The origin of the curious nami-
the place bears is as curious as the name it
self. The original occupant was a Dutch
setller, who received it as a part of his wifes'
dowry. As he was a bit of a classical scholar
he christened it Dos UzorlIs—the “wife’s gift”
-—a name which the neighbors in no great
time successfully corrupted into Dom.
The telephone seems to be making cater
progress in general favor in Englan than
here. A demand for private lines has been
itimulated by it, and there are schemes on
foot for laying subterranean wires in great
iumliers. The prediction'has been freely
hazarded in English, newspapers that a revo-
lution in the methods of telegraphy is at hand;
[he British Government have arranged for {be
me of the new instrument in their general
clegraph system, and similar measuz'cs. are
' iontemplated by the ' German authorities.
phone upon an artificial cable owned by'Sir
".Villiam l‘homson. Conversation was readily
'xll'l‘léd on through what was equivalent to 120
nilespf submarine cable. When the C(I'IlV»
le‘nt of the whole Atlantic cable was inter .
«used, vocal songs and sounds were still an
lible, though the flow of conversation was
lot quite satisfactory. Success attended an
[fort to talk through a submarine cable sixty
, uiles long between two lieadlauds 01 the
English coast.
The, Fisk University jubilee singers, now in
Berlin, Prussia, have sung before the royal
family, much to their pleasure.
Moreove'non the part of the detaining parents H
m‘emted, it is impossible with the present .
Ill-0111, to accomplish anything more than a;
The Board of VisitOrs would call the icon-_
siderate attention of the town to this maiter,’
South Five Mile River," $1,275 00
South Norwalk, ' 7,847 50
North Five Mile River, 500 00
Broad River, 825 00
Nomi West, 1,088 00
West Norwalk, V 519 00
Down Town, ‘ - 2,752 00
Center, 5,013 00
North Center, 905 00.
Over River, 4,843 00
North East, 606 00
mischievous, and they ought not to be -
Experiments have been made with the: tele-‘
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At the ever popular
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has always the best of
Beef, Veal, Mutton, and Pork,
at fairliving prices. Union (formerly Model) Mar-
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Alargc and well selected stock of
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Waters. oilet and Medicated Soaps. Flavoring
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C. W. LOCKWOOD’S SONS
’{ave taken the Store, No 4 Skiddy’s Block. Maii
itreet, where they will open a first-class
Fish, .
Fruit,
Vegetable
. and Poultry Market.
’l‘hey intend to keep it well stocked with
Fresh, Salt, Smoked & Canned Fish
of all the choice Vii rifles, and Fruits and Vegeta-
bles of all kinds, in their season. The furnishing
of POULTRY, either alive or dresscdm. specialty:
Also EGGS. ’
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Family Groceries
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The undci'signedhaving urchased the stock 01
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deck of Goods, is now offering to the public ai-
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the busmess layers of his friends and the public.
“’31. B. SSW/AN.
shop in rear of Ito .idcncc, Mai ii .Strcet, Norwalk
A
’5‘)“ .. .—. -.-.—_ ~.~,
once and under-
0mtaril. wont
TUESDAY,1JANUARYV 1, 1878.3 , m 3.5
REAL ESTATE.
To Let.
The Property in the rear of the Fair-
field County National Bank.
formerly occupied by Price A; Bates, suitable for
manufacturing purposes. Also Barn on HI ii St.
5011‘ ' . B. Pill E.
To Rent.
THE whole or part of a House on Main Street,
right lutlie village, suitable for 1 or) iamllles',
7 rooms. Possession immediately. Apply at this
oilicc.
To Rent.
THREE rooms in Cottage opposite residence of
Charles Sherry, Esq.,Main Street; 88 per
month. Possession immediately.
For Sale or Exchange. -
IIE Large, Elegant and Pleasantly Located
v Dwelling of” the subscriber, on East Avenue;
House has 15 rooms, with all modern improve-
meats; about two acres ground attached. Will
be soldat reasonable price or exchanged for New
York City property. mg to or address
2 GEO. W. CB , ox 452,Norwalk, Ct.
Also one of the handsomest Building Sites on
East Avenue, coslsting of four acres, being the
north «pertion of the old Van Zilnut Homestead;
gas a line. Orchard of choice Fruit and fine Shade
recs. - ‘
, For Sale Cheap,
0r Exchange for other property,
One of the neatcst, and easiest littlc Cottages in
the Borough. will sell to .a good tenant for little
:figifimoncy down. Enquire at GAZETTE OF-
For Sale.
17 A House and Lot, in a health location on
$1 FairStrcet, above Catharine. ' he House is
1 ~ - nearly new, well built, conveniently arrang-
ed. and Will-make a comfortable and loosen:
home for ai‘amily of average size. The at runs
back to the 'river.‘ There is a well of excellent
water on the place, and Borough water in the
Street. Price low, and part of the money can re
main on mortga e. A line chance to secures
home. Apply at AZETTE OFFICE. 31:!
O
I
Dcsn able Property for sale.
A. Vervdesirable place on East Avenue.
Also, a few choice BuildingLots situated on
Osborn Avenue, for sale cheap.
Also,a nicely located House and Lot on Mer-
wm Street near West Avenue, for sale at a bar-
gain; Enquire of .
‘ S. E. OSBORN. East Avenue,
tfll or to D. W. FITCH, West Avenue.
FOR SALE.
IllWO verydesirablelluildin Lotson WestMaiu
Street. Apply at the GA’ ETTE OFFICE.
FAIRFIELD
' FIRE:
INSURANGEUOMPANY,
South Norwalk Conn .
01111111111111, . $200,000.00
issels,Jan.l, 1876, $336,112.78
W .S. nANFORD,Pra-1den l ,
n . R (TURNER, Sec’y and Trees.
5. N. NICHOLS.
Li. kinds of Ladies and Gcnts’ roots AID
SHOES made to order. REPAIRING neatly
done, and according to promise.
ROOM N0. 5,
Gazette Building.
Lllil 1 ~ 111'
Lumber,
Timber, .
Shingles,
. Lath,&c.
DOWN TO Hilflljill PRICES.
SHIN GLE S,
BOTII
Pinned, Sawcd and Bived,
Superior to any ofi'ered in this Market.
Office and Yard opp. the Store Of William C
Street A: 00.,
Water Street, N orwalk.
Horace L. Hubbell.
COWLES & MERRILL,
{gents at Norwalk, Conn., issue Policies for th
followinginsurance Ccui 'ianics
Etna, oiHartford,Ct., 91,047. .501
Tarti‘ord, “ 1,537,51901
thnix, “ _ 1,051,18954
People’s, of Middle zown ,Ci . , 248,874 81
Home oi'Ncw York , 2,723,296 5‘.
_’hmnix,Brooklyn, N. Y., 1,545,557 14:
)cntiucntal of New York. 1,427,49621
international, 829,4 .601,
Vestchcster,oi New Rochelle, N . Y . , 453,930 3:
iprin iicld, oi‘Springfield, Mass., 579.7800!
t’eop e’s, Worcester, Mass.. 6110,0000!
Franklin,Phila., I’m. 4 3,268,818 3!
Iommerce, Albany, N.Y., 264.424 01
Varragansett; of Provxdcncefil. 1., 754.9470!
Andes, Cincinnati, 0., 1,250,000 01
Home, of Columbus, 0.. 438,447.34
\lemania,Clevcland, O. 295,00000
Liverpool, and Loudon,a’nd Globe ,sepa-
rate ilre assets, _ 5,055,10501
Worth British and Mercantile, do do 2,104,50801
luceu of Liverpool at London, do do 1,355,660‘11
Imperial, of London , do do 5.313.665 Of
And other Companies ,Stock andMutual ,in Con-
iecticut and New York.
GEORGE B. COWLES, HOMER MERRILL-
KAPRAL BROTHERS,
Having bought
mt Samuel Pakul— _ _’ -
~ki, will_ continue
be business as
heretofore at the
ild stand. Ely’s
Block ,Main Street,
~o Norwalk.man-
ifacturer of all
tindsof
luallllll‘la
' WORK.
Having had sev-
eral years’ experi-
standing it thoroughly in all its details, in that
me, can guarantee to satisfy and please all W114
favor them With their patronage. They wil alst
keep on hand, a large assortment of
3 W ITOEES.
. CURE-S
PUFFS.
FRIZZES, tho.
’Vhich they willsoll at the lowest prices. Partit-
ilay43ttcnt10lilz:iid to LA DIES’ OWN COM BIN G: .
:m ., '
WM. 0. BITTER
{living taken the Stable formerly occupied b;
i. A. N EWCOM B,on Ho t Street,would announcx
.o the citizens of Norwa that he has stocked l
villi good Horsembest of Coaches, Carriages.&n.
.vliich he wdl lot with or without drivers on rea-
<onable term s. '
1A specialty ofCoachss for Weddings and Funer-
1 s.
Carriages run to all trains on N.’Y.,N. H. R. l
lrders can be left at Connecticut Hotel or at th:
stables on Iloyt‘Strcct. 3m49
AGENTS WANTED FOR-THE
lteorihinnfnlldescrl tlon also. in a...“
mamas“ ‘52: " 1511" 5*?
u . B e on.
mutual-loo mum “E" mu. ”
co hvolvedintlie
0 0 '
Enema-Turkish War
This grand unworkable result of Recen‘ land Exten-
sive Travel in all the countries named. It in a live and
“time " k—tiis our one on the subject—Ind the fast-
ever published. One at sold 20 no ice
another, 100 in moose ,- another, II in
Jim. don min this—tho very nus: chance
emonoy offered little last three years. Now is vnur
me. Send for our Em sriiisto Agents. and a full dc-
seriptlon ofthls giutwork uldjnd foryonrsclves. Address
A. . Wosi-uiirorox & 00., Fulfilling“, Hartford. Conn.
1')
Pianos for Sale.
One New'Weber and One New
Chickering Pianos,
TAKEN in exchange for other property,will-be-
‘ ‘ sold at a great sacrifice. For particulars
'MACHINISTS canton?“
, a 23m OFFICE.
Centaur
Linlments.
.___...___.,_
They relieve pain.
They subdue swellings.
They cure burns, without a scar.
The White Centaur Linimeniis now the stan -
ard remedy for Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Sciatica.
Lumbago, Frost Bites, Coked Breasts, Itch, Cutar
neous eruptions, etc. These Linimcnts hav
stood the test of time. They have performed
more wonderful cares of obstinate bed-ridden
cripples, and have alleviated more pains in a
shorter space of time, than have all other Lini
meats, Einbrocaiions. Extracts, Ointments. and
Solves in existence. 'I‘licirsale is increasing rap-
idly and regularly. Their best endorsers are phy-
sicians, surgeons and veternaries. There is liter-
ally no casc of flesh, bone. or muscle ailment upsn
man or beast which the Centaur Liiiiments will
not alleviate and generally cure. But 11 must be
understood that there are two kinds of Linimcnt;
the White is for family use and the Yellow for
horses and animals. For horses and mules liable
to Spavin, Ring-bone, Sweeney, Galls, Strains.
String-halt, etc. ,thc Yellow Centaur Lin!-
ment is worth its weight in gold. We have
thousands of certificates relating how valuable
horses have been speedily restored by a dollar
bottle of this wonderful all-healing remedy. The
same is constantly told of the effects upon the
human frame. Persons hobbling upon crutches
for years from Stiff Joints, Tumors and 01d Sores,
have, by the use of a few bottles of the White
Centaur Linfment, been restored to the use
of all their limbs. The effects are. next to mar-
vels. We will give the Liniments to any person
who ever heard of a failure. Such a case has
never been reported to us. These Linimcnts are
now sold throughout the habitable globe. .
J. B. ROSE St (10., 46 DEY San, NEw YORK. 3m43
Holley
To the taste but death to Gripes and Stomach
Complaints. Fischer’s Cnstorla is a complete
substitute-for Castor Oil, and is as pleasant to
take as Honey. It is particularly adapted to
Teething and irritable children. It destroy
worms, assimilates the food, regulates, the Stom-
ach, and cures Wind Colic. No remedy is as e111-
caci‘ons for Feverishness, Croup, Worms and
Whooping Cough. Canon: is a purely vege-
table preparation. more efl'ectivc than Castor Oil,
and neither gags nor gripes. '
COLUMBIA, Conn., May 3, 1876.
Messrs. J. B. Boss: & 00., N . Y.:
. l have a family of eight children, and have used
your CASTOBIA.‘ I have never found ’ anything
equal 10.11.. . My children have been saved from
severe sickness by the use of CASTOMA. I recom-
mend it in preference to any medicine I know. _ I
feel it a pleasure to give this certificate on account
of the benefits I have derived by the use of your
admirable preparation. Very truly yours, ~ .
' 3m43 NORMAN P. LITTLE.
Furniture -Fm°néturc
If you wish '
Parlor, library, Dining and Sitting
Room Sets,
Walnut or Cottage Chamber Sets,
or anything in the Furniture Line, of the Latest
Style, Best Finish and Make and for the
Least Money, go to
WM.LOCKWOOD’S,
NO. 36 Main Street, NORWALK, CONN.
Also,
General Furnishing Undertaker.
Orders attended to promptly day or night. Resi,
deuce with Mr. C. T. Cornwall, France St.
C. W. Burritt
Has Removed
To No. 4: Phoenix Block, Wall St.,
Foot of Mill Hill,where with increased facilities
he is prepared to do
P 1‘.- ‘U' M B I N G- ,
in allits branches. Also special attention given
to Tin Booting, Tin and Sheet Iron Work and Job-
bing. Gas Fixtures of all kinds kept on hand.
Norwalk, April, 1876.
Good Chance "to Buy
0 :El: 1:: .A. P i
The subscriber will offer his entire stock of
Groceries.
Hardware,
_&c., for the next -
15 DAYS AT COST.
GEO,- C. SCOFIELD,
Main Street, South Noni-elk.
Dr. C. II. Kendall &Son,
DENTISTS.
Are now prepar-
-. ed toreoeiv‘
their patrons aI
either Norwall-
Bridge or Soutl
N orwalk. Thi
‘t senior partnei
has taken room.-
0 v c r Selleck‘i
Bookstore, Nor-
valk. while tln
j u ii i o r retain:
the old office, Lapder’s Block. South Norwalk
I‘ceth extracted wnliout pain, and all dental ope-
rations performed at either oilicc.
C. 11. KENDALL, M.D.,
G. S. KEhDALL, D. D. S.
I'. S. Dr. C. II. Kendall wdi devote Mondays to
Bidgcilcld.
JOHN E. SMITH,
F L OR I S T ,
EAST SIDE OF MAIN STREET, SOUTH
OF RAILROAD,
\City‘ of South Norwalk, Conn.
Plants anti Flowers at all seasons
Flowers for Funeral- furnished and
tastefully arranged to order at short
notice.
/«
n GIEAIIJIESS IS IEXI 1’0 IDBLIIESS."
G. A. FRAN KE’S
Shaving and Hairlluliinl Saloon!
iron A
’ Pleasant Shave,
Artistic Hair Cut, 01" p
Thorough Shampoo
CALL AT
lIr. Franke’s Hair Cutting Saloon
No. 1 GAZE'I‘TE BUILDING.
E‘Particularattentlon given to Ladies and Child
rczi’s L'air Cutting and Shainpooningffifi
AT HOME T0 EVERYBODY.
riot and Cold Water Baths
TllE HAR‘l'Filllll
l‘l‘ElillBllILER INSPECTION !
AND .
Insurance Company,
casn CAPITAL, eaoo,ooo
851] ES Policies of Insurance. Aftercareful in-
spection of the Boilers, covering all loss Oi
:arnagc to Boilers, Buildings. and Machinery aris-
g were .,
lteaai Boiler Explosit 112*.
I. n. ALLEN, - - President
J. NLRBIACH, - - VicesPresldcni
_l'. B. PIERCE, - - Secretary
W. G. LINEBSJRGI'I, 5 Agent
oilicoovc'r the FirstNationa Bank, cor.Main and
Bankstsn BRIDGEPORToCONN. 28
mam... to GEO. 1!. ROWELL a: eo., Nov
3 York. for Pamphlet of 100 pages, containing.-
address immediately or on aim of
ii «no.3. oaoa'lvau. lash Street.
date of 3000 nowspa ers and so mates lilic‘win
mammalian” ’ 8
VOL. LXI.--NUMBEB 1,
The Seeking of the Waterfall.
They left there homes of summer ease
Beneath the lowlands sheltering trees,
To seek, by ways unknown to all,
The promise of the waterfall,
Some vague, faint rumor to the vale
Had crept—perchance a hunter’s tale-
Of its wild mirih of waters lost
On the dark woods through which it tossed.
Somewhere it laughed and sang; somewhere
Whirled in mid dance its misty hair;
But who had raised its veil, or seen
The rainbow skirts of that Undinc ?
They sought it where the mountain brook
Its swift way through the valley took;
Along the rugged slope they clomb,
Their guide a thread of sound and foam.
Height after height they slowly won;
The fiery javcliiis of the sun
Smote the bare ledge; the tangled shade
With rock and vine their steps delayed.
But, through leaf openings, now and then
They saw the cheerful homes Of men,
And the great mountains with their wall
0f misty purple girdling all.
The leaves through which the glad winds blew
Shared the wild dance the waters knew;
And where the’shii’doiv‘s deepest fell
The wood thrush rang the silver bell.
Fringing the stream at every turn
Swung low the waving fronds of fern ;
From stony cleft and messy sod
Pale asters sprang an'd'golden rod.
"as?“ 6“
And still the water sang the sweet,
Glad song that stirred its gliding feet,
And found in rock and‘ro'dt the keys
Of its beguiling melodies.
“From youth to age unresting stray
These kindly mockets in our way ;
Yet led they not the baffling elves
To something better than themselves.
"1 Here though unreached the goal we sought,
‘Itsown reward our toil has brought :
The winding water’s sounding rush,
The long note of the hermit thrush.
“ The turquoise lakes, the glimpse of pond
And river track, and vast, beyond
Broad medows belted round with pines,
The grand uplift of mountain lines.
“ What matter though we seek with pain
The gardens of the'gods in vain,
If lured thereby we climb to greet
Some wayside blossoms Eden-sweet.
“To seek is better than to gain,
The fond hopes dies as we attain; .
Life’s fairest things are those which seem,
The best is that of which we dream.
“Then let us trust our waterfall
Still flashes down its rocky wall
With rainbow 'cresent curved across
Its sunlit spray from mess to moss.
“ And we, forgetful Of our-pain,
In thought shall seek it oft again;
Shall see this aster blossomed sod,
This sunshine of the golden-rod.
Beyond, above, its signal flew
Of tossing foam the birch-trees through :
Now seen, now lest, but baffling still
The Weary seckers’ slackening will.
Each called to each; “ Lo here! Lo there!
[is white scarf flutters in the air!"
They climbed anew; the vision fled,
I'o beckon higher overhead.
So toiled they up the mountain slope
With faint and ever fainter hope;
With faint and fainter voice the brook
Still bade them listen, pause and look.
Meanwhile below the day was done;
Above the tall peaks saw the sun
Sink, beam-shore, to its misty set
Behind the hills of violet.
“Here ends our quest E” the seekers cried,
“The brook and rumor both have lied !
The phantom Of a waterfall
Has‘led us at its beck and call.”
But one, with years grown wiser, said:
"So, always baffled, not misled,
We followed where before us runs
The vision Of the shining ones.
“Not where they seem their signals fly,
Their voices while we listen die; '
We cannot keep, however fleet,
The quick time of their winged feet.
“And happy gain, through parting boughs,
Grand glimpses of great mountain biOWs
Cloud-turbanned, and the sharp steel sheen
Of lakes deep set in valleys green.
“So failure wins; the consequence
Of loss become its recompense ; ,
And evermore the end shall tell
The unearthed ideal guided well.
“ Our sweet illusions only die
Fulfilling love’s sure; prophecy;
And every wish for better things
An undrcamed beauty nc arer brir gs.
“ For faith is servitor of love;
Desire and hope and longing prove
The secret of immortal youth,
And nature cheats us into tiuth.
“ O kind allurers, wisely sent,
Reguiling with benign intent,
itillmove us, through divine unrest,
[‘0 seek the loveliest and the best!
“ Ere long the flitting glimpses of good
Shall rest in full beatitude;
tad more than all to earth denied
ihall greet us on the other side!”
—(Jonx Guardsman WHITTIER,
in the Atlantic Monthly for January.
Baked Beans.
Oh! how my heart sighs for my cwn native
land,
Where potatoes, and squashes, and cucum-
bers grow;
Where cheer and good welcome are always
at hand,
And custards and pumpkin pics smoke in
a row ;
Where pudding the visage of hunger screens,
1nd what is far dearer, the pot of baked beans.
.et Maryland boast of her dainties profuse,
Her large watermelons and cantaloup; fine,
ier turtle, and oysters, and temple stews,
And soft crabs, high-zested wish brandy "
and wine ;
1h! neither my heart from my native land
weans
When smokes on the table the dish of baked
beans.
i‘he pot of baked beans, with what pleasure
I saw it,
Well seasoned. well perked, by some rosy-
faced dame; .
ind when from the glowing hot oven she'd
draw it, -. '
Well crisped and well browned to the table
it came. .
Oh! givo me my country, the land of my
teens,
0f the dark Indian pudding and pot of baked
beans. »
The pot of baked beansl Ah! the muse is
too frail
Its taste to descent on, its virtues to tell,
But look at themes of New England so hale,
And her daughtersso rosy, ll teach the
full well; _ ' I, ’ . j
Like'me, it will teachtl‘iée for the
' means f 53‘;
or health. and—of ruptures an? “ jar baked
l: ,p .. .
l y—Baltimor Wecem Moorland.
Norwalk Chronicler